17 Best Craft Breweries near Portsmouth

“I stopped by Post Secondary Brewery on a whim and was so impressed. The owner was running the bar and incredibly helpful and friendly. Their black IPA was fantastic. Overall a great environment, beer, and experience with friendly local staff.“

“Harbor Trail has a very good beer selection. The food is delicious and the owner & staff are super friendly. Definitely worth a visit. I know we will be back.“

“MOMAC is close by, is dog friendly, has an excellent selection of brews, friendly staff, lots of room, almost daily entertainment, and has food trucks on a regular basis. Ritas Pizza and Dragon City Chinese are a very short walk. I couldn't ask for more. TY!!!“

“I’ve been spoiled having lived Maine through the explosion of microbrews in the New England states and having access to some of the greatest breweries in the country… but these Hazy NE Style IPA’s (my favorite style) brewed by the Big Ugly rival them all!I think I’m in love❤️“

“Great place to have a great beer.“

“My husband and I hosted our co-ed baby shower and rented the warehouse space for a couple hours. The service was 10/10 fantastic - from the event planning to the bartender services, it was so chill, professional, and great! I will say, to rent the space, i felt like it was initially a little pricey ($350 for the whole warehouse + a bar minimum) but I will admit, the space is huge! We had about 40+ guests attend, and we probably could have fit another 60+ comfortably. We really enjoyed the aspect of being able to bring in our own catered food and non-alcoholic drinks (for the kiddos and for me as the preggo!). Everything was fantastic - I was worried how private it would feel since normally that space would be open to the public, but it was great!“

“No brewery in the area has given me a more welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. Sitting on porch watching the sunset, or at a table in the corner reading a book. The servers are friendly and always quick on the taps; and CPO IPA has been my 4-pack to go for every trip or party for the last 2 years. Grab some Bar-Q while you’re at it.“

“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.“

“Great beer and pizza ! Beautiful place. Friendly staff !“

“Great folks, great beer, and a nice mix of dog-friendly indoor and outdoor spaces. Well done, Reaver“

“This place is great. Is small inside and the wind rips thru it on the outside but the beer is good and the people are nice. I make it a point to come here for their super tasty sours. The rivits on the chairs outside will rip your hair out, that's like the only bad thing.“

“Great beer and pizza ! Beautiful place. Friendly staff !“

“visited for the first time, recently. the food was delicious, the beer was on point, and the staff was helpful and friendly. Will definitely be back.“

“Layout is open. Even on the third floor, very spacious during busy hours. Second level offers a sort of hideaway for those who might be a tad overwhelmed by the third floor. Offering of three formal mocktails on the menu is great - really enjoy the yuzu beverage. Fries were the unexpected highlight — McDonald’s style and flavor. Mac and cheese was okay. The chicken sando was exactly as described and delicious. Hit the spot.“

“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!!“

“Awesome venue and staff!!“

“Great experience! Decided to stop by just to hang out on a Saturday night and Gage was a great waiter! Kept my water cup full and was very attentive! Great place!“