Loved this brewery (full disclosure, the band that was playing- Night Shift- was amazing and the…read moremain basis for this review!). The beer was good and the ambiance was fun. Lots of bonus points for being dog friendly! Also enjoyed the fire pits and Cornhole games! Service was friendly and efficient.

We were visiting the area and wanted to check out a local brewery…read more We arrived shortly after 7pm after parking in a small parking garage down the street since their parking lot was full. It was a beautiful fall evening and there were a good number of people enjoying both the outdoor and indoor spaces. We made our way inside and were impressed they also had a live band playing on the stage. We looked around a bit, enjoying the industrial feel of the building and the music. We took a place in line and ultimately I chose a pint of the Bareback Bronco IPA. We love good swag so we made our way to look at the offerings. My wife quickly commented on their cute and clever designs which are printed on soft, comfortable cotton shirts, hoodies, etc. They also had a good selection of assorted discount t shirts available in small, xxl and xxxl sizes. The band engaged the audience with the Chris Stapleton favorite, Tennessee Whiskey which was fun. We ultimately decided to enjoy one of the high top tables outside while I drank my beer, which I enjoyed and ended up purchasing an additional 4-pack for our long weekend in Roanoke. Great stop, if you enjoy local breweries, make sure to stop in. We noticed they are also open Sundays. We did see some people with food that appeared to either have been delivered or they brought with them.

In Roanoke for the day and needed a beer…read more Scale: 1-5 Beer: 5 - I had the NE IPA that was good. Saw a porter and ESB that I will try next time. Atmosphere: 5 - Relaxed vibe. Nice outdoor seating. Service: 5 - Quick and informative. Food: N/A Cultural/Political Agenda (1-5): 5 -Everyone is welcome. No preachy nonsense or virtue signaling, just beer, as it should be.

We enjoy visiting local breweries and decided to stop in at AFOG on a Sunday evening at 6:30pm…read moreafter calling and confirming their hours. The brewery was easy to find and we originally thought it was housed inside an old school building but later learned it was previously a health services building. In addition to AFOG, there are also residential apartments in the remaining adjoining part of the building. There is a large outdoor area where a birthday celebration was happening amongst a small group. We proceeded inside and were immediately greeted by Sam. She helped me identify the IPA options and i immediately chose their Millennial Serum, which is a hazy imperial style that I enjoy. We looked around a bit, snapped some photos and looked at their swag. I'm a big tie dye guy and I was happy to see they had a great selection of AFOG tie dye shirts in my size. We decided to sit at the bar while I enjoyed my beer and chatted about our day. We also enjoyed talking with Sam and learning more about the brewery. We learned they are soon opening their second location in Buchanan, Virginia. Great stop, we felt welcomed, the beer was delicious and I have a new tie dye that will remind me of our time in Roanoke.

I originally was attracted to this business by the curiosity of its name. But when I arrived at the…read moreplace, I immediately fell in love with its "cozy, welcoming, community-focused café atmosphere." As a wholehearted yelper, I enjoy taking the road less traveled in search of one-of-a-kind places and bringing them to the attention of the community, so they too can share in the joy of the discovery. Located in "an industrial neighborhood-turned-brewery-district," off Salem Ave, west of downtown Roanoke, Blindhouse Beer is a "saison-focused brewery and biere café." As soon as I entered the place, a friendly and welcoming gentleman, named Chris, greeted me from behind the counter. After I asked him, he explained how their name was "inspired by an old Appalachian term for a windowless cabin used to sober up the mind, reflecting the founders' intentional approach to brewing." He explained how they specialize in "open-fermented and barrel aged beers in the Belgian Saison tradition." After inquiring about their food menu, Chris showed me a framed menu that included a few selections of 10" specialty pizzas from Black Box Pizza in Lynchburg, Virginia. They also had some cookies for sale from Kind Bakery, located in Roanoke's Wasena neighborhood. I ordered a Hyper Cold non-alcoholic amber-style beer, since I was driving, and a Suprema Pizza and asked if he can add pepperoni for an extra charge. I then went ahead and paid for what I owed with a credit card via Google Pay tap. The pizza was delicious, from the dough to the cheese and ingredients, and was an excellent compliment to their beer. Besides their own beer, they also have available Classic European Continental Lagers, such as traditional Czech Dark Lagers and crisp German Kellerbiers, as well as beers from high-rated independent Canadian breweries. A customer came by and bought a six pack of one of these to take home, as well as a glass of their Blindhouse Beer to drink there while working on his laptop. Frequently they hold alternative music acts as well as have private events. I highly recommend this place to share some quality time with family and friends.

The BEST craft brewery in Roanoke! And just in case the rotating in-house styles aren't calling…read moreyour name, Blindhouse carries a handful of stellar beers from other craft breweries around the country as well as a few ciders and/or wines. Their pizzas are also delicious! Cheese, pepperoni with hot honey and suprema with bacon, veggies and chili oil are all wonderful pairings with their brews. On a recent Thursday evening, there was also a bluegrass jam happening in the taproom. So fun!! Love this funky little gem.

Brewery #443 Came in…read morehere after doing little hiking for lunch and some beer. My buddy and I started off with a flight of Brussel sprouts. What a great idea! We had 3 of their 4 versions with the hot honey and bacon version being my favorite. I then decided I needed to eat light, so I got a Southwest Sante Fe salad which came with avocado, tomatoes, corn, cheese and a delicious cilantro lime vinaigrette. The bartender convinced me to add pulled pork. So much for eating light! There was enough pulled pork on the salad to fill up 3 sandwiches. Three Notch'd does flights of 4 for 10.00 and you can add another small pour for 2.5 so I ended up with 5 beers. Their IPAs were solid, but my favorites were the Jazzfest ( I am from New Orleans and all) which was a Pecan Amber ale and the Stoked Goat which was a Doppelbock. Solid place with good food and good beer.

Slow service Sub par food that was lacking flavor. I don't…read morethink I'll be back. Nice waitstaff who did the best with what they could.

Low key brewery with about 30 beers on tap, so there's something for everyone. Very reasonably…read morepriced for craft beer. You also can do a flight of 4 which is what I ordered. There was one beer is did not care for (and I'm not normally one to leave beer behind) and the bartender noticed and let me choose another beer which I really appreciated. There were a few food items, but that's definitely not their bread and butter, so I opted for elsewhere for dinner. The vibe is pretty chill. They have a few TVs so watching the college World Series and the World Cup was nice! Definitely recommend for an afternoon beer in downtown Roanoke.

Excellent beer. Great atmosphere. Friendly and helpful server. She was very knowledgeable about…read morethe variety of beer. If I lived near here I would come often.

During the concert at Dr Pepper Park, it just happened that the weather turned to shit. Everyone…read morecrammed into this bar and the bartenders were absolutely amazing, accommodating and welcoming, despite the slot of people trying to get their beverages. She needs that for the next, just to move it out of the wall. In all of this, the bartender/brewist Donovan stepped up, managed the crowd and got everyone served in a timely manner. When we stopped in earlier, she was very accommodating and knowledgeable, and she continued this, despite the massive crowd.

We stopped by for a quick beer on a weekday afternoon. It seems like a place active people are…read moredrawn to. It's tucked away and you practically wouldn't know it's there from the parking lot. The bar tender was quick and friendly. It's much more spacious than you would think.

Had a lovely time at this fine establishment while visiting the Blue Ridge Mountains for leafing…read more They had great drink selection, live music, cozy outdoor area, and decent food. Service was fast and friendly also. Parking was lacking though .

Just the other morning riding through a section of Shenandoah Avenue that I had never taken before,…read moreI discovered a place so amazing that made me come back and visit that same evening. By doing so I was able to confirm firsthand my suspicion of my amazing finding and wanted to share with the readers of my review so that they too are able to enjoy this golden needle in the haystack never explored, yet in their back yard. But before I begin, I would like to thank and give tribute to the business partners who came up with idea of this place and never allowed their life circumstances get in the way of making their dream come true for all of us, the community, to be able to share and enjoy. Twisted Track Brewpub is more than just a full-service brewery and kitchen, serving upscale food and beverages in a cool and relaxed environment. It is the perfect meeting place and entertainment venue for families and friends to meet and share quality time with each other in a safe and amusing place. First of all I was very impressed by the beautiful, open space architectural design of the building's interior as well as its exterior front seating area patio. They are welcoming and make you feel at home. When you arrive and walk inside you are immediately captivated by the place with tables and chairs all over, and a ramp and stairs that lead to a counter high above where orders are taken and paid for after you've had an opportunity to examine the menus which have been placed on every table. There "just the right size" and quality food selection menu made me want to enjoy all items listed. Especially accompanying them with a side of their very unique and amazing fat curly fries, which they call "Twisted Fries." At the counter, and extremely welcoming and friendly young lady greeted me with a smile and explained the variety of drinking items available, including very creative non-alcoholic drinks, such as the Collective Art Guava Go, which I ended up having. After ordered this and a Pulled Pork Sandwich with an order of Twisted Fries, I paid and was given my drink and a beeper to notify me when my order was ready and to go pick it up at the order pickup counter. After I sat down at a table of my choosing facing a small stage on the left side of the building, the beeper beeped and I went to pick up my order. Again the staff their were very friendly and nice. They even allowed me to photograph other menu items that were waiting on the counter for my readers to be able to view and admire. Then as I enjoyed the food that was amazingly delicious, including those amazing Twisted Fries, I looked around and the clientele seemed to be just normal and clean folks enjoying a good time. There was a group of what looked like business associates at one of the large tables. A family at another table, where the father was playing UNO with his son, using gigantic size cards. A couple at another table and so on. Many seemed like repeat customers. Since it was a Friday evening. Friday, January 17th to be more precise. It was Live Music Night and William Seymour, a musician and recording artist from Noth Carolina was scheduled to perform. He practiced on the stage for a while. Them came down and handed out his very creative square business cards with a QR code to be able to pay for TIPS and merchandise with venmo. He then went up the stage and sang and played his guitar. To conclude all I can say is: What an extraordinary dining and entertaining experience this has been. I highly recommend this place for an enjoyable evening with family and friends, and am honored to be the one who has been able to make you aware of this gem of a place.

Brewing companies, there are many in this neck of the woods, but very unique, one-of-a-kind ones,…read morelike this one, rarely do we find one. I happened to find this one while searching for the Empanada Nirvana Food Truck. It just so happened that I found out that the Empanada Nirvana Food Truck was going to be stationed outside the Parkway Brewing Company this past Wednesday during National Empanada Day and so I researched this place to learn more about it. I found out that Parkway Brewing Company is a craft brewery in Salem, Virginia. Established in 2012, it is well known for its distinctive ales and a vibrant tasting room with a large beer garden, live music, and food trucks. It operates a 30-barrel brewhouse, producing a large range of beers from IPA to lagers. Located near the Roanoke Valley Greenway, it attracts runners and cyclists, and has become a community hub for outdoor enthusiasts and beer lovers. When I arrived in my pearl white Lexus, the Empanada Nirvana Food Truck was already parked outside, but had not yet opened, so I went inside the brewery to explore its building. There I found a casual, low-key environment with an industrial-chick interior featuring a fireplace and garage doors that opened to the outdoors, to an area with picnic tables and sun umbrellas. Inside there were also several colorful modern murals and a wide counter where customers went to order and pay for their beers. They had several menus as well as display coolers with some of the beers being sold there. The friendly and knowledgeable young lady behind the counter did an excellent job explaining what they had, including the non-alcoholic options. While going to the restrooms, one passed by a window where you could see the brewhouse. Along the way there were also shelves filled with souvenirs of the place. In the room where the fireplace was, there was also a stage for live performances, which usually took place at night. I loved the ambiance and vive of the place and am looking forward to returning to one of their music live performance and some of their beers, and knowing that they also carry non-alcoholic ones will allow me to enjoy the evening and drive back home safely.

An excellent brewery. We loved every beer we sampled. The place looks fun. We were there on a…read moreMonday. I would love to be here during a weekend to this place hopping. I need a place like this near me.

When we come to Roanoke several times a year, my husband always loves to stop at Barrel Chest. They…read morehave a great selection of beer and wine. In times past, he has also been able to order ahead and pick up just to be sure he gets the things he wants. We had a full day planned so we dashed in and out this trip but there is plenty of room to grab a pint or a glass of wine and chill for a bit. The ambiance is still of a bottle shop, but bring friends and create your own mood!

Tapped Beer (4/5): We had the Arkansas Black (1/5), Donuts vs Mermaids (5/5), Soft Hands (3/5),…read moreUnicorn Fuel Dry Cider with Rosehips and Hibiscus (3/5). The Donuts vs Mermaids was absolutely amazing! They had 20 on tap. Tapped Wine (4/5): I tried a red organic wine (1/5) and a rose (5/5). They had 12 on tap. Beer & Wine to-go options (5/5): They had so many different types of wine, beer, seltzers, and mead to choose from! You can buy single cans, but they are more per than just buying the pack. Process (5/5): This place is pretty neat! You start a tab, you get a card, and you insert the card into slots in order to pour your own beer or wine. You can control how much you want since you only get charged on how much you pour! I love this idea! Seating (4/5): The outside seating was limited. 1 room that was outside and LOUD, 1 room that was connected to the outside room and the inner room surrounded by windows, and then the main inner room with tables and was opened to the beer & wine mart side. Definitely a nice place to check out when you want a bit of everything.

We came here on a Friday night around 8pm and there was a band playing outside. The bartender was…read morereally nice and let us try a few of the beers. We grabbed one and sat outside. Really nice beer and outdoor seating and the live music was a great plus!!

I stopped in to try this place out since I had heard a lot about it…read more It is a nice brewery. There is parking around back. There was indoor and outdoor seating which was nice. There was a food truck there on the Friday evening that we stopped in. I think it was selling wraps. We got a flight of beers to try out. We had the Kolsch, blonde, amber and an IPA. The kolsch and blonde were pretty good. I usually like amber but this one wasn't for me. They had a fair amount of hard seltzer and IPAs which is not uncommon at these breweries. The bartender was a really nice guy and very helpful. I plan to watch the beer list and try this place out again.