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.

Great beers and close to great hiking! We were there on a weekend when there was live music so it…read morewas pretty crowded but we still found a place to sit outside. I would definitely recommend checking it out!

Great brewery right near Virginia tech. Sampled several brews and all were excellent, wife and…read moredaughter loved the seltzer's. Both said they were the best they ever had!

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.

Sydney is wonderful, the beers are delicious, and Dan does great trivia every other Thursday…read more Dogs are allowed, which is good, because Sandy is Dan's buddy.

We really enjoyed the beers here. There are a lot of different styles to choose from. Nice beer…read moregarden out back to enjoy your favorite when the weather is nice. Plenty of board and card games to play. Dog friendly. Nice staff. Great service.

We were rolling down 81 and wanted a better food stop than gas station/fast food. We found Olde…read moreSalem Brewery and Frank's Pizza across the street; you can order to be delivered! Friendly bartender, two good IPAs, comfortable, large room, and it looks like fun stuff on the calendar.

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!

This place is the best brewery in the area, with a rotating tap list. Their food can be a bit…read morepricey, but is always delicious. I especially enjoyed the quesabirria tacos and the pizza there. Their beers are delicious and they always come out with innovative, new types. The wait time was not long at all, and the cashier was very helpful with beer recommendations. The outside seating area and open air layout is fantastic in the summer, and they have heaters for the colder months. They also have lots of fun events to attend, including a disco vinyl night by the local college radio station. It is also great for families with lots of space for kids to run around. Highly recommend for any beer aficionados in the area.

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 little brewery with an amazing array of beers to choose from. Large open atmosphere with…read moreoutdoor seating which I'm not sure if they have a fire pit in cooler days but would enhance the experience. Only beer served, no wine (different license I was told) It was very busy on a Friday night! You can order food from a place next door which used to be a school house. Smash burgers and chicken sandos, salads and a few appetizers are on the menu. Scan, order online, and they deliver to your table. Service was very quick for the food but I will say that the chicken sandwich I ordered was very very greasy. Soaked the bun and was very sloppy and hard to eat. Pimento cheese appetizer is ample for a few people. There was a pizza truck there also on a rotating schedule. No table service, order beer at the counter and buss your own tables.

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.

Nice relaxed atmosphere with excellent beer! First time visitor; very happy we went. Band was…read moreexcellent.

I held a bridal brunch for a relative this past weekend and used the Long Way Brewery as the venue…read more The venue was the perfect setting! Everything came off without a hitch and was beautiful. Not only was the price affordable, I can't say enough about Keith. He was over the top in so many dimensions. He helped with the unloading and setup. He helped throughout the event. He helped with the packing and clean up. Keith is super great to work with! The experience was fantastic and I couldn't give it higher marks !! THANKS KEITH!

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!