I went here today with my husband and 2 year old. I've been trying to find new breweries in the area to try and found Settle Down Easy through positive yelp reviews. I honestly have nothing bad to say about this place. We went on a Saturday afternoon around 3pm, it was busy but we were able to find a seat. They have a list of all there beers on tap along the wall on clip boards (super cute). When ordering a flight they give you the holder and you use poker chips with the color associated with the beer to place in the holder so you know which beer you're drinking (loved this)! I enjoyed all the beers, the kolsch and the sangri-ale were my favorites. My only complaint would be more seating on the weekends and to add descriptions of the beers on the wall with their names. This place was great, the servers were friendly and so were the patrons. Also, the food from El Tio was really good. I'm pretty sure we'll be back. read more

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While visiting during a pandemic and having a little one with us, they were relatively accommodating. I wish we could have enjoyed the indoor facility more, but for obvious reasons, we chose to use their outdoor tent. Only one drawback, and it not their fault either, the tent can only support 3 groups at a time. BUT... again, we chose the tent because we have a little one with us. Had we not had a baby with us, we'd have enjoyed the very spacious facility. I can only comment on the two beers I had. The 2 Cloud NEIPA, and the LaGrand Chocolate BBA Imperial Milk Stout. Both were great, but I'm going to be biased with the stout, it was phenomenal. I love my brews dark, rich and high octane. I'm sticking with the 5 stars besides the fact they only have limited amount of outdoor space (sorry, forgot to mention two or three solo spots to enjoy outdoors near barrels), because not everyone visiting has an 8-month old. The facility is very spacious and accommodating for everyone else! When the pandemic is over, this will definitely be a spot we'll return to. read more

A warm and welcoming staff set the tone for a truly pleasant experience. The beer choices were excellent and with several TVs and yummy guacamole and chips from El Tito's available onsite, it turned out to be a perfect venue for watching Sunday football on a miserable rainy weather day!! A true find!!! read more

Their sour is on point!!! Stopped in to have the sour and cannerbrau, both were delicious! Owners are great and really sit down and ask you what your likes and dislikes are to really understand what beer you'd like. Warm, welcoming place. I will definitely stop back! read more

I love that this brewery is so close to me! What makes it even better is that I thoroughly enjoyed all the beers I tried. They have a bunch of cool beers on tap right now including a New England style IPA brewed with Strawberries and Lactose. Super delicious! I'm taking away one star because I think their chip system is kind of confusing but everything (especially the fact that i can order El Tio right from the brewery and have it brought to me is A+++++++ in my book!). All the staff were especially accommodating and not to mention patient! I could totally see this being my new hang out spot! read more

Stopped in here for a Yelp event and had a good time. I love visiting brewery's and hope that I can fill one or two of my growlers with a tasty brew. I had a few tastings and found one that I liked enough to fill a growler with. I had the Dry Hopped Kolsh and Remington's Run. I decided to fill with the Kolsh. I'm a lager drinker and am not a fan of IPA's and the Kolsh was right up my ally. My girlfriend tried the Nothing is Real and she liked it but wow! What a kick. At 10.1% ABV, it was too much for me but she liked it. She said it was smoothe. I did taste their ribbon winning beer Sweet Scoville Sting but it wasn't my cup brew. Do try it though. They also collaborate with El Tio which is the restaurant on the corner and it's a great set up. The food that night was so delicious that I feel like I need to write a separate review for El Tio. LOL. Learned a bit of history about the brewery and that was nice. I could see stopping in again if I'm in the FC area. The space was nice and ask about the history of the wood tables and rails. Really neat. I love when nature can be recaptured and used for beautiful furniture. I would recommend a half priced growler night to get beer lovers out on a non weekend nights. I can't remember which night they did the 20% discounts and tried to find it on the website but no such luck. They do have one though, just can't remember which day. Go check it out either way. Will not disappoint. read more

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SDE has the best beers and it's a local fav. We are here for the oyster fest and it's a great time!! The ambience and company is outstanding. The owners are wonderful and one's a Steelers fan (obviously great people). Favorite local brewery. read more

Great place to sit down and have a few beers. The place is small but has plenty of TVs and can order Tex Mex. I'm writing this review for Ronnie Cheli - Yelp elite 2021 haha read more

Been here 3x and great to have a local place in Oakton to hang out. Very airy space with lots of TVs. Tried 4 beers and all were fantastic. They have a small food place (inside the location, but different establishment). Food was average pub food. Hence the 4 star vs 5 star rating. Come for the beer, but expect just ok food. read more

Super cute place tucked in down an alley down Arlington Blvd. On Tuesday night, they have Taco Tuesday. They also have various events and tvs for games. Tuesday night is open mic night and brings out some great musicians. Family friendly also! And they have board games available while you're hanging out! read more

An amazing brewery near the Mosaic District for drinks and food! Settle Down Easy had a unique and vast array of brews for varying palates to enjoy - Gose, Kolsch, Hefeweizen, IPA, Doppelbock, Stout and Seltzer. Their relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff was a fun place to hang with friends. Although we weren't visiting during their acoustic or trivia night, I've heard great things about the line up. Also, they have an in-house Tex-Mex partnership with El Tio, whose tacos were to die for. Get the steak! Give them a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

This is great little secret brewery off 29 in Falls Church. A friend introduced us to her favorite, called Scoville Sting, which has a hint of jalapeño and is a unique beer. But all of the beers we tasted here tonight were really good. We previously had another called "Ghost of Val", brewed with a hint of habenero pepper, which I can't wait until they brew again. The chocolate stout was also really great, and at 10% doesn't take much to make you feel nice. read more

Stop in to check it out. Pretty cool brewery. Had the sugar momma and really liked it. Staff at the bar was friendly but had to go up to the bar to get drinks. No biggie just a heads up. Will be back. read more

Settle Down Easy is an awesome local brewery with friendly staff and great beers! My wife and I recently moved to Falls Church and I was excited to discover there was a brewery right down the road from our new home. We moved during the earlier phases of the Covid-19 shutdowns so my first visit to the brewery was just to pick up a growler and some cans to-go. The beer was great! Sometimes smaller craft breweries can be hit or miss with their beer, but I've enjoyed each one I've tried so far especially one of their staple IPA's - 2 Cloud 9. Once restrictions started to be lifted I was happy to see SDE setup some tents for people to enjoy their beers outside. My wife and I have been going regularly ever since and are always impressed by the friendly staff and quality of the beer. One of the owners has been there almost every time we've gone and is great to talk to. We've started getting some of our friends hooked on SDE as well. There's plenty of room to spread out and social distance and I've always felt comfortable there. Aside from the great beer, SDE offers live music on occasion, has trivia night, and even has a taco stand inside the brewery that is run by the El Tio restaurant located in the same shopping center. Their outdoor area is dog-friendly as well which is great for us - we bring our puppy with us almost every time! I would recommend SDE to anyone looking for some great local beer in a welcoming and fun environment. I look forward to spending plenty of time there now that we live so close! read more

Great home-grown brewery and hands down the best in the Falls Church/Merrifield area. My husband and I live up the street and have been by 5 times in the last few months. Each time we are there - new beers are on tap all really great. The owners and staff are incredibly friendly. I recently hosted a post-charity event happy hour. We were given ample space in the brewery, a quick tour and ordered great food from El Tio. Set up and coordination was smooth. Looking forward to becoming regulars there! read more

This place is right next door to our home so my wife and I had to stop by. We've visted three times so far. The place is nestled in a non-descript shopping center behind El Tio on Lee Hwy. The place serves a number of beers, some of which are switched out. The only beer I really enjoyed was the Mang-Hoppah which is a mango-vanilla infused IPA. The other beers were okay, but that was the only one that stood out. I got a 64oz. growler fill for only $18. Prices are good. You can order flights. They have poker chips that are color coded with the beer menu. Lots of families and small children come here. They also have a food stand that is run separately by El Tio. I just have a few recommendations for this place to succeed. 1. Keep improving the beer selection 2. Serve non-beer options, like actual water and sodas. Currently all you can get is a small cup with directions to a water fountain. 3. Consider making this a dog friendly venue. I'm not sure if VA allows this, but in MD they do and it draws a lot of people. 4. Allow folks to being in their own snacks. Overall a decent place to grab a beer, but still some things to work out. read more

Really good brewery with a lot of variety. The flights are a good option to try all the new stuff. The partnership with El Tio is great and super convenient. Service is great. read more

The beer is good. The food next door is good. I wouldn't say it's the best beer in the area but if you're in NOVA it's worth driving out to try. read more

The service here was impeccable. I was not a beer fan before coming here, and they worked with me to find out what worked for me as an individual. I will recommend this brewery to all of my friends! Definitely worth checking out! read more

The location is a little odd but it's what you would expect out of a warehouse brewery! The beer was pretty good, I've been a few times! It's nice that you can bring in food, they have some games to play so it makes it a good time! read more

Very nice local brewery with a variety of beer. From wheats to goses to IPAs there's something for everyone. It's pretty wide open, spacious, with some board games. A few TVs as well. The staff is friendly and the owners have a lot of passion behind their place. Lots of parking and competitively priced. They have Mexican food options inside and next door. We live close and come by a few times a month. Highly recommend. read more

Solid brewery in a good location, though not easily seen from the street. Hopped kolsch is on point, just hope they get a crowler machine as paying ~$4 for a can seems a bit much (it's good, just not THAT good). Overall solid selection of beer options. Has food available from nearby mexican restaurant. Not a negative aspect but be aware that it's not really a child friendly brewery. Have taken my son and it just doesn't have the layout to handle kids moving around. Open concept means kids could get to brewery equipment or street door which is sometimes left open..for that reason I probably won't be back anytime soon but I get it, can't accommodate everyone Hopping they find success in an ever crowded brewing scene. read more

SDE brewing is a top notch brewery! The beer is always on point and they always have something new and different to try. The beer pairs well with the friendly staff and a relaxing atmosphere. They have a beverage for everyone, and plenty of other options to branch out of your comfort zone. The continuous rotating taps make every visit new and unique. If you like beer, you'll love this place!! read more

Great beer nice atmosphere. Try the scoville sting and wash down some tacos from el tio. The kupidz kiss rasberry chocolate flavor profile is amazing just make a larger batch so i can take some to go next time. read more

I just love coming here. The beer is great and ever changing, the people are incredible, and the vibe is perfect. I've been here by myself to quietly read, by myself to meet people, with my wife to watch a game, with my brother to catch up, and with my toddler after a long day. We've always had a great time. The rotating new selections are perfectly balanced with the "old" standards. For a brewery that been around for not even a year I really think they've come in knowing who they are, what they want to do, and how to make it happen. This is the best brewery in the area, IMHO. read more

Outstanding beer and phenomenal service! Will definitely go out of my way to hit them up.

This brewery is a hidden gem (though maybe not for long). I happen to live nearby and my wife and I went on a Sunday afternoon. Great atmosphere, AMAZING beer-take a look at the tap list online to see what they have. We will be heading back here often, maybe not going to El Tio anymore as we can get all the food at SDE but with better beer options. There is a kid policy, but we were fine with our 15-month-old running around, it's there simply to protect other customers if your kid is out of control. read more

Great neighborhood brewery with amazing staff. The beers are great and they have a huge variety of styles available. Open Mic Night on Tuesdays can't be beat! read more

Had the "keep em hoppy" brew. Fantastic. Great place with awesome atmosphere. Will definitely be back soon to try another brew.

What a great place to hang out, socialize, and have a beer. The atmosphere is great and the beer is even better. I love the 2 Cloud 9 and the Hop-Wah Phonic Ale. The staff is nice and helpful and the owners are always interested in chatting with folks and Shari g stories. Update: I held my promotion party here on a Friday night. The staff was amazing!! They made sure it was a great event, reserving space for us and even stayed open a little longer--which everyone loved. If you want a place to hang out for a great social, informal night--this is place: solid beers, amazing atmosphere, and the best people! Love this place. read more

Great beers on tap and right down the street from our house! The staff is very friendly and the ability to order in El Tio is convenient and delicious. read more

We had a private event at Settle Down last night and the place is terrific. Brews were fantastic, staff super friendly, very fun vibe. Highly recommended for an easygoing night out! Will definitely go back! read more

High five, ten times! Stouts were very good. Not an IPA fan, so can't speak to those offerings. Great to have a decent microbrewery with reasonable prices, perfect location, and optimum space. Bonus for having an El Tio food cart. El Tio's has been a Falls Church secret for years. :) read more

The first plus is ample parking. After battling Fairfax traffic, it is nice to drive in and find a parking spot close to the establishment. The clean, open space creates an inviting place for mixing and mingling while enjoying the delicious beer, which is served by a friendly staff. Best part, you can bring your own growler (highly recommend 2 Cloud 9) to enjoy the taste at home. Come for the beer, stay for the hospitality. You won't be disappointed!! read more

We were so happy to hear that a brewery opened near us (3.4 miles from our front door), but we were even happier when we tried the beer. They have a good selection of beers without any of what I call "gimmick" beers (i.e. the ones that you have to try in a flight so that you don't miss out, but that you can't drink by the pint because, blech). I haven't tried every beer (I'm not a huge fan of IPAs), but every beer I have tried has been very good. Also, they have a deal with El Tio (a mexican restaurant a few tens of years away). El Tio has a small stand in the brewery where you can get chips and salsa, queso, or guacamole, and a few things, but you can also order any item from the El Tio menu and they will deliver it to the brewery (someone literally walks it over). The owners and staff are friendly and personable and the atmosphere is very nice, with a lot of regulars. read more

More like "settle down and ease up" up-tight manager dude at Settle Down Easy. Rude experience for wanting a table as a walk-in while a larger group had the majority of the brewery. Was told there is a $300 minimum to reserve a table for up to 10 and "it's on our website" was repeated at me multiple times. I was simply walking in off the street with maybe up to 10 people and asked if we could take an unused table that seats about 8 and asked that the table be move (table is on wheels) about 2 feet to avoid interfering with the other group using the space. While I was ultimately accommodated at SDE, we left and went to El Tios, enjoyed great food, margs, outdoor dining and delightful service. read more

I thought this was a great brewery. The taco truck inside was delicious (get the carnitas taco) and the beers were good. The vibe was right, very kid friendly. The IPA was really good read more

Stumbled upon this place when going to El Tio (which btw provides the food options here). Love the open layout of this brewery and they have some very good craft beers! read more

This is an awesome place to hold a private event. I reserved the brewery for an after work social & my team loved it. The beer selection is great, not to mention delicious! El Tio catered for us & that was super tasty too. Frank, Misty, Bree...you guys rock! See you soon! Susan P. read more

This gem of a brewery is every bit as good as we thought it would be. The proprietors clearly love what they do and it shows in their dedication to brew the tastiest samples. Each month they create another stellar addition to their already glowing selection. We took a beer aficionado friend there yesterday, and all of us came away thoroughly impressed with the flights of different beers, followed by glasses of some favorites. This is a real, top-notch micro-brewery, not just a "brew pub" in name only. With a great brewer and knowledgeable employees, Settle Down Easy offers a delightful experience for a relaxing evening out with a broad range of fabulous brews. And, they have a partnership with a nearby restaurant (El Tio) who delivers equally yummy food to complement the beer. With several screens (but not so many as to be overpowering), you can follow the sports while relaxing with friends. Don't miss out on this incredible brewery, conveniently located in Falls Church just a 5 minute drive from Mosaic (or half hour walk if you want to really indulge). Ask them about their oyster night coming up in April. read more