The food here is always exceptional. I've never had a bad meal here- the smash burger was the best burger I've ever ohad. Delicious! Staff are cool, friendly and knowledgeable. read more

We stopped in for dinner last night and it was awesome! All of our food was delicious and the service was great. We also really enjoyed the beer and atmosphere, definitely worth checking out! read more

The quaint little town of Front Royal is just right outside of Shenandoah National Park (North side,) and was the closest place we could find for lunch after a long morning of hiking. I could write a review on how charming the town is itself, but Vibrissa Beer is just as great! Although the town is quiet, this place gets busy! Thankfully though, we were able to be seated immediately when coming in at lunchtime. Their beer menu is more IPA and Ale heavy, so if that's your thing, you'll really enjoy what they have to offer. I tried the cider, which was dry and very enjoyable! Foodwise, the pretzel with cheese is a great app option... It's huge, fluffy and comes with the most delicious cheese and mustard sauces! I had the sweet chili burger and it was alright, probably wouldn't order it again. It didn't have much sweet chili sauce on it so it pretty much just tasted like a plain burger with carrots on it. Whether you're from here, stopping by Shenandoah or just in the area for whatever reason, Vibrissa Beer is a great place to stop in at! read more

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Vibrissa Beer & Kitchen, formerly Front Royal Brewing is an interesting brewery in Front Royal VA.  To start, if you haven't been here before and you are not a local, you might think the place is closed, because the address entrance is on Main St. in Front Royal, but the real entrance is in the back and there is plenty of parking in the back.  So the take away is main entrance and parking is in the back. Decent beer is here.  It is more of a pub, bistro, restaurant.  There is a bar area to the right when entering and a restaurant area to the left.  They also have memorabilia in case you want to immortalize your experience. Sat at the bar and our bartender Dan was great.  They have some specialty drinks, wine, spirits, and of course craft beer.  I was slightly disappointed with the variety of beer.  Still KUDOS to the brewer.  You have something special going here. I love the Frickles, fried pickle goodness.  The frickles are a culinary delicacy.  Imagine kosher dill pickle slices lightly breaded and friend to perfection. I'm in love with the Frickles! The Beer: Vortex Imperial Stout 9.5% ABV... raspberry, chocolate and coconut, not my flavor profile, but if you like that combination, good? Compassion Hefeweizen 5.5% ABV... It's a hefe, but with a lot of lemon zest, also good, but not my favorite No Secret Altbier 4.3% ABV... easy drinking malty also good DDH Gracious Living  West Coast DIPA 8.3% ABV... love the mouth feel of this IPA, a little sweet and boozy, but the sweetness actually compliments the Hop intensity of this West Coast IPA North Bound DIPA 8.4% ABV... classified as a West Coast IPA and it really is, 5 different Hops with hoppy goodness Head Lamp West Coast IPA 7% ABV... this is the most well balanced IPA in the bunch. Wish they had more than just the West Coast IPAs, but this one is the BEST of the BUNCH So, would I go out of my way to visit Vibrissa Beer & Kitchen, probably not.  I did in fact though enjoy the experience. read more

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Service was great. The food was excellent. The chicken was the best we ever had. The onion rings were crispy and delicious.

We were in the area and walking around downtown and stumbled upon this place. It shares a hallway with a bakery, which we went to after. The hallways smells like frosting from the bakery so that was nice. We went inside and sat at the bar. Hubby tried a few beers and I tried the stout because it said it tasted like s'mores. I settled on the lemonade with lavender and that was very refreshing. I got the frickles to eat, which are fried pickle spears. I normally don't like the fried pickle spears and prefer the rounds, but these were great. The breading to pickle ratio was pretty spot on so I was happy. The pickles on the inside were very hot though, so be aware of that in case you get these. Hubby was torn between the chicken sandwich or the Reuben, but the bartender recommended the Reuben over the chicken so he got that. I tried some of the meat and it was delicious. Really really good. Definitely recommend that as well. This was a cute place to stop for some snacks and drinks. Definitely recommend. read more

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Beer is limited, food is okay. Not m kind of place but I do want to try their vegan wings. FroRo needs a lot more vegan!

Michelle and Patrick are the best staff you could ask for. Patrick went above and beyond to make sure our experience was great. Michelle was the best server possible. We put her through the wringer and she took up the task with a smile. Food was great and the drinks were amazing. definitely recommend. Cheers! read more

It's a weird brew pub. Everything is a little off. It's like there is cutting in all the drinks. The sandwich had too much bread and cheese and not enough meat and lettuce read more

After a tiring hike you seem chilled beer. When or if I'm Front Royal, you have to and I mean you absolutely have to go to Front Royal Brewing Company. This place has an amazing selection of beer and has one of the best brewery foods ever. From their salads to their burgers, everything looks like from a fine dining restaurant. I have had their fried pickles, mushroom + Swiss burger and Southern Heat Burger (it was not spicy at all but full of flavor) with sweet potato fries. Perfect is the way for how they make their burgers. Phenomenal service by the staff. The servers have a great sense of humor and they are having such a fun time that you want to come again. I would give this place more than 5 stars easily. read more

The people are great, the process is a nightmare. Came here after a 5 mile hike. Super kind staff but we waited more than 45 minutes for our food. The manager apologized and brought some free super crispy fries which we appreciated. Another family sat down and waited nearly 30 minutes without anyone clearing the table or getting their drink order. They waited patiently but finally got up and left. Put food arrived burnt and cold nearly an hour after we sat down. Waiter was a nice guy, made sure we tipped him well since it wasn't his fault but they really don't have a good system for keeping track of people and managing food orders. Just chaotic and super super slow. We won't be back. Although to be fair, the one in Winchester has always been great so it seems to be a location thing. read more

Tallow Fries are crispy and nice. Beer is delicious. I love Gracious Living and In the Cut

Good food, wonderful service. Another local business recommended Vibrissa for food. The beer drinkers were not disappointed.

Came here after a quick hike to refuel and ended up getting some old bay wings, the fall bowl (vegan) and a bacon cheeseburger. I didn't have the burger but the boyfriend seemed to really enjoy it. My bowl was really tasty and actually kept me full until way past dinner. What I was most impressed with was their "Fury" hot sauce which is house made and filled with tons of habanero peppers. It's one of the very few hot sauces from a restaurant that I've tried that was actually spicy! I even asked if they would sell me some but they don't bottle it yet. The wings were great and probably some of the best ones I've had in awhile. Overall, I really enjoyed the food but didn't care for the beer as much but we only tried two (Saison and the west coast IPA). Bottle your hot sauce! read more

Vibrissa Beer - Fall grain bowl- very hearty - Breweries Near Me - Front Royal, Virginia

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Had a few of their seasonal drinks, their nacho app, and their pho and adult grilled cheese for dinner.... We couldn't pick a favorite because it was all amazing! Took some of their beer to go and we will definitely be back for more! read more

I visited on a slow weekday and decided to sit outside; they have a small patio out back which seemed good for social distancing. The service was friendly. I ordered a flight and a Rueben. It may seem pretty standard bar fare, but it was a good sandwich! The flight options were IPA-heavy, but I did get the Saison, Siren of the Shenandoah Hef, the Raspberry-Lemonade Sour, and Milk Stout. The Saison and Milk Stout were hits. Not as much of a fan of the Hef, and while I didn't love the Sour that's more my palate than anything else (I prefer sour-y sours, not tart sours). Parking was convenient, so I'd go back again! read more

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Great food and beer! Turns out this was the same spot we picked on our travels last time and I'm sure we'll pick it again!

lived in front royal for about a year and always passed by this brewery but it was during off hours when i would walk around the downtown area. went here with a couple of friends for some drinks pretty close to their closing time but we still got served and our watress was very nice! it's was pretty dope seeing how they ferment their own beer and you can see the actual tanks through a window in the inside of their restaurant! they have spacious outdoor seating as well where they play live music almost every night. ordered one of their fruity beers and i enjoyed the sweetness and tartness at the same time. split a hot fudge brownie with icecream and the gooeyness hit the spot. ultimate comfort food. overall, if you're ever in front royal a very small town in VA, definitely hit up this place for a good time after strolling in the cute downtown little area. read more

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We stopped in for some light bites and beers and found almost the entire tap line to be empty. The brew house looks small, and hopefully people are drinking them into a good problem, but it was disappointing that they couldn't keep the board or draft list updated. It seems that they lean heavy into the lager side, which really isn't my interests, but they did have two of their IPAs in cans. The West Coast style IPA was decent in the can, no off flavors or unexpected notes. The brown ale I also tried was average, but more uninspired than disappointing. I did see that they won at GABF for a stout, but I was also cautioned that it's more of a dessert beer. On the food side, we got a couple of apps and really enjoyed them, so I'd say that the food here is more of a draw than the beer. The entire menu looked good and there were a few things that I think would satisfy a wide diversity of diners. On the negative side, this place draws a "regulars" crowd on weekend nights with all the positives and negatives one might associate with that. My wife felt very uncomfortable with some of the younger characters and their downright creepy locker room talk. I understand that's something the business can't really control, but we wouldn't really be interested in coming back. read more

The food was extremely expensive and very disappointing. The wait staff acted like they couldn't care less if you were there or not. We were sat in a corner away from the rest of the restaurant. Mind you we were dressed for a Saturday night out. We certainly don't mind paying for good quality, flavorful food with attentive wait staff. We got none of the above. read more

A great beer! Park Pass is the best Larger in my life! All foods are great! Even Gluten free foods. Wish in my life can come back again! read more

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Beautiful place, good beer, good service, and so why the 4 stars? I hate to say it but the price. Some items are pretty normal for an upscale brewery $16-17 for a burger but other things seem a bit expensive Bliss Bowl for $20 (basically a quinoa bowl with either tofu or chickpeas, avocado, cabbage slaw, radish, cucumbers, carrots and green goddess dressing). Beers are on the higher side but not outrageous $7-9. We had the Bavarian pretzel ($12), Bliss Bowl ($20) and the Mezze Gyro ($15). Everything was good especially the green goddess dressing and the addition of the artichokes in the Gyro. I would definitely go back but not with a huge appetite! Also kudos to them for helping support the thru hiker community with the Basecamp offering showers, washing machines etc. read more

I've been here twice, once as Front Royal Brewing and once as Vibrissa. Both times, service was wonderful and the food/drinks were great. On the second visit, we got margaritas and they were SO good. We love they have indoor and outdoor seating options, too. Looking forward to visiting here again. read more

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Amazing wings, and just ok beer. My wife and I stopped here for a quick bite and a beer after checking out the Shenandoah Park. The reviews were solid so we decided to give it a try. First off I really dug the vibe and decor on the inside. A modern update to a historic building. Service was pretty solid as well. The beer...was just about as mediocre as it gets. It was listed as a "NE-Milkshake IPA" and it tasted more like a flat heavy citrus West Coast IPA without the hop bitterness. I've had the best New England beers on the east and west coast and this thing didn't even compare. The wings however, were cooked exactly how I like them. Light and crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside. Big fatty wings too, so the fact that you only get 8 doesn't let you leave hungry. Their house blue cheese lacked a lot of flavor and was pretty dull. I'm glad I tried it, but after seeing all of the other places in town, I would definitely check them all out before stopping here again. read more

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The bakery on the way inside the restaurant has some nice pastries and jarred goods. The area for hikers to shower and get themselves back together was also nice and necessary for many in the area. This was a fun restaurant to stop for dinner. The happy hour specials are decent. I highly recommend the pork loaded fries! The Reuben sandwich was a little sad and on the small side. The ice cream sandwiches were pretty good. The ice cream lacked flavor but the cookies were quite good. The service was good. I probably wouldn't eat here again but it is a local favorite. read more

Stopped in for a quick lunch. The food was great and served quickly. All staff were excellent and accommodating. We sat outside, it was quiet and picnic tables with large benches. We all enjoyed the break! read more

Food was cold, overpriced and flavorless. They forgot my cake in the bag, I got all the way home and noticed. I'm not gonna eat my meal. ... maybe it's just a good beer place. Brussel sprouts were pretty good. But cold. Our food wasn't ready when we got there (which was after the time suggested) so I don't understand why everything was cold when we got it. UPDATE - thank you to the manager Mike. He refunded my order (no questions asked) and was super nice. He is a great manager and understood my concerns. read more

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In town for a wedding and came across this place in a cute square area. Parking was easy, either snag a parallel spot or there's 2 hr. parking lots towards the center of the square. Food was amazing, party and I were having difficulty deciding what to get because it all sounded so good, so we got it what we couldn't pass up and it was fantastic. Our server was very welcoming as it was our first time and attentive! Also, whether your preference is liquor or beer, you won't be disappointed from their selections either. The building was a large bigger than expected, a lot of space; you able to have everything from a date night to a large group outing and won't feel crowded. Definitely would go again if in the area! read more

Vibrissa Beer - Smash Burger Pulled Pork Sandwich Mac and Cheese Chopped Caesar salad Shareable fries - Breweries Near Me - Front Royal, Virginia

They have a good beer selection, but what amazed me was the food!! I tried the red wine chicken - and it was phenomenal! I went there again and tried their Rodeo Burger - and this IS the BEST burger I've had in a while!!! Or it was just the combination of the beers I had plus the burger. All in all, I'd say if you are in town, go check out this place and you'll definitely get your moneys worth and more! read more

Cute restaurant but SLOW SLOW SLOW service. Took a few minutes for drink orders and then we ordered an app and that came out quickly. Want to give one star but giving two because the fried pickles were good. Then it took about 15 minutes for the waiter to come back to take our food order. Then what felt like the longest wait for our food. I think it took about 45 minutes for a couple of salads and a chicken sandwich. The chicken in the sandwich was supposed to be blackened but it was flat out burnt; leaving little chicken to actually be eaten. Beer was okay. I wouldn't go back. Meh. read more

We were around for a trip. I pick this place and it was a good option. My husband was very glad with his beer and the smoke salmon sandwich. I eat the strawberry pie. It was delicious. Fresh, natural ingredients and served with cheese or something like whipped cream /butter but really good. The only thing it was little disappointing was the tochops . But the space is nice and the staff are friendly. read more

Vibrissa Beer - Totchops - Breweries Near Me - Front Royal, Virginia

Vibrissa Beer was one of the first places we ate at when we first moved to FR. I was very excited about trying several of their vegetarian options and have since had all of them. I recommend getting the mezze gyro. It is saucy and has the perfect melody of spices. I also appreciate that they have healthy sides like garlic Parmesan asparagus. Their beer is great too! They have a lot of beer in cans and several collaborations they've done. I get the Pina colada sour every time and then venture out after that. It's such a good staple! I appreciate that they actually have real food on the menu for the kids. The kids, mac and cheese my daughter likes, especially. It's not the craft with its gross dies and fake cheese. We're talking cool noodles and actual cheese so she's getting protein. They have outdoor seating for hikers and backpackers. Is also a locker area with washing machines for them while they're eating and resting after their adventure. It's really cool place and we love it very much here! read more

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Mushroom & Swiss burger, Catfish Po Boy and a Wedge Salad (a whole in tact head of romaine) w/shrimp all good. Got a Cubano to go and I'm sure it will be good as well. All was good food and we really enjoyed the outside patio tables! read more

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Poor service. Poor management. Poor customer orientation. We were coming from out of town and called ahead to make a reservation. We were told a reservation was not needed because they were not busy. We arrived about an hour later. The place was half full. The host told us he could not seat us for a half hour. We said "Why? More than half the tables are free?" He said that the kitchen is backed up so they won't seat us. We said we called ahead and were assured we would be seated. Very disappointing and frustrating. We walked out. read more

Stopped here after a long day of hiking in Shenandoah. My fiance and I sat at the bar and both ordered tasting flights. The flights came with little info cards for each of the beers which was helpful. I ordered the venison chili and it was absolutely delicious. It was exactly what I needed after a long, cold day of hiking. read more

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Burger Royal and a ParkPass Never disappoints! Speedy and professional service is always on point

We arrived 70 minutes before closing on a Sunday (party of 8, restaurant was dead). We were seated and in the next ten minutes, two different servers came to tell us that another party of 8 came in before us and it would be 60-90 minute wait. Finally, our waiter came over (Isaac) and said the same thing. When we asked why it would be 90 minutes, he said "I'll be honest the kitchen is a mess and wants to go home." We asked if we should even stay or if they wanted us to go and he said "it's up to you." This felt very targeted and intentional. They either didn't want a party of "our type" or they are poorly run. It's sad because the food and beer is normally good. read more

We had the Po' boy special, fried catfish sandwich and it was very tasty. The waitress was very nice and the beer was good. Prices very reasonable. Right next to a place where hikers can do laundry, put their backpacks in a locker, etc. read more

Vibrissa Beer - Fried catfish sandwich. $12 - Breweries Near Me - Front Royal, Virginia

Great food at a very reasonable price, nice atmosphere with outdoor seating. Came here after visiting Shenandoah and loved their Brussels sprouts (highly recommend). Had fantastic service. Would definitely revisit when I'm out here again. read more

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Good food, good service. Great central location. Would definitely recommend and go again.