This place gets a 5 star for relaxing atmosphere and set-up, but a 3 star for food menu options. The location is perfect for anyone working in the Lorton/Springfield area looking to blow off steam after a long week. Tucked away near the Loisdale-Newington intersection, the brewery is located in an industrial warehouse district at the end of a row of warehouses. The layout is open and very cool as they've designed it almost like a mock garage with roll-up doors for when the weather permits...They have corn hole, giant jenga, water pong and other fun activities that go hand in hand with downing a fresh pint. The staff is friendly, sarcastic, and most importantly, knowledgeable about their trade. Their beer is quite tasty, with decent kölsch and saison options, but their real stars are the red ales, IPAs and stouts. Prices are great for the quality of beer you are getting. The only real limitation to this place is they have nothing besides their brewery items to offer...VERY limited snacks and non-alcoholic options... but they do allow you to bring food in from outside vendors, so I wouldn't write them off entirely! read more

Here again trying new places near the office. I have found it a good place for a quick happy hour. While I am not a super beer fan this place is a good visit and great for drinks after work, it is really nice when they open the big doors and the weather is nice. I like to do the tasters of the different beers and will continue to go back. I am always curious how the beers change as the weather changes. Will continue to stop by with co-workers and look forward to learning more about these beers and thanks for the help. read more

Fairwinds is one of the breweries closest to where I live. They are located in an industrial park on Newington Road. Their brewpub is austere but very neat and clean. There are windows in the brew pub that look into the brewing area that has several large stainless steel vats. They had about 10 different brews to select from that included a Kolsch, (hoppy) session, IPA, pale ale, dark ale, stout, and porter. They offer flights with a selection of 4 beers in 4 ounce glasses. They also sell single small and large glasses for consumption on the premises. I liked the Siren's Lure Session and the Blackened Seas cherry porter. They sell some snacks but do not serve food. They have notebooks with menus from nearby places that will deliver to the brewery. Occasionally a food truck sets up in their parking lot. Currently the only way to take away their beers is in growlers or kegs; they do not currently bottle or can their products. I recommend this brewery to those in the area and will likely return when I'm in the area. read more

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Meh. Nothing overwhelming. It's like sitting in an outdoor picnic area- except you're inside. Ohh, but the food truck outside? Yassssss. Must try. read more

Excellent beer, usually a nice variety of styles, no food (other than popcorn for $1) but outside food and delivery welcome. Fantastic IPAs. Limited seating, especially when it gets crowded. YES - good beer. YES - free wifi. NO - food (not available). Pricing is reasonable - $3 tasters, $6 glasses, $15 growler fills (some exceptions). read more

What's not to like? A veteran-owned small-business making great beer? Sign me up. Their current lineup features four flagship brews, all of which are solid, if not exemplary entrants into the craft brew landscape. Of singular note is the Running Light Red; in a world of overhopped beers, the malty overtones of the Red is a welcome and unique take. That said, if you're looking to get your hop on, the Howling Gale IPA is as potent as its name. Each selection is worth a taste. Fairwinds is doing it right; they've got a massive tasting room, and clearly have planned for brewing expansion. Definitely worth a visit and a flight of beers if you're a fan of beer and local business! read more

Good beer. Friendly staff. Relaxed environment with a neighborhoody feel. Really enjoy their porter and nitro stout. Kolsch is solid if you prefer the lighter beers. read more

We found this place by chance. A simple Google search and some spontaneity. Alicia and Jackie handled the bar and the floor by themselves and we're very accommodating. My man and I came in, sat down, and had the best time trying new beers recommended by those two lovely ladies. We will be back!! read more

Remarkably solid business model combined with excellent service and delicious beer make Fair Winds the best part of the "Lorton Beer Trail" (Sorry, but that term still cracks me up) Came into Fair Winds for a birthday party, with all of the hassle; needed shelter for an ice cream cake, asked them to open the doors, and let a small child rampage. The staff took it in stride, maintained great attitudes and smiles, and recommended tasty brews. Truly a great place for large groups and the fam, and the enormous garage doors make it a great place on warm days/evenings. Thanks for a great experience, Fair Winds. read more

Casey and the fellas at Fair Winds are top notch. The beer is great, facility is friendly, they invite families and vets to join them as patrons. Going to come back. read more

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Pros: Good beer (this is most important) Laid back Good place to hang out in a neighborhood that needs it Cons: Too many IPAs (YMMV on whether this is really a con) Too many dudes (mostly DoD types) (again, YMMV) Opens on the later end most weekdays read more

Came here for Father's Day with a group of 8 + 2 pooches. Pros- - Veteran owned - Right off 95 - Large, open, & clean facility - Delivery menus on the table since they don't serve food on-site - Not overly crowded the 2 hours we were there - Cute growlers (yep, I went there) Cons- - None of the beers wowed us - They don't serve food but dogs aren't allowed inside (other breweries/distilleries in the area allow dogs inside if they don't have a kitchen) - Unfriendly service & never came by to clear the tables - Hot inside - Small patio with no shade (long table outside when the weather is good, though) - Called the phone number listed online and was told it was the wrong number? Odd - No food trucks on a holiday weekend was a bummer but probably out of their control I wouldn't come rushing back but it's a good meeting point for our family from all over Nova. read more

We went for the low shrimp boil and had a wonderful time. I normally don't drink beer but I tried their ghost stout and it was excellent. My husband had one of their beers that was comparable to Yuengling and really liked it. Great atmosphere, wonderful bartenders, good food, can't ask for more. The best part of all its veteran-owned. Part of the price of our meal went to buy a beer for a veteran on Veterans Day November 11th read more

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Great beer, great atmosphere and kid friendly. We love coming here for afternoon or evening beers. Our favorite time to visit is when they have live music. The BBQ they have for catering is delicious and the servings are huge which we love! read more

It's a low-key bare bones operation that just happens to make really good beer. I am also a fan of their support for veterans.

Really tasty beers with a great selection. We tried a flight and ended up getting two different beers because we liked all the beers in the flight (they call it a plank) and figured we couldn't go wrong with any choices. My favorite was the citrus IPA and my husband enjoyed the saisons. Seating is communal, but there seemed to be enough for the Friday night we visited. Food truck was great. They offer plenty of promotions and events like yoga and trivia. Bathrooms were clean. Short wait to snag a bartender. Only drawbacks would be lack of lower bench or booth type seating for those of us with toddlers ( I know they aren't the paying customers but still) and parking can get scarce in immediate area which isn't fun in the cold. read more

Had a few beers here while i was in the area for work. They were pretty tasty beers, ended up coming here with a few friends and participating in the trivia night. Really enjoyed the atmosphere, seems relatively family friendly as there were some people there with children. read more

Great atmosphere, but the beer was just okay for my palette. It doesn't mean you won't like them. The prices were comparable to other local craft breweries. They do offer a military discount which is nice, and they have discounts on Wens -half price growlers! I'll go back, hoping for beer that matches my liking. read more

Great environment - open, clean, live music. However, I thought the service was extremely rude. I have never been to a bar where they told us to round up our glasses and bring them to the bar so they could get out of there shortly after closing. I assumed when I tipped the bartender that it included everything, not just so they could spend 30 seconds pouring a glass of beer. read more

My favorite brew pub, bar none! Pub is very cool, staff is super friendly, ale selection is robust, and all choices are enjoyable.

One of the only brewerys that make multiple dark beers. All have been good if not great. Best thing is, it's on the wsy home. read more

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We love us some Fair Winds beers! My favorite is between the Quayside Kolsch and the porter. My boyfriend likes them all. We're very lucky to have so much good beer in Virginia and even luckier that Fair winds is in our backyard! read more

Love this place! Stopped in for refreshments after a hike. Every beer I tasted I liked. I had a hard time choosing what to fill growler with. Very dog friendly too. My Rocco was spoiled with attention. We will definitely be back. read more

Fair Winds Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lorton, Virginia

Good variety, recommend to go with a flight to find what you want. I preferred the saison as it was sessionable and well put together, The IPA was decent and run-of-the-mill for the style (not a bad thing). The brewery itself is well put together with a large space with numerous tables for parents with kids, couples, groups as well as a U-shaped bar for additional seating options closer to the booze. There are games as well to keep you there longer and the brewery space has a number of windows looking into the actual operational part of the brewery, very nice. I look forward to going back especially if they have more seasonals as the core beers are solid, but Ive had enough times to want something different. read more

My husband's even here a few more times than I have, but the few times I've been here I've enjoyed it. It's very clean and relatively new. The second time I came here, my co-worker was at the bar trying to decide what to order, not being a regular beer drinker. A man started to give her the low down on every beer in great detail. I'm sure it was more than she needed to know to make a decision. About an hour later, that same man was making his way around the room and headed over to our table. Turns out, he's the owner! When he learned we were there to celebrate a co-worker's birthday, he wished her a happy birthday. Before long, he gave her a sampler of beers and a free tee shirt. He made friendly conversation with all of us, but also gave us space. Fair Winds doesn't serve food, but a food truck comes and serves delicious (and probably not so healthy) food! I crave it. I don't know what I look forward to more, the beer or the food truck. Oh, you can order Fair Winds brews at local restaurants like Yard House, etc. read more

Great Beer and friendly staff that take pride in their work! Family friendly atmosphere and something always on the calendar. Great variety of beers. Several favorites, Saison (Gold Medal) my personal favorite is the Howling Gale. Half price growlers on Wednesday's... line'em up! read more

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This place is my favorite in Northern Virginia. Any of their hoppy beers are great and the saison and dark beers are great too.

The place is good! But is to hot!!! So your beer gets hot really fast... they needs fans or crank up that AC. Im sweating like p.... i come here every week!!! read more

Another great night at Fairwinds. A winning concept with great beers and tonight AMAZINg Hot dogs! read more

Fair Winds Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lorton, Virginia

Fun place to visit. Its beautiful location. It was fun. And we enjoyed it.

Best brewery in the area IMO. Great beer and atmosphere. There is typically a good food truck outside too. Always a win! And you can bring the kiddos! read more

The Howling Gale IPA is my favorite beer ever! I drink a lot of beer. The brewery is laid back and enjoyable without being crowded. Super cool, chill place. Love it!! read more

Tried their IPA when I was at Glory Days, so I went and visited last weekend. Kid friendly, great foodtrucks, and even better beer!

Beer is decent, and so is staff (not overly engaging though). Brewery is child friendly and has an assortment of games to keep them busy.

Beers were fine/decent but staff wasn't very friendly, so I'm not sure it's worth the drive from DC

It was a busy Friday at work, so my coworker and I decided to go grab a beer (or 5) at @fairwindsbrew . We work on Belvoir, so it was a quick drive. We just happened to come on the afternoon of one of the women's gold cup games and it was pretty packed in there. Luckily the game had ended as soon as we got our flights and we were able to snag the end of a high table. I started with a flight (Homeport Stout, Broseidon blood orange saison, Pohick Bay Pilsner and the Quayside Kolsch). All of the beers were pretty tasty. I wasn't a big fan of the Pilsner, but that's why we get flights, right? That Broseidon was on point, though, so I went back for a pint after I finished my flight. There was indoor and outdoor seating available. It also looked like they allow you to have parties in the facility, which is a great idea. They do not serve food, which is pretty normal for a brewery, but they did have a food truck right at their front door, which is always convenient. Looking forward to going back to try some new brews soon! read more

Delicious beers, awesome vibe, pro military, great service. Recommend the Saisson if you normally like wheat beers or are looking for a gateway craft brew. It has strong but approachable flavors. Good location for an outer beltway event. read more

A knowledgeable and friendly staff along with great beers. Food trucks are often in the parking lot to enhance the visit. Wednesday nights are half price for filling growlers. read more

Let me be the first to bring these reviews down to Earth. First off the decor leaves a lot to be desired. All that money spent and no attention to the details. The noise level was my biggest concern. Wow it's really noisy. The room itself doesn't really have much appeal. Secondly, the beer is middle of the road. Nothing that would encourage me to drive that far again. The IPA was most forgettable followed by the Red Ale and then the Stout. The Kolsch is the best of the bunch. Thirdly, the food truck prices scared me away so I didn't even try them. $24 for a platter of ribs is a little pricey concerning it's served in a parking lot. They may be very good but considering the location they also could be a lot cheaper. Last but not least, when are these brew guys going to stop charging so much for growlers. $15 if I have my own bottle. I know that's the norm nowadays but come on. $10 I would be very happy even $12 would encourage me to take home and share their beer. Not a sermon just some thoughts... read more

The best brewery in the metro DC area. Great vibe, friendly staff, and of course the beer is outstanding. The selection changes regularly...be sure to ask to try a sample if you see something that's outside your norm. Very pet friendly too. If you're a dog lover you might never go anywhere else. read more