17 Best Craft Breweries near Portsmouth

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

“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!“

“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“

“Great place for a birthday celebration 🎉“

“Great place to have a great beer.“

“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!“

“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!!!“

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

“awesome place...great beers“

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

“Great beer, great atmosphere, awesome staff! I love this place!“

“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.“

“very nice venue and beautiful outdoor seating.“

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

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

“Brandon is the best bartender ever. His talents are unmatched. I saw him make 5 drinks in under a minutes like 150 times, it’s absolutely incredible. Blue Moon Brandon is what’s up Dudley.“

“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!!“