Nice and comfortable brewery. Friendly people. IPAs are solid and they tend to have at least ibe…read moreof each major type of beer (ipa, american ipa, stout, fruit wheat and porter). They clearly have regulars but take effort to make everyone feel welcome).

Worth visiting on the Winchester beer & cider trail. (https://winchesterbrewtrail.com). Beer is…read morefine. Nothing to write home about. They had a very tasty Nitro Stout a while ago.

My family stopped in for a quick bite (appetizer only). We were directed to have a seat upstairs in…read morethe bar area. We took a seat at the bar because every open table was dirty. Maybe 12 people seated in the entire room. Took our seats... we were approached after 10 mins. Menus. Waited another 10 minutes. Bartender asks for our order. We ordered our food and he responded, "I wanted your drink order". Really?! Ordered four glasses of water and two apps. We asked for one app to be divided on two plates, bartender said "I'm not gonna do that. They're (kitchen) busy". We sucked down our food and water, asked for the check twice due to being on a time constraint. Dude never acknowledged. My husband finally stopped the bartender, asked for his name. "Brian/Bryan" while walking away. We left enough cash on the bar to cover our bill with a generous tip just so we could get out of there. Worse dining experience we've had an extremely long time. Bryan/Brian's attitude was nothing shy of being inconvenienced. Won't ever return!

Alesatian Brewery is located in the Olde Town section of Winchester VA. It is not easy to find…read morefrom the walkway, it is a single door next to Roma Old Town Wood Fired Pizzeria. I passed it twice. AND, the funniest part is you have to enter through the pizzeria, make a right, go through another door and then up the stairs. When we walked through the other door at the top of the stairs,, it was like walking into a disco. Funk/Disco music jamming in the background, disco ball... taking me back to my rollerblading days. It is a small venue with limited seating, but they do have a full menu including apps, salads and pizza. Everything you'd need to pair with your beer. Impressive! What was most exciting was the flights. THREE 8 oz. Pours for a whopping $12 bucks. Can you say, "Winning!" The BEER: Well... Ya Know Belgian Ale 6.8% ABV... it was a little more hoppy than I am used to in a Belgian, still quite good. Reminded me of Unholy by Coppertial Gen 2 Indian Pale Ale 7.4% ABV... a solid IPA, slightly hoppy and citrusy. LUV IT Hazy Mindset hazy IPA 8.1% ABV... hazy citrus delicious and to be over 8%, you'd never know it. FIRE! Loka Koko coconut Stout 6.7% ABV... semi sweet chocolate and coconut. Like a dark chocolate almond joy. GREAT! Fish Face Meher lemon sour 8% ABV... it had a different taste, it was okay. Life on Marzen lager 6.1% ABV... absolutely awful! Down Unda IPA 7.1% ABV... if you don't like Life on Marzen, you will hate this. Most of the beer was awesome. The service was top notch. They had 2 people managing the bar and they were very attentive. Even for our table in the corner. Didn't get to try the food on this visit, but I will return.

Twisted Oak has rapidly become my favorite place to sit and relax and have a pint on the weekend…read more It is very much a farm brewery, as you pass through barley fields on the way in, and there are hops being trellised this spring. The space is outstanding with breezy porches, outdoor fire pits, and even walking trails across the back of the property. In winter, the wood stove keeps the inside nice and toasty. The beers are good, and Jay is a skilled brewer, gradually honing his recipes to the brewhouse. (The Miss Hazy has noticably changed and improved over the past few months.) As opposed to some places with 20+ beers ranging from the odd to the excellent to simply undrinkable, Twisted Oak typically has a range of 6-8 brews on, and all of them quite good. Most importantly, the service is outstanding. Jay and Missy (owners) are welcoming, and the part time help are all friendly and it is obvious they genuinely want you to enjoy the beer and the space. And, well, the dogs and I do.

Beautiful hidden spot. I sat outside and feels like your on your back porch. Beers were incredible.read more

This brewery is so warm and welcoming. They have great selections of beer and their patio is very…read morecozy and cute. Make sure to check out their seasonal drinks and cute swag. Oh and they are located right outside of the historic district so check them out if you're in the area for any festivals or events. You won't regret it!

I previously posted a negative review but that was some time ago. Since then they have really…read moreimproved. Staff more friendly and appear to make some effort to recognize and acknowledge people who have been there before. Beer quality is solid. I like how they have at least one beer that is made from one type of hop. That is really important to me as i try to understand hops in beer like people understand grapes in wine.

Love this place! Good beer. Excellent tenders. Wish they had elite brewery food and then this would…read morerival my favorite Winchester Brewery Restaurant.

Escutcheon is located in a pseudo warehouse district of Winchester VA.  It was easy to find with…read moreGPS.  The challenge when I arrived was parking.  They have used some of their parking spaces for outside seating, which must be some kind of code, because it was fall here and about 30 something degrees. Not sure who would really be sitting out there.. Once inside,, the Brewery is spacious with enough seating both bar and tables for a good size group of beer dinners.  I sat at the bar and ordered a flight of all 10 beers they had on tap. All the beer at Escutcheon is drinkable, crushable and reasonably price for $6-7 a pint. And, the beer here is true to style.  No extra flavors, just good beer by the numbers. Brian was our beertender and he was great.  Thanks Brian, your sense of humor and knowledge of the beer as well as nautical terms made our night way better.  The brewers name is John and he brews clean flavors.  It is comforting when the beers taste like what they are. The BEER: Growler Kolsch 4.5% ABV... crisp and refreshing Fancy Clancy Pilsner 4.5% ABV... a light Pilsner for those Miller or Bud fans Maggie's Cream Ale 4.5% ABV... reminds me of Genesee Cream Ale, really drinkable Agonic Line Lager 5% ABV... I love this Lager, because it tastes like what it is Spica Hefeweizen 5.6% ABV... It's a not so typical hefe. Yummm... Bowditch American Pale Ale 5% ABV... APAs are not my palet, but this one was pretty good Plimsoll IPA 6.5% ABV... FIRE!!! This is delicious Slip Angle New England IPA 7% ABV... says its a NEIPA, but has the flavor profile of a west coast IPA Habermehels Oktoberfest lager 6.5 ABV... liked this One alot Annealed Coffee Stout 6.5% ABV... smells like coffee, tastes like coffee, give me some bacon and I've got breakfast For my first experience here, I was very impressed.  None of the ABVs were ridiculously high and the beers were true to their styles.  For me that was very comforting.  I am finding that here in Winchester, a night of beer drinking is Uber Affordable.  And Escutcheon is not the exception, but the rule.  If you want great beer at even greater affordability, Escutcheon is the place to visit.  I will be returning soon.

Have been coming here for years. Great beer selection. Every…read moretime my husband and I go we always get great service when Jesse is around. Anytime we go and see he is working we know we will be well taken care of! Overall a great place and great vibes.

Great first visit here and we will definately be back Fun…read moreatmosphere, great service, good beer variety, nice menu mix. Indoor outdoor seating and stools at the bar. Comfy counches and chairs in addition to dining tables. Private parking lot Table service Bonus coffee bar too. What we tried: Food Southemn style fried green tomatoes, goat cheese, mustard remoulade, balsamic glaze, sarto bacon Honey Pizza - For those af us that are sweet & spicy. Peperroni, shaved parmesan & Mike's hot honey drizzled on top Drinks/Beer Golden Ginger Fizz - Pineapple juice, OJ, ginger beer, non-alcoholic bitters, splash of pomegranate juice, garnished with an orange Park Pass- Helas Lager- abv 59% 2021 GABF Siver Medal Winner! This traditional German-style lager is a crisp, clean brew that is carefuly balanced with Noble German hops. A delightful easy drinker Veer-Featured Flavors Hard Seltzer abv 5% Vibrissa Hard Seltzer with an addition of all- natural flavoring. Delicate, light & refreshing Naturaly Gluten-Free GEM -German Style Pilsner - abv 4.7% We lagered this one forever to achieve a crisp, refreshing, clear beer that transports us straight to the heart of Bavaria. German noble hops shine with a harmonious balance of flavors, from the smooth malt backbone Compass Hefewelzen - abt s % Classic German style wheat beer brewed with pilsner and wheat malts, Traditional german wheat beer yeast gives this ale a distinct flavor profile of fruit and spice. Scout-Gingerbread Milk Stout- abv 7.5% Our award-winning milk stout just got a festive makeover. We infused this seasonal release with gingerbread, bringing flavors of cinnamon, molasses, and nutmeg to the forefront. Rich chocolate malts, holiday spices, and lactose come together for a ful-bodied, semi-sweet stout that is perfect for any holiday occasion. *CONTAINS LACTOSE PRODUCT* Scout-Death by Chocolate Scout Chocolate Milk Stout- abv 7.5% We took our GABF award winning Sweet Stout and added a deathly amount of chocolate to the beer! A silky and smooth stout with an explosion of roasted chocolatey notes followed by and a sweet finish. Delicious, full bodied, and a perfect beer for any chocolate loveri *CONTAINS LACTOSE PRODUCT* *descriptions from menu My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Selection/Variety (Range of beer, wine, or spirit options and uniqueness of offerings) +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

Such a brilliant evening at The Cider House for the Treason Eve British Bingo night…read more Food, cider, bingo and prizes. Thank you to Stephen and his team for yet another incredible night.

Such a fun time! My favorite was the cider of the siren and the malice. trying their cider flight…read moreinteresting to hear how they incorporate the flavors into their food as well. I cannot wait to return to try the British themed food menu. Service was quick and excellent with very attentive workers. The location itself was clean and neat. nice addition to the end of the walking mall in Winchester!

My wife and I were walking around town and decided to stop here for a drink. They had their sign…read moreadvertising in front of the building with a nice fenced in public area out back. The setup in the back was pretty neat and included benches with umbrellas, board games, kids toys, overhanging lights, and a small shed where you can order and pick up the cider. The server was pretty engaging as far as tastings and describing the cider went. I had the valley roots and wolf reserve. What stuck out was a very crisp taste of the cider with very little to no sugary additions. The smell was like fresh apples and the blend of apples used was very unique to Va and not common around Pennsylvania. Highly recommend stopping here especially in the warmer nights of the summer. Very good cider, great outdoor atmosphere, right next to downtown, and extremely reasonably priced.

I am not a fan of cider, but I am absolutely in love with this outdoor venue. Old Town Cidery is…read moremy idea of camping in the city. Plenty of benchs and seating. A wide open space and hard cider. What else could you possibly need. Our server was Kelly and she was great. Heck... she built us a fire. She sold us a hat. She was nice to our dog. And she gave great service. Even if you are not a fan of cider, what a great place to hang out. And if you are a craft beer drinker, this cidery shares a parking lot with a brewery. So double the fun.

The food and drinks were SO good. We had a large party and a reservation made well in advance…read more Service was just a bit slower than expected even for a large party. Overall really good and I'd expect the service to be faster with a smaller party.

Met up with a couple friends at 50/50 this past Sunday. We played pool for a couple hours, while we…read moreenjoyed snacks and drinks. The loaded tots were out of this world !! I also had a couple strawberry ciders which had a solid flavor. My friends ordered beers and burgers, also phenomenal. Fun environment with great service! Would return in the future.

Great wines with an amazing views of the Blue Ridge mountains. Very friendly staff. A bit pricey…read morebut worth it

Representing V for 2020, V is for Valerie Hill Vineyard. My girlfriend at the time birthday…read moreoccurred during Covid in May 2020. She was itching to get out of town for the day for hike, etc. in the Winchester area. I was nice & agreeable to take off work to make this happen for her as her birthday kind of got derailed with Covid. She wanted to go to a winery, which I found this one. Staff was very nice, and they had a nice area outside with patio seating. We enjoyed our wine in a nice setting. I highly recommend this winery.