I was in town for work and came here 3 times because I enjoyed it so much. The staff was awesome, beer outstanding and food was amazing. I really enjoyed the different types of beers they had and that their guest taplist is one of the best in town. Seriously, if you don't find a beer you like here you don't like beer. And even if you don't like beer you will find something you like here. Go... you won't be sorry. read more

August 2018. 5 out of 5. We stopped here during a weekend to visit the number of the local breweries. While this might not initially pop up in that theme it definitely deserves a place on any list of stops in a Richmond Brew tour. The beers were both excellent and widely varied. They also featured beer smoothies that were quite exceptional. The atmosphere was one of a more traditional bar but it was quite welcoming and enjoyable. We enjoyed virtually everything we tasted which is a real accomplishment. Well the answer is located somewhat off the beaten path it's definitely worth a trip to. read more

Fantastic beer selection - they even started making their own jooses (frozen versions are available as well), so a non beer-drinker can still find something to try! Everything I've tried off their menu has been great - a lot of savory, delicious options for everyone, even vegetarians! They also have a small game room with giant jenga, a few arcade games, etc. They just expanded to add an outdoor patio, which will be perfect when the weather warms up! As others have mentioned, the entrance and parking is around the back of the building (around the corner from Mekong). read more

Always love going to the Answer. Best brews and interesting/flavorful menu. Haven't had anything bad there, servers are always on point, knowledgeable, personable and efficient. Kitchen staff put dishes out in record time and they're always delicious. The drink selection is out of this world! I'm partial to stouts and porters while my girlfriend loves the joose selection. The only place I recommend when friends or family come to town and everyone loves it. Thank An and team! Thanks for reading read more

Great place to try different beers. Standard bar food is good, spring rolls are best.

We've been coming here for the beer since they opened last fall. They've always had a great selection of craft beers and friendly service. Last month, we enjoyed the launch of in house made beers. My husband says that they are some of the best initial beers he's had at a microbrewery. We'd been fans of the food at Mekong and the relaunched kitchen at Commercial Tap House but until today hadn't had the food. The menu is fairly pork heavy, think bacon and pork belly. When I saw a soft shell crab bahn mi, we had to have it as the soft shells next door are some of the best I've ever had. The crab was crisply fried with crunchy pickled veggies and two sauces on the side. We wanted to sub the fries for the cabbage salad but ended up with a side of salad which was OK as the fries were great. The cabbage salad was a perfect cool foil to the other items. Looking forward to future visits! read more

Went last night for first time. I would prob give it a 3 star but it was late on a Wednesday and I wasn't truly having the full experience. So I don't want to drag down ratings not having full picture of the place. First voted top Brew pub in the country 2 years running. Ba little bit of a stretch I think. They obviously have a devoted following. They do have a great beer selection that is easily revised since the taps are numbered and the menu at the bar is a digital board showing what is one each tap. 2 bars each with different beers. Games in center area between bars. It kind of a run down strip mall kind of place but also it was kept very clean despite the '70s feel to the inside of the building. Restrooms appeared newly renovated. Specials each night. Very friendly and knowledgable staff. I will return and may eventually figure out what the big draw is. read more

Thank you again, Yelp! We were in Richmond for the night en route to Charleston and in need of dinner. Answer Brewpub got great reviews; so we gave it a try. My wife and I shared a tasting flight. The beers we're amazing and unique. I was particularly interested in the Chocolate Cake. It was like drinking an adult version of Hershey's syrup. Dinner included shared appetizers of vegetable dumplings and chicken wings. The dumplings we're light and crisp. The wings we a little sweet for me, but were nice and crunchy otherwise. Entrees were: Bao sliders that my daughter thought were great. My wife got the Brussels sprouts. My wife thought they were great, and the portion was so large, she couldn't finish. I had a bahn mee that was also great if a little messy. I don't expect to be back to Richmond, but if I do, I'll be back to Answer. read more

Such a cool brewpub with an abundance of beers on draft and quality food. Their fries and sauces are top notch. The atmosphere is rustic, spacious, and laid back. The staff are friendly and helpful. All of the food I've had has been excellent, from the edamame and beef jerky to the empanadas. The only slight disappointment I've had was the five spice pork. Parts of the sliced pork were slightly bitter and potent tasting, while the other parts were fatty, flavorful, crispy, and fresh tasting. Besides that, the bread and the toppings were fresh. I definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

The Answer Brewpub - Five Spice Pork Bahn Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Was excited to check this place out because of the reviews but was disappointed. The pork banh mi was so bland. The vegetables on it are supposed to be pickled. But they just threw on raw vegetables which added nothing to the dish. Also they don't have any traditional pho dishes. They have a pho-adjacent dish that I ordered which was also so disappointing. The broth did not taste rich in flavor or depth. The cuisine is not Vietnamese but Vietname fusion. read more

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The service was absolutely terrible tonight. The waitstaff was extremely slow, unknowable, unfriendly, and inefficient. My party would have spent a lot more money if we actually saw our server without having to flag them down multiple times. Also there were employees not wearing masks. Food was also not great read more

Great Vietnamese Food Great variety of beers on tap Can follow their tap list on Untappd, recommend they update it more often read more

This brewpub is awesome! Definitely a great location for large groups or group outings. Plenty of seating inside and TONS of beers! I went with a small group this past weekend and we split the flights that they offer and they were delicious! I didn't taste a beer that I didn't like. However I asked our waitress for her recommendation and she brought me: Lilikoi Kepilo a Passion Fruit Wit and it is dangerously good!! We also ordered some appetizers while we were there and we ordered the steamed dumplings and the chicken wings...order the chicken wings they were delicious and the sauce on them was literally finger licking good! We had a blast playing all the games, especially large Jenga! I highly recommend this place and cannot wait to go back! read more

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I have driven past this place daily since relocating to Richmond. I had no idea what I was missing. The outside is unassuming, but the beer is amazing. I went with 4 coworkers on a Friday afternoon around 3:30. It was empty when we arrived but was PACKED by 5. Make sure you come early and snag a table! Great service and even better beer! read more

The Answer Brewpub - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

If you're looking for the mecca of craft beer selection you've come to the right place. The list of options at The Answer can be slightly overwhelming but I've found that their staff have been extremely knowledgeable and can steer you in the right direction. I ended up meeting a friend here on a Wednesday for a very late lunch. The Answer was fairly quiet with a few patrons at the bar and just one other table. Our server recommended me a delicious sour which I couldn't have been happier with and my friend was very happy with her cider. The food was lackluster and mediocre. I ordered their pork skewer banh mi - the pork was slightly chewy and the banh mi lacked a lot of the flavor that I'm use to in a traditional banh mi. Our server tended to be a bit scarce. We probably waited an additional 20 minutes for our check but we weren't in a rush so it didn't bother us much. I'd definitely come back but just to drink casually with friends. Their beer menu has something for everyone to enjoy. read more

The Answer Brewpub - Skewered pork banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I'm extremely impressed at the amazing brews and delicious food at the answer. The atmosphere is fun and friendly. The waitstaff is a little under performing, but very kind. Definitely coming back!!!!! Great place for a drink and a bite!! read more

The Answer Brewpub - Beer at the bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

It is painful to give The Answer 4 stars instead of 5 because the space, the food and the beer were perfect. However, we had the unfortunate luck of having Shannon as our server. Before I get into the service, please understand that the food is unique, yet authentic, fresh and tasty. True accomplishments in the hackneyed realm of Asian Fusion. We had the Bun Chicken Bowl and a Pork Banh Mi. The Bun bowl was awesome, the noodles were cooked perfectly and the dressing was as tasty as the ones I had in Hanoi. The Banh Mi was excellent, especially the bread and the seasoning on the pork (pate is a must that they came through on as well, unlike some of their competition). The beer was way beyond the standard for similar operations and generally impressive. I had the Impulsive Behavior (DIPA that is probably closer to an IPA). The color was a perfect, slightly hazy yellow. The taste was citrusy and fruity with slightly more bitterness than you would expect for what looked more like a New England style IPA, but it was well balanced and 2 of them went down easily with food. You don't expect beer like this from a brewery restaurant combo. The only thing that really took away from the experience was our server Shannon. Normally we would sit at the bar because we can interact with the bartender only, but due to the crowd a server was a necessary evil in the table section. From the first encounter she was short and made us feel almost unwelcome. She left used dishes on our table for a long time even though she saw them. Just generally exuded bad vibes. You can look at my history I don't ever complain about service, but considering the quality of the experience otherwise, this one left me puzzled and frustrated. read more

We have visited Mekong before and had great experiences; so, I was really excited to be able to visit The Answer while we were in the area. I have had beers from the brewery before (which are some of my favorite overall) but had never actually been to the brewpub. Since parking is a bit tight in the front of the establishment, we always tend to park in the rear parking lot. There is plenty of parking even when they're busy; and, you can enter the brewpub from the lot, as well. The inside of the restaurant is really nice. It's very clean, eclectic, and a lot larger (seating wise) than it appears from outside. If you're looking for a date night for two or for a place to go with a group of family/friends, they can definitely accommodate either. We decided to sit at the bar as we wanted to order a few beers and food to go. They have TONS of beers on tap. Seriously, tons. There are 36 taps just on the main line at the bar. They advertise that they have over 50 beers on tap (and they currently have over 50+ beers to choose from on their website)! Since their sours are some of my absolute favorite beers (especially the "jooses"), we ordered a flight so we could try a few. We got the 3 Scoops (passionfruit, lemonade, mango), Double Cherry Popsicle, Tyrion Lannister popsicle, and the Cody Austin joose. All of them were really good; but, the Cody Austin joose was my favorite! They do such a good job with tart, fruity sours. For the food, we both ordered Five Spice Roasted Pork Banh Mi sandwiches with fries. OH my gosh. So different and tasty! The sandwiches came with cilantro, chilies, pickled carrot & daikon, pate, and some sort of sauce. The fries came with sauteed onions and were unlike any fries I've tried before. We really liked them! Our bartender was extremely friendly and helpful to us while we were there. We received our flight and our food quickly after we ordered (even with them being as busy as they were). Also, we got a discount on our total bill from checking into Yelp! The only thing I was bummed about was that we wanted to get crowlers of the jooses to go but they only do them on certain days. Since it wasn't one of the days they were offered and we were on a road trip, we weren't able to get crowlers :( . So happy to have had the chance to visit and I am definitely envious of the locals who get to enjoy their beers as they please! I'm looking forward to trying more of their beers in the future. read more

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The com chicken is tasty! The chicken is nice and juicy. The egg tastes great with the jasmine rice. I've ordered this the last couple of times I've visited and I would surely suggest it. The beer selection is pretty awesome too. read more

The Answer Brewpub - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I drove out of my way to come check this place out based on the recommendation of a friend, and I'm so glad I did! I do t know if you can call the Joos' beer, but it is so good. A flight is the way to go to sample these as well as the hefty stouts they have. I just wish I was there in a canning day so I could have taken some with me! read more

Been hearing alot about this place and finally got the chance to stop by. Boy oh boy was i glad i did. This place is by far one of the best breweries ive ever been to. So many amazing stouts it makes no sense. The food is amazing and the service is 1st class. We had Lacey as our server and she was simply fantastic. Very infromative and always had a smile on her face. I will def be returning here b4 leaving town. read more

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Staff was not friendly or engaging, looked as if they were PO'd to be at work. I sat at the not busy bar and was ghosted by the staff before someone finally asked if I needed anything. (No, I just stopped by to watch other people drink beer) The two beers I had were not good, one was flat and the other tasted skunked. I won't be back. read more

The wait staff was less than friendly (lots of RBF) or accommodating. We waited over an hour for food and I counted more than 10 tables empty. Kicker...we never got our food after multiple conversations with the food runners. If I could give a lower rating I would. read more

Killer noodles with pork and shrimp (they'll figure out not to deep fry the shrimp before tossing it in the broth) served with lime, fresh mint and jalapeños ... had to ask for the sriracha and chopsticks but they showed up quick with a smile .... and more quality beer choices than you can taste your way through. They had an offering called Richmond Tap Water and it should replace water in every drinking fountain in the city. I'm going back 2 nights in a row. Excellent service, live music and comfy atmosphere. Everything a brewpub should be. read more

Whether you are a foodie or a beer snob, this is the place for you. If you are both, this place is the Answer. They have a fun food menu, as well as a selection of great beers. They had 8 of their original brews as well as about 40 guest brews. I was hoping to thy a beer float, but they discontinued that menu option. read more

The Answer Brewpub - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I had the Bun Chicken Noodle Bowl. It was absolutely delicious! The bar maid was super friendly and made sure I had everything I wanted. The variety of brews is great! Will definitely stop back on my next trip to Richmond. read more

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I love the answer brew pub based on its curated selection of beers, and its asian inspired pub food. I always spend way more there than I expect, and my friends like it when I invite them there b/c the place makes me generous. Here's why not a 5star. I have a massive complaint, the music and the acoustics are brutal in there. I have a little hearing loss (guitarist), and I deeply struggle to hear in the inside space. Most of use spending over $100.00 a visit dont want the overy loud music. Please consider reducing once we all get back after covid. read more

I had been to Mekong before but never to the answer. Make sure you park in the back as there is no entrance in the front. Upon arriving the room is very open with a stage to the right and a bar straight ahead with lots of table seating. There is a wide variety of beers on the menu, crazy variety. Don't come here if you are looking for a colors light. This place has an amazing variety of beers. The food was excellent as well. Get the flight of beers as it is worth it. It's off the beaten path but worth going. read more

Run far, run fast. I travel frequently and go to many beer pubs. This was the worst- food was inedible and beer was awful. Food was inedible and all the beer we tried was really sweet and cloying. Was the worst dining experience I've ever had! read more

The Answer Brewpub - Pork Meatball - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Great drink selection and decent prices. The food was subpar but I would definitely go back for another boysenberry sour!

Really fun place to come with friends. Their beers are creative, extensive, tasty, and wallet friendly! The food options are ok - I'd personally rather eat at Mekong next door and then come here just for the beer flights and table pacman! Service is good and the restaurant is surprisingly kid friendly. Lots of babies and toddlers and not too cramped. Can get crowded very quickly though. read more

This place is pretty cool. Super nice staff and a huge beer selection that includes both their own brews and those from other breweries (local and not). You can order beer in a variety of sizes or choose a flight. There's live music, though I've never been for it. I ordered food for the first time last night. It's Asian-inspired with dumplings, egg rolls, wontons, and pho, noodle and rice dishes. I had something called wake-n-bacon which was fried jasmine rice with bacon. It was bland. I had to smother it in hoisin sauce to enjoy it. I tried a friend's dish, the com chicken and wished I had gotten that. Good news is that all the food is very cheap A craft beer and entree with tax and tip was $18. read more

Ooh, what a cool spot! Two of us visited here this past weekend as were in the area, and we really enjoyed our dinner. To find the entrance, it's nice to to have Mekong as a landmark and then you drive around the back for parking and the main entrance. It is next to the outdoor patio. Upon walking in, we were surprised at the shear size of the indoor space. There was so much area, and the tables were placed rather far apart from each other. It was relatively full, but that's mainly because even with so much floor space, the number of tables was low. There was also a stage which was unexpected; I would be interested to find out what it is used for. We were taken to a table near the entrance to the outdoor patio which had bench seating against a wall and then was missing one chair. There was a large birthday party next to us that clearly put tables and chairs together; we had to wait only about a minute before the hostess got us a chair. I was a little surprised, though, that we couldn't have sat at another larger table; I find that tables meant for two are always too small when you end up ordering food and drinks and have condiments. For a place like this, where getting beer is pretty much expected plus water, the table was tight when our order came out. I really wished we were given a larger table, even if it was supposed to be for four people. Our waiter was hip and friendly. We ended up ordering steamed pork dumplings, chicken banh mi, brussel sprouts and noodles, fried rice with pho broth, and one beer flight. It was a large amount of food for the two of us. To be fair, the waiter warned us strongly about how large the brussel sprouts entree would be, but we wanted it anyway and were prepared to box leftovers. The pork dumplings were great because the outside dough was thick enough to not fall apart, and there was a good amount of filling. The dipping sauce was tasty too, and the portion was perfect to share for 2-3 people. My banh mi was way too large to be eaten daintily, but the flavor was great. It had the traditional components of the sandwich, and I appreciated how soft and buttery the bread was! Finally, a baguette whose mission wasn't to be so crunchy to break my mouth. I will say that I wished the chicken meat was of a little higher quality. I ate about half of the sandwich and the majority of the salt and pepper fries. They were DIVINE. They had the best kind of crisp! The dish's two sauces were great accompaniments too. The fried rice with pho broth was a different kind of dish, but in a good way. The fried rice was rather bland, but the pho broth was the exact opposite and was bursting with flavor! It was kind of a good pairing, actually. Plus, some of my baguette when dipped into the broth was the ultimate pairing. We were actually so full, that we didn't eat the brussel sprouts dish until two days later. Unfortunately, it was very bland, the noodles themselves were oddly sweet, and the garlic sauce was lacking in depth. I would not order this dish again. While the vegetables were cooked very well, it just wasn't flavorful enough. It is too bad that a vegetarian dish like this one could be so down in flavor. Okay, now on to the beer. The presentation of the glasses was nice, but as I alluded to earlier, it made our table crowded with all of our food plates. Anyway, I love darker beers, so we went all in on four super dark ones in the flight. I am talking ABVs in the range of 8% to 16%. I will tell you what, those higher ABV ones shouldn't even be considered beers! They were so syrupy sweet that they were rendered distasteful and unenjoyable. It was a pain to drink them. To be clear, these ones were the barrel aged cinnamon toast crunch and the bourbon barrel aged fluffy banana flambe. The other two were only slightly better, but I still would not order them again - Bill better have my money and the double barrel mother of coconut. We totally understood the descriptions, but overall, these beers tasted like raw molasses and only smelled like the flavors mentioned in print. At one point, I was like "I want this coconut one as a candle!" It made sense that the lowest ABV one was the most tolerable (Bill). Also, the one we wanted originally, the diablo, was out of stock, but maybe it was a blessing in disguise. The beer menu does have a decent list of other options, so hopefully those fare better on my next visit. Unfortunately, we were drinking a lot of water to help wash our beers down this time, but our glasses didn't get refilled once during our visit. Bottom line: Most of the food very clearly outshined the beer. read more

I've come here 20+ times here in the past year and I think it's safe to say this place is awesome? The staff is always so welcoming and friendly. 21+? Amazing drinks, will likely not disappoint and probably even surpass expectations and there's a style for everyone (definitely try a frozan!! Rare but my favorite is cherry pina colada) Under 21? Good food, great portions, and if you like ice cream you have to try the nightingale ice cream sandwiches. Just ask a server for their flavors of the day. Their beer in that ice cream is so good since it's not too sweet but even if they're out of those, the company's flavors are still worth trying too. If somehow you end up here when they're releasing something beer geeks from all over come and take over, your experience may be unexpected and a little crowded but the staff will still make sure you're treated well. read more

Ordered a beer to go, they charge $12 for one 32 oz and then charge u another $1.50 for just the can the Beer is in seems like a wild concept to me (especially since no one mentions this weird $1.50 fee when your order your beer.) I only didn't drop stars lower since I didn't eat there so it would be unfair to assume but I would have been better off getting a pack of flying dog for less $$ read more

The Answer Brewpub - $1.50 for just the can - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Walked right in, beertender caught my eye handed me a menu, got my drink and cashed me out. 5 mins. I wanted to get some food but I'm holding out for Chinese lol. I got the Ashley Gose Girl a sour brewed with peaches. So delicious. read more

Always a great place to meet up with friends for drinks! I can't say enough good things about the food I love the Com chicken and two scoops beer! read more

Great fries. Excellent spring rolls. A variety of beer for all palates. It has a good selection of video games to play (pinball, street fighter, mortal kombat, the Simpsons arcade game). We went on Monday, trivia night. It was fun. They have little Mario-themed placemats for their flights. There are growlers and six packs for beer on the go. My lady liked the Joose-style beers. Em our server was excellent. Brightly-lit space with oak furnishings. We will be back to have their bahn mi sandwiches and more beers! read more

What are you? a brewery? A Vietnamese Restaurant? An arcade? All of the above? I don't know but some how Beer is the answer.... ohhh that was corny and didn't even make sense. The Answer specializes in boozey stouts and misspelled juicy beers. They also serve delicious Americanized Vietnamese dishes that compliment the beer so well. Order a Banh Mi with fries, the pork skewered Banh Mi is the way to go! I enjoyed trying all of their juice beers which are super fruity and refreshing, so much that they made me feel like i should be on a beach somewhere. The stouts were on point and you can tell you're in a respected stout brewery when there is a group of rotund men with neck beards sitting near you and approving of your choices. The indoor space is large and there is a section with old school arcade games and board games. The patio space is nice but offers bar service only. The place is a bit annoying to find as the entrance is in the back of a strip mall. read more

Besides that this guy combined my 2 favorite things! Vietnamese food and good beer! The service is awesome we both love IPA and both of them were delicious! The food was fresh, delicious and tasty! Super recommended place if you are in the Richmond area read more

The Answer Brewpub - We both had salads because wanted to enjoy the beers - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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