Alewerks was a decent stop for live music on a Friday night, but it landed kind of in the middle…read morefor me. The breath itself has a relaxed, casual atmosphere and a good selection of beers. It is a good place for a group of people. Service was fine, but fine is probably the one word I'd use to describe the experience. The beer selection was fine, they tasted fine, the music was fine, everything was fine, but with so many breweries in the area and other places to grab a drink, I think I was expecting a little more from Alewerks. Anyway, not a bad experience by any means and I can see why locals enjoy it, but for me it's a solid 3-star. It was enjoyable for the stop, but not enough to come back to when I'm back in the area.

I wanted to love this brewery, but the atmosphere created by some of the regulars makes it feel…read moremore like a private club than a welcoming brewery. Tables are routinely "claimed" with food and personal items even when nobody is sitting there, and seats are seemingly reserved for people who aren't even present. As a paying customer, it's frustrating to walk into a public business and feel like you're intruding on someone else's members-only space. The culture here has become so cliquish and inhospitable that it resembles a VFW or Lions Club more than a community brewery. Instead of being greeted by an inviting environment, newcomers are left feeling like outsiders who don't belong. What's especially telling is that this reputation apparently extends beyond this brewery. I've spoken with patrons and employees at other local breweries who immediately knew which place I was talking about and laughed knowingly about the "regulars running the place" and the unwelcoming atmosphere they've created. Breweries thrive when they foster community and make everyone feel welcome. Unfortunately, this one seems to have allowed a small group of regulars to dominate the space and dictate the culture, creating an environment that discourages new and returning customers alike.

I have known Vic for 20+ years. He always put a smile on peoples faces and has always went above…read moreand beyond. He is a great comedian Keep up the great work see ya soon.

Absolutely the best route to go for a private party for any real occasion. My wife and I decided to…read moreresearch party bus/beer and wine tours in the Hampton Roads area for our 30th birthdays and had an absolute blast! Vic was nothing but hilarious and Pete catered to our wants and wishes more than he had to (or advertised he would). I had an absolute blast. We were so impressed we went on a public Valentines day tour and called our friends from DC to enjoy the tour with us. I fully intend on calling Vic for my buddies bachelor party this spring! Best act in town for private parties!

The tour guide was awesome, and I had a lot of fun. The only ding here is really more the fault of…read morethe places they take you (but also advertising). The tour website says tours, tastings, AND drinks are provided. The only place that really did that was a distillery. The rest gave either one beer or a tasting...and only the distillery did the tour. Still, this is fun and worthwhile for a three-and-a-half hour experience.

This was a fun and educational tour. Our bus driver, Brian, was awesome! All the tours were…read moreenjoyable. The reason for 4 stars and not 5 is "drink williamsburg" sounds like a party bus, but it's not. It's a sampling tour. However it was educational and interesting to see places I would have never otherwise been to. There are different routes, and the route we did included a meadery (honey and mead tasting), two rum/gin/whiskey stops and a brewery. I inquired about skipping one of the rum establishments and going to both breweries (other routes had this option), but I was told that people booked and were expecting the route with only one brewery. I told them I was in that group, but they never responded. Turns out the only other people (2) on the tour were asked to switch to the afternoon tour because no one else had booked the evening tour. (The evening tour was the route with two breweries). So there was no reason, with the justification provided, why would couldn't have done two breweries. The liquor tasting is not enjoyable, way too strong. The establishments, especially the Copper Fox Distillery was interesting and a wonderful tour of the grounds was provided. The downside with that place was when it came time for sampling we were told you could either sample the products or get a mixed drink. I chose mixed drink, because it is much easier to drink than straight liquor. But when it came time to pay (I bought more than the sample provided), I was told that wasn't part of the tour, it's either sample the straight liquor or nothing. So I felt mislead and had to pay an additional $9 that I was no expecting. The brewery we did stop at did not provide a tour, but they did provide a flight of four beers for each person on the tour. This was completely ok with the group as we were more interested in drinking than touring.

When I saw on Taste Tidewater's Facebook post that there were only 3 spots left for their Oyster &…read moreWine tour, I reserved the same day! It is also my birthday month and have had my eye on this tour for awhile. It was fate! Not knowing what to expect, I jumped the gun and paid immediately. When Rex, the owner, sent the itinerary, I saw 3 local restaurants, Catch 31, Rockefeller's, & Tautogs. My first thoughts were, "I hope this isn't lame...", "I could go to these places myself..." The group met at Virginia Aquarium for an optional tour inside for the first 30mins. I arrived late. Now, I wish I made it on time to hear more about oysters. Rex tried finding the group for me & we walked all around the museum. It was way too crowded, I was late, & didn't mind waiting. Perhaps walkie talkies as a communication tool for the husband & wife team. Not just for late arrivals. :) Could be distracting too but, just a suggestion. The aquarium attendants had no idea who or where the group was. I did appreciate the effort. Not many would help me catch up with group especially, since I was late. Our first stop was Catch 31. Table was set and ready to go. We had three chefs(one including one of our guides, Chef Patrick Evans-Hylton) and the sommelier at our table. They educated us about the oysters & wine. They walked us through the various types of oysters & wine, regions, how to eat, & how to taste. We were served 4 oysters each from one of the 7 regions & two wine tastings. There were condiments and crackers on the table. I thought this was definitely the most informative restaurant out of the three. Next stop was Rockefeller's. Again, tables were set & wine was poured! No menu w/ descriptions. We had 2 raw oysters and 2 oysters rockefeller. Then, we were served hush puppies w/ pimento cheese which were amazing. Last, was coconut cake! This restaurant had more food offerings which was good because after several glasses of wine, I was hungry & others were too!! Last stop was Tautog's. They sat us outside & setup was more buffet style. Glasses of wine were on a table for us to pick up as we walked in. The presentation was beautifully prepared. They had 3 of their house sauces which were delicious! I thought the sauces were needed with these oysters. Others agreed. Didn't taste as fresh as the previous restaurants. I believe they were Lynnhaven and I've had Lynnhaven oysters before. So, not a reflection on the tour. There was also fresh cut fruit on the oyster platters. Only because TT asked, my recommendations would be: * Posting sample itineraries on social media * Clearer description of what to expect with regards to food so people know whether or not they should eat prior to the tour or pack a snack/sandwich. * Website shows they would be "happy to provide water and light snacks." None were offered. * Market/advertise the 10% off Yelp Check-in offer * Advise up front the 10% off Yelp Check-in is NOT valid for the Oyster & Wine tour. A portion of proceeds go towards non-profit which I totally understand & appreciate, just set the expectation. Overall, this was a lovely experience that one can comfortably do solo! I did and I truly enjoyed! Hands down. I am so happy to see a company like this on the East Coast and executing with such class. Please don't think this is a drunken wild party bus. It is a tasteful informative experience with subject matter experts who also enjoy partaking in libations while sharing their knowledge! :) I hope to see more food tours added to their current list. Rex, Lisa, & Chef Patrick were cordial, knowledgable, fun, and professional. Thank you so much for a memorable experience!

I went on the vineyard tour for a bachelorette party!! It was a fabulous time! Lisa, our tour…read moreguide, was knowledgeable, informative, and very hospitable!! Looking forward to the opportunity the either do a brewery tour or a different vineyard tour in the near future!!

I found this tour on groupon and I called Deanna to get tickets for me and my friend. She was super…read morenice and I was super excited to go on this tour. The tour comes with complimentary breakfast and lunch. We got picked up at the little station behind Freedom Car Wash and Wawa. The bus was brand new and very comfortable. They had a selection of apple cinnamon muffins, sweet potato pastries, grapes, and strawberries with blueberries for breakfast. The muffins and sweet potato pastries made by a contestant on Master Chef Junior and the muffins were great. I didn't have the pastries because I don't like sweet potatoes. We were offered a bag with water and a granola bar with brochures for wineries and some for the ones we were going to. The was also a scent bag with soy candle samples from Pink Zebra. They smelled great. Next on the list was gathering the rest of the group for the trip from Norfolk. Once we got everyone, we were offered mimosas; candor l cranberry or orange. We chose orange. Deanna introduced herself, daughter, and granddaughter. She also introduced those who she knew who were on the trip. She provided some great historic facts like the origin of witchduck. She discussed the history of Virginia wine and information about Virginia Born presidents. Our first stop was New Kent Winery and our host was great and very polite. The tasting was very informative and fun. Their wines were fantastic and the Vineyard was amazing. It wasn't on the itinerary, but Deanna put it on there. Next was Michie Tavern. We had lunch there and the buffet was great. The wine tasting, not so much. Third stop was Baubersville and the wine was ok. We weren't really a fan of the environment because I felt out of place even though I was dressed pretty nicely. Last stop was Horton and our host was amazing! We had so much fun! We will definitely do this tour again in the fall because it was great and it was so much fun! Happy to have been part of the inaugural trip!

I've been on two wine tours, as well as a wine tasting at a friend's house. I had so much fun that…read moreI recently hosted a wine tasting of my own. My friends raved! The Virginia wines were excellent, and everyone loved the history lesson. Now I have another group of friends who are jealous and want me to host a wine tasting for them. I also love the fact that it's a local business. Deanna's (the owner's) friends and family love to help with her tours, and they are the nicest people. I plan on continuing to support Fruits and Roots Wine Tours, and I'd recommend them to EVERYONE!

My Boyfriend and I were part of a private tour of restaurants/tastings at a number of…read moreWilliamsburg's places. Our first stop was The SPICE AND TEA EXCHANGE OF WILLIAMSBURG. They had an assortment of Teas and spices to select from. What a treat! The aroma was delightful. We purchased a few things there. Teas and Spices. The next stop was to The Hound's Tale pub. This was nice, we tried their Brussel Sprouts. The portion was generous. Our next stop was to say hello to Chef's Kitchen and we were able to speak with Chef John Gonzales. He had some wonderful suggestions for pairing wines. The nice thing is all of his wines were only $10 and they had been for many years. We can wait until he reopens his kitchen again. On to PAUL'S Deli, WOW!!!!!!!!!! The PIZZA and the Holly SUB was amazing and very tasty. We tried a variety of local beers and ciders. TOTALLY suggestions trying PAULS Deli. Thank goodness this was a walking tour. I was stuffed however we still had more to see. Next stop Blue Talon Bistro for Mac and Cheese. NICE again generous portions for tasting. Then we went to Kilwins for Ice cream and Fudge tasting, WOW they were so nice and very welcoming. The ice cream was very creamy and a lot of favors to taste. Next was a small PEANUT SHOP, they too were nice and gave us samples of peanuts to try. Last was the WYTHE CANDY Shop....Did I say I was STUFFED? YES We had plans to go to a nice dinner but I couldn't eat anything else. Our tour guide, APRIL, She was knowledgeable, humorous, and attentive. She kept us engaged with food and restaurant information as well as sharing some of her experiences and insights. She gave us a history lessons and went above and beyond to make sure our needs were taken great care of. She was very friendly and always offered to take photos. We were extremely pleased with her tour and this experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a day in Williamsburg area. Thank you for the unforgettable experience, April

This was a complete waste of $60. I see why we were the only ones to go on the tour. …read more. Tour guide Emily. FIRST STOP: They give you samples of peanuts which you can go into the store and receive for free yourself. SECOND STOP: Spices and teas with some ounces of sugars cheapest $4.00 so that is $64.00 for a pound of sugar??? THIRD STOP: A slice of regular doughy pizza ($3.00) FORTH STOP: A forth of a Hot Holly sandwich because they cut it up into 4 pieces ($2.50). FIFTH STOP: Next you get 3 samples of beer which equal (7.50). SIXTH STOP: You than get a forth of an ice cream sandwich (2.00). SEVENTH STOP: Than you get an appetizer of regular not gourmet mac n cheese TO SHARE with 4 people again (2.50). EIGTH STOP: You than go to a fudge store (free samples) and a goody bag with a small pretzel ($2) NINTH STOP: Candy store where (free samples) and you get a coupon for 10% and a good bag with 2 small chocolates ($2) you can buy at your local store. Very very disappointing tour and than our tour guide waiting at the end for a tip ($20) which I was dumb enough to give and tells us to leave a review on Yelp so she can get more money on top. The overall value is like $25 for food and you are paying $60????? Plus tip OMGGGGG. This is highway robbery and you are way better off just going to the individual stops yourself listed on the website.

The offering's at this building in CW are just a redundancy of what you can get/do at the visitor's…read morecenter. But, if you need a pass/tickets/information/map and are on DOG Street, this is it. Back during the times of the pandemic/lockdown, the staff would sit in the two front windows and they had credit card terminals attached to the outside of the building, but things are now same as it ever was with needing to go inside. Also, at different points in time with CW this was a spot where evening walking tours/ghost tours have started but aside from carriage rides, that hasn't happened in a while. Below is a loooong history of the 18th century buildings on this lot. research.colonialwilliamsburg.org/DigitalLibrary/view/index.cfm?doc=ResearchReports%5CRR1265.xml&highlight=

Extremely rude customer service here - go somewhere else. The African American male at the front…read moregot very snippy with me when I asked about what the pass covers. He started making sarcastic comments to me when I asked questions about the blacksmith shop. Do yourself a favor and go to another office here.

The hosts are terrible story tellers. There are no stories about old residents or much in the way…read moreof history. The stories are all about the staff that work there now and how they're sure spooky things have happened to them. We left after 2 stops because it didn't satisfy the desire for a good story or a good scare. Don't waste your money.

Just came back from a tour with the BEST guide. She was simply adorable…read more Her name is Liv and she is a student at William and Mary college. Therewas a pub walk where we saw the Wren building, a pub called Precarious that had a glorious fire pit outside. It was so cold and windy but Liv kept us warm with her stories. Then we went to Burton Parrish and in between she regaled us with stories about the area adding her own personal touches. This was such a fun event to do in a super awesome location. The only downside was the rest of our tour who were super cheap in tipping our guide. She was very pleasant with everyone and worked very hard in the cold to make sure we had a great time. I wish people understood how hard these kids work. We gave a generous tip and thanked her profuseyfor such a wonderful evening. I highly recommend!!!

Fun tours for families .Thanks for your wonderful tour last week. With such a diversity in ages,…read moreyou did a wonderful job relaying history to each of them on their age levels. Our time with you was one of the highlights of our trip. We feel that visiting the Williamsburg area was one of the most enriching family trips that we have taken.L. M.

My church has a travel group and throughout the years we have used different coach bus companies…read morefor our trips. For the last several years we have been using the services of Oleta Coach Lines and I can say without hesitation that they are the absolute best!!!! From the awesome drivers, beautiful coach transportation, quick quotes and help with trip planning..... to me and my group, they are the best in the industry and our forever go to for transportation needs. I highly recommend Oleta for your transportation needs :)

Oleta provided the day transportation on my Road Scholar trip in Williamsburg. Nice buses and very…read morenice drivers!