CASK BEER FINDER: VIRGINIA
A summary of all known bars and brewpubs in the state of VA that serve cask-conditioned beer (a.k.a. 'real ale')
(permanent / regular outlets only)
Permanent outlet for cask beer. Counted in the tally above.
Regular outlet for cask beer (on most but not all the time). Counted in the tally above.
Occasional outlet for cask beer. Not counted in the tally above, and location not shown on the map.
No cask - recently ceased stocking it for whatever reason.
No cask - but has deceiving lookalike fake handpumps nefariously serving regular keg beer. Don't get fooled! Such places are listed here only to help prevent confusion as to what's 'real' and what's not.
M: Monday
T: Tuesday
W: Wednesday
Th: Thursday
F: Friday
S: Saturday
Su: Sunday
Times are shown in 24 hour clock, 0001 (12.01am) through to 2400 (midnight).
Be aware that some places may temporarily suspend offering cask-conditioned beer in hot weather.
Information shown is subject to change, and accuracy and availability is not guaranteed.
Please email changes or corrections to 
Paypal donations (suggested: $10, $5 unwaged/student) to that address are very welcome, thank you. Tips for tips...
Alexandria
Rustico Restaurant |
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Enquire for opening hours |
Bar |
Arlington
Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery |
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1100-0100 Su-Th |
Brewpub |
Capitol City Brewing Company |
|
1100-2400 Su-W |
Brewpub |
Ashburn
Old Dominion Brewing Company |
|
Brewpub closed, brewery moved to Delaware. |
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Charlottesville
Beer Run |
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0800-2200 M-W |
Bar |
South Street Brewery |
|
Enquire for opening hours |
Brewpub |
Falls Church
Mad Fox Brewing Company |
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1100-2300 Su-W |
Brewpub |
Fredericksburg
Capital Ale House |
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1100-0130 M-S |
Bar |
The Fredericksburg Pub |
|
Enquire for opening hours |
Bar |
Glen Allen
Capital Ale House (Innsbrook) |
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1100-0130 M-S |
Bar and Beer Store |
Hampton
The Pub (Hampton) |
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1100-0200 Daily |
Bar |
Herndon
Hard Times Cafe |
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Bar closed, fell on hard times... |
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Midlothian
Capital Ale House (Midlothian) |
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1100-0130 M-S |
Bar |
Leesburg
Vintage 50 |
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1130-0100 M-S |
Brewpub |
Norfolk
Tap House Grill at Ghent |
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Enquire for opening hours |
Bar |
Portsmouth
The Bier Garden |
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Enquire for Tuesday-Sunday hours |
Bar |
Purcellville
Magnolias at the Mill |
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1130-2200 M-Th |
Bar |
Richmond
Capital Ale House (Downtown) |
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1100-0130 M-S |
Bar |
Commercial Taphouse & Grill |
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1630-2400 S-M |
Bar |
Legend Brewing Company |
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1130-2300 M-Th |
Brewpub |
Richbrau Brewing Company |
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Brewpub closed, out of business |
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Virginia Beach
Hilltop Brewing Company |
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Brewpub closed, out of business |
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Disclaimer: I cannot be held responsible for any errors or changes to the above information. Real ale is not guaranteed to always be available in any of these outlets (especially in the summer).