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Hawksbill Brewing Company

4.5 (112 reviews)
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Surge C.

Hawksbill offers a laidback atmosphere to enjoy brews, play games, and have great conversations with friends and staff. The place is very family and dog friendly, making it a great Luray hang out spot. During our recent visit to Luray, the snow was coming down hard and the caverns were closed. With few dog-friendly activities nearby, and our hiking plans cancelled, we decided to check out Hawksbill. My husband and I each got a flight, with a mixture of darks and lights. Overall, we really enjoyed the lighter beers like their saison and kolch. We both weren't too impressed by their stout or port. They were quite watered down and had a hint of licorice taste to them. On Sundays they don't serve food, but the bartender was nice enough to let us get take out and bring it inside to enjoy our beers with. When in Luray, I recommend coming here if you're a beer enthusiast and have your pup with you.

Janel Y.

Stopped in here on a Sunday midday and we were practically the only patrons but the bartender was friendly, the IPA I tried was pretty good, and my pup enjoyed chilling on the cool floor and watching people pass by. Wished there were some food options (or that I'd read there weren't before we stopped in) and more brews on tap but, overall, it was a nice spot to spend a couple hours relaxing after a hike in Shenandoah.

Laresa M.

$8 flights of 4 tasters? Yes please!! Dog friendly indoors? Check! Great beer? Check! Great prices? Check! Friendly, knowledgeable staff? Check! Welcoming to all? Check! This brewery has all the things that make a great brewery. We're on our way out of town and sought this brewery out for its good reviews and pictures that made us want to see more! We were not disappointed! Definitely worth coming back. The coffee stout was our favorite!

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James H.

Cute brewery in downtown Luray. Great place to stop and have a couple of beers. Beer selection is diverse enough to find a few worth trying. Very clean interior with plenty of seating.

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Stacy W.

We stopped in for a quick drink. Hubby had been wanting to try it so he had a few beers. I didn't feel like drinking, so I got the boo beer. Such a cute name, but it's root beer with honey. It was yummy. It had its own place in the tap and came in a tall glass just like the beer so nobody could even tell it's not beer. The inside was nice and open and had a bunch of games to play with. I found a baby boomer trivial pursuit so we played with that for a few min. We didn't know many of the answers. The place is dog friendly as there was a doggy inside. I sat on the floor and played with the dog for a while too. They even have a little play area for kids on the side. We really liked this place and will definitely come back if we're in the area.

Hawksbill Brewing is a must-stop for anyone heading from DC to Shenandoah National Park. Just a quick 15-minute drive west of the Thornton Gap exit on Skyline Drive, it's perfectly located for a refreshing weekend brew! The beer here is top-notch. I usually drink their Hooray for Luray IPA, which is fantastic. They also have another lower alcohol IPA, which is great (I cannot remember the name). I recently tried their Märzen--normally not my go-to style, but it was incredible. The atmosphere is a perfect blend of small-town Virginia charm with a laid-back, hip vibe. The staff are super friendly and make you feel right at home. And --Hawksbill is dog-friendly, which is a big plus for me! The crowd is a great mix of locals and folks from DC enjoying a weekend drive. If you're in the area, especially during leaf-turning season, make sure to stop by Hawksbill Brewing. You won't regret it! Oh yes, forgot something - outdoor area is also real nice for the summer, spring and fall!

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Eric N.

We took a day trip up to Shenandoah National Park for a little hiking, ended up in Luray, and found this place to grab a couple of cold ones. Cool place that has an outdoor seating section and super friendly staff. We are not usually IPA drinkers but that "Hooray for Luray" beer is one of the best we've ever had. We'll be back the next time we are in the area!

It was so good, that I didn't have a chance to take the photo before I drank half the beer.
Karen R.

We are somewhat craft beer snobs. In the past, we have specifically taken week long vacations focused on finding the best beer in an area. (We even traveled 3,000 miles to visit 16 breweries in 2 1/2 days.) COVID put a halt to our beer run vacations; we are so glad that, as more and more people get vaccinated, we are able to venture out. Hawksbill Brewing Company was a great introduction back into the world of craft beer. Enjoy the beers we tried. The saison was superb! If 1/2-stars were allowed, we would rate this place 4 1/2-stars just because the selection was limited. Though on the plus side, there was a nice range of styles and ABV. Too many places only have IPAs with high ABVs. Don't get me wrong, we love a well crafted IPA, but also like to be able to walk after indulging. We loved the atmosphere here! I'm a marathon runner and can see returning to the area for the Luray Half. I'll definitely want to celebrate finishing the race here.

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Incredible warmth from the brewer (didn't get his name) and his kindness made our experience--great beer and snacks from the food truck.

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Great beer and great staff. We would recommend you stop in. Check the hours before you arrive. It opens kinda early

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Awesome brewery! Stoped in while in Luray. Nice long bar with outdoor seating. My favorite is the haymaker cream ale.

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Went here on Valentine's Day and had a great time. The beer I got was wonderful and the taco truck outside was yummy! Would highly recommend

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We have taken our guests to your brewery . Everyone has enjoyed the beer. the service was wonderful too. We will be visiting again.

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Cinderella Carriage- best pumpkin/harvest beer I've ever had! Super friendly staff and great variety of beers on menu!

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Excellent beer and friendly staff. Simple laidback atmosphere. Be warned- BTOF (bring your own food).

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Pretty good beer, all made there. Nice long bar to sit I side or lots of seats outside. Such friendly staff and dog friendly!!

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Good food truck and nice selection of beers recommendif in area stop and visit. Nice town

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A cute little place to stop for a drink in downtown Luray. They offer inside and outside seating. Friendly staff.

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Nice local place. Dog friendly! TV for watching football. Good beer and nice bartender.

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Hi Maria - We don't have our own kitchen, but we work with food trucks on Thursday and Saturday. You can call and check the schedule at 540-860-5608 or check our Facebook page. If your visit doesn't coincide, you can order from a couple of places… Read more

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Castle Vineyards - Outside

Castle Vineyards

4.6(51 reviews)
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We stopped by Castle Vineyards on a Saturday evening, excited that they were open late (until 7PM)…read more The interior had rustic farmhouse decor, with a bar to order at and plenty of seating. They offered both tastings and flights, but my friend and I both chose a glass of Rosé. The staff member had described it as crisp and dry, but it was still a bit too sweet for my preference - not terrible though. We sat on the rocking chairs outside and admired the nice view of green fields. I think they were setting up for a private event in the meantime, because people kept showing up with their own trays of food, and a whole bunch of children and dogs. Overall, we liked the ambiance here but the wine wasn't especially memorable and service was lukewarm.

My first winery experience was in Castle Vineyards when my friend and I did a mini bachelorette…read moretogether in the Luray area. This place is serene and extremely peaceful and I could probably just sit outside and take everything in for hours. There are a few boardgames to play as well. There aren't a lot of seating inside, but during the daytime, the place was very laid back and not overcrowded. There are no marked parking spaces, but people typically park on the grass and there is ample space for so many cars. The interior of the main building was very simple and "bare bones" but had a homely charm to it and the lovely woman who served our flights was such a gentle, warm person who complemented the peacefulness of the place! My friend and I ended up buying our own bottles of wine and my fiance absolutely loved the Barren Ridge's Touriga wine that I got for him! Will definitely be back to bring him the next time around! Just a great place to take a step back and enjoy some wine!

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Castle Vineyards - Rosé

Rosé

Castle Vineyards - New barn/tasting room! Opened October 2022! Same great wine and service just in a new building.

New barn/tasting room! Opened October 2022! Same great wine and service just in a new building.

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The Chop House Bistro - Local beef sirloin with curry squash

The Chop House Bistro

4.6(97 reviews)
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Great Find In Luray…read more Went hiking with my family in Shenandoah National Park this weekend and overnighted in Luray. We happened across The Chop House by mistake and a lucky one it was! Everything about the meal was fantastic! Our server Pete was terrific. My brother-in-law hit the nail on the head when he said "He was the most unpretentious, informative and friendly server I've run across". Very polite and helpful, you could just tell it made Pete happy to be helpful. The menu is not large, but the dishes we ordered were all top notch. First the Focaccia Bread came and it was just right, a good sigh of things to come. Next the Crab Dip. We are from Annapolis, a crab crazy town on the Chesapeake, where every restaurant has their own "award winning" crab dip, so we are very well acquainted with some of the best, but this one knocked it out of the park. It would win the "Best of Annapolis 2026" if this restaurant was in Annapolis. Next came the Sirloin, at Pete's recommendation. Salted perfectly, and cooked correctly to medium rare, with a side of asparagus cooked to crisp perfection and seasoned with a garlic butter that was just fantastic. We rapped it up with a flight of deserts to share, at Pete's recommendation. Deconstructed Cheese Cake, German Chocolate Cake, Creme Brûlée, and three of their house made ice creams. Again, just Wow. And when the bill came, again a very pleasant surprise. Steak dinner for 4, with cocktails and wine and the bill came to $250. Back in Annapolis that meal would have easily been $400 or more at Lunes Steakhouse, Ruth Chris or the Chart House. My wife and I agreed this meal was better than any we've had at any of these high end resturants. I can't recommend this place highly enough. We'll be back, and nothing against the other servers, but we'll make sure it's on a night Pete is working. Great job Pete and to everyone in the kitchen, just a terrific meal. Jason Hinsch Annapolis, MD

Had a lovely dinner here! The scallops were delicious and perfectly cooked! The brussel sprouts…read morewere also really fantastic! Very lovely outdoor seating with incredibly friendly service.

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The Chop House Bistro - End of meal; on porch table by request (forgot to take an earlier photo)

End of meal; on porch table by request (forgot to take an earlier photo)

The Chop House Bistro - The Chop House salad with grilled chicken

The Chop House salad with grilled chicken

The Chop House Bistro - Old fashioned

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Shenandoah Wine Tours

Shenandoah Wine Tours

5.0(9 reviews)
12.3 mi

Ms. Joanna was a great driver. She explained the area and different wineries and vineyards we…read morevisited. She also had great suggestions for the area. We had the pleasure of meeting the owner of Shenandoah Wine Tours at our last stop, it was a pleasant surprise. Our favorite wineries was the Winery at Kindred pointe. The atmosphere,wine and ciders were great. We would highly recommend this tour and winery. We plan on going back soon!

Was looking to customize a wine tour as I wasnt sure if my party wanted to go to so many winery's…read more Jeanne worked with me and found wineries that met my needs. I rented the whole van for a more private tour instead of buying seats on a public tour. I wanted places that had options, not just wine...a tour and lunch. We meet at the holiday in express and Jeanne drove us to Muse for our first tasting, lunch at Woodstock cafe (yum!!!), tour and tasting at Wolf Gap, and ended at kindred point for cider and sangria slushies....perfect way to end our tour on a gorgeous sunny warm day. Jeanne even had water and snack boxes that come with the reserve by the seat tours. Great selection of goodies to much on in between wineries. She was so kind to even give us hand made key chains that she made herself. A drop of essential oil on the cork and wow! Great gift to take home. I'd def recommend Jeanne and Shenadoah Wine Tours. My friends are already asking when out next outting will be.

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Shenandoah Wine Tours - Us at muse winery

Us at muse winery

Shenandoah Wine Tours - Chef came to speak to us at Woodstock cafe and shoppe where we stopped for lunch

Chef came to speak to us at Woodstock cafe and shoppe where we stopped for lunch

Shenandoah Wine Tours

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