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    Elation Brewing

    4.3 (120 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    ELATION BREWING ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Michael P.

    Decided to stop in for a drink on the recommendation of a friend. The building and space is absolutely stunning! Tried a few beers but enjoyed the discussion I had with one of the bartenders better. They do have a pizza bar if you're interested. Would have tried it had I not already eaten.

    Italian Pilsner at Elation Brewing, Norfolk
    Bruce K.

    I spent the afternoon working from Elation. It was rather quiet once the lunch crowd came and went, so I had no problem sitting at my table with my laptop and enjoying the peace. Great beers here and I enjoyed the Italian Pilsner which was served in a surprisingly unstable glass. Tall and thin, it would not take much at all to knock this over. Maybe this is the right glassware for a pilsner? I took extra care with it so it didn't topple. The pizzas looked and smelled great but I had other plans for dinner this evening. [Review 907 of 2025 - 1496 in Virginia - 24463 overall]

    The Hive pizza
    Nicky S.

    After many years, I'm happy to see that Elation is still successful on North Colley Avenue. The rotating beers make finding something you enjoy and something new easy to please just about anyone. Cider and wine on tap as well. We love the pizza by Chelsea Bakehouse. The Hive is my favorite! Give it a try. The beertenders are friendly as work fast. They walk around cleaning up glassware and dishes. There is live music on occasion with some lively and fun entertainment.

    Long strand of brown hair on my food.

    RUN from this place!!! LONG STRAND OF HAIR ON MY PIZZA!!! I am so disappointed writing this review. I wanted to have the best experience, but my friends and I were treated horribly. I ordered the white pizza and experienced eating long brown hair on my food. I have short darker hair, so I knew this was not my own. The horrible experience began with the manager though. Initially, I was told that a manager was not on site and that a refund could not be processed; only a gift card to return back and eat more of the hair filled pizza or to purchase "merch." I thought this was odd, but I obliged. Then the server returned again and asked if there was anything else she could do, like a remake order or a "drink on us." She promised that the remake would not have the hair this time so again I obliged. As I was waiting for the to-go remake order, a "manager" magically appeared and explained that since they were providing the remake, she would be taking the gift card back and proceeded to snatch the gift card off of the table. I was surprised by this as the first girl stated that the pizza would be complimentary for the inconvenience. When this was explained to the manager, she laughed in our faces and said " I cannot believe you all want a gift card and a free pizza." She was extremely rude and condescending and her lack of empathy for the situation spoke volumes. *For context, this establishment did nothing to make the experience right. She simply refunded the order since they obviously took the pizza back. Also, she did not actually refund me all of my money. So, I did not get to have dinner as planned. Bottom line, avoid this place with horrible customer service and hair on your food (pictures provided). Photos are of the pizza w/ hair attached to it. Again, my hair is short and much darker. Extremely disappointed in Elation Brewery. I've heard good things and was really looking forward to trying this location in Norfolk.

    Pizza
    Jorge I.

    Such an awesome place for brews and pizzas! Their salads are also unexpectedly so yummy. Service was great despite very low manning! The place is decoratedly nicely and it was huge, there was even a coffee shop attached to it.

    Highland Park Hazy
    Christian P.

    A dog friendly spot for family and friends to come for some great pizza and beer. My group tried a few different types with myself enjoying the Hyland Park Hazy New England IPA. Very refreshing and paired well with the three personal pizzas we ordered. As a side we got the Caesar salad, but it was very underdressed with too many croutons that we were feeding them to the dog (lol). We enjoyed the live music from a violin trio as we ate and drank. As it was during the period between Christmas and New Years it was rather empty, but this was actually a good thing, as we didn't have to yell to hear each other. I would recommend Elation as a great place for groups and families with kids.

    Cheese pizza
    Ariel O.

    We came at Elation's quiet time - Sunday evening - but it gave us a chance to truly see the space and chat with the staff, which was great. Such an awesome (huge!) venue, which can host anything from workplace functions to weddings and everything in between. Staff is very friendly and the pizzas were delicious. Cheese was my favorite!

    Margherita Pizza
    Mylo B.

    Perfect neighborhood brew house. Went for my brother's birthday and from the moment we walked in we felt welcomed in the beautiful space. Pizza was outstanding, truly on the podium for best pizza in the city

    Arrabbiata
    Young K.

    Great place to chill on a weekday. They have trivia night, as well as karaoke available for anyone who wants to sing their heart out. Their pizza is from Bakehouse at Chelsea, which I reviewed this bakery like five times by now because I LOVE their pastries. The pizza is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. No one can beat the sourdough crust. The food was amazing, and the vibes indoors are great. There is plenty of space for parties greater than ten. The only reason why I'm giving it 4 stars is because I personally don't think their beer is the best. I recommend just doing take-out from here and drink your favorite beer at home. The have some parking spaces available at their own parking lot, but some people will have to find street parking if they are trying to chill here at busy hours.

    Melinda S.

    We stopped here after I'd been attending an interview and I was pretty exhausted at the time. The atmosphere was bustling and decently busy being a Friday evening. I liked the atmosphere and normally would love the energy, but since I was tired we stayed for one beer. We tried two different gose style brews and enjoyed both. They also serve food that looked and smelled really good, but didn't partake this time since we weren't hungry. Staff were very friendly. Overall, it was a cool spot and one I'm sure I'd frequent when feeling less tired!

    Pretzels and Lawsons little sip of sunshine

    Stopped in here while in town for family weekend at ODU. Caught a night of Oktoberfest. Oompah band and German beer and food offerings. Great atmosphere and good beer selection.

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

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    Thank you for this thoughtful review, Mark! Cheers!

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

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    Ask the Community - Elation Brewing

    Is there a Happy Hour?

    Every hour is happy hour when you're a VEP! Join our mug club to get taproom discounts, early access to new brews, and more! We're open everyday at noon with lunch and a wide variety of beverages to include everyone 🍻

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    Yes they are.

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