Commonwealth Brewing Co
Brewery
4.5 (857 on Google)
About Commonwealth Brewing Co
Commonwealth Brewing Co is a beach brewery on Pleasure House Road in Virginia Beach. It sits inside the historic Chesapeake Beach #4, a former fire and rescue station. It is in the funky beach cottage community of Chic's Beach.
Natalie and Jeramy Biggie founded Commonwealth here in 2015. The brewery makes a huge range of styles, and goses are a big part of the list. Recent names include Liquid Aloha and Tiki Townie goses, Big Kahuna and Gone Troppo IPAs, False Idols helles lager and BBA Talk Story, a barrel aged stout.
Commonwealth also makes Foamies hard seltzer, inspired by vintage surf culture and tiki drinks. The seltzers use 100% real fruit and are vegan and gluten-free. Coffee is on the menu too, and the day starts early.
It is a beer garden and a pizza restaurant, and the Virginia Beach location serves wood fired pizza. It is one of the most reviewed beer spots in Virginia Beach on this site.
From Commonwealth's own website and its Google listing, read September 24, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Questions people ask
Does Commonwealth Virginia Beach serve food?
Yes. The Virginia Beach location serves wood fired pizza. There is weekend brunch here too.
Can I host a private event at Commonwealth?
Yes. The website has a private events page for the Virginia Beach location.
Does Commonwealth have a beer club?
Yes. The Locals Only Social Club offers members-only beer perks, exclusive merch and event access. 2027 memberships go on sale on Black Friday.
Which breweries are close by?
Pleasure House Brewing is 0.8 miles away. COVA Brewing Company in Norfolk and Deadline Brewing Project are both 3.4 miles away, and Voodoo Brewing is 4.8 miles away.
Answers come from Commonwealth's website and its Google listing, read September 24, 2026.
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Before you visit Commonwealth
Expect a laid-back beach brewery in an old firehouse, with pizza, coffee and seltzer alongside the beer. Come on a weekend morning if you want brunch.
Check the Virginia Beach tap list on commonwealthbrewingcompany.com before you go, since the lineup is long and changes. The events calendar there separates Virginia Beach events from the Fairfax location.
Pleasure House Brewing is a short drive away at 0.8 miles. COVA Brewing Company and Deadline Brewing Project are both about 3.4 miles off.