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Settle Down Easy Brewing

4.6 (140 reviews)
ModerateBreweries, Beer Bar, Pubs
Open • 1:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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SETTLE DOWN EASY BREWING ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Live music
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Juan F.

One of the last breweries I hit up while in VA. The staff is really friendly and the beer is delicious. We came on a Thursday afternoon so it wasn't too busy. I tried a few beers with a flight but I must say the Hot Mama definitely woke me up and cleared by throat! They also have a Mexican food stand where you can order snacks or a meal. Good spot - very spacious and casual.

Hayward L.

Friendly bartender who was very informative and gave us a few different samples to try. A good range of rotating drafts. There is a decent amount of seating. Lots of evening events like open mic nights. There was an unannounced Russian trivia event on a Sunday evening which was pretty loud and disruptive though.

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David H.

Awesome brewery that's always a good time and a unique selection of beers that varies isn't too IPA heavy like at some places. They have so many enjoyable beers it's hard to choose so I usually try a flight to try several of them. Be sure and try their Scoville Sting or any other variants of their jalapeño beer for a spicy taste you don't get most places. This place can get crowded but they do have a a good number of tables so I've always been able to get a seat and there are also seats at the bar. Service is always really friendly too. This isn't really a sports bar type place so they have a TV with a game on but it might not be your favored team. As if all that wasn't enough, you can get awesome El Tio Tex-Mex food at a stand in the back. Their chips and guacamole or queso or some nachos or tacos go perfectly with some beer. This is the best brewery in the area and I'll come back again.

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Kenneth K.

Amazing brewery with very friendly staff and delicious beer. It was not as busy as audacious Alewerks nearby which was nice on a Saturday afternoon. There is plenty of seating and you can walk right into the brewery area which is cool as well.

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Becca H.

I can't say enough good things about this place. The beer is great. The staff is super friendly and the owners are great people. They have a wide variety of beer so everyone can find something they like. They also offer hard seltzer, cider and wine for folks who don't like or can't have beer. They also have soda and other NA drinks. SDE just recently started having their own food. It's minimal but sufficient. They partner with El Tio Tex Mex restaurant and have a station setup in the brewery where you can get their delicious food. Seriously the tacos, nachos and everything are stellar. SDE cares about community involvement and has worked with a nonprofit I'm part of. They're just great. Stop by for a tasty pint!

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Amanda T.

Great beer, great people and great atmosphere. What more could you ask for? Came to Settle Down Easy Brewing on a rainy weekend after looking for newer breweries in the area and reading their origin story on their website. They have a diverse selection of traditional German style beer and some IPA as well as sour varieties. They also have a partnership with the Mexican restaurant next door, so you can get food to enjoy with your beer. I would definitely come back. Thanks!

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Raj S.

First timer .. was visiting VA and searching some local breweries and found this one .. parking was a little crazy . Difficult to get a spot.. Once in , we looked at all local brews ... there were a couple of them which we loved . Tried it and got the best ones. Loved the yooper dew and 2 cloud 9 ! Absolutely awesome . I ordered 4 pack cans but was stunned with the price . They costed about 25$!! Ufff that's expensive. Have been to many many brews but never paid 25$ for a 4 pack. If not for the price, I think this brewery is great . If the price was less , I would have given them a 5

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Ryan C.

We came across this place on a few searches so we decided to make a stop on a Saturday afternoon. The place has a pretty good amount of parking and even have a diagram inside of where you can/cannot park but its pretty easy to figure out. They have a nice outdoor patio section and a good amount of tables inside with a few TVs as well. We didn't order any but they had a small El Tio inside if you want to order some Tex-Mex. Beerwise, we got the Razzy and Cobbleberry sours, the Pecan porter, and the Barleywine. Loved the Razzy the most, but the Cobbleberry was pretty close second. Both had a good tanginess to them, but I got more fruit from the Razzy. The Pecan Porter was ok, not a heavy pecan flavor in my opinion but still got mild sweetness. My girlfriend was a big fan of the Barleywine as well. Overall, pretty laid back vibe, staff was pretty nice, and the beers were decent. Seemed like they're pretty welcoming towards kids and they even have a small games corner. I would definitely come back again to watch a game again and hang out.

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Klara C.

Pretty large parking lot. Super friendly staff. They color coordinate their beers by colored poker chips which was cute. El Tio Tex-Mex Grill sells food here as a small little quick food business. Not sure if that's all the time but we ordered one Steak taco. They did a double flour tortilla which I wasn't a fan of. The steak had a great smoky flavor and loved the cilantro and onion with it. We ordered a flight of beer [4] 867:5309 Jenny - American Cream Ale - this did not taste like a cream Ale at all. A little lacking in flavor, it was a bit disappointing. Kind of tastes like a super light blonde Ale. Strawberry Blonde - pretty decent Strawberry flavor and kind of tastes a little but like a Strawberry shortcake. Probably the beat out of the 4 flavor wise. With it being a blonde Ale, it was pretty light and refreshing. Rockstar Red - I love red Ales and this was pretty good. Not heavy and easy to drink with an interesting flavor. Probably my 2nd pick! Kiwi In Flight [Hazy IPA] - a light IPA but you really don't get an kiwi at all. A little disappointing as well, kind of tastes like a light flavorless IPA. I love the atmosphere here and hope to come back to try other beers. We did have a taste of the doppelbock that was pretty tasty and the Sweet Scoville Stinger which had a stronger jalapeño smell than taste. There was a slight kick but still pretty good.

Yan W.

Really nice place to hang out and try a flight. I've been a fan since their open. You can order food from the nearby Mexican restaurant. I'm fact, they sometimes set up a booth inside for ordering. I will definitely be back. I like the concept of having little chips to identify the beers you chose! It's easy to keep track that way.

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the friendly and informative staff, unique beer selection, and tasty Mexican food partnership. The space is spacious and relaxed.

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8 years ago

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Hi Patty, thank you for the 5 Stars!

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6 years ago

Best local brewery around. Beers are tasty, staff is really friendly, and it's a great place to hang out.

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6 years ago

Place was delicious and also really great vibe! Tons of brews to choose from as well.

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Thank you Charles! hope you enjoyed that GROWLER :) ha!

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6 years ago

Great atmosphere, beer and people! Laid back place and we go there regularly. Highly recommend!!

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Thank you for the 5-Stars Jennifer :)

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Thank you Remmys T. really hope we can welcome you again soon!

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7 years ago

Skip Caboose and come here. The beer, ambiance, and people are top notch. Definitely the best brewery in NOVA.

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6 years ago

Amazing service and great owners with awesome energy! Definitely need to check out their cool selection

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7 years ago

Love Settle Down for a casual night out - and for trivia on Wednesdays! Scoville Sting is a fierce but smooth beer - one of my favorites.

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Fantastic atmosphere and the service is phenomenal. Not a bad tasting beer. Give it a try!

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thank you john!

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8 years ago

Fabulous atmosphere, very cool vibe with open brewing area and most important great brews.

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Hi David! thank you for the 5 STARS :)

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