Great local stop with wide selection of beers. Always plenty of seating with a large outdoor patio…read more Board/card games on the back wall. Food trucks outside most of the time. 5/5

I mostly come here for the vibes…read more Things I love about this place: music bingo, themed trivia, and DOGS. I also really like the rotation of food trucks they have. It's nice to have different food options depending on the night, and it gives us another reason to keep coming back. I'm not a big drinker, so I can't really speak much on their drink selection, but the service is always great. Everyone is usually friendly and welcoming, which definitely adds to the experience. A couple of things that could be better: it can get pretty toasty inside during the summer, which I'm not a huge fan of, and their speaker system can be a little rough during music bingo. Sometimes it's hard to hear the songs clearly. Other than that, this has become one of our regular spots.

I had last been to Big Ugly Brewing ten years ago for a Official Yelp Event…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/yelps-big-ugly-brewery-tour-chesapeake?hrid=4Qi4okkBuOCo4ORKfaaGbQ but that seems to have been in a different location. Looking back at the photos and wow! I'm sorry it's been so long, but I'm here now! After an afternoon of driving up from North Carolina, I was ready for beer and air conditioning and some wifi. I found all here and it was a great spot. Open, comfortable and friendly. I had a high top table but there was all kinds of other seating, both inside and out. For beers, I very much enjoyed their Tiny Panzer, a tasty hefeweizen. For seconds while Yelping with my laptop, the BUB Lite was a lighter American lager that was surprisingly flavorful and totally crushable. Big Ugly does not have a kitchen (yay, they can have dogs!) and today they were pairing up with the Pinoy Delights food truck. They have a schedule on their webpage. This is a superior spot and I enjoyed my evening. [Review 729 of 2025 - 1485 in Virginia - 24289 overall]

My husband and I love this brewery. Their Hefeweizen is one of my favorites. I did not like the…read morestrawberry rhubarb sour, just a personal preference. The atmosphere is awesome, we love the indoor and outdoor option and live music. Only downfall: their merchandise is meh and I hate walking in with the food truck right at the front door, feels crowded. Other than that, we love hanging out here.

Come early in the day. Staff was friendly and helpful, with a decent tap wall mostly German beers…read morewith some IPAs and lagers. Being early it wasn't too busy, but nice layout that would be decent for groups. Also the parking garage is free. Had the hot honey chicken sandwich and it was delicious with an appropriate portion size.

Wasserhund is a good place to visit with a limited menu: Bratwurst and Chicken Sandwiches with a…read morefew types of pizza, together with their beer on tap, the best of which is their West Coast IPA. Today's Bratwurst on a Pretzel Bun with a side of German Salad was excellent. Service was efficient. Ambience is local BrewPub in an outdoor Mall setting. Free enclosed parking for customers is a plus!

Hands down the best cidery in the area. Went here on a whim on what turned out to be a very…read moreimportant occasion (Ryan's Day), and stayed for much longer than anticipated. The location is a laid back and comfortable farmhouse with great outdoor seating and a smooth indoor draft service. Awesome selection of both draft beers and, most importantly, cider. No misses from what I ordered- and I ordered quite a bit. The bartenders know their craft and are great conversations. Good dudes. The owner is a lad as well. 10/10 experience, and will definitely be returning soon and often. -KC

I really love that they're always hosting events here! I'm also a huge fan of the rotating food…read moretrucks and seasonal brews. There's always something different going on, which keeps things interesting and gives me a reason to keep coming back. I also really like that they serve wine too, so there's something for everyone depending on what you're in the mood for. Service has never been an issue for me. It's always been fast and efficient, even when they're busy. My biggest complaint is honestly the crowds. A lot of times it gets really crowded, and there isn't enough parking, so you end up having to park across the street. The problem is that there's no traffic light there, which makes crossing the street pretty stressful when traffic is heavy. The left turn out of the place can also be frustrating because it's on such a busy road. It can cause traffic to back up, and I've seen some pretty questionable situations with cars trying to get in and out. And once it gets crowded, seating becomes another issue. There simply isn't enough seating for the number of people who show up. Obviously, it's a great problem for the business to have, but not necessarily a great experience for customers. Overall, I really enjoy coming here for the events, food trucks, seasonal brews, and wine. I just wish the parking, traffic, and seating situation were better because those things can definitely take away from an otherwise great experience.

Went here Sunday while attending the fall pumpkin festival and decided to get a drink from the bar…read morebefore we left the market area to ride the hayride to the pumpkin patch. The staff were friendly and nice; our waitress even made some conversation at our table for a little bit. The outdoor dining area had a cute setup; def would like to see how it is during the summer. I don't remember the name of the drink I got because I asked the lady at the order window to make whichever one was both fruity and sweet. I'd give the drink an 8/10; it was pretty good, but became watered down really really fast. Didn't try any food off the menu because we were already planning to go eat after we left the farm, but after looking at the menu, I definitely see myself going back here soon to try their food and whatever new seasonal items/drinks they'll be adding to the menu in the next month or so. My overall rate of experience : 8.5/10

So thankful that Greenbrier Farms finally worked things out with the city & they are back OPEN!…read more I stopped to grab a bite to eat. I ordered the Chicken Salad Sandwich with fresh fruit & a Strawberry Lemonade Cocktail. The chicken salad was horrible, lol like I actually took one bite & couldn't eat anymore. It's like the chicken salad was ground or puréed. The fresh fruit was delicious & ripe! The Strawberry Lemonade was delightful, a little heavy handed for my liking. I'm so happy this place is open that I'm still giving it 5 stars, despite not eating the sandwich.

Great selection of IPAs and seltzer's. Great customer service and great vibe . We come here…read morefrequently and have a great experience every time.

Don't bother eating food from the restaurant next door. It was not very good. They forgot the…read moremustard for the pretzels, the celery for the wings and the tater tots were soggy. The beer was fine. Very loud train around 5 pm for the full hour we were there. Not their fault. But just be warned.

Fantastic beer and a tremendous burger and even better to be able to enjoy both at Happy Hour…read morepricing and with great company. I selected The Veil as the spot for my UYE and enjoyed an evening of talking shop with the great J David H. while we drank those great beers. The Veil is a comfortable spot in the Railroad District and we were sitting in their dining area on the ground floor. Big tables and plenty of room this afternoon. Which we needed because that burger and fries needed elbow room to enjoy. I'd only suggest a pump-based ketchup dispenser as the packet thing is tedious. They opened here in 2019 - well after I was done with my projects in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake - transforming this three-story space into a family-friendly taproom and restaurant. The full kitchen specializes in indulgent smashburgers and Neapolitan-style pizzas that pair perfectly with the brewery's bold stouts, hazy IPAs, and seasonal sours. We didn't have the opportunity to enjoy the Only You Bar & Lounge upstairs. Maybe that's the next visit to Hampton Roads. [Round number review 1500 in Virginia - 911 of 2025 - 24467 overall]

First time and so freaking overdue! The Richmond based Veil is a beer juggernaut that opened up a…read moresecond location in Norfolk's Ghent hood pre pandemic in 2019. I only experienced the downstairs on my visit with Yelp friend Bruce K. The Happy Hour pricing was a draw as well as stellar reviews. Parking in their own smallish lot on a weekday was no problem. They also have free off street parking too! No debris in sight on my walk up. The signage is the building itself which is darn cool. They also offer outdoor seating. I started off with a Blend which is a Pale and Pilsner if I recall and it was tasty. The counter service was excellent. You can cash tip or card. Customers can also leave a tab open. The seating is wood bench type that comfortably seats six. The aesthetics of the first floor is high ceilings, concrete floors and walls. The kitchen has a garage door over the front. The space was previously a restaurant, but before may have been a factory, or warehouse. Only negative was music was a bit elevated for talking. Prior to Happy Hour concluding I ordered a $6 on special smash burger that comes with fries. No other dudes are available. The regular price is $12, so this is a deal friends. In about 20 minutes burgers and fries were delivered to the table. The look was downright amazing, so pretty much knew this bad boy was gonna be a hitter. The burger comes with double patty, cheese, Dukes mayo, lettuce a pickle. If something else I'm sorry I forgot. The first bite was phenomenal! Fresh bread, perfectly cooked 80/20 beef which was not greasy. The construction was a masterpiece. The thin fries were cooked crispy and seasoned well, yum! Honestly I could eat that burger everyday. The whole experience was exceptional and worthy of a full 5. Totally recommend checking The Veil Brewing out.

Our drinks were delicious!! Shout out to Jeremy, our fave behind the bar! He was so great to chat…read morewith while he mixed up our tiki cocktails. Yum! We will definitely be back. 5 stars for Jeremy!

This is a great spot to drink and hangout with a date, friends, or even family. There's tons of…read moreboth indoor and outdoor seating available. A great way to socialize and enjoy the warm weather. The drink options look great, from beer, to mixed drinks, to even coffee. However, we didn't have a chance to try them this time around. We came in for a late lunch, the menu has some great options. Unfortunately, my food came out about 15 minutes before my husband's, so we couldn't really enjoy our meal together. 2 meals, no drinks (not even a soda), and 2 sauces came out to around $40. Honestly, I wouldn't pay that again for the portion of food you're getting. For food at this price point, I think there's better places. However, the vibes are great and this is an awesome spot for drinks. Definitely recommend for drinks & hanging out!

Awesome little shop on 25th street. It is very relaxed and inside of a garage. If you like a…read morerelaxed atmosphere with reasonably priced beers then this is your spot!

If "Hole in the Wall Brewery" was a thing, Rip Rap would be at the top of this category. Hidden…read moregem is an understatement. Hidden Gem, for real. Sometimes great things come in small packages. This is literally a garage door Brewery. From what I can tell, everything is small batch ( see photos of Brewing area). I almost want to stop here, because from the sampling I have had the beer is AWESOME SAUCE. So far, this is the best beer I have had in the area, and I have already visited about 10 breweries between Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake. I literally could waste my days here. But, it wouldn't be any where near a waste. I think I'm in love. The BEER: Break Water Cream Ale 4% ABV... Smooth and delicious, all day crushable. New Moon Schwarzbier 4.9% ABV... this is closer to a Stout with some smoke, it is very good. I was hoping for the Rausch bier flavor. Still quite delicious. Kaiyo Rice Lager 5.5% ABV... Oh Wow!!! Creamy and delicious. Reminds me of coconut water. This would pair well with just about anything. The BEST. Teak Beach tropical IPA 7.7% ABV... Party in my mouth... thus is AMAZING!!! pineapple, guava or mango, and coconut. Brian says, pineapple and Coconut, but my mind is going tropic crazy. This IPA is low in IBUs and high in full robust flavor. If you love craft beer and you are in the area. If you miss Rip Rap Brewing in Norfolk, Virginia, you have truly missed something special. PS... Brian is a font of knowledge and an overall great beertender.

Great food! Servers were really nice and it was family friendly! Trivia host was phenomenal keep…read morehim . Went for a work outing and thoroughly enjoyed myself!

Always a great selection of beers and friendly people operating the taps. The tap room is large…read morewith highboys and benches. The attached warehouse is huge and usually packed on weekends. We stopped in at an early Wednesday and had the place virtually to ourselves until later on. Enjoyable.