Abolitionist Ale Works
Brewery
4.6 (411 on Google)
About Abolitionist Ale Works
Abolitionist Ale Works is a brewpub on West Washington Street in Charles Town, West Virginia. Its mission is to abolish the predictable and the mundane. The building is a historic one from the mid 19th century, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The beer is meant to be fun. The brewery aims to make flavorful, unique beers for every palate. A drink menu page lists what is on tap.
Food is a real part of the visit. The signature pizzas are served on baked naan bread. Fan favorites include the Ron Swanson, the Hot Hawaiian and a Pickle Pizza with house-made dill pickles, and the menu also lists appetizers and sandwiches.
There is an outdoor patio and courtyard. The entrance and the parking lot are wheelchair accessible. Upstairs, a two bedroom condo is available for overnight stays.
From Abolitionist Ale Works' own website and its Google listing, read October 31, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Questions people ask
Does Abolitionist Ale Works serve food?
Yes. The food menu has naan bread pizzas, appetizers and sandwiches. The Ron Swanson, Hot Hawaiian and Pickle Pizza are fan favorites.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes. There is an outdoor patio and courtyard at the brewpub. Check with the brewpub for how the space is set up.
Can you stay overnight there?
Yes. There is a large condo above the brewpub with two bedrooms, each with a queen bed. It has a kitchen, a living room and a rear deck over the patio.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance and the parking lot are wheelchair accessible.
Which breweries are close by?
Rippon Brewing Company is 5.4 miles away and Notaviva Farm Brewery & Winery is 6.5 miles away. Loco Lion Brewery is 8.4 miles away, and Harpers Ferry Brewing is 8.5 miles away.
Answers come from Abolitionist Ale Works' website and its Google listing, read October 31, 2026.
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Before you visit Abolitionist Ale Works
Expect a brewpub where the pizza matters as much as the beer. The naan crust pizzas are the signature, so come hungry. Look at the food menu page on abolitionistaleworks.com before you go.
Everything that is happening is posted on the brewpub's Facebook page. Sunday closes an hour earlier than Friday and Saturday. Check the website for current hours.
Rippon Brewing Company is 5.4 miles away, and Notaviva Farm Brewery & Winery is 6.5 miles away. Loco Lion Brewery is 8.4 miles away, which gives you a third stop for a longer day.