11 Best Craft Breweries near Salem

“Parkway Brewing Company offers a fantastic outdoor seating experience with a great ambiance and vibes. The outdoor area is spacious and well set up, allowing you to unwind and enjoy the fresh air. With live music adding to the lively atmosphere, it's the perfect spot to relax with friends or family. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the selection of craft beers is impressive. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for a laid-back place with good music, great brews, and a welcoming outdoor vibe!“

“Savannah was great! Good selection“

“A “must do” stop in Roanoke County. We love hanging out here! Ed and Anna are superb hosts and brewing experts!“

“Great Brews! Local hidden gem I cannot believe it’s been here for a year! Once they gain a bigger audience this place is going to take off. Great easy drinking beers all being different variations instead of a bunch of IPAs and sours which I can appreciate since it’s different from the regional brewery scene here in Roanoke.“

“We hosted a girls weekend in Roanoke & kicked off the weekend at Starr Hill, what a treat! The customer service was top notch! They had a great food truck and band that made the night so festive! I am not a big beer drinker & really appreciate (and liked!) the seltzer they had on tap!!“

“I'm staying here because they are an airbnb as well and must say I love the atmosphere. From the time you step out the car it's one of best stays and convenient to check in. Will definitely come back. Next time I'll bring my dog because they are pet friendly“

“Big Lick Brewery has a very laid back atmosphere that makes your drinking experience that much more enjoyable! There are plenty of drink options to choose from that you won't be disappointed!“

“Best brewery in Roanoke! bar staff always on point! owner is awesome!“

“Friendly staff and great beer.“

“This place gets it right. We’ve been here multiple times and the beer and food are always amazing. So glad to find something for everyone on the menu - burger and fries for one person, Mediterranean wrap and side salad for another. Even a fail is turned around. We had a disappointing experience during the Shamrock Festival - we obviously expected the huge crowds, but were not expecting over an hour wait for our simple sandwich order. I was especially bothered because I am certain it was known that the kitchen was not able to keep up, and I felt the decent thing would have been to disclose that in advance, especially since we had an elderly person with us. But everyone was nice and we never complained, and at the end of the meal, without us asking, we were given some cards for a free appetizer and BOGO pints. THAT is good service. And it’s brought us back two times just since then, with more visits in our future. Can’t wait for our next visit!“

“My wife and I planned our wedding from halfway across the country. The beer and wine selection at the reception was well received, thanks to the wonderful help from Eric and the other staff members at Barrel Chest Wine and Beer. Using our flavor and pricing inputs the Eric recommended a decent selection of wines and beer. We paid for it over the phone, and picked it up the day before the reception. Such a smooth operation from introduction to cherry goodbye as we drove away with the goods. Our only regret was that we didn't have enough time to go back and enjoy the rest their establishment: the spread of beer on tap, other canned and bottled brews and wines, etc etc.“