As the second oldest craft brewery in Virginia, Starr Hill Brewery has a laid-back, cozy atmosphere with a relaxed vibe right outside of Charlottesville.

Once you walk in you order at the station at the bar and then find your seats. There is a smaller space indoors in the tasting room to sit or you can go to the much larger outdoor space. Starr Hill Brewery is dog-friendly on the patio for leashed pets. When food trucks are present they are right outside of the outdoor seating area. 

They have a large variety of beers on their tap and have a build-your-own flight option that is great for those wanting to try several different brews. There is also live music on some days, so check their calendar to plan ahead to enjoy a live performance that the kids will love too!

Check their website or call to see if there are any food trucks coming during your visit, otherwise, outside food is welcome. If there aren't food trucks that day, pick up some local food-to-go and bring it in to eat at the picnic tables while you sample their craft beer. You can preview what is on tap on their website, and keep up with their events on their Instagram also. Each month, Starr Hill Brewery supports a local charity. $1 for every pint of their lager "The Love" sold in this location is donated to one of their chosen non-profit organizations. There are other Starr Hill Brewery locations in Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Roanoke, and Richmond, but each is different from one another! 

If you fall in love with a certain beer at one of their locations and want to try it again, you can use their nifty "beer finder" tab on their website to check where it is on tap and distributed.