11 Best Craft Breweries in Charlottesville

Random Row Brewing Co. Brewery • $
608 Preston Ave # A, Charlottesville

“01.28.25 The beginning of January we had our Wedding Welcoming Party at Random Row in lieu of a traditional Rehearsal Dinner. The outcome was exactly what we were hoping for. It was a laid back and fun environment where 80 of our guests were able to have great pizza and refreshments in a way that brought all of the different families and friend groups together. Cori and her staff from the planning stages until the end of the night couldn’t have been easier to work with and we had great reviews from everyone that attended. They all commented that it was exactly what they wanted and many of the people that were there that had more traditional Rehearsal Dinners for their weddings wished they had done something like what we did. Random Row allowed us to rent out the entire facility for 4-hours at a cost that was very affordable. There were some negotiations during the planning stages regarding costs and operations and even the few places that Random Row was not able to have much wiggle room there was always an attitude of “lets try to figure this out and make it happen.” With that said, they were amenable to most of our requests and budget limits. Without commenting too much on pricing and expectations because those conversations are always unique to each situation, Random Row afforded us 4-private hours and we paid for 2-hours of pizza, salad, olives, and an open bar with our guests opening tabs for the rest of the night. The cost was affordable for a middle-class couple and the experience was worth every penny. We live around the corner from Random Row and have been visiting them for years for a quick pizza and a beer. It has been one of our go-to neighborhood spots since we moved to Charlottesville. Luckily, no matter where we go, Random Row will be part of our wedding memories. Thanks again to Cori, her staff, and all of the folks that made that evening special. Joel Frank and Marie Thomas“

4.6 Superb39 Reviews
Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery - Charlottesville American • $$
520 2nd St SE, Charlottesville

Customers` Favorites

C-Ville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Parmesan Garlic Fries
Uncool Pretzel Prost
Sweet Potato Fries
Pretzel Bites
Mac & Cheese
Local Lager
Beer Flight
Pulled Pork
Burger

“Staff were very attentive and helpful with our food and beverage selection. When it got crowded, it got a little loud but you could still hold a conversation. T-shirts and goodies were cheap!!!! Parking was good. I'll go back when I visit!!“

4.2 Good93 Reviews
SuperFly Brewing Co. Brewery •
943 Preston Ave Suite 2, Charlottesville

“Really good beer with a wide variety of styles across seven taps. They have 10 oz (you have to ask for it) and pint pours. Cool vibe that you won't find at any other brewery in town.“

5 Superb47 Reviews
Decipher Brewing Brewery • $
1740 Broadway St, Charlottesville

“Awesome brewery!! Very welcoming and great local feel. Don’t really love beer BUT Decipher always has at least 2-3 that I love….pet friendly and veteran owned—-highly recommend!“

4.9 Superb27 Reviews
Rockfish Brewing Company Brewery • $$
900 Preston Ave, Charlottesville

“Limited seating inside but more outdoors - area is covered. Standard small brewer with a limited but diverse selection of beers. Food is available - some items from MarieBette Cafe. Ordering is done at the bar. Bartender was knowledgeable of beers.
Bar adjoins 5th Season Gardening store. Be sure to stop in either before or after Rockfish. It's a great shop with lots of unique items as well as gardening supplies. Large parking lot of side.
We will definitely visit both places again.“

4.8 Superb26 Reviews
North American Sake Brewery & Restaurant Brewery • $$
522 2nd St SE Unit E, Charlottesville

Customers` Favorites

Pork-Ginger Dumplings
Japanese Cowboy Curry
Tuna Sushi Roll
California Roll
Fiery Ahi Bowl
Tuna Poke Bowl
Sake Flight
Big Baby
Edamame
Smokey

“This is where the magic happens. The food spans from the traditional ramen broth of the Nas Original to the warming depths of Mr. Spicy, the smoky vegetarian and vegan options of Smokey and the Veg to the incredible umami powerhouse of the Momo Chicken. Bowls are absolutely easy to share, and pairing a spicy ramen with even the Fiery Ahi Poke Bowl gives you a contrast of hot and cooling flavors as you alternate between bowls. You have to try it! The sushi is delicious, and the appetizers (especially the spicy edamame) round out the bill for an unforgettable flavor journey. This is meditative food for the soul. The attentive staff meet all of your needs, and the playlists running are chill and fun. This restaurant delivers foodie zen with great value and should be on your Charlottesville list of places not only to try but to visit again and again.“

4.5 Superb63 Reviews
Starr Hill Downtown Brewery •
946 Grady Ave Suite 101, Charlottesville

“Amazing staff, great beer. Love the location.“

4.5 Superb21 Reviews
Rockfish Brewing Company Brewery • $$
201 W Main St, Charlottesville

“I'm staying in town for work, and I've been trying to find a place with good food and beer to hang out at that isn't just geared toward UVA students. I've stopped here twice and it has a great atmosphere, great beer, and the food from the restaurant next door that they serve is so good it's ridiculous.“

4.4 Superb26 Reviews
Devils Backbone Backyard Brewery •
1000 W Main St, Charlottesville

“This place is amazing! The food is delicious, the beer is even better. Dizzy and Sam and Colin are absolutely wonderful! I had my first and second experiences here and can't wait to go back!“

3.9 Good38 Reviews
South Street Brewery Brewpubs • $$
106 South Street West, Charlottesville

Customers` Favorites

Boneless Chicken Wings
Daves Cubano Brown Ale
Side Tater Tots
Virginia Lager
Jumbo Pretzel
Cheese Curds
Pork Wonchos
Satan's Pony
Beer Flight
Salad

“Great place to watch the games and have a drink! They even have vegan options! Adrian and crew hosted our Celebrate Cville Bar Crawl and they were SO great to work with! I will be going back there more often for sure“

4.3 Superb84 Reviews
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Brewery • $$
3924 Lenox Ave, Charlottesville

Customers` Favorites

Southern Comfort Chicken Sandwich
Enlightened Asian Chopped Salad
Enlightened Seared Ahi Salad
The Italian Market Pizza
Salted Caramel Pizookie
Chips and Queso Dip
Bacon Cheeseburger
Sweet Potato Fries
Avocado Egg Rolls
Brussels Sprouts

“awesome place, great gm!!!“

3.5 Good219 Reviews

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