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.
Stable Craft Brewing
Once strictly a horse farm, this estate has now evolved into an agri-pub-style brewery and restaurant. Visitors can imbibe in the craft brews, take in the rural landscape, watch the horses, or go for a hike creating a memorable experience.-
Octonia Stone and Brew Works
Come where the locals hang out and get to know the owner and brewmaster who frequent this popular stomping ground. Conveniently located you will discover this Neighborhood Brewery right off 29 North on the corner of route 33.
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.
Rockfish Brewing Company
Conveniently located in the downtown mall this nano-brewery which features small craft rotating beers is situated next door to Bebedero, a Mexican Restaurant. Order a Vienna Lager or a New England Pale Ale to wash down with shrimp tacos.
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.
Champion Brewing Company
Champion is home to this year’s official UVA lager, Cavalier Lager. Fans can purchase this American pilsner-style beer at all UVA sporting events. Check out this downtown taproom where you can find several Ales, IPA’s and fruit beer.
Blue Mountain Barrel House
More Brewery than a restaurant, this brewhouse lies at the edge of Nelson County. Here you can enjoy Mountain views and the same but limited great fair as its parent company with the addition of house-smoked meats.
Wood Ridge Farm Brewery
Surrounded by the grain fields and spring water that is used to create truly local beer, Wood Ridge Farm proudly claims “From Dirt to Glass” as their motto. This nano-brewery has it all, open Mic Night, Cornhole, Karaoke, and Live Music.