Beer: Breweries & Cideries

Virginia's first countryside brewery. Full service restaurant serving ten hand crafted brews on draft every day, along with local wines and ciders.  Located less than 20 miles from Charlottesville, 15 miles from Wintergreen Mountain Resort, and 3 miles from Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive, Blue Mountain Brewery is a unique destination in the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Family and pet friendly. Full restaurant menu includes handmade gourmet pizzas, appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and desserts. Buy our beer by the glass or purchase a six-pack or growler to go. Open Monday - Saturday 11:00am -10:00pm and Sunday 11:00am-9:00pm.

Route 151 brewpub pouring flagship and seasonal ales alongside a from-scratch kitchen with sweeping Blue Ridge views.

Farm-based cidery crafting approachable Blue Ridge blends with a taproom at the base of Wintergreen and patio views of the orchard.

Nellysford's riverside cidery offering tours, tastings, and cider cocktails from Bold Rock's orchard-to-glass production campus.

Husband-and-wife brewery with a scratch kitchen, creekside beer garden, and rotating small-batch Virginia ales.

Bryant's pours heritage apple ciders and farm-brewed beers with a focus on natural ingredients, outdoor lawn games, and seasonal gatherings.

Mountain basecamp brewery pouring award-winning lagers, cocktails, and distillery releases with expansive meadows and adventure-forward programming.

This northern part of Nelson County is home to 5 wineries, 3 breweries, 1 cidery, cozy Bed & Breakfasts, friendly farmers, spectacular views, and so much more.

29 connecting breweries, wineries, and distilleries between Arrington and Faber. Nelson 29 craft beverage route along U.S.

The Farmhouse at Veritas B&B c. 1836 offers six luxurious bedrooms in the heart of Virginia Wine Country, and a farm-fresh breakfast. Located on Veritas Vineyard and Winery, the Farmhouse is truly a hidden treasure. Featuring world-class four-course dining and luxurious accommodations, there is no better place to rest and recharge.

Three Notch'd Brewery, Distillery & Craft Kitchen on Route 151 unites beer, spirits, and a from-scratch kitchen featuring beer-infused plates, kids items, and gluten-free options, with leashed dogs welcome on the patio.

Barn brewery pouring award-winning micro batches and offering homebrew workshops with Dan and his mountain porch hospitality. Wild Man Dan Brewery is Virginia's tiniest production brewery, where Dan brews award-winning small batches in his barn and happily teaches visitors the art of ale making while they sample Chai-Laxin or Dark Matter IPA.

Estate farm brewery (and winery!)malting its own grains for 'dirt-to-glass' beers served with panoramic views of the Lovingston countryside.