Bold Rock Distillery at the Barrel Barn
First known for its award-winning cider, Bold Rock has now boldly (pun intended) inserted itself into the making of spirits, by distilling delicious grain-to-glass liquors such as bourbon, vodka, cinnamon apple, and spiced peach whiskey.
Monte Piccolo Farm and Distillery
Mont Piccolo is a small but charming farm and distillery which organically grows ingredients from its herb garden and orchard to harvest for its fruit brandies and varietal gins. Tours and tastings are available by appointment only.
Silverback Distillery
Silverback distillery proudly boasts the only Mother-daughter distilling duo in the nation. This dynamic duo has won 24 international awards including World’s Best Award for their Strange Monkey Gin. Master distiller, Christine claims her passion for crafting spirits is rooted in family history, particularly from her great grandmother who was known for her bathtub gin. […]
Bold Rock Hard Cider
Bold Rock may have started with humble beginnings but is now the Nation’s largest independently owned cider company. Here you can enjoy their award-winning cider and their most recent addition of hard tea, lemonade, and craft cocktails.
Rockfish Brewing Company Preston
Come check out this small neighborhood taproom, parent to the downtown location. Intimate and down to earth, in this brewhouse you are more likely to encounter friendly locals. Here you can enjoy a brew with traditional pub fare and snacks.
Outback Brew House
G’day Mate! Check out Nelson County’s newest Australian themed microbrewery. Wet your whistle with a Koala Kolsch or a Boomerang Berry brew. Wood fired pizza and BBQ are available on site to enjoy inside as well as outside.
Starr Hill Charlottesville Downtown
Check out this award-winning craft brewery which includes medals from the World Beer Cup and Great British Beer Festival. Who says you can’t buy love? Purchase their Love, wheat beer and a portion of the proceeds will go to a local charity.
Reason Beer
Although you will find this unassuming microbrewery in the middle of a Charlottesville industrial park it is spacious on the inside with plenty of picnic tables on the outside. This brewery is known for good beer and its friendly bartenders.
Random Row Brewery
Almost every day of the week there is something to do at Random Row Brewery. Come support this Charlottesville city community-oriented brewpub which regularly hosts charity events. While here try their award-winning mosaic pale ale.
Pro Re Nata Brewpub and Music Hall
A local favorite, this Crozet hot spot boasts music four days a week, two food trucks to choose from, ample outdoor seating, fire pits and lovely views. Seasonal brews and flagship brews are always on tap. Cider and wine are also available.