Editor's Note: This list is an addition to our dining piece found in our January/February 2018 issue. See the article on Ballast Point here and Beale's Brewery here, or in our free digital archives.
The cheap beer and bar scene is dead. Today’s beer lovers yearn for great, hand-crafted brews in a family-friendly, community-focused place. Not surprisingly, Roanoke has such places in spades.
Compliments of The Roanoker staff and some friends from the craft brew community, here’s a list of current craft breweries in and around our valley. While the list started in our Jan/Feb 2018 issue, we're constantly updating to reflect current breweries and info.
A Few Old Goats Brewing (AFOG)
515 8th St SW, Ste 228
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 339-9562
Hours: Wed - Fri 4-9 pm, Sat 2-9 pm, Sun 11-6 pm
Ten beers on tap, a neighborhood feel with large green space, indoor/outdoor games and pet-friendly.
Big Lick Brewing Company
409 Salem Ave
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 562-8383
Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs 4-9 pm, Fri 4-10 pm, Sat 1-10 pm, Sun 12-6 pm
Rustic and fun, hearty brews, beer society membership.
Chaos Mountain Brewing
3135 Dillons Mill Rd
Callaway, VA 24067
Hours: Wed-Fri 4-9 pm, Sat. 1-9 pm, Sun 1-7 pm
Rural, award-winning, Agents of Chaos, peaceful (ironic?).
Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room
315 Market St SE
Roanoke, VA 24011
Hours: Mon-Sun 1-9 pm
IPAs, reclaimed wood, great location–downtown vibes, Black Butte.
Hammer and Forge Brewing Company
70 Main St
Boones Mill, VA 24065
Hours: Thurs 5-10 pm, Fri 4-10 pm, Sat 1-10 pm, Sun 1-9 pm
Small-town, patriotic brews, inviting atmosphere.
Jack Mason’s Tavern Brewery
400 E Ridgeway St
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11 am-9 pm, Fri-Sat 11 am-10 pm; Happy hour: 4-6 pm every day
European-style beers, great food, cozy pub feel.
Lefty’s Right Mind Brewing
1410 S. Main St
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-7000
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11 am-9 pm, Fri 11 am-10 pm, Sat 8 am-9 pm, Sun 8 am-3 pm
Great beer, always consistent, tasty food.
Olde Salem Brewing Company
21 E Main St
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 397-0018
Hours: Mon-Thurs 12-9 pm, Fri-Sat 12-11 pm, Sun 12-8 pm
Located in the heart of Salem, offering "full-flavored and innovative tastes."
Parkway Brewing Company
739 Kessler Mill Rd
Salem, VA
(540) 404-9810
Hours: Mon 2-8 pm, Tues. CLOSED, Wed-Sat 12:30-8:30 pm, Sun 12-6 pm
Awesome seating–leather couches, Battlefield Trail, Get Bent, Raven’s Roost.
Rising Silo Farm Brewery
2351 Glade Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 750-0796
Hours: Thurs-Fri 3-9 pm, Sat 12-9 pm, Sun 11-6 pm
Farm brewery, family friendly, gorgeous setting, fresh farm foods.
Sinkland Farms Brewery
3020 Riner Rd
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-4647
Hours: Thurs 6-9 pm, Fri 5-10 pm, Sat 12-10 pm, Sun 2-7 pm
Their warm and cozy tasting room, as well as outdoor beer garden, features ten craft beers on tap plus seasonal options.
Soaring Ridge Craft Brewers
523 Shenandoah Ave NW
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 339-9776
Hours: Wed-Fri 4-9 pm, Sat 2-9 pm, Sun 12-6 pm
Garage doors, downtown’s first, great for events, family friendly.
Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage
6 Old Whitmore Ave
Roanoke, VA 24016
Hours: Mon-Thurs 3-9 pm, Fri-Sat 11 am-9 pm, Sun 12-7 pm
Historic building, unique brews, The Love gives back locally, another winner.
Sunken City Brewing Company
40 Brewery Drive
Hardy, VA 24101
(540) 420-0476
Hours: Thurs 3-9 pm, Fri 3-10 pm, Sat 12-9 pm, Sun 1-6 pm
A 25-barrel, four-vessel brewhouse with tasting room and pub, retail store and beer garden near Smith Mountain Lake.
Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery
24 Campbell Ave SE
Roanoke, VA 24011
(434) 956-3141
Hours: Mon 3-10 pm, Tues-Thurs 11-10 pm, Fri 11-11 pm, Sat 11-12 am, Sun 11-9 pm
This new pub comes from Charlottesville and is directly across from Center in the Square in downtown Roanoke. They specialist in locally-sourced, beer-infused dishes that complement both the seasons and their taps.
Twin Creeks Brewing Company
111 S. Pollard St, Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 265-8062
Hours: Wed-Thurs 5-9 pm, Fri 4-10 pm, Sat 2-10 pm; Sun 3-7 pm
Downtown Vinton, surprisingly modern, neon lights.
Know of another brewery open in town? Add it to our list by notifying editor Liz Long at llong@theroanoker.com.