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The Birch

The Birch

Beer Garden and Restaurant$$$$
Chelsea, Norfolk, VA, Norfolk
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8.7/10
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    Billie G.
    "The beer selection is exotic, unexpected, and delicious."(5 Tips)
    Jessica V.
    "Beer, grilled cheese, cheese and charcuterie plates, brats"(2 Tips)
    dennis m.
    "Best craft beer place I've been to in VA."(2 Tips)
    Anna N.
    "... charcuterie plates, grilled cheese sammiches...I love this place, especially..."(2 Tips)
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  • Brian J.heart icon on user image
    Brian JacksonMarch 18, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Great #localspot delicious #desserts, and right next to the bakehouse. Their beer events are amazing, they get stuff from all over the world. Don't be afraid to ask for opinions or samples #winning
  • Billie G.heart icon on user image
    Billie GoatGruffOctober 3, 2015
    A top rated US beer bar. They bring in only excellent beers and the staff is knowledgeable about what they are serving. Best place in HR to learn why beer is so great. Cheeses are pretty good, too!
  • Anna N.heart icon on user image
    Anna NugerJanuary 13, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    The beer, the cheese and charcuterie plates, grilled cheese sammiches...I love this place, especially during 43 Hours of Dark!
  • Marcus S.
    Marcus SmithNovember 25, 2012
    Perfectly curated list (Mikkeller, Italian microbrews, Dieu du Ciel) and a great vibe. I'd say one of the best beer bars in the US.
  • Tess D.heart icon on user image
    Tess DavisSeptember 5, 2015
    Beet selection is the most innovative in hampton roads. Probably one of the best beer bars in the country!
  • Bo A.heart icon on user image
    Bo AmbrogioSeptember 11, 2015
    Great selection of beer! Awesome mac and cheese!
  • dennis m.
    dennis mcqueenOctober 10, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Best craft beer place I've been to in VA. Great selection and better staff. Beer advocate was definitely right
  • Stephanie S.
    Stephanie StallingsSeptember 19, 2014
    Yummy really good drinks... Good food .... And atmosphere
  • Billie G.heart icon on user image
    Billie GoatGruffOctober 3, 2015
    The beer selection is exotic, unexpected, and delicious.
  • Justin H.
    Justin HicklFebruary 24, 2011
    These people don't know what they are talking about. Great bar, great staff, great selection! Highly recommend! Will drive from 804 to just come here.
  • Norbrian R.
    Norbrian RonaseFebruary 18, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    This place has become the only place I go for beer. Great atmosphere and awesome, knowledgeable staff.
  • Ricky S.heart icon on user image
    Ricky SherrillDecember 20, 2014
    Be sure to try some of the different beers that they have.
  • Jessica V.heart icon on user image
    Jessica VincentJuly 15, 2018
    Beer, grilled cheese, cheese and charcuterie plates, brats
  • Matt M.heart icon on user image
    Matt MidgetteAugust 10, 2014
    Everything on the chalkboard and it's updated daily
  • Liz
    LizMay 4, 2013
    The zombie killer cherry cyser is life changing
  • Mandy G.heart icon on user image
    Mandy GrandtDecember 1, 2016
    Beer, grilled chee
  • Stephen C.
    Stephen CartwrightMarch 17, 2013
    Be sure to ask Ben for what drink to try. Never a miss
  • Ed G.
    Ed GartinMarch 2, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    When in doubt ask for help, these people are incredibly knowledgeable about their beers.
  • Lola W.heart icon on user image
    Lola WiltshireJanuary 4, 2014
    These folks know beer.
  • Devin P.
    Devin PomrankyDecember 9, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome beer list. The best I have ever seen.
  • Matthew P.heart icon on user image
    Matthew PleasantFebruary 26, 2012
    The Oarsman and the Conquest Ale 2000 are worth a try.
  • Meri B.
    Meri BirdwellJanuary 16, 2011
    Great beer, but if the place is packed, you're kind of screwed. We saw a table full of kids last night. At a bar? Kind of weird.
  • Scott C.
    Scott CrissmanMay 4, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Awesome bar - awesome staff - awesome beers.
  • Jeff C.heart icon on user image
    Jeff ConkleAugust 6, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Beer selection
  • Jarod G.
    Jarod GoennerAugust 20, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Don't bother looking at the beer menu, sit at the bar and ask Ben or Malia
  • Wayne H.
    Wayne HyltonJuly 30, 2011
    Beer drinkers heaven... Unless your happy with that Schlitz dude...
  • FudgeJumbles ..
    FudgeJumbles .comDecember 20, 2010
    growl growl growl...don't forget today is the growler presale.. I just got mine.
  • Kristel T.
    Kristel ToddAugust 14, 2011
    Amazing: Schneider, Organic Hefeweizen
  • Jessica A.
    Jessica AndersonMay 4, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Wed.'s are steal-a-glass night. Yum.
  • Anne K.
    Anne K.January 8, 2011
    Capacity is very limited. No seat. No brew. No one regulating capacity at the door :(
  • Geebus D.
    Geebus DoJuly 29, 2011
    Yeah this place sucks. Shitty bar for hipsters and beer snobs.
  • Dawn M.
    Dawn MillerFebruary 19, 2011
    Go somewhere else
  • Holly
    HollyFebruary 20, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Worst customers in the world. Somehow the coolest bar in the 757 attracts the bitchiest people.
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