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    The Bold Mariner

    4.4 (143 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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    Victoria D.

    I'm a huge fan of Bold Mariner, and their beers, so when I heard they were opening up a coffee shop, I was stoked. Since I work remote, I usually try to find a coffee shop or two to work from each week. This week, I decided to give Bold Coffee a whirl. The coffee shop is located inside, on the opposite side of the beer counter, where the BBQ spot used to be. The first thing I noticed was the delicious fresh pastries in the window. From homemade bagels, to strawberry filled croissants and cinnamon buns, I was drooling. I ordered an iced americano with a splash of oat milk (usually go for almond milk, but they don't offer that ... yet?), and I paired it with a sesame bagel with cream cheese. Both options were fantastic. The baristas were super friendly, sharing their favorite items on their menu. The bagel wasn't too large, which I'm a huge fan of. I sat down and did some work for a while. It was quiet, with chill music playing in the background, which fit perfect for the morning vibe. I most definitely will be trying the cinnamon bun one of these days, holy cow it looked incredible. If you're in OV and need a new coffee shop to try, definitely swing by Bold Mariner!

    Russian Imperial Stout
    Lilly G.

    I initially came here for the tempting brisket on the other reviews, however, upon arrival I found out that menu is no longer an option. I stayed for the seasonal stout and even took one home. I loved it!

    Dan C.

    Recent visit was very satisfying. The imperial stout was good and the CPO is always a good fallback beer. What I really want to say about this visit is that the brisket sandwich was extremely good, nicely chopped, and handful piled high. This is our nearest brewery and ergo, an easy and often stop.

    Steffie A.

    Yasss, love love love ... Went for a walk at the beach then headed over... Ordered the pulled pork sandwich with a Mexican coke.... oooooooOoo the sauce with pickled onions and sausage... Chef's kiss... I'll be back.... With friends... Nice place too!

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    Damien J.

    Last Saturday, Sophia and I made the trip here at one of favorite spots in Norfolk. Where else can you get pretty good beer along with offering great eats from Bar-Q? Other than eating food, I also couldn't resist ordering one of their seasonal selections. Let's see how this one turned out. After placing my order with Bar-Q, I went on ahead and ordered the Better Together beer, which is a blonde ale with strawberry and rhubarb. Pretty good indeed. You could taste the flavors with each sip. It wasn't very strong nor bitter at all. Too bad this is a seasonal selection or I would constantly order it. When beer goes well with your selection, you know you're in heaven. Very quick service to go with a calm environment. I call this a really good visit for the both of us. We'll probably be back during the Fall. Till next time :)

    2 meat platter with standard meats: brisket and pulled pork with Mac n cheese and baked beans sides.
    Doug K.

    The Bold Mariner is a solid 4 stars for bbq food taste and selection options, well brewed tap beers and friendly service. A bit odd, but it seems to work for the companies and mostly as well for the customers, the brewery and the bbq are two separate companies operating under the same roof. You pay at one register for your drinks and a different register for your bbq. They have a variety of on tap beer selection, with CPO IPA and Stout are very good. The bbq had good selection of meats and side choices. Flavors for the beer and bbq were good; I really enjoyed both. The staff for the both beer and bbq were helpful and friendly. Veteran owned business so I'm happy to support them. Can round up beer bar bill to donate to a military charity. Two downsides: the seating area is open space so it gets loud. It's louder than "moderate" in my opinion. Add the DJ, who was decent, but it added to the noise level. Our table couldn't talk at all when music was playing. Music was on top of all the other tables trying to have loud conversations. I'm getting too old for this. Overall, The Bold Mariner is a recommend for the beer on tap and bbq. Come in the afternoon and be gone by 6 pm (1800 for the rest of us). Too loud for me after that!

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    Logan J.

    Stopped here after work on a lovely Wednesday afternoon. The staff was very friendly and had a great time. Very laidback and good vibes. I enjoyed my time here.

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    Caroline J.

    This is a great friendly brewery with a great selection of beers! Stopped in with my husband. And he enjoyed the selection of beers. He even got his growler filled. A stop for good beer and a great atmosphere inside with lots of seating.

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    Visibly K.

    The food was good, the slaw was the bomb for me. I would come back for the slaw It was self- service, you get the menu tab next to the order area, then you take it from there. The ambiance was pretty good, chill, clean and vibrant. I couldn't tell about the beers and drinks cause I am not much of an alcohol drinker. You buy your food from Barb Q then you pay for your drinks on the other counter. To me it was a pretty decent place.

    Coffee Cake  Blonde Ale
    Marilyn D.

    We arrived around 7:00 PM with my husband for a quick beer. I was a bit hungry, but unfortunately, the kitchen was already closed, which was a little odd since they close at ten. We were told they had run out of food, which was the only downside for me. My husband and I went with the coffee cake blonde ale, which was full of flavor. We also ordered some peanuts and the banana pudding. The place was clean and spacious. I definitely enjoyed the vibe and will return.

    J David H.

    After just one experience I can easily weigh in with a recommendation. The building just off Shore in Oceanview has an interesting history as first a local bank that closed due to embezzlement of one of their leaders. Lots of brews offered but an Octoberfest seemed to be a perfect fit with Fall just arriving. It was delicious paired with their food partner Bar Q. The staff was friendly and my brew was cranked right out. The space is excellent with multiple rooms with wood floors. Large TV's had football on. They offer a few games too! As well the offer event space upstairs and monthly music and trivia. I would go back and will return hungry for Bar Q too!

    Bbq chicken sandwich, mac n chz, pot salad, corn, and slaw.  Tip Mamie fat!

    Oh my gosh! The customer service here is unreal! It's hard to find employees who actually care about the customers experience and happiness. Mamie went above and beyond. She stepped in when I needed her and made sure that I got fed after walking to the only restaurant in the area. Mamie was so friendly and her positive energy was contagious. Alex and AC were also helpful but Mamie stole the show! And the food...wow! The bbq chicken sandwich is so good and full of meat! The mac n chz, potato salad, corn and cole slaw were all delicious. This is a brewery, but the food was good! Mamie, thank you for being a caring human and helping me out. You really saved the day. Be sure to tip her well! And to the owners, you need to give her a raise and show appreciation before I steal her and bring her to my restaurant!

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    The brisket burger was the best burger ever!! Very cozy place, friendly staff and great variety of drinks.

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    The Veil Brewing - $6 Happy Hour smash burger

    The Veil Brewing

    4.4(117 reviews)
    6.0 mi
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    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.

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    Maker's Craft Brewery

    3.9(81 reviews)
    5.7 mi
    $$

    Maker's Craft is a cool spot to hang out. There's a lot of seating both indoors and outdoors, so it…read morefeels like the kind of place you can settle in for a while without feeling cramped. One unique thing about this place is that it's connected to Emerson's cigar lounge, so if you're into cigars you can smoke either inside or outside in the designated areas. Not something you see at many breweries. Another thing I appreciated was that there are outdoor areas where kids aren't allowed. A lot of breweries turn into unofficial playgrounds with kids running around everywhere, which can definitely kill the vibe. There were still kids here, but they weren't everywhere, so it struck a nice balance. They also have a good selection of seltzers for people who aren't big beer drinkers, which is a nice option to have. The bartenders were cool and easygoing too. The bathroom was clean, which is always appreciated. The only downside was there were no paper towels, so I had to open the door with freshly washed hands like some kind of hand-hygiene gamble. Not ideal. Overall, a solid place to grab a drink and hang out.

    Maker's Craft Brewery has a wonder variety of beers that one or a group of people can enjoy in its…read morehuge garden area. This is the epitome of a splendid beer garden. The brewery is very family- and dog-friendly because I saw folks (and dogs) of all ages from kids to senior citizens. Also, there's actually a couple of areas where folks can openly smoke without having to hide in the shadows. Generally speaking, I thought the prices of the beers were pretty comparable to other similar places in the area. Also, the staff was pretty friendly and helpful. Note to dog owners: The outdoor area has a 3-bark rule in that it's highly recommended that if your dog is constantly barking, then you should leave. However, I do not know if that rule is enforced because during our visit, a customer's dog was barking a lot, and no one seemed to care or say anyting.

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    COVA Brewing Company

    COVA Brewing Company

    4.2(184 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Wow! COVA Brewing it's been so long and finally! I frequent the area and feel bad I've neglected…read morethis awesome Norfolk establishment for so long. This review actually has two great businesses because I visited Klassic Doughnut's food truck too! Ok first things first. Every Wednesday through this Summer Klassic Doughnuts food stand will be available at COVA 8-11 AM. They are in my opinion the best cake doughnuts in our area. They are a major draw for COVA. I purchased a few to go. With COVA I specifically wanted to try their coffee. I was blown away upon arrival to see their outdoor space. It's huge and beautiful. On a weekday at 11 AM without school even out was busy! The counter service was helpful and friendly. I told the staff I wanted a black coffee and was directed to what beans were being offered. I opted for an Ethiopian pour over. The coffee comes in a large and priced competitive. It took a bit with being busy and a pour over, but boy was the wait worth it. Probably the best coffee I've had in any recent memory and I drink a lot of coffee. The space inside is compact, but they offer a side patio that's covered too! COVA is late to offering coffee, maybe 5 years or so. However, they are established with brewing award winning beer. I chatted with a female brewer a minute who was so sweet and invited me back for a glass. They also have a bakery case with offerings that looked good. So I need to return. So exciting to share such a gem in East Beach. Parking may be an issue, but off street neighborhood streets are available.

    I wanted a place I could go and have coffee but also just enjoy outside, and Cova is exactly that!…read moreWhile they are a brewing company, during the day, they sell coffee and lattes. I like that while it is in Norfolk technically, it is super close to where I live in Virginia Beach. We tried their seasonal blueberry crumble latte and also had their Irish coffee. Both were very good ! I will say, they do not have a liquor license, so the Irish coffee does not come with Whiskey. Perfectly fine with me but wanted to set the expectation! I also tried their seasonal blueberry sweet cream and ohhh my goodness I wish I could buy a some to take home. So fresh, so good! The staff was super nice, and the outside area is a huge space with a variety of seating arrangements. It was a chillier morning and I do wish the fire pits were going but otherwise, super great, relaxing place to be! I really enjoyed my morning with my sister thanks to Cova!

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    Rip Rap Brewing Co - From the street

    Rip Rap Brewing Co

    4.4(37 reviews)
    5.8 mi
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    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.

    My phone is low battery, so I did not get any pictures…read more But this place is super cool we stopped in while we were waiting to sit down at another restaurant They have board games to play and so many beers to try I will be back to try more soon the atmosphere was absolutely terrific and so welcoming

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    Benchtop Brewing - Bar

    Benchtop Brewing

    4.2(82 reviews)
    6.9 mi
    $$

    Bench Top Craft Brewing is off the beaten path, but in a cool area with plenty of other things to…read moredo. There is inside seating in the tap room and also outside seating. I sat inside as it was November, but a warm November for Virginia. When I came in they were playing old school hip hop which I love, but about 30 minutes in they changed to that west coast alternative music that breweries are known for. So head phones in a vibe to my music. The BEER: Secret Stash... Sticke Altbier (pronounced "Shtick-uh ullt") 6% ABV... so very smooth, with malt and slightly hoppy. I love this. Jam Pact fruited Gose 7% ABV... It is a perfume gose. The combination is plum, strawberry and blackberry, but I got like raspberry which is Mt least favorite beer taste. It was okay. Proven Theory Citra IPA 7% ABV... It is a one note IPA, but that one note us quite perfect Brochachosaurus NEIPA 7.5% ABV... so very delicious, balanced and totally crushable Soft Kush Hazy IPA 7% ABV... higher in IBUs for a hazy, a tad bit dry, east coast or west coast flavor, quite good Brown Bear Honey Pot 6-7% ABV... I only tasted this and it was a sour. It was the first thing I tasted. Description said Oud Bruim w/ cherries, but I didn't catch the cherries. I liked this spot. I would return.

    I came for the Vuture Vegan Food Pop up shop. Not being a beer drinker, I didn't think there would…read morebe anything for me to drink while I waited. Boy was I wrong! The Lemonade spritzer/cider/I don't know what it's called/ I just know this cocktail was the cat's meow!!

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    Commonwealth Brewing - That charred pepperoni

    Commonwealth Brewing

    4.0(238 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$

    Commonwealth brewing is one of the best breweries I have been to in a long time. The beer is in…read moremany different styles, and most places have just IPA's. This place has a nice selection. (Sours, stouts etc.) I had the kookaburra beer and it quickly has become one of my favorites. The Grape Gatsby was served only in a can, but was also delicious. I am a big fan of sour beers and this brewery hits the mark. The brewery itself is definitely a more open brewery. There's a quick line on busy days, but the bartenders are quick and efficient and make the line move. The bar itself has picnic table like seating and a huge open area outside, with each table having a QR code for food/beer etc. This last time, I had the pimento grilled cheese, with tomato soup and it's the perfect snack for a winter day. When heading towards the bathroom, there was a huge chalkboard of posted events coming up as well as another section for events. I really do like a brewery that has events in the area to make people come and visit and it gives people a chance to experience cool events in the area while having a familiar place to go afterwards or before. I Came here for coffee one morning, and the coffee as well was excellent. I enjoyed the 007 which is a shaken espresso, Highly recommend! They also have pastries, we got the blueberry scone, chocolate chip scone and the cheese danish. All were great and tasted fresh. Not what you would expect from a brewery in the morning, but it was well worth the trip. The brewery itself was at a low volume and had great sunlight peeking through for a great coffee in the morning. Parking was a bit rough when it was busy on a Saturday afternoon, but there was a separate lot if you can't find parking in the main one. We only waited about 10 minutes for a spot and it ended up not being too tight.

    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!

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