We came in at 6:55 on a Saturday night when they are advertised to stay open until 8:30. We only…read morehad 4 adults and did not have a strict timeline on things being quick. They turned us away and told us they just had no help and were too backed up to accept any more customers. Meanwhile, the parking lot was more than half empty. No one waiting. No lines. Horrible impression. Horrible customer service. Won't be back.

Cute restaurant - lodge kind of vibe. They do over emphasize they're allegedly short on staff. The…read moresigns greet you as soon as you walk in & follow you in the bathroom too. Speaking of which, half the bathroom stalls were out of order. Additionally, they have their servers prepare/plate the appetizers, salads, & dessert which is the first I heard with that. And I heard other customer's complaints about the server taking too long with their dishes, so I just fear it hurts their tips not having the kitchen prepare them already. I will say the spinach artichoke dip was really good & my favorite thing we had. However it seemingly was reheated since some parts were way hotter than others. The Shrimp pasta was alright, on the $$ side, & was mediocre. The burger was okay too, they were out of the one I wanted. The Apple bread pudding was a nice way to finish off the meal.

This is a nice micro-brew in Blacksburg. The beer is consistently pretty good with a very chill…read morevibe. Plenty if games to choose from if you are interested. Next to Good Feather so you can get some good bar food as well. Service is typical good micro-brew. Beer - lunatic ipa is a good one, like a classic with good balance of bitter and sweet.

Great vibes- I love the idea of a brewery set in a school and the inside has a nice atmosphere with…read moremoon motifs throughout. There also is a beautiful patio area where you can order food from the restaurant nearby (did not try but it looked delicious). The people working there were all very welcoming and answered my questions about the beers and events. The beers are also delicious, we got a flight of 6 beers and it might have been the best flight I've ever had. We'll definitely be back for one of the many fun events they host.

I came here for the first time with my family and regret not coming sooner! For years now, I have…read moreheard wonderful things about Rising Silo Brewery and their farm-centric kitchen food. They focus on using fresh, local ingredients from the Glade Road Growing farm as well as local vendors/producers. Along with their food/kitchen, Rising Silo creates their own brews and has quite the selection of beers on tap. The food menu isn't super extensive and they change it monthly based off what is in season. It consists of several wood fired pizzas, burgers, fries, bowls, and more. Ordering is very simple, you order at the kiosk up front, they will hand you a buzzer, it will go off when your food is ready, and you pick it up at the front where you ordered. This ambiance is relaxed and the space is super family-friendly. There is some indoor seating, but definitely more outdoor space available. They have outdoor games for people to enjoy as well. The service is good and friendly. When we visited, it was the weekend of graduation and was quite busy due to graduation parties, etc. There was a longer wait on the food, pizzas specifically, but this wasn't an issue. We were notified in advance on the wait on the pizza before fishing our order, which I appreciated. We snagged a table inside the barn space while we waited and enjoyed some "starters" and brews. To share with the table, we ordered the chips & salsa and the salted pretzel with pimento cheese. The chips & salsa consist of a large bowl of their house-made fresh salsa with mild jalapeños and a basket of chips. The salsa had more of a "minced" consistency with more finely diced tomatoes and was less chunky. The jalapeños added a slight kick and I appreciated the freshness of the salsa. The chips were warm when they were served to us, with a lot of salt. The salted pretzel came from a local vendor, Blacksburg Bagels, and was served with either pimento cheese or dijon mustard. We opted for the pimento and thought it paired well with the pretzel. The pretzel had a good texture, but more doughy/softer texture than a traditional pretzel. The pimento cheese had more prominent flavor from the red peppers, but was still quite flavorful. After sharing these items, we waited about 20-25 minutes for our buzzer with our pizzas! This wasn't a huge deal as it was super busy and we could see them making all the pizzas in front of us. The pizzas are roughly 12 inches, are made with homemade dough, and fired in a wood-fired oven. They are served right of the oven and are super fresh. We ended up ordering the Chicano Pie, Ramp Pesto Pie, and two pepperonis. Both the chicano and ramp pesto pie were monthly specials. The Chicano Pie included tomato sauce, burrata, chorizo, roasted corn, bell pepper, and cotija cheese. I thoroughly enjoyed this as it was very unque. The burrata was creamy and flavorful, the chorizo was smoky, and the corn & bell pepper added a slight sweetness. All these flavors paired very well together, creating a really great pie! The Ramp Pesto Pie had locally foraged ramp pesto, fresh mozzarella, and oyster mushrooms. This pie was also phenomenal with really bold flavors. The ramp added a strong element of onion, but it wasn't too overpowering. Accompanied by the slabs of mozzarella and mushrooms, this pie was also a hit! The pepperoni pie included tomato sauce, pepperoni, and silo blend of cheese. While this was a more simple pie, it certainly didn't lack any flavor. I appreciated that they use the cup n' char pepperonis. The pie had ample amounts of both cheese and pepperonis too. I absolutely loved all the pies we ordered and none of them fell short. Overall, Rising Silo is an awesome place in Blacksburg. The food is extremely good and I love that source their ingredients from local producers. Everything is so fresh and it is evident in the amount of flavor the food has. The star of our meal was easily the pizza, totally worth the longer-than-usual wait! I can easily say it is some of the best pizza I've had in Blacksburg. The char on the crust is perfect from the wood-fired oven. Their menu changes monthly, so look out for new pizza specials! The ambiance is great and really scenic. I truly cannot wait to return and try more. Chips & Salsa - 7/10 Salted Pretzel w/ Pimento Cheese - 8/10 Chicano Pie - 9/10 Ramp Pesto Pie - 9/10 Pepperoni Pie - 9/10

Love the overall design of this brewery and the food options. The design is like an old barn with…read morelong picnic tables and a couple high tops. We didn't get much food, but they have a brick pizza over right in the middle of the room which is really neat. They also have finger foods like pretzels and burgers that looked good, but we went before dinner to just have a few drinks. Great variety of options too from pilsners/lagers to sours and stouts. It's not overly bright inside too which can be bothersome for me at night and it's nice to just relax and enjoy to subtle hint of light (enough to where you can see everything your doing, but not too much where you can see every other person in the room and their facial expressions). The only downside (and it could be because it's slow season) was they only had one register so at times we waited for the line to get drinks TK dwindle down before getting in line ourselves. Might've different during peak season so when we go back during warmer weather and that is the case where they have another register open, I'll be sure to update that. Overall a great time, friendly and helpful staff, and an enjoyable atmosphere!

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.

Great brewery with a great selection of draft beers! They'll…read morehave a food truck outside for food because they don't have a kitchen, but they do have snacks available inside. I can see that being a downside to some, but for me I don't mind. Service is quick and friendly too. The overall design with a bunch of ironwork adds to the setting/vibe of this place too. Has a few tables for patio seating that fill up quick, but inside is nice!

Stopped by this brewery when we got into Christiansburg and it was nice! The beer selection had a…read morenice variety, great selection of board games that were good for kids too and the food truck was awesome! Copper Dog and Company - we got the pastrami Rueben, Phoenix sandwich and the grilled cheese for our daughter - oh and the tater tots!! Not sure what he did but they were excellent! We found easy street parking and the bathrooms were pristine!

Went here to celebrate the last day of classes and grab a quick flight, which I forgot to take a…read morepicture of (as per usual). We tried four different beers, with our favorite being the Coconut Migration porter. The bartender had great recommendations and was very kind and patient when we were figuring out what we wanted to order. The inside had a cool vibe I would describe as industrial meets greenhouse, with lots of board games to keep you entertained. The patio seating is also beautiful, and we sat and watched a storm roll in while enjoying our brews. We didn't try the food, but the table next to us seemed to really enjoy the food. We will absolutely be back to get a new flight (they have a large selection of beers to try) and a meal to enjoy at sunset in the future.

What a cool vibe this place is! Eastern Divide is serving up a variety of beer styles and food in a…read morelarge industrial-chic space. Their staff is friendly and helpful. Nitro coffee, wine and cocktails are also available for purchase. I loved the feel of the taproom but, should you choose to sit on the patio, you'll get a mountain view in the distance. Lastly, I appreciate when a brewery has good swag so I left with a logo t-shirt in Virginia Tech colors!

I like this place. If I lived here, I'd probably come here regularly. The beer is good. I'd like…read moreto see an IPA. When I was here the beers were more in the German style. They were good, but something other than a DIPA for the hop heads would be a good idea. I love the open space. Dog friendly (including a complimentary milk bone biscuit for my little pup, is also a huge bonus. Location and parking are great. Service was a little short, terse, uninterested. But he was efficient. He wasn't interested in talking about the beers or selling me on the place. I identified as new to the place hoping to get some scoop. Not a huge deal, but a little friendly service for an out of town guy traveling alone would go a long way. Definitely recommend this place. The beer is quite good, and that's what matters

Stopped in for beer, and what a fun vibe!! The beer was good, the service was good. They don't have…read morefood so we ordered food from a local pizza place. The place was decorated for Halloween and as super cute!

Stopped by for just a pint each. We were in town for a music event and had a little time to kill…read more Hated we had to leave when we did, as the brewery had music on too. Wonderful but short visit, lots of indoor and outdoor seating and we were able to enjoy some sunshine!

Great place to relax and disconnect with plenty of tasty beer options. We sat out back & we're…read morepleasantly surprised to have live music added to the experience.

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.

It is an awesome place to hang out and unwind. The folks working there were very friendly and…read morewelcoming! The views of the mountains were awesome! The beer was fantastic and they had a lot of great choices! I highly recommend checking it out!

Great atmosphere, super clean bathrooms, awesome pumpkin ale. They had a ohana Hawaiian food tent…read moreset up outside. Great food! The view are incredible! I can't wait to go back, dog friendly!