About Wharf Hill Brewing Company
Wharf Hill Brewing Company is a brewpub on Main Street in Smithfield. Its website says it sits on the Wharf Hill section of Main Street in Smithfield's Historic District. Google describes the room as relaxed, with exposed brick.
The owners, Dave Walker and Tom Owen, are also the brewers. Its website names Isle of Wheat, Outage IPA and Holy Brale among their beers. Ten taps run all the time, usually five of its own and five guest beers.
The furnishings are salvaged. Its website says the booth benches are built from 1915 oak church pews, and the bar banquette from lumber saved from a 1900 school house. There are no TVs or Wifi, so the draw is conversation.
The kitchen serves pub favorites like burgers, sandwiches and comfort classics. A wine list and spirits are on offer too. The building also has an event space for special functions.
From Wharf Hill's own website and its Google listing, read October 29, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Does Wharf Hill Brewing Company serve food?
Yes. It is a full-service brewpub with a kitchen. The menu includes starters, soups, salads and sandwiches, and you can order online for pickup.
Can I bring kids?
The food menu includes a kids menu.
Do I need a reservation?
Wharf Hill does not take reservations because of the size of its dining room. Guests are seated first come, first served.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating.
Which breweries are close by?
The nearest are in Newport News. Bird Girl Bottle Shop is 10 miles away, Hilton Tavern Brewing Co. is 10.1 miles away, Tradition Brewing Company is 11 miles away, and Coastal Fermentory is 11.1 miles away.
Answers come from Wharf Hill's website and its Google listing, read October 29, 2026.
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Before you visit Wharf Hill
Expect a sit-down brewpub. There are no reservations, and a call ahead for a group of 8 or more only helps the staff prepare.
Check the current tap list and events on wharfhillbrewing.com before you go. The site also has the food menu. Last call for drinks is 30 minutes before closing.
The closest other stops are in Newport News. Bird Girl Bottle Shop is 10 miles away, and Hilton Tavern Brewing Co. is 10.1 miles away. Together they make a good second leg.