17 Best Craft Breweries near Portsmouth

Post Secondary Brewing Brewery • $$
739A High St, Portsmouth

“I stopped by Post Secondary Brewery on a whim and was so impressed. The owner was running the bar and incredibly helpful and friendly. Their black IPA was fantastic. Overall a great environment, beer, and experience with friendly local staff.“

4.9 Superb29 Reviews
Harbor Trail Brewing Company Brewery • $
5900 Churchland Blvd, Portsmouth

“Very relaxing place to have a beer and listen to live music on some nights. This place is much more laid back than some breweries I have visited with kids running around. I’ll be back and will continue to visit this place unless it transforms into romper room like the brewery around the corner.“

4.8 Superb37 Reviews
MoMac Brewing Company Brewery • $$
3228 Academy Ave, Portsmouth

“MOMAC is close by, is dog friendly, has an excellent selection of brews, friendly staff, lots of room, almost daily entertainment, and has food trucks on a regular basis. Ritas Pizza and Dragon City Chinese are a very short walk. I couldn't ask for more. TY!!!“

4.6 Superb34 Reviews
Reaver Beach Brewing Co. NFK Brewery • $$
3800 Colley Ave, Norfolk - 5.97 miles

“This is an amazing brewery! They often have live music and support local food trucks by hosting them. They will hold events such as trivia and raffles for concert tickets. They also always have many flyers posted supporting local businesses. The staff are very helpful and knowledgeable! A huge plus is that they allow dogs at this brewery and they can even come inside with you!One of the things that really stood out to me and showed that they truly care about their customers is that the bathroom features items like lotion, hair spray, hair ties, and feminine products for free if you need them while visiting! This is one brewery with amazing events and specials that you should definitely check out!“

4.6 Superb75 Reviews
Big Ugly Brewing Brewery • $$
845 S Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake - 10.59 miles

“A fairly upbeat brewery with some decent beverages. I enjoyed their milk stout and found it to be very rich and flavorful. There was live music there which may have drawn a crowd, but it wasn’t really my taste. However, it was nice to see so many folks at a small business. I’ll be back at some point, definitely worth the trip.“

4.6 Superb59 Reviews
Rip Rap Brewing Co. Brewery • $
116 E 25th St, Norfolk - 5.85 miles

“My phone is low battery, so I did not get any pictures But this place is super cool we stopped in while we were waiting to sit down at another restaurant They have board games to play and so many beers to try I will be back to try more soon the atmosphere was absolutely terrific and so welcoming“

4.7 Superb23 Reviews
The Bold Mariner Brewing Company Brewery • $$
1901 E Ocean View Ave, Norfolk - 11.57 miles

“This is the second time I have come in to enjoy some bbq and a beverage, and I am already a big fan! The pork belly and smack & cheese are my favorites so far, I also love the pickles and pickled veggies! Their bbq is just delicious. In addition to fantastic beer selection they have a lovely assortment of cider and sangria. Today I tried the raspberry peach sangria and the guava passionfruit cider, both delicious!“

4.5 Superb67 Reviews
Elation Brewing Brewery • $$
5104 Colley Ave, Norfolk - 6.49 miles

“This is my second home and favorite stop on my walk back from church on Sundays ?The atmosphere is airy and relaxed, the staff attentive and professional, the pizzas are hot and delish, and of course, the beer is chilled, fresh, and Elated! Do yourselves a favor and make this your regular spot too - you’re welcome!“

4.5 Superb57 Reviews
The Garage Brewery Brewery • $$
1011 Eden Way N, Chesapeake - 7.65 miles

“Blonde bartender is rude. No one was at the brewery so we didn’t think it would be a big deal to move one table next to another to accompany our friends. I turn around to look at the beers above the bar and she’s complaining about us to two guys that she is playing UNO with. Very unprofessional. If you had a problem just come talk to us! After hearing about us I felt unwelcome. We put the table back where it was after we ate.Update: After the owners response we will be back! Don’t want to not give them another chance because of an employee.“

4.5 Superb45 Reviews
The Bakehouse at Elation Pizza • $$
5104 Colley Ave, Norfolk - 6.49 miles

“Elation is solid. Gorgeous build-out with a wide-open, industrial feel...great for groups with plentiful indoor and outdoor seating. Excellent variety of beer choices and NA options. Wouldn't say there is a stand-out, must-have brew, but everything I've tried has been tasty (been more impressed with their darker beer options). The highlight here is actually the pizza -- try The Hive with pepperoni, basil, and hot honey...Ric Flair woo-inducing.Bar service is friendly but thinly staffed (you have to queue to order/close-out at the register).Elation is a perfect happy hour/after-work spot, but definitely NOT a place to watch a football game as it's not a sports bar, and there are no TVs to be found. That being said, it's easy to stream a game on a phone and attract an audience at the bar. Trivia here on Thursdays could improve -- it drags on for over 2.5 hrs with poor audio quality and a low payout.All in all, it's a nice neighborhood brewery in the Larchmont area.“

4.5 Superb35 Reviews
Smartmouth Brewing Co. Brewery • $$
1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk - 4.72 miles

“My husband and I hosted our co-ed baby shower and rented the warehouse space for a couple hours. The service was 10/10 fantastic - from the event planning to the bartender services, it was so chill, professional, and great! I will say, to rent the space, i felt like it was initially a little pricey ($350 for the whole warehouse + a bar minimum) but I will admit, the space is huge! We had about 40+ guests attend, and we probably could have fit another 60+ comfortably. We really enjoyed the aspect of being able to bring in our own catered food and non-alcoholic drinks (for the kiddos and for me as the preggo!). Everything was fantastic - I was worried how private it would feel since normally that space would be open to the public, but it was great!“

4.5 Superb35 Reviews
Benchtop Brewing Company Brewery • $$
1129 Boissevain Ave, Norfolk - 4.67 miles

“I worked with the GM of Benchtop to arrange an informal small group gathering for a Friday night. It was right before their Oktoberfest celebration and they didn't need to accommodate our group but they made it work and I really appreciate it. Benchtop is in a quiet area of downtown. They had plenty of parking in a designated lot but there is also street parking. We had about 15 people and there was plenty of room inside for us together. There was also live music outside which was great. We used a single tab for our group and everything couldn't of been easier. The beers were tasty and we even indulged in some of their Jell-O shots. I'd definitely return to Benchtop and would encourage others to as well.“

4.4 Superb37 Reviews
Studly Brewing Company Brewery •
1296 S Battlefield Blvd #108, Chesapeake - 11.61 miles

“Unique baseball themed brewery. Alot of their menu is played off baseball same with beers. Their pizza was great! I had the rundown (for pickle lovers). Also a neat place to take your young ones for pizza, hotdogs etc with the baseball feel! You won't be disappointed“

4.4 Superb105 Reviews
The Veil Brewing Co. Brewery • $$
2314 Colonial Ave, Norfolk - 5.61 miles

“Layout is open. Even on the third floor, very spacious during busy hours. Second level offers a sort of hideaway for those who might be a tad overwhelmed by the third floor. Offering of three formal mocktails on the menu is great - really enjoy the yuzu beverage. Fries were the unexpected highlight — McDonald’s style and flavor. Mac and cheese was okay. The chicken sando was exactly as described and delicious. Hit the spot.“

4.3 Superb59 Reviews
Wasserhund Brewing Company Brewpubs • $$
510 Belaire Ave, Chesapeake - 7.11 miles

Customers` Favorites

Jumbo Beer Pretzel
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Big Dill Pizza
Beer Bratwurst
Puppy Tails
Their Pizza
Meat Pizza
Dog Park
Dog Tags
Poutine

“The brewery was fairly quiet this Sunday during my family’s visit. The brew I had was decent if not a bit overpriced. The food is fine but honestly nothing to write home about for the price. Overall, not too crazy but fairly reasonable experience.Parking: Not a lot of street parking available“

4.2 Good92 Reviews
Maker's Craft Brewery Brewery • $$
735 E 23rd St, Norfolk - 5.93 miles

“I went here for an event. This location is a brewery and cigar lounge in one. There's plenty of indoor seating and a great outdoor space to enjoy. I don't drink alcohol so I got the black cherry soda and it was pretty good. I prefer my sodas to be sweeter but it was a good alternative to beer. The cashiers were very friendly and personable. There was a food truck serving Filipino food along with Hangry's VB. I ordered a quesadilla from Hangry's and it was good. I do wish they had an option to add guacamole on the side but I was satisfied with it overall.“

4.1 Good64 Reviews
Blue Moon Taphouse American • $$
333 Waterside Dr #108, Norfolk - 4.38 miles

Customers` Favorites

Caramelized Onion and Bacon Cheeseburger
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Pork Belly Tacos
Chicken Tenders
Breakfast Tacos
Big Al's Wings
Cod Fish Tacos
Pretzel Twists
Loaded Nachos
Fish N' Chips

“First time and I’ll be back. Service was perfect. Joe (I believe that was his name) was very kind and attentive. I had the fish and chips and it was delicious! Reminded me of fish fry’s in Wisconsin (my home state). When I asked for tartar sauce, Joe explained why they don’t serve it. The sauce that was served was very good. I’ll be back.“

3.9 Good321 Reviews
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