Morgan Ellis
Chicago, Illinois
7/24/2026
Cozy TaproomLive Acoustic Music
Cozy taproom with a surprisingly deep lager list. Would crawl here again in a heartbeat.
Verified Independent MicrobreweryMicrobrewery
Smartmouth Brewing Pilot House
313 32nd St, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23451-2950
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating / Fire PitsFood Trucks / Full KitchenFamily / Kid FriendlyLive Music & EventsGamesNA / Wine / CiderWiFiSports TVs / Game DayWheelchair Accessible
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Quick Vibe & Venue Facts
- Independent Status
- Verified Independent Microbrewery
- Pet Policy
- Dogs Welcome (Indoors)
- Food Options
- Daily Rotating Food Trucks & BYOF Friendly
- Family Policy
- All Ages / Kid Friendly until 8 PM
- Parking & Transit
- Street parking and bike racks; limited lot stalls.
On tap
What’s on tap right now
5 pouring
| Beer | Style | ABV | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kölsch Club Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | Kölsch | 5.1% | Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | On Tap |
| Patio Tart Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | Sour | 5.2% | Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | On Tap |
| Wheatfield Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour. | Wheat | 5.0% | Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour. | On Tap |
| Yard Work Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints. | Pilsner | 5.1% | Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints. | On Tap |
| River Porter Toffee, cocoa nibs, and a gentle roast. | Porter | 5.7% | Toffee, cocoa nibs, and a gentle roast. | Kicked / Sold Out |
| Zero Gravity Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz. | NA IPA | 0.7% | Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz. | On Tap |
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Riley Hart
San Diego, California
7/19/2026
Great IPA SelectionDog Heaven
Live music was just loud enough. Grabbed a table, ordered a flight, and lost track of time.
Avery Kim
Denver, Colorado
7/14/2026
Spacious PatioPerfect for Groups
Landed here after a long drive and immediately felt at home. Friendly bartenders and a patio worth lingering on.
Smartmouth Brewing Pilot House FAQs
Is Smartmouth Brewing Pilot House dog friendly?
Yes. Smartmouth Brewing Pilot House is dog friendly in Virginia Beach in the taproom.
Does Smartmouth Brewing Pilot House serve food or host food trucks?
Yes. Smartmouth Brewing Pilot House hosts rotating food trucks and is generally BYOF friendly.
Can I host a private event or group crawl at Smartmouth Brewing Pilot House?
Smartmouth Brewing Pilot House can often host small group crawls. Contact the taproom directly, or claim the listing on Taprooms Near Me to publish event capacity.
Does Smartmouth Brewing Pilot House have outdoor patio seating?
Smartmouth Brewing Pilot House does not currently list a patio. Check the profile map and hours before planning an outdoor hang.
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