Breweries

Charlottesville is one of the premier destinations to experience the best the craft beer world has to offer. Whether you follow the “Ale Trail” of local downtown breweries all within walking distance or venture out to Nelson County’s “Brew Ridge Trail”, (Virginia’s original beer trail) to sip beer by the Rockfish River, you will find endless craft beverage options each with their unique setting, food options, and events.

Patch Brewing Company

Located along Route 231, Patch transformed an old VFW into an oasis for craft beer and community gatherings.

10271 Gordon Ave, Gordonsville, VA 22942

(540) 466-8536

https://www.patchbrewingco.com/
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Blue Mountain Brewery

Founded in 2007, Blue Mountain Brewery is a cornerstone of the Nelson 151 Brewery Trail.

9519 Critzer Shop Rd, Afton, VA 22920

(540) 456-8020

https://bluemountainbrewery.com/
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Charlottesville Ale Trail

Tour the Ale Trail, a collection of craft breweries, cideries, and distilleries in and around Charlottesville, Virginia. Check off locations on your digital "passport" for bragging rights and an Ale Trail gift!

Charlottesville Area

https://charlottesvillealetrail.org/?utm_source=charlottesvilleinsider&utm_medium=paid_content&utm_campaign=charlottesville_insider&utm_id=CI
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Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery

Our ambition is to produce wines that let our vineyards speak for themselves, showing what their soil has.

8736 Dick Woods Rd, Afton, VA 22920

(540) 302-2529

https://www.hazy-mountain.com/
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Högwaller Brewing

Discover Högwaller Brewing, the newest brewery in Charlottesville, VA. Enjoy a wide variety of craft beers, unique flavors, and a welcoming atmosphere.

1518 E High St, Charlottesville, VA 22902

(434) 235-5043

https://www.hogwallerbrewing.com/
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North American Sake Brewery

522 2nd St SE Unit E, Charlottesville, VA 22902

(434) 767-8105

https://www.pourmeone.com/
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Pro Re Nata

Enjoy as needed, doctor's orders!

6135 Rockfish Gap Turnpike, Crozet, VA 22932

(434) 823-4878

https://prnbrewery.com/
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Random Row

Come for the locally brewed craft beer, wood-fired pizza, and weekly community events including a Run Club, Charity Bingo, and Trivia Night.

608 Preston Ave. Charlottesville, VA 22903

(434) 284-8466

https://randomrow.com
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Rockfish Brewery

Rockfish has two great locations downtown, one on Preston Ave and one on the downtown mall just blocks away.

201 West Main St. Charlottesville, VA 22902

(434) 566-0969

https://www.rockfishbrewcompany.com
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South Street Brewery

Cozy vibes, friendly locals, great food, and a full bar.

106 South Street West, Charlottesville, VA 22902

(434) 293-6550

https://www.southstreetbrewery.com/
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Starr Hill Downtown

Starr Hill is one of Charlottesville’s first craft breweries, born in 1999 and still going strong as they’ve expanded to six taproom locations in Virginia.

946 GRADY AVE CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903

434.823.5671

https://starrhill.com
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Three Notch'd Brewery

One of Charlottesville’s most well known breweries, Three Notch’d started out in their humble tasting room on Preston Ave, and has since branched out to multiple Virginia locations. 

520 2ND ST SE CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22902

434-956-3141

https://threenotchdbrewing.com/
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WildManDan Brewery

279 Avon Rd, Afton, VA, 22920

540-798-8829

https://www.wmdb3.com
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Wood Ridge Farm Brewery

Farm to glass brewery and family fun.

165 Old Ridge Rd Lovingston, VA, US 22949

(434) 422-6225

https://woodridgefarmbreweryva.com
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