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    The Answer Brewpub

    4.3 (474 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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    THE ANSWER BREWPUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Hipster
    Casual

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    Wake 'n Bacon
    Antonius B.

    Amazing beer selection, average food. Tried to order pad Thai but they were out of noodles. Settled for the bacon fried rice. Rice came out really hot which was good, but was way too salty and the egg was overcooked. Ran through a few great beers though, everything from a couple of IPAs, to some sours and finished with an amazing Blanton's barrel aged stout. I'd give this place a 5 for beers and a 3 for the food. Solid 4 overall.

    MandA R.

    Excellent food, friendly staff, chill vibes! They also have a nice, large outside seating area which is a huge plus. The couches are very comfortable! I wished it wasn't as buggy. Even after using the bug spray provided outside, I was getting attacked so we went back inside. H enjoyed the brown ale and I enjoyed sampling a few beers in a flight. I really liked the bock, the Stooby watermelon, and the blueberry mango fruit beer. The beertenders are friendly and helpful. We ordered food here which was fantastic!! Their prices are so reasonable for such good food, I almost couldn't believe it. I got the Bánh mì chicken sandwich and H got the drunken noodles with chicken. Both were excellent and great size portions. I liked the arcade games and played Ms. Pac Man. Overall, this is a great place we would return to!

    Special Ghost Beer draft after a phenomenal Báhn Mí for dinner
    Joseph P.

    This is the local pub you want to visit. From the small town feel, large draft selection, and phenomenally cooked meals, you can't go wrong with this place. And, it has a "mug club," that gets you a personalized beer mug, and early access to any new drafts. It's a win/win!

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    Thembi S.

    This brewery was recommended to me specifically by a friend, so I wanted to check it out while I was visiting Richmond recently. The venue is very cool, and the staff is super friendly. I went with the flight option as I wanted to try a variety of beers and they were all new to me. I liked their themed flight pamphlets, where I wrote my selections down. When the beers were brought out, the pamphlet had been flattened, and the beers occupied the other 2/3rds of the paper...I'm not describing it well, but it was cool, lol! Unfortunately, I didn't choose the best beers and I tried chugging one of them which was an epically bad idea. It turned my stomach and I wasn't able to finish my entire flight. Otherwise, I liked The Answer a lot. Perhaps I would try samples of beer before ordering a flight...though that defeats the purpose.

    Flight of sours. 4 5oz for $14
    Sabrina C.

    TL;DR: Go for the drinks, not the food or service. I wouldn't return due to the staff's lack of accountability for the service issues. Service (1/5): We were seated against the wall with our party of seven and told there was no table service and we had to order at the bar. When you order food, you're given a small table number, and the food is brought out to you. However, the table number remains on the table, which caused confusion. Eventually, five of us received our food, but one order was incorrect. Our friend had ordered a pork belly dish, but although one bartender said they were out of pork belly, the bartender who took the order still rang it up as available. He received a pork dish, but it was not pork belly. After 1.5 hours, two people at our table still hadn't received their meals. When they went to ask what was going on, it turned out the bartender had entered the wrong table number and didn't bother to come over to clarify or fix the issue. The kitchen had to rush the two meals, which came out scalding hot. When we asked the person who brought the food what had happened, they simply said, "I just bring food." Food (1/5): The Grilled Chicken Bánh Mì ($12) was dry and oddly tasted like dog breath. The only decent parts were the carrot slices and the fries. Overall, food temperatures were inconsistent. Some dishes came out cold, others were too hot to eat. Drinks (5/5): They have an impressive selection of sours and beers. We got a flight of four 5oz sours for $14 and each one was fantastic. The Beescake mead was especially good ($5 for a 5oz pour / $10 for 10oz). The beer service was the only part that worked well... probably because they pour it right in front of you instead of forgetting to bring it altogether. Ambiance (2/5): The place feels like an old Mexican restaurant converted into a brewery. There's a sad pay-to-play arcade in the back, and the acoustics are rough... sound carries, so expect to yell across the table. On the plus side, there's plenty of parking behind the building.

    Drunken noodle with tofu
    Sarah S.

    If you're looking for an amazing beer selection the answer is the place to go! There are so many unique beers here there's bound to be one you love. If you can't make up your mind then a flight is the way to go, with generous pours of 4 beers. There is ample indoor and outdoor seating. The food however isn't the best in my opinion. It's good but not the reason for coming to the answer. They do have a large menu with a lot of different options. I ordered the drunken noodles with tofu and the tofu was inedible unfortunately. The noodles did have a good flavor but was just missing something. The crispy spring rolls were great would definitely recommend them! There is plenty of parking and this is a great place for groups! Definitely check the answer out if you or someone you know is a beer lover!

    Gregory F.

    I've been so excited to write this review ever since taking my first sip of beer. What a find - seriously, such a unique venue that somehow pulls off being an Asian-food restaurant, clean + modern yet still divey-like bar, event space, etc. They are the gold standard for sours and stouts in-town, at least from my experiences thus far. Their drink menu is so incredibly vast and chock-full of some really unique flavors - which made even choosing four beers nearly impossible because I wanted to try them all. Ultimately went with the Sydney's Latte Stout (apparently named after our wonderful server), Incognito Bowser Stout, Rum Lychee Painkiller Sour (an instant favorite), and Passionfruit Lemonade Mango Sour - all of which were AMAZING. If only money wasn't an obstacle, I would have brought all of them home in growlers afterwards. I've written this much and haven't even gotten to the food - ever had pretzel bites and banh mi in the same meal? Sounds strange - because it was - but in the best of ways. I can't say enough about the quality of everything we ate here - the pretzel bites, aside from being a generous sharable portion, had the heartiest side of dipping cheese that I literally took a spoon to after the pretzels were gone. The pork belly Banh Mi was also a total surprise - bread was just the right amount of fluff, pork just the right amount of crisp, and of course the side of fries was just the right amount of crunch. Easy parking in the back too. My cousin is a beer savant - and despite living in Ohio, almost 7+ hours away, he told me to check this place out because even he had heard of its lore. Believe me when I say - it's officially my favorite spot in Richmond and I am not just saying that to hyperbolize. It's true and you NEED to try it immediately!

    Ray V.

    The Answer Brewpub was amazing. Great selection of beers with fun flavors and their burgers and sandwiches are top shelf. Definitely a place not to be missed when in Richmond.

    Flight
    Kaylee K.

    I have been waiting to come here for quite some time and the food and beer did not disappoint! Portions were incredibly large and the flight was a great value. We had to sit outside since we had our dogs, but enjoyed the quick patio service and advice from the waitress. Plenty of seating, and indoor area looked spacious and friendly. Would come back for sure!

    Christina T.

    The answer gives the vibes of a chill bar. The beer list is probably the longest I've seen in Richmond - or anywhere. They have everything from IPAs, lagers, stouts, sours, and smoothie beers. I personally love the sweeter options. The food has recently changed and gotten so much better. On our last visit we had the chicken appetizer and wow!!! I also love the Greeknamese sandwiches - which are bahn mi toppings on a gyro wrap. Definitely worth a try & follow up visits.

    Yvonne M.

    I went to this place for a Christmas wreath making event. This is a nice little brewery type restaurant place that doubles as a place that does little side events. I had a blast and made. super cute wreath too. My daughter ordered some wings and said they were really delicious. It took everything out of me to not sneak one. I absolutely will come back to experience the brewery and sample something off the menu.

    Bobbi H.

    The Answer Brew is always fun for a beer and quick meal. We have not been in ages, still great! Wednesday they have $5 Wake N Bacon!!!!!! Lots of tables and bar seating, 2 different outdoor seating areas They have a room of games too! Rice and noodle dishes, Banh Mi, smash burgers and an assortment of apps. BiG beer menu too!  Always great service, fresh food, fun atmksphere though it is pretty loud! What I ate: Crispy spring rolls Wake N Bacon  The Answer Luquillo Mojito My rating rationale  +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

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    Love when they put on the RVA retro gaming swap meet and I LOVE GHEIR BUFFALO WINGS!!!!!!!!

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    Ask the Community - The Answer Brewpub

    Do they have board games?

    I think so, but can't say with confidence. They do have other games, like an air hockey table, giant jenga, etc.

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    Review Highlights - The Answer Brewpub

    Great IPAs and Imperial Stouts Food = Banh Mi was inventive and super tasty Atmosphere - Relaxed, a bit hipster.

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    This was my third time at this brewery in Midlothian. The staff is always so helpful and friendly…read morethe minute you walk on the door answering all your questions whether it be about food or beer or the best place to sit. We ended up sitting at the bar for a couple beers and dinner. The outside vibe had fire pits and Adirondack chairs with some tables. From the minute, we entered to the moment we laughed. We were thoughtfully waited on by all the staff. Falcon smash is always my go to beer when I go there and this grilled chicken Parmesan sandwich was amazing. Definitely worth a stop when you're Midlothian Virginia.

    Stopped in recently for the first time to try an IPA. It was average but that's not what the one…read morestar is for... I've followed this brewery on social media for a few months and have noticed their pictures consistently feature pours with an inordinate amount (2-3") of head on them. As someone who absolutely hates foam, I asked up front for no head. The bartender winced and explained they had to pour that way or they'd get in trouble because the ownership "wants the aroma expressed." I was taken aback...not only by the total lack of regard for the customer but for levying that threat against an employee. I was waiting to meet someone somewhere else for dinner, and put aside my disdain and capitulated as I didn't want anyone getting in trouble over a beer. So, I figured I'd make the most of things out on the patio. Alas, you can't take glass out in the patio, only plastic cups. What?!? If this were a college bar on a Friday night, sure - pour into plastic. But happy hour in Midlothian? The bartender did say they could pour no foam for a plastic cup though, which I thought was funny - they're so precious about their beer the foam is mandatory, but yeah, just dump it in plastic for the patio. All in all, a negative experience and one I won't repeat. My advice is to give the customer what they want, don't threaten employees, and eat the cost of a few broken glasses. To be clear: I get the notion of aromas and such, but this isn't Russian River or Alchemist, or even The Veil (none of which have foam mandates). I could even understand if they were busy (I was the only one ordering), but I wouldn't have asked for a longer pour under those circumstances. The beers are average regionals and customer service and good treatment of employees are non-negotiables. I hope ownership sees this and chills out; the person who pays for the beer dictates the pour, not you.

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