The best breweries in Charlottesville
Hogwaller Brewing leads our ranking for breweries in Charlottesville. Readers voted it first in Best of C-VILLE in 2025 and 2026. Three Notch'd Brewing Company and Blue Mountain Brewery come next.
- 1Hogwaller BrewingReaders' choice, 2025, 2026
2Three Notch'd Brewing CompanyReaders' choice, 2026
3Blue Mountain BreweryReaders' choice, 2025
12 breweries are open in and around Charlottesville. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow.
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Photo: threenotchdbrewing.com 2Three Notch'd Brewing Company
Brewery · Charlottesville- Won Best of C-VILLE 2026 for breweries, voted by readers [3]
- Runner-up in Best of C-VILLE 2025 for breweries, voted by readers [4]
- On Charlottesville Insider's breweries list [2]
“Today we brew fresh beer, serve chef-driven comfort food, and create gathering places where communities connect.”
- Where
- 946 Grady Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- On the menu
- Stein filled with favorite brew $15 · Stein only $10
- Has
- Full bar
- Phone
- (434) 293-0610
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Photo: bluemountainbrewery.com 3Blue Mountain Brewery
Brewery · Afton- Won Best of C-VILLE 2025 for breweries, voted by readers [4]
- Runner-up in Best of C-VILLE 2026 for breweries, voted by readers [3]
- On Charlottesville Insider's breweries list [2]
“We are a farm brewery, growing our own hops, and proudly craft real American beer inspired by thousands of years of tradition but not limited by convention.”
- Where
- 9519 Critzer Shop Rd, Afton, VA 22920-2415
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Phone
- (540) 456-8020
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 10 PM Tue 11 AM to 10 PM Wed 11 AM to 10 PM Thu 11 AM to 10 PM Fri 11 AM to 10 PM Sat 11 AM to 10 PM Sun 11 AM to 9 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Photo: selvedgebrewing.com 4Selvedge Brewing
Brewery · Charlottesville- Runner-up in Best of C-VILLE 2025 and 2026 for breweries, voted by readers [1]
“We're inspired by tradition, driven by creativity, and rooted in community—and every beer we brew carries that thread.”
- Where
- 2415 Ivy Rd Ste 190, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Has
- Takeout · Full bar
- Phone
- (434) 260-6764
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5Rockfish Brewing Company
Brewery · Charlottesville- Finalist in Best of C-VILLE 2025 and 2026 for breweries, voted by readers [1]
- On charlottesville.guide's breweries list [5]
- On Charlottesville Insider's breweries list [2]
- Where
- 201 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5033
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Dog friendly
- Phone
- (434) 566-0969
All hours
Mon Closed Tue 4 PM to 9:30 PM Wed 4 PM to 9:30 PM Thu 4 PM to 9:30 PM Fri 3 PM to 11 PM Sat 12 PM to 11 PM Sun 12 PM to 8 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
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3 more · A to ZKardinal Hall
Beer garden · Charlottesville“Kardinal Hall is a modern take on an Alpine-inspired Bier Hall & Bier Garden.”
- Where
- 722 Preston Ave #101, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- On the menu
- Pint of Beer $5 · Liter of Beer/Cider $2
- Has
- Happy hour · Brunch · Dog friendly · Wi-Fi · Live music · Catering
- Phone
- (434) 295-4255
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Photo: thewoolfactory.com The Wool Factory at The Historic Woolen Mills
Brewery · Charlottesville“Charlottesville's premier industrial event venue, providing an elevated experience – from initial inquiry to the culmination of your celebration.”
- Where
- 1837 Broadway St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5880
- Phone
- (434) 270-0555
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Photo: threenotchdbrewing.com Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery
Brewery · Charlottesville“Three Notch'd Brewery & Craft Kitchen is our original home and main production brewery—where fresh beer, great food, and community come together.”
- Where
- 520 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- On the menu
- stein filled with favorite brew $15 · stein only $10
- Has
- Full bar · Happy hour · Live music · Dog friendly · Private dining · Patio · Reservations · Brunch
- Phone
- (434) 956-3141
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Worth the drive
Within about half an hour of Charlottesville.
Photo: hazy-mountain.com Hazy Mountain Vineyards and Brewery
Winery · Afton“A Family-Owned Winery Producing From Estate Vineyards In the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia”
- Where
- 240 Hazy Mountain Ln, Afton, VA 22920
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Phone
- (540) 302-2529
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 7 PM Tue 11 AM to 7 PM Wed 11 AM to 7 PM Thu 11 AM to 7 PM Fri 11 AM to 9 PM Sat 11 AM to 9 PM Sun 11 AM to 7 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Photo: starrhill.com Starr Hill Brewery
Brewery · Crozet“Serving the best craft beer in virginia since 1999”
- Where
- 5391 Three Notch'd Rd, Crozet, VA 22932
- Phone
- (434) 823-5671
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Photo: wmdb3.com WildManDan Beercentric 1870 Farmhouse Rental & Brewery
Brewery · Afton“Artisan Production Brewery Taproom Open to the Public”
- Where
- 279 Avon Rd, Afton, VA 22920
- Has
- Full bar · Live music
- Phone
- (540) 798-8829
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Photo: wmdb3.com WildManDan Brewery
Brewery · Afton“Artisan Production Brewery Taproom Open to the Public 21+”
- Where
- 279 Avon Rd, Afton, VA 22920
- Has
- Full bar · Live music · Catering
- Phone
- (540) 798-8829
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No longer open
- South Street Brewery, 106 W South St has closed.
How we rank
Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Charlottesville’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.
When our editor has eaten at these herself, her picks and notes appear at the top of this page.
What changed
- South Street Brewery closed
Questions
- What is the best breweries in Charlottesville?
- Hogwaller Brewing. Won Best of C-VILLE 2025 and 2026 for breweries, voted by readers; On Charlottesville Insider's breweries list. Three Notch'd Brewing Company and Blue Mountain Brewery come next.
- How many breweries are in Charlottesville?
- 12 are open in and around Charlottesville as of October 2026: Bold Rock Carter Mountain, Decipher Brewing, Hogwaller Brewing, Kardinal Hall, Random Row Brewing Co., Rockfish Brewing Company, Selvedge Brewing, SuperFly Brewing Company, Superfly Brewing Co., The Wool Factory at The Historic Woolen Mills, Three Notch'd Brewing Company and Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery. Within a half-hour drive there are 7 more, in Afton and Crozet.
- Where can I order breweries online in Charlottesville?
- 6 have online ordering on their own websites: Kardinal Hall, Rockfish Brewing Company, Selvedge Brewing, The Wool Factory at The Historic Woolen Mills, Three Notch'd Brewing Company and Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery.
- Is South Street Brewery in Charlottesville still open?
- No. South Street Brewery has closed. For breweries nearby, see the list above.
Sources
- 1Best of C-VILLE, Best of C-VILLE 2026: Best Brewery (small), 2026. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 2Charlottesville Insider, Best Charlottesville Breweries - Blue Mountain, Starr Hill & Other Craft Breweries in VA. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 3Best of C-VILLE, Best of C-VILLE 2026: Best Brewery (large), 2026. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 4Best of C-VILLE, Best of C-VILLE 2025: Best Brewery (large), 2025. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 5charlottesville.guide, UrbanGo Listing. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
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