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    The Veil Brewing

    4.4 (117 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    THE VEIL BREWING ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    DJ
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    (L) Triple  Barrel 7 and Pepp Bois. Notice the "legs" inside the TB7 glass.
    Dan C.

    We stopped in for the pizza, but we were disappointed. We've had better. The selections of pizza were nice, however; the two we chose really needed more sauce and needed to fill out more of the pizza area. The beers we had were outstanding. Pepp Bois carried a delicious and prominent oregano flavor and the Triple Barrel F was so delicious and thick that the glass it was in was left with wine-like "legs." Service was fine and it was a beautiful day to eat outside on one of the benches. Parking in its lot was somewhat limited, but there were several handicap spaces available.

    Kerry B.

    I have been to the Veil Brewing twice, but both times at the end of a beer crawl so I wasn't able to fully enjoy the experience. This reflects in my check in pictures which is as blurry as my vision was that night. I like this venue because it is versatile. For one, it has 3 levels, each with its own unique flair. The first level is your typical tap room, but with high ceilings, kind of industrial looking and an open window kitchen. The second floor is like a chill lounge. The third floor is like an in door roof top experience. From what I could tell though, you can only order beer on the first floor and carry it up. Sorry no beer notes this time. I honestly don't remember what beer I ordered each time, but they were both good. And on my first visit I ordered their version of what I think was a crochet. It was I think fried potato filled with melty cheese. It was just what I needed after a full day of day drinking. I have got to come back and make thus my first stop, because it really is a great spot.

    lil bee
    Jodie M.

    Considering how often I'm here, I should probably leave a review lol I've enjoyed coming to The Veil since the presence of Lil Za, but I love coming here specifically for happy hour. $1 Oysters?! You can't beat it. You can enjoy the oysters raw, Rockefeller, or Motoyaki (I believe that's what it's called). I started off with big trays of half Rockefeller and half Motoyaki, but as of late, the Motoyaki oysters have been my fixation. They're Japanese with miso, cream cheese, mozzarella, greens, Japanese mayo, and panko crumbs. They are so good!!!!!!! I can't get enough of them lol I also love the variety of drinks they have. The specials are always good. The smashburger happy hour deal is one that you can't beat. And they just started serving pizzas again so a visit to The Veil is always worth it. It's spacious, there's a good amount of seating, there are multiple floors now with different offerings, and staff is really cool. This one is a Norfolk gem

    Amy H.

    Came for happy hour, stayed for the ambiance. $3 for 3 oysters is hard to beat. I would've liked the picked toppings on the side instead of already on the oysters. $6 burgers plus happy hour drink specials. Service was quick and friendly!

    Burger at happy hour. Very good and unbeatable price!
    Tim H.

    Friendly service from the folks behind the bar and in the kitchen. The $6 burger special during happy hour (til 6:30) cannot be beat. Fun space typical of the brewery scene.

    Dark lager pls
    Mary R.

    Can't go wrong with their beers!!! Staff is awesome. Chill atmosphere and plenty of parking that includes side street parking.

    Menu- Nov 2024
    Kelly F.

    The Veil in Norfolk has tasty and super creative beers and a phenomenal food menu! Today we just went in for lunch, and we each got a Smashburger: one with fries and one with chips. The Smashburger was grilled to perfection, the cheese was super melted, and the Martin's potato roll really held everything together.

    Danielle V.

    We love the Veil! Lots of seating, both indoor and outdoor. Great beers and helpful staff- I am the queen of "let me sample like 5 things" and then pick, and they are always patient. BONUS tip- don't miss the bar all the way upstairs - that level is a total vibe and has the best drinks!

    Giles D.

    Went here Saturday for a pop up event and really enjoyed myself. There was a live DJ that actually knew how to DJ lol. Many different vendors and small business owners selling vintage clothes, jewelry/ accessories , sport memorabilia; there was a lane for interests of all kinds. I had a pina colada cider and a margarita, both hit the spot. We didn't get food but I saw everyone getting these smash burgers and they looked legit, I'll be back to try it out.

    Hamburger Wednesday- $10
    Amy O.

    We've lived in Park Place for 1 year now, and The Veil has been our most reliable, go-to place for us so far. FOOD/BEER: I liked it when they had Lil Za; the pizza was yummy, but they recently switched to a burger menu, which I haven't tried yet! We only ordered the cheese fries, which were pretty disappointing. They were just fries with nacho cheese; they didn't get creative with the cheese at all. - The beer is always solid, has great prices, and they have several different sizes. - The drinks on the third floor (Only You) are hit or miss, but they switch drinks in and out, so I try something different every time I go. My biggest surprise was their Piña Colada - WOW, it was so strong and so good! I didn't expect that, especially because it was a premix. LOCATION: This spot is so great, honestly. It has three stories, and each floor is different. The renovation of the 3rd floor is quite impressive. Cool vibes, cool music, bartenders are cool, drinks are fun, and decoration is hip. The furniture isn't the most comfortable, but, it's a bar haha Will I return? Yep! We come here a lot.

    Burger and fries
    Miller G.

    I have been to several Veil locations, and this is definitely one of the best I have been to. The brewery is clean, organized, and well-staffed. It has lots of seating options and different types of seating for different groups. Drink selection was pretty good, especially for the winter. I wished they kept a Pilsner on tap for the winter for variety, but understand that it is not in season. I also got a burger and fries here, and a fried pickle appetizer. I was very impressed. The fried pickles were pretty standard, but I liked the dipping sauce they came with. The burger was excellent; it is probably the best I've had at a brewery. Two smashed patties that were cooked excellent and had a lot of flavor. The burger sauce paired very well. The fries were great too - salty and crispy! I like the Veil and their drinks. This was an excellent location that they have. I would definitely recommend to those in the area.

    Melinda S.

    We stopped into the Veil after arriving in Norfolk and getting settled into our hotel. We wanted to have a bite to eat and try some local brews. The people here were very friendly and we enjoyed the decor and casual vibe. They have a second floor that was closed at the time and a third floor that is home to a cool cocktail lounge called Only You with a relaxing atmosphere and friendly bartender that greeted us when we walked in. We ended up hanging out downstairs and ordered some garlic parm wings and beers. Food is served inside by Lil 'Za. The wings were nice and crunchy and we loved the sauce. The flavor on the wings themselves was a little lacking in my opinion, but still tasty. We tried a smoothie style sour ale and a gose and enjoyed both of them. Overall, this was a cool spot and I'd definitely return!

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    Trey B.

    Cool little spot to grab a drink and a bite to eat. Nice choice of beers and the food is much better than your typical bar food. If you want a cocktail, you will have to visit the establishment upstairs, but since I was only drinking beer, it wasn't a factor for me. Will be adding this place to my favorites!

    Left Pina colada cider and right some IPA

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    Ask the Community - The Veil Brewing

    How's the parking?

    I've never had issues - even on busy Saturdays - finding a side street spot within a block of the Veil.

    Are they dog friendly?

    Absolutely! They have a huge patio space (and an outside bar, I believe.. unless it was just set up for the opening weekends) where dogs are welcome.

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