About Afterglow Brewing
From Afterglow Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read October 5, 2026.
Afterglow Brewing is a family- and pet-friendly brewery in Norfolk's Rail Yard. Its website says it opened in 2022 and pioneered the use of Canadian BrewHa brewing equipment in Virginia. It also says the beer is made in an atmosphere where families and friends feel welcome.
Founder Josh Evans left a 15-year career in physical therapy to pursue his passion for brewing. The brewery makes beers and seltzers. It also sends its spent grain to local farmers in the Hampton Roads area.
The outdoor area often has food trucks, music and markets. A kitchen serves Detroit-style Boxcar Pizza, burgers and wings.
Bar trivia runs on the first and third Wednesday of the month. The website also takes table reservations and private party bookings.
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- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Questions people ask
Answers come from Afterglow Brewing's website and its Google listing, read October 5, 2026.
Is Afterglow Brewing good for kids and dogs?
Yes. Its website calls the brewery family- and pet-friendly. It has a large outdoor yard, and visitors describe it as a place for kids to play and explore.
Is there food at Afterglow Brewing?
Yes. The kitchen serves Detroit-style Boxcar Pizza, burgers, wings and sides. Food trucks also show up in the outdoor area.
Does Afterglow Brewing have live events?
Bar trivia runs on the first and third Wednesday of the month, and the site has a full events page.
Can I book a table or a party?
Yes. The website takes online table reservations and recommends booking ahead. It also has a page for booking private parties.
Which breweries are close by?
Coelacanth Brewing is 0.5 miles away. Benchtop Brewing Company and The Veil Brewing Co. are both 0.8 miles away. Elation Brewing is 1.1 miles away.
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Before you visit Afterglow
The website takes online reservations and recommends booking a table ahead. Expect a family-friendly crowd, a big outdoor area and a full kitchen. Groups can book a private party through the same site.
Check afterglowbrewing.com before you go. It has the current drinks, food menu, specials and events pages. Trivia and other event nights are listed there too.
Coelacanth Brewing is 0.5 miles away. Benchtop Brewing Company and The Veil Brewing Co. are both 0.8 miles away. That gives you three more stops close by.