10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Chesapeake

"Back Bay Brewing is a favorite hangout for locals at the oceanfront and is a great place to spend an afternoon sampling some small-batch brews. This cozy, laid-back brewery is brought to the next level by the rustic, industrial interior crafted by Benevolent Design Co., a local company located nearby in the ViBe Creative District. This is the place to come to be treated like a regular and just have a good time."

"Located near the ViBe Creative District, Back Bay Brewing Co. is a laid-back brewery and a local favorite. The family-friendly, rustic tasting room was created by neighboring business, Benevolent Design Co. Back Bay offers a number of signature and seasonal beers on tap."

"Region: Oceanfront (Marina District), Oceanfront South (1-10). Cuisine:Breweries and Distilleries. Back Bay Brewing Co was founded in 2011 by a group of Virginia Beach friends."

"The Commonwealth Tasting Room is a veritable craft beer haven, located just steps from the bay in the Chic's Beach landmark Chesapeake Beach Fire & Rescue Station #4. Centered in the Chic's Beach neighborhood a few blocks from the Chesapeake Bay beaches, it's a perfect stop for your beach day."

"Good things are in store at this small brewery in the Hilltop area of Virginia Beach. Featuring German-style beer ( thumbs up for their Citrus Wheat and Dunkel) as well house-made artisan pizza and beer sausages, Wasserhund offers a taste of Duetschland with a beachy twist. Wasserhund Brewing Company is located at 1805 Laskin Road Suite 102 Virginia Beach, VA 23454"

"If you want to enjoy German Beer culture at Virginia Beach, Wasserhund is where you can do just that. Wasserhund means “water dog” in German. This place was inspired by the love for beaches, dogs and of course, German beer!"

"The Backstory: A few centuries before Pleasure House Brewing opened in 2014, residents of Virginia Beach would kick back at another watering hole: the Pleasure House Tavern. The circa- 16th or 17th century bar stood somewhere near the Chesapeake Bay -- just a short ride from the current brewery. (Its exact location and time of operation are still debated.) Soldiers even used the tavern as a lookout tower and base during the War of 1812, and letters from those stationed there indicate it may have been the area’s first dive bar, way before those were trendy: “The dirtiest house I have ever seen in my life,” wrote one soldier, clearly a Yelp reviewer in the making.The Brewery: Today, Pleasure House Brewing is a bit more hospitable, and is actually designed to be as comfortable as your living room -- we’re talking hook-up-to-free-wifi, get-Chinese food-delivered comfy."

"Pleasure House Brewing Company is a charming brewery near the Chic’s Beach area. The beer offerings at Pleasure House are constantly changing, so you can sip something new every time you visit. Play a boardgame with the kids to create an experience for the whole family."

"With a 2 acre dog friendly beer garden and over 20 beers on tap the Virginia Beach outpost of Atlanta based brewery New Realm Brewing Company became a fast favorite of locals and visitors alike. Their flagship IPA Hazy Like a Fox is a citrusy easy to drink sipper or you could go for one of their complex Wooded Reserve barrel aged Belgian Quadrupels aged for 9 months in rum or bourbon barrels. New Realm Brewing Company is located at 1209 Craft Lane Virginia Beach, VA 23454"

"New to the Virginia Beach beer scene as of November 2016, Green Flash Brewing Company joins the growing list of local breweries. There is no shortage of space at this expansive, 58,000-square-foot facility set on nine acres just 15 minutes from the resort area of Virginia Beach. Enjoy one of the 30 beers on tap in the beer garden, in the tasting room or by one of the cozy fire pits."

"Finally, over in Princess Anne, check out New Realm Brewing, which has earned four stars out of 65 reviews on Yelp. You can find the brewery at 1209 Craft Lane. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor."

"Next up is Mears Corner's Back Bay's Farmhouse Brewing Co., situated at 1805 Kempsville Road. With 4.5 stars out of 87 reviews on Yelp, the brewery and event space has proven to be a local favorite."

"Roll the dice: Learn the price on craft beer, domestics, wine or wells. Happiness at Hank's means a roll of the dice. At a bar best known for the rolling lawns and ping-pong of its packed patio, happy hour is not a price: It is a gamble."

"The Bunker Brewpub & Cadence Hall is located at the heart of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, VA. This brewery restaurant is an original creation by Young Veterans Brewing Company. Here at The Bunker, we focus on the perfect trifecta… food, craft beer, and live music."

"The Bunker Brewpub & Cadence Hall, a brewery and traditional American spot that offers seafood and more in Seatack, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 53 Yelp reviews. Head over to 211 21st St. to see for yourself."

"Take your friends and your appetite and head for Gordon Biersch Brewing Company, located in the Virginia Beach Town Center. In this casual setting you’ll find beers that are brewed using the highest quality malt and hops straight from Germany. And to accompany your brews, dine on a full menu that’s a delicious mix of American with an Asian influence."

"At Virginia Beach’s Town Center, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant is serving up delicious food from their kitchen and German-style draughts from the taps. While the restaurant has many locations, all beers are brewed in-house, creating signature sips for Virginia Beach."

"Our on-site chef creates unexpectedly good food, crafted to complement the nuanced flavors of our beer. Gordon Biersch beer is made with German precision brewing that meets American craft..."

"Elation brings great happiness, hence the name, to Norfolk’s Larchmont neighborhood. Here, at Norfolk’s only brewpub, you’ll find black leather chairs accompanied with high top tables made of old bowling alley lanes, that complement the overarching centerpiece of the brewery, the bar. It might seem obvious that the bar is the centerpiece, but the arch that resides over Elation's bar was handcrafted by the owner himself, an architect guru."

"The Bonbonnier describes itself as an old-fashioned candy and bake shop, and its patrons agree. The bakery offers made-from-scratch cakes, candied apples and homemade candy such as peanut butter cups and toffee. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bhwu232lz-G/"

"Lunch and Dinner, with fresh seafood specials, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and more, with comfort food you'll love. Open for lunch and dinnerPhone: +1 757-998-6631"

"Located at 211 25th St., the Italian spot, which offers pizza and salads, is the highest-rated Italian restaurant in Virginia Beach, boasting four stars out of 79 reviews on Yelp."