17 Best Craft Breweries near Portsmouth

MoMac Brewing Company Brewery • $$
3228 Academy Ave, Portsmouth

“Stopped in to celebrate with good friends, I had the dark lager. It has a good taste but is not heavy like a Stout can be. They have a good variety of their own creations. I will have this again.
Went again last night, had a really good porter and sat on the patio and smoked my pipe“

4.8 Superb41 Reviews
Post Secondary Brewing Brewery • $$
739A High St, Portsmouth

“I have been meaning to write this for the past month, but I am now finally getting around to it. This brewery is a shining gem in this region. They've got to have some of the best beer I have ever had. I was nervous reading the descriptions... some of these beers are CREATIVE. Smoked tea-infused beer? Guess what, no nasty smoke aftertaste, 10/10. A NITRO-brewed Irish Red? 10/10 One of the best beers I have ever had. I took several packs home with me, and found a few beers exploded... Post Secondary, without question refunded me and apologized for how rare and unfortunate it was (and I got to enjoy all my other beer). The Laos food truck and inCREDIBLE live music (Elvis Buckley - what a VOICE), topped off a night filled with friendly faces, willing to talk sports with some strange, obviously not local dude. This place is very much worth a stop if you are passing through for work. (I played pokemon yellow on the arcade machine in the back... side note).

I cannot wait to go back!“

4.8 Superb30 Reviews
Harbor Trail Brewing Company Brewery • $
5900 Churchland Blvd, Portsmouth

“Awesome staff and great beer and food! Family friendly and fantastic specials throughout the week!“

4.6 Superb30 Reviews
Big Ugly Brewing Brewery • $$
845 S Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake - 10.59 miles

“Great place for a birthday celebration 🎉“

4.8 Superb91 Reviews
Studly Brewing Company Brewery •
1296 S Battlefield Blvd #108, Chesapeake - 11.61 miles

“We LOVE Studly Brewing Company. I’ve had a wonderful experience every single time I’ve been. Each staff member is beyond friendly, the food is amazing, the beer is delicious AND they have a play area for the kids which is a life saver!!! It’s a relaxed environment and they’re extremely accommodating for the little one, down to having the smaller potty seat attachment in the bathrooms! 1000% recommend this place!!!“

4.6 Superb113 Reviews
Smartmouth Brewing Co. Brewery • $$
1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk - 4.72 miles

“awesome place...great beers“

4.8 Superb28 Reviews
The Bold Mariner Brewing Company Brewery • $$
1901 E Ocean View Ave, Norfolk - 11.57 miles

“The food is superb and the customer service is an A+++. Definitely try the Mac and cheese and the brisket burger.“

4.5 Superb90 Reviews
Rip Rap Brewing Co. Brewery • $
116 E 25th St, Norfolk - 5.85 miles

“Great place to have a great beer.“

4.6 Superb9 Reviews
Elation Brewing Brewery • $$
5104 Colley Ave, Norfolk - 6.49 miles

“Warm, inviting, friendly venue to talk fly fishing 🎣🗽🇺🇸“

4.4 Superb71 Reviews
The Garage Brewery Brewery • $$
1011 Eden Way N, Chesapeake - 7.67 miles

“The Garage Brewery is a wonderful spot in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Located in the growing city of Chesapeake, VA I just adore this local brewery. Their beer is on point. Have you ever tried peanut butter beer? They have it. It is one of my favorites. I do recommend 5 stars overall in the community sense. In the biker sense…it is 5 stars as well. They are supporting the local biker community with bike nights and attending biker events. The employees are really kind and nice. They really enjoy the bikers of Hampton Roads. 5 stars. We do recommend this brewery.“

4.4 Superb48 Reviews
Benchtop Brewing Company Brewery • $$
1129 Boissevain Ave, Norfolk - 4.67 miles

“Been a favorite brewery of ours since the beginning. Always have a great beer selection no matter what type of beer you like and Proven Theory may be the best IPA on the planet!“

4.3 Superb26 Reviews
The Veil Brewing Co. Brewery • $$
2314 Colonial Ave 2nd and 3rd Floor, Norfolk - 5.61 miles

“Fantastic beer and a tremendous burger and even better to be able to enjoy both at Happy Hour pricing and with great company. I selected The Veil as the spot for my UYE and enjoyed an evening of talking shop with a friend 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.“

4.2 Good55 Reviews
Maker's Craft Brewery Brewery • $$
735 E 23rd St, Norfolk - 5.93 miles

“very nice venue and beautiful outdoor seating.“

3.9 Good49 Reviews
New Realm Brewing Co. Brewery • $$
5941 Harbour View Blvd, Suffolk - 6.46 miles

Customers` Favorites

Hand-Twisted Bavarian Pretzel
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
Asian-Style Loaded Fries
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Loaded Potato Soup
Smokehouse Burger
Side Caesar Salad
Baked Potato Soup
Brewhouse Nachos
Beef Burger

“I love this place.great food and great atmosphere“

3.9 Good99 Reviews
Wasserhund Brewing Company Brewpubs • $$
510 Belaire Ave, Chesapeake - 7.11 miles

Customers` Favorites

Dog Tags - Fried Pickles
Jumbo Beer Pretzel
Brussels Sprouts
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Big Dill Pizza
Beer Bratwurst
Their Pizza
Puppy Tails
Tater Tots
Meat Pizza

“I’ve always had a good time when I honor the Chesapeake location. I plan to check out the VA Beach location really soon. Great beer, great staff and fun events!!“

4.4 Superb87 Reviews
Bakehouse Pizza at Elation Pizza • $
5104 Colley Ave, Norfolk - 6.49 miles

“Warm, inviting, friendly venue to talk fly fishing 🎣🗽🇺🇸“

4.3 Superb21 Reviews
Blue Moon Taphouse American • $$
333 Waterside Dr #108, Norfolk - 4.38 miles

Customers` Favorites

Caramelized Onion and Bacon Cheeseburger
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Tered Fish and Chips
Cauliflower Wings
Pork Belly Tacos
Breakfast Tacos
Chicken Tenders
Cod Fish Tacos
Big Al's Wings
Pretzel Twists

“kim was awsome! congenial and talkative but not too much !“

4.3 Superb641 Reviews

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