My family and I have been coming here for about 5 years. We've watched it become even more popular and for good reason. The location is great with plenty of parking on site and in a nearby parking lot. The pizza collaboration with Bakehouse is great (although I miss them having two pizza sizes). The staff is generally friendly to adults and dogs. We stopped going as frequently because they're not really kid friendly. Like actually mean to kids and rude to their parents. They started posting "keep your kids under control signs" and they've become more pointed over the past couple years. If your kid wonders off from your table (say to get a drink of water) the staff has no problem making sure you understand the signs and telling your kid to go back to the table. There used to be families here all the time. Not as much anymore. If you have kids, probably best to find someplace else to get a drink. They are pet friendly. No signs for them. Dogs can do pretty much anything they please. read more

Another great local brewery. They have a wide variety of styles, my favorites were a really flavorful Molly's maibock, a well-balanced New England IPA, and an easy-drinking Larchmont Lager. As a huge added bonus, they also serve Chelsea Bakehouse's pizza, which is the best in the 757. The space itself is spacious, reminiscent of a festhaus, they also have ample outdoor seating, including a huge fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs. The service at the bar was friendly and knowledgeable, and they were happy to give tastes before ordering. They also had a good non-beer selection of Virginia wines, a seltzer, and a cider if you have people in your family who don't like beer. Highly recommended! read more

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I loved the ambience and atmosphere of this place! The beer was tasty and well priced. I wanted to get pizza but it was a little too pricy for me. Overall, I'd recommend! read more

I passed this brewery the last time I was in town, and knew I'd be stopping on my next trip. I went on a Sunday evening, so the taproom wasn't too crowded. I sat at the bar anyways, and had some great conversations and recommendations from Emelia (sp?, sorry!) and Mac. Both were knowledgeable in their beers, and nice to chat with. The pizza was good, and they had a good variety of other food and beer styles. I sampled most of their beers, and was impressed with the offerings - even sampling a gose that I didn't hate! The Struncs stout was another amazing brew. All in all, a great brewery that is family friendly, and I will be bringing my family here the next time we're in town. read more

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Wow, what a nice place to have on Colley. Only wish this place was around when I was back in college at ODU. Such great place to enjoy some live music and chug some beers. They have a huge outdoor patio with plenty of seating. Dog friendly and great service. We only popped in for one drink prior to our dinner reservation across the street. If only we had more time to kill because I could've stayed for hours. It seemed like their menu had a wide variety of sandwiches, burgers, nachos, and salads. Typical bar food but seemed tasty. read more

Elation Brewing - Friend drinking a sour - Pizza Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Wow!! This place is truly awesome! Upon entering, I was greeted by the most amazing dog (they are very dog friendly)!! The service is top notch as well as the amazing Bacon Gouda pizza I received! Added pepperoni to mine for an extra dose of goodness!! As an IPA guy, I absolutely loved the Highland Park Hazy!! Can't wait to return with friends!! read more

Elation Brewing - Bacon Gouda (added pepperoni) for extra burst of goodness!! - Pizza Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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I ate here for lunch. I got the pimento cheese and ham sandwich and it hit the spot. The service was great even though we party fouled and didn't let them know ahead of time we were coming with a big group. Elation is a nice clean space and would be nice at night with the fire pits going. read more

Impressed! Large indoor space with lots of beverage offerings...AND they have food onsite! Liked the variety of indoor seating spots (high tops, low tops, benches, round tables, sofas and comfy chairs, etc) plus outdoor seating under tents too. Though it trails Bakehouse, pizza was pretty good (3.75/5 stars). Pimento grilled cheese and bacon was devoured by our son (4/5 stars). Soft pretzels were delicious (5/5 stars). Typical Colley Ave street parking, so plan accordingly or Uber. read more

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Pizza was great. Beer was great. But, the bald cook with a beard ruined its all. He came out several times and said "f***" these people among other things. ( talking about a few different groups of people that had come in ). These people did nothing wrong, he was pissed because the kitchen ( not the pizza chefs ) couldn't keep up. They shut the kitchen down, and left only pizza available which I'm glad they did. The food coming from the kitchen looked thrown on a plate. If bald chef can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen. Won't be back read more

Really nice location with a massive serving room. Plenty of seating at the bar and tables. The beer was good to very good. I enjoyed their Scottish Ale, Highland Park Hazy (Hazy IPA), Riverpoint Red (Imperial IPA), and Notice This (IPA). I'm struggling to figure out the last beer I had because I can't find a current tap list on their website or facebook page. We ordered a pizza, two types of mushrooms and garlic, which was very good. The service was great and the bartender was very pleasant and attentive. Overall a good experience. read more

If you want to find a delicious black bean burger with the perfect amount of spice here it is! And the sauce they put on the burger is PHENOMENAL. Elation Brewing offers a great menu, SPEEDY service and a lovely atmosphere to go with it! It's also connected to Voyager Cold Brew! We grabbed coffee and a croissant in the early morning hours at Voyager and then hopped over to Elation for their lunch menu!! It's the perfect place to have something to munch on during a long work day! read more

Elation Brewing - Black Bean Burger w/ Potato Chips - Pizza Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Best pizza in the area. Period. Oh...and the beer is really good, too! First off, there is plenty of parking. And there is plenty of room inside and outside. I've never had an issue finding a parking spot, or a seat. They have good selection of beer here that I consider "normal" (which is a good thing). And what I mean by that is, not all them crazy sours or fruit beer (although I think they do have those) that take over the menu. Oh, did I mention pizza? It's really amazing here. I lived in Italy for several years, and I can say with complete honesty, this pizza is like the pizza I've eaten in Sardinia. Even my boy said it's amazing. The staff are great, and the service is outstanding. I really have nothing but great things to say about this place. Order a beer, and wait for that pizza to come to your table. Well done! read more

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The beer was ok but the wait staff was rude and unfriendly. The lady behind the bar wasn't helpful in choosing a beer (it was my boyfriend's first visit) and seemed impatient as we decided. She had conversations with her coworkers and barely Acknowledged us, as we were keeping her from The conversation she was having. Later when I went to pay, she simply flung the iPad around and walked away. Here's a tip- say hi. Maybe have a nice day. Bottom line - pretend the customer exists for a few seconds. We decided to leave without ordering second beers or food and I'm typing this at a different brewery (bold mariner. Highly suggest and there's bbq!! ). read more

Great pet-friendly brewery with a nice vibe. Awesome atmosphere and the perfect place to hang out with friends. We ordered some drinks and a bacon gouda pizza. Everything turned out well and we really enjoyed our stay at Elation. read more

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They have sandwiches, a magical pizza oven and tasty bres. Very comfortable, laid back environment. The staff know their stuff. A pleasant diversion from the business of life read more

One of my favorite breweries. Great beer and hard ciders, fantastic wood fired pizza, lots of room, some comfortable leather chairs (where did the big leather sofas go??) and dog-friendly. Only thing I would change is the nachos. Plenty of everything but I found the cheese sauce to be too "thin" (although plenty of it!) so the chips were soggy quite fast. I'll still be back over and over! read more

This place is amazing. We had a small anniversary party for our parents here and we were SO impressed by the staff, the location, and (last but not least) the beers! The staff were incredibly attentive, kind, responsive. I had a special accommodations request which the bartender Megan helped me to address immediately, and honestly it meant everything in that moment. David and Annie helped us set up a party area that was socially distanced, an event that was just wonderful. The building is open and spacious, beautifully designed. And, again... the beers were SO good! Thank you to everyone at Elation for helping make our parents 50th anniversary a special event. We will be back read more

Great food, beer, and atmosphere! All of the employees are helpful/knowledgeable if you're not sure what you'd like.

Elation is solid. Gorgeous build-out with a wide-open, industrial feel...great for groups with plentiful indoor and outdoor seating. Excellent variety of beer choices and NA options. Wouldn't say there is a stand-out, must-have brew, but everything I've tried has been tasty (been more impressed with their darker beer options). The highlight here is actually the pizza -- try The Hive with pepperoni, basil, and hot honey...Ric Flair woo-inducing. Bar service is friendly but thinly staffed (you have to queue to order/close-out at the register). Elation is a perfect happy hour/after-work spot, but definitely NOT a place to watch a football game as it's not a sports bar, and there are no TVs to be found. That being said, it's easy to stream a game on a phone and attract an audience at the bar. Trivia here on Thursdays could improve -- it drags on for over 2.5 hrs with poor audio quality and a low payout. All in all, it's a nice neighborhood brewery in the Larchmont area. read more

This place was our first stop upon entering VA Beach and did not disappoint. First, the patio and indoor space is not only comfortable but DOG FRIENDLY. (Yes, that's correct, both outside and inside! Huge plus for our family!) Next beers were great but the pizza was really fantastic! We got the Arugula / Salami and Hive, and honestly wish this place was in the DC area so I could visit more often! Will be coming back the next time we visit! read more

This was my first time visiting and sure as heck not my last. The parking lot could definitely be bigger-but it looked like they put tents and seating outside for these "trying" COVID times, so I can't ascertain if that's a permanent issue. Inside, it looks like it was a garage converted into a brewery and it is just utterly gorgeous-there is wood work in the rafters that is beautiful and it just screams to having great acoustics. I plan on coming back when a live band is playing to confirm this. I did not have any beer-which is OK! They have wine ON TAP and plenty of options for the girlfriends of the world not drinking beer. Their house red collab with a winery was phenomenal. My fiancé had an IPA and thoroughly enjoyed it-and she spread out all over a sofa they had. Overall-a highly recommended haunt for whether you drink beer or not. A nice neutral zone to enjoy company! read more

Elation Brewing - Pizza Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

So a very nice place down in the Ghent area of town. Lotsa beers avail on tap. I had the Stone IPA (RVA). Nice area for socials. Some sit down areas., Nice ability to expand to the outside. Highly recommended read more

Elation Brewing - Pizza Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

the pizza is worth every penny plus the beer is exceptional for such a new brewer. its my last meal and first mean before and after a deploymen. definitely 10/10 would recommen. read more

Very clean, well organized, and a great mix of brews with wine for the non beer folks. Outdoor shaded seating is available and it is nice and cool with the harbor being less than a few miles away. Came here with a larger group and they were very accommodating and quick with orders and service. No unisex restrooms though so if it became busy my girlfriend noted she'd probably be standing in a line. Otherwise 5 stars! read more

Elation Brewing - Pizza Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Great beer garden not too far from Ghent. 4 stars because they rarely have ciders on tap. They do however offer shandy's and hard seltzers. Our last visit we sat on the patio to get some sun on our skin. It was a hot Sunday but the brews kept us cool. This particular afternoon there was live music and a local food truck. We didn't stay long but appreciated their spacious venue. read more

This is a great local brewery with an awesome selection of brews!! A great atmosphere and dog friendly!! You can't beat that!! I love the fact that you can drink beer and bring your dogs. It's super important to us bc we are on vacation with our dogs! The beer was great as well! Great choices with a helpful bartender to guide you in your taste of beers. Everything was clean and people were social distancing. Highly recommend this brewery read more

Elation Brewing - IPA - Pizza Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Great place for a casual bite. Quick, friendly service paired with delicious pizza. I could still hold a conversation even with a good sized crowd. read more

When all is said and done, this is the best brewery in Norfolk. The beer is very good, especially red ale. The vibe is classic brewery cool. And of course the Chelsea Bakehouse pizza is among the best on earth. Norfolk has a lot of ok breweries but this is the best. read more

There was a small off street lot. We made it just as they opened on a Wednesday so we had the place to ourselves. Arrived hungry but pizza not available til 3pm. We're told they excel at lagers (true) but the berry sour and West Coast IPA was very good. read more

Stopped by Elation Brewing for the first time for their 3rd anniversary party and knew we were in for some good drinks when we saw how crowded the place was! Despite the crowds, we had little to no wait to order drinks and the staff was on their A-game keeping the place clean. Our initial plan was just to have a few drinks since we already ate dinner that night. After catching some glimpses of their pizzas we decided to have dinner #2 while we were there and it did not disappoint! Only downside to the brewery was the limited parking. Uncertain if that was a result of the celebration or an ongoing issue, but would not let that steer anyone from making a visit. We are excited to head back and try some more drinks with our dogs! read more

Great beer with a solid selection. Also a good selection of non beer/gluten free options as well with food too! Love the couch areas and they're dog friendly inside and outside! read more

Elation Brewing - Pizza Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Really cool spot near ODU. Went here after the charity bowl. Good beers with large variety on tap. I asked about a flight and was given a vacant look. Wanted to try a beer and served a full pint. Others at the bar had flights so I was a little confused. I did enjoy the ambiance and bathrooms were very clean. read more

A lot bigger then I imagined. I enjoyed the Ciders and Sours, I will be back to try more as I am more of an IPA person. Passion fruit Cider and Watermelon Cider were sweet but with a wood fired Bacon, Gouda pizza! Perfection. Great place! Family and Dog friendly. read more

Pizzas great, beer is pretty good. The only thing that stops me from giving 5 stars is how our group was handled by the bar tender. Luckily I came back with some friends and was a better experience. read more

I've drank two different beers and they all taste like soap water. I had the Larchmont Kellerbier and the V is for Vienna.. I also hd the not how your mom makes it grill sandwich ... which it was Ok. I will try other beers maybe there is one that has a decent flavor. Or.. i might just order a Coors light. read more

Elation Brewing - Not how your mom makes it grill cheese - Pizza Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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It's a very new brewery that's in the middle of Colley Avenue by 51st St. I like this place because you can bring in your dogs and the bartenders are super nice to you. I would go here if you want a chill beer drinking day and some peace and quiet read more

Terrific setting for a drink or even a meal. Indoor seating is spacious and varies from comfy couch areas to large tables to high tops. The service is terrific. Everyone loves their pizza. As a non-beer-drinker, I appreciate their wine options. read more

The bar tender/hostess was not friendly and was not helpful. she didn't care to be helpful and was talking with her coworker about who they were with the night before instead of getting our drinks. read more

Great pizza! Friendly service. They even let my daughter bring her dog in. We'll definitely go there again.

The pizza was great and the crowd was amazing. A lot of indoor and outdoor seating for family and friends to dine. The only issues I did have were with parking and because there were so many people currently dining, they were not clearing the tables where people had left to allow others to sit Very quickly but I will say I came right after a large group of people walked in so maybe they were all preoccupied. Otherwise a very good experience. read more