My favorite beer, however, was Waters End's Blueberry Stout, an adult brew milkshake of blueberries and Carmel brew goodness. This beauty is so delicious that you'll find yourself taking yet another growler home just to bring its hearty goodness home, definitely would recommend this to my friends! read more

Nice place to have a beer and catch up with friends. The beer is good and always fresh.

I was heading home with a sandwich I bought near the office and thought I would stop off and have a beer and eat it with a beer. I sat at the bar and tried to get the bartenders attention to no avail. A couple sitting next to me told me they were regulars and suggested I really had to waive the bartenders down to get a beer. No luck there. They had a business in selling sandwiches and when a bartender walked right past me, one of the guys just looked at me and shrugged. The regulars next to me started to leave and a woman bartender comes up to say goodbye and was throwing them kisses when they were right behind me. Unfortunately, I was invisible. At that point, I was sitting 5 minutes without a beer, but she just ignored me and turned around to pour a beer. I asked if I could get a porter. She turns around and tells me in a rude tone "I'll be with you in a minute." I didn't ask her to memorize a novel for the love of god. I grabbed my sandwich and left. When i get to my car I realized I left my phone at the bar and went back in. I ask Miss Sunshine if could get my phone and once again, I get an attitude when she tells me "you could have asked more nicely." I sat here for a while to punish me before I got my phone. I will say it was a busy day but if you want to go somewhere to get a beer there are far more options in the area. Listen to their regulars that told me the service is bad. As someone who bartended for 15 years, they have what we used to call "bar stars." read more

Lousy service. Manager on duty was rude & unhelpful. He didn't care about us or any others there. Beer was "meh" at best. Overall a crappy experience. Went with high hopes. Won't make mistake again. read more

this is heart love it pls try it I bet you get the steak or the chicken it is amazing 1000000000 stars period.

GOOD beer list. FRIENDLY staff. NICE venue for just "grabbing a few beers". One trip will lead you to a return trip.

Beer was good, had two flights. employees were friendly but didn't seem very welcoming. On their phones and browsing the computer, didn't care to talk with customers... and I was the only one in there with my wife and cousin. Was only in Virginia for a limited time visiting family. Should have went to a different brewery. read more

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Been here a handful of times since it's been opened but started coming back here recently. It's great having a brewery less than 3 minutes from my place. The most recent visit we had was because we got an email about the new Blood Orange Sour and the discounted Damn Beer so we figured why not. Pretty busy for a rainy Thursday night but we were able to secure a spot. The Blood Orange sour was pretty solid, (not too tart with good citrus flavor) and so was the Blueberry Mosaic we got. Couldn't pass up a $4 pour so we got those DAMN beers super refreshing. Went great with their snacks. Great pretzels and popcorn options. We're probably gonna start coming in more often. Very solid beer and just a great place to spend a few hours. Hope they have food trucks more often even though I like their bring your own food policy. read more

I can't believe that I haven't reviewed this one already. It is a little out of the way for me, but oh so worth the trip. Water's End offers a nice selection of craft beers that are sure to please the most discerning aficionados. For fine IPAs to delicious, creamy stouts, you are sure to find your beer nirvana here. My favorite beer, however, was Waters End's Blueberry Stout, an adult brew milkshake of blueberries and Carmel brew goodness. This beauty is so delicious that you'll find yourself taking yet another growler home just to bring its hearty goodness home. Take my advice, My fellow Brew Hounds, bring a growler for this one. read more

We were driving home to Maryland from Richmond yesterday and I was searching yelp for a brewery to stop at for a cold one. Based on the reviews we decided to stop at Water's End and we're not disappointed! We tasted most of the beers on tap and these guys brew some really good beers! Great atmosphere, great beers, and fantastic service by Leah read more

Water's End Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Lake Ridge, Virginia

I love this place especially for the flagship beer Dont haze me bro! I also recommend to try HopDrop!

Finally got around to visiting Water's End Brewery on a Sunday afternoon... I sat at the bar and ordered a couple of tasting flights: Damn Beer Golden Ale (5.0% ABV) Sauvin Saison (5.5% ABV) W22 Amber Ale (5.5% ABV) Cascade Pale Ale (6.0% ABV) Citrachicane Session IPA (4.7% ABV) Double Hopdrop White DIPA (8.7% ABV) All the ales were good! Staff was very nice and knowledgable! Lots of seating available inside! Cool brewery! #WatersEndBrewery read more

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I always forget to rate the places I frequent. This brewery is only a mile from my house and thankfully has great beers!! The dont haze me beers and their sours are my favorite but I also enjoy their other IPAs and the w22 brown ale. The staff is super friendly as well!! read more

Water's End Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Lake Ridge, Virginia

Great chill atmosphere. Beer selection was good. 'Damn Beer' is one of the best staple beers I've recently had. THe food choices that day were good. The barstaff was cool and helpful and even though it was busy had no problem engaging in conversation, making me feel like I was their only customer. Liked the location and the outdoor tables available. THis one will stay on my list. Important to note that I'm not a local. read more

Friendly employees and some decent brews. Came when they were serving the Christmas quad, a real treat. There's no food program here but they welcome outside food and there's lots to choose from in this strip center. They have a bunch of picnic tables in a grassy area outside, however the ground doesn't look entirely level, maybe that just adds to the fun. I much prefer this waters end to the location near the outlets. read more

Awesome addition to Woodbridge! The flavors, concoctions, environment, and staff are all great! Choose from Brown Ale, Black Ale, IPA, Wheat Ale, and Brown. Judging by the Grand Opening crowd this will most certainly be a Lake Ridge staple. Good Work Guys! Welcome to the neighborhood! read more

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Enjoyed most of the beer but was especially impressed with the service. Small, friendly place, set in a strip mall so it's not difficult to find. The brewer was one of my servers so I got an extra dose of beer education. As with most breweries, their brews have a wide variety of styles and move quick, so whatever I tried on this visit may not exist next time. Growler prices were good too. I was vacillating between a 4 and 5 star rating, but the friendliness was enough to warrant the highest rating. When I visited they had 7 beers on tap (although 1 was technically a variant of another), but the pours were fairly large (6 ounces I think). If you're looking to sample everything, be prepared to stay a little while because it's almost the equivalent of 2 full beers. What I tried: Damn Beer (Golden Ale): Very light bodied; strong contender for becoming a 'flagship' beer since it's very drinkable. English Brown: Very malty; not sad I tried it but probably not a repeat. Was that sweetness in the finish? Zest Fest (Wheat Ale): Lives up to its name! Favorite of the day. Belgian style beer, orange peel notes. El Dorado (Pale Ale): Least favorite Adventure Hat (Black Ale): Very hoppy, big head. I'm not a hop-head so IPA-style beers seldom do it for me, and this wasn't different. Hop Drop (While IPA): This was the hardest to place. Yes it was hoppy like an IPA, but it wasn't really like other IPAs I've had. My server grinned at the look of concentration on my face as I repeatedly sampled it, and explained the unusual flavor came from the particular type of hops he chose. I...think Iiked it...but again it was so unusual it might just be my curiosity besting my taste buds. read more

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Friendly service, but there was a limited selection of beers on tap--only five on the Sunday we visited. Also, there's no hot food available (unless you bring your own). I thought the bathroom could have been cleaner and better maintained. Of the three breweries my friend and I visited in Woodbridge this last weekend, this one was my least favorite. To be fair, this wasn't a bad brewery; it just didn't shine in comparison with the other two. read more

Water's End Brewery - I was surprised that I liked the HopDrop (a white IPA) as much as I did, because I usually don't love hoppy beers. - Breweries Near Me - Lake Ridge, Virginia

Great local spot. Good beer and even better service. One of the bartenders, Shannon, was especially attentive and fun to be around.

Got the hop drop to go and the red white and blue sour paired perfectly with a nice pizza (meat lovers) not much to say it was beer, but it was definitely beer done right. #beerandpizza read more

Water's End Brewery - This is the red white and blue sour 6%.... - Breweries Near Me - Lake Ridge, Virginia

First off, this isn't at the water's end. Instead, go to the water's end. Then drive 2 miles to a strip mall in Woodbridge. The name is semi deceptive for a brewery in a place called Lake Ridge, but whatevz. The location isn't unique for a brewery. Its in a strip mall in an independent building so if you are looking for a cool view or something, this isn't the place. I like the inside vibe better than the cold echo-ey warehouse breweries, but not as much as the countryside ones. There isn't an outdoor patio which is a huge negative for a brewery. Now that we've got the location and vibe out of the way let's talk beer. When I went they had 5 beers on tap. I got a flight which consisted of 3 beers and the larger sized flight glasses. The beers were ok, but there was 1 that I really liked called Damn Beer. It tasted almost spicy, which the bartender said was from the grain and not peppers. Either way I liked it, and it stood out. I've been to like 50 breweries the last few years so a beer standing out says something. The brewery is neat and if it was near me I'd go back. But its off of I-95 in hoodbridge so sadly I may never taste the beer ever again. read more

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Nice atmosphere, clean and pleasant environment. Beer lacks creativity, imagination and is extremely bland. I thought I was drinking water since it contained no taste and was very forgettable. I tried multiple beers with no success. I do not recommend. read more

Water's End is a nice addition to the Woodbridge/Lake Ridge community and it has lots of available parking, seating and tall tables. The tender told me that they ENCOURAGE people to bring in outside food. That's right- you're encouraged to bring in a pizza, or even have wings delivered from WingStop if you want. On the menu they have a few chips and pretzels, but they are a BYOF establishment (bring your own food.) For my first time here I decided to try a flight of three 6oz tasters. I looked over the six offerings they had and chose (from lighter to heavier- and left to right in the pic) Lemondrop- a 6.8% ABV single hop ale, the Damn Beer- 5.0% ABV described as "for when all you need is beer," and finally their offering of a Hefeweizen 5.1 ABV listed as light, refreshing, German-style wheat ale. With 2 tours in Germany and many trips to Belgium I dove into the Hefe first. Initially I thought it was very light- then after a few more sips I realized this was the German version of a Krystal Weizen Light. It has a nice aftertaste but I was looking for more of a bite than I got- even from a Krystal. But the flavor is nice. This isn't a heavy beer and for a 78 degree day in FEBRUARY...this hit the spot. If you're looking for a more traditional Weizen beer- this isn't it. But it is a nice lighter take on a Weizen beer it has a good but not overly hoppy taste. The Damn Beer: not quite sure about this yet after the first taste. To give me time I wrote the part about the BYOF above at this point so I could wait before a second taste of the Damn Beer. OK, there is a similar flavor to the Weizen there- and it isn't too heavy. Better than anything you'll find marketed by a team of clydesdales, it's a decent take at a good beer. I can see a tall cold glass of this Damn Beer being a great reward after cutting the grass on a July afternoon. Ok, maybe two glasses. Third taster was the Lemondrop. I have to say that after two tastes They must have gotten the name from the color- because I don't even get a hint of a Lemon taste. But as I rescan the beer menu I see that it says "lemony-citrus aroma with fruity and herbal notes..." (I should just give my man card to the bartender for even writing that.). Ok final thought on this one- it's beer, it has a flavor that's better than the average store bought commercial beverage in the same light yellow beer flavored category- but it didn't make me jump for joy. Next time I'll try the Monastic Twist- a double Belgian Style IPA 7.2, the Dillingham Abbey- golden ale Belgian that claims a dry finish, and the Imperial Porter. I'm not a porter guy, I may need my brother's help with that one. So- final thoughts on Water's End Brewing- nice place. It's doubled in crowd size since I started writing this review and the bar is full, as are the available tables. I'll be back for sure- and I'll bring a friend and a pizza next time. read more

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Good stuff. Friendly people. Great atmosphere. We are here at least once a week with takeout and there is plenty off stuff nearby.

I'm new to the area and was searching for a casual, personable brewery and atmosphere. Water's End did not disappoint! The staff was very helpful in individual beer recommendations and overall hospitable. The vibe is quite casual and fun, and even kiddos are allowed! I brought food from a local wings place to munch on while I tried a $10 flight of three half-pours. I will definitely be back soon! read more

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Ok... so since my original review I have been back multiple times and even joined their beer club. The beers are very nice and the prices are great. I think they have the best "bang-for-buck" when it comes to 'brew club memberships' in the area... will be writing up a review on those in the future. So... I have come around since the first visit and glad I came back... and kept coming back. My only complaint I have at this time is the "Mom's Pretzels" they serve... I LOVE them... but damn!! 6$ a bag!!?? Arrrrggghhh!!! But... alas... I keep F'ing buying them... sigh... good thing the beer prices are reasonable!! read more

Beer's were good and all was fine until we were leaving. We were using a Groupon for "Beer Flights for Two" which clearly states the Promotional Value expires May 21 2021 and was on April 23 2021. We provided a credit card when we entered in case we were adding more than the Groupons\ Flights which we did not. We were leaving and had the credit card returned to us and then the Lady behind the counter was trying to say we needed to pay more she was saying the Groupon was like a gift card which is TOTALLY INCORRECT! The Groupon does state "The amount paid for this voucher ($13.00) with Waters End Brewery NEVER EXPIRES" which means if after the expiration date it still has a $13 value but prior to the expiration date it holds the Promotional value and we owed nothing more! Seems to me they were trying to get more money or just don't understand the Groupons stated value! Will never return to this place and be sure to tell everyone of our experience as it basically ruined the entire experience and we were both celebrating our 60th. Beware! read more

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I cannot say enough good things about this place. We recently hosted a life celebration for a family member who loved beer ... so this place seemed perfect. The staff was fantastic every step of the way, letting us set up in a way that worked for us while not pushing out other patrons. Each employee was super respectful. Beers were yummy, and we loved that we got to bring our own food. We were even allowed to bring coolers of non-alcoholic beverages. What a fun way to toast someone's life ... WAY better than everyone standing around sad. Everyone had a great time. We will definitely be back, and absolutely recommend this place as a neighborhood hang out or a unique place for all kinds of celebrations! read more

I had a great experience at WEB! We had a great server, Chris, who always made sure we had something to drink. We hadn't been there before but immediately felt right at home. We'll definitely return thanks to the great service. read more

Their beer is above average quality. Several brews have made my favorites list. They usually offer one of their beers filtered through an extra flavor media (coffee, jalapeños, etc.) My only rare criticism on the beer is their tap list can occasionally be too limited. Once or twice I've been left wanting more than what was available. So the beer is good-to-great...but that's all your gonna get here. No food, unless you want a bag of chips or you order from a nearby restaurant. You can bring food with you, which I suppose makes your outing less costly. But if I'm going out, I prefer the destination have everything I want - both food and drink. If this place opens a good kitchen, they have strong potential for a five-star review, especially as there's not much competition in Woodbridge. read more

Awesome costumer service, good family environment. BOYD is just a great extra (Bring your own food) and the convenience of the location is unparalleled. Being a member for 1yr and just renew my membership. Water's End just keeping on going. read more

Save up a couple quarters and visit this brewery on a Friday or Saturday evening. When you order your favorite drink don't be surprised if it's the best you've ever tasted read more

This is my neighborhood go-to. If you like cheap beer, i have another place to recommend. If you like really good craft beer, come here. They allow outside food if you really MUST eat (and at times we do). Have a seat and let them recommend something to chill you. Hubby & I have met here for date night, and I've come alone on my days off. I sit in the bar with a bag of chips and mind my own business. Love the Pastry Stout ( and I'm not a dark beer fan). Only here. read more

GREAT neighborhood micro brewery!! 2 locations; lake Ridge & across from Potomac Mills (been to both). Wonderful beer & friendly folks. Their original brew, Golden Ale (aka"When you just want a Damn beer") is my go-to beer, but they have something for every taste with new ones rotating through. #2 son & I enjoy afternoons solving the worlds problems over a few micro brews. Doug R read more

cant go wrong, brewery around the corner from my house close enough to walk too. Good customer service. they dont serve food here, but you can order from local restaurants. good place to grab some beer and wait until your pizza arrives. clientele is good as well, pretty low key place. family friendly as well. read more

This place is awesome. The atmosphere is really great, almost feels like you're having a beer with a friend. They have a good selection of beers, there's bound to be something everyone likes. It's great that you can have food delivered, adds more to the experience. Check out this place! read more

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Hubby and I went there to enjoy the new place. We were the 3rd group in. I wish I could give a review of the beer but we never got to try any. There were a group of 3 with 3 GROWLERS!! A single man then us. The young man behind the bar obviously wasn't trained. He should have told the growler people that he would find out what they wanted (and fill if easy) THEN spend over 30 MINUTES filling the growlers. The guy said he wanted a flight and we wanted pints. He would have been finished with us in 10 minutes THEN could have devoted ALL his time to the growlers. As it was the three of us ended up making friends and leaving and walked across the parking lot to Brittany's. If this is what they consider "service" then we won't be going back again. read more

I've been coming to Water's End for the past few months, and it is one of my favorite breweries in Northern Virginia. They usually have a large selection of beers (7-9), so there's something for every palette. I live in Alexandria, but I enjoy driving down after work or during the weekend for a beer. My personal favorite is the VA Smoke Ale, but I am waiting for the Zest Fest to make a comeback! The Adventure Hat is also high on my list for a darker Ale, as it has a bit of hoppiness with a sweet finish (I personally don't like IPAs). Service is friendly, and they can always recommend a good beer if you're feeling a bit overwhelmed. If I wasn't trying to lose weight, I would be there every weekend! Can't wait to stop by again. read more

Good selection and cool place. Not much food on menu. Enjoyed the Summer Seasonal and Damn beer. Get a growler! read more

This has been an exponentially exciting year as the watersend continues to grow and evolve. It is incredible to watch this local brewery innovate and validate the new way Woodbridge VA views the beer scene. You won't find a nicer bunch of guys running this place. Now saying that I won't say everything Zach has brewed has been a home run they have been some hiccups along the way. English Brown Ale and the Calypso come to mind. But if you like an IPA this is the place to come to in Woodbridge VA some of my favorite are. El Dorado Don't haze me bro (the first one) Juice bucket Mount hopmore Hop drop (the newest version) Come on down give this place a try you won't be disappointed. read more