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Find Delight in every pour

The wineries, breweries, cideries and meadery in Bedford County, Virginia, offer more than great craft beverages.

Each venue has its own unique vibe and personality. Some have lively fun and games, while others are a perfect place to watch the evening sunset.

Whether the pour comes from a bottle, a tap or a growler, each one spreads a little joy. When you’re discovering new favorites with family and friends, there is happiness at every stop along the trail.

Where to find Beer :

Apocalypse Ale Works – page 4

Beale’s – page 5

Fables & Feathers Winery – page 6

Peaks of Otter Winery – page 10

Where to find Wine:

Apocalypse Cidery & Winery – page 4

Burnbrae Vineyards – page 5

Fables & Feathers Winery – page 6

Hickory Hill Vineyards – page 7

LeoGrande Vineyards and Winery – page 7

Peaks of Otter Winery – page 10

Ramulose Ridge Vineyards – page 11

Seven Doors Winery – page 11

Where to find Cider :

Apocalyspe Cidery & Winery – page 4

Fables & Feathers Winery – page 6

Where to find Mead:

Graham Ordinary Meadery – page 6

Apocalypse Ale Works

Apocalypse Ale Works is the first brewery in Forest, Virginia since Thomas Jefferson brewed in the 1800’s at Poplar Forest. In addition to a brewery, they also have a tasting room, enclosed deck, and big backyard with kids games, disc golf baskets, and tables for all to enjoy! Also outdoor dog-friendly. This brewery sells several variety of beers and hard seltzers, and occasionally, has food trucks and live music! The end of bad beer is here!

1257 Burnbridge Road Forest, VA 24551

EndOfBadBeer.com

Phone: 434-258-8761

Apocalypse Cidery & Winery

Located beside Apocalypse Ale Works Brewery in Forest, this cidery and winery is the perfect spot to hang out and enjoy your favorite beverages! Many different wine and cider options are available. There is indoor and outdoor seating, and occasionally live music! Simply Vanilla Gourmet Cheesecakes, a local bakery, also sells their delicious sweet treats inside to pair with our wine or cider. The outdoor area is dog-friendly.

1219 Burnbridge Road Forest , VA 24551

ApocalypseCideryAndWinery.com

Phone: 434-851-5646

Beale’s

Beale’s features award-winning craft beer and fresh smoked BBQ in downtown Bedford. The draft lineup includes a variety of classic styles, like the Beale’s Gold Helles Lager, alongside an ever-rotating variety of IPAs, sours, ales, and other styles. Don’t sleep on the BBQ – the brisket, pork, chicken, and ribs are freshly smoked daily. Enjoy dining in their renovated warehouse taproom or outdoors in the pet-friendly beer garden.

510 Grove Street

Bedford, VA 24523

BealesBeer.com

Phone: 540-583-5113

Burnbrae Vineyards

This vineyard and tasting room are located in the Forest area of Bedford County, in the perfect rustic setting with the Blue Ridge Mountains close by. Sip on several different unique wines while enjoying the peace and quiet of the country.

3524 Cottontown Road

Forest, VA 24551

BurnbraeVineyards.com

Phone: 757-254-9115

Fables & Feathers Winery

Small, family-owned and operated winery and brewery. Come enjoy the beautiful views and feel free to bring a picnic! We offer wine, beer and cider, as well as special tastings and events throughout the year. Fables and Feathers is kid and pet friendly, so bring the whole family for a fun day among the vines!

2117 Bruno Drive

Goodview, VA 24095

FablesAndFeathersWinery.com

Phone: 540-420-0916

Graham Ordinary Meadery

This rustic mountain lodge near the Blue Ridge Parkway has a meadery inside with a variety of delicious beverages! Visit the website for hours and more information.

8578 Peaks Road

Bedford, VA 24523

Facebook.com/GrahamOrdinary

Phone: 540-986-5621

Hickory Hill Vineyards

As the oldest commercial vineyard and winery at Smith Mountain Lake, a visit to Hickory Hill Vineyards is a must. The first vines were planted in 1984 and after years of vineyard experience, they opened the winery in 2001. With that first commercial vintage, Hickory Hill wines began earning medals of excellence in international wine competitions, with over 80 to date.

Our days and hours of operation are seasonal. Please view our website calendar with complete operating hours and events.

1722 Hickory Cove Lane

Moneta, VA 24121

SMLWine.com

Phone: 540-296-1393

LeoGrande Vineyards and Winery

This family owned and operated vineyard and winery is located in Goode, in the heart of Bedford County. Drop by and visit our tasting room and veranda, which offers a spectacular view of the Peaks of Otter and out-of-this-world sunsets over the Blue Ridge Mountains. Wines include many Italian varieties. Enjoy the 400-acre farm with its Black Angus, horses, goats, chickens & pot-bellied pigs. Check Facebook, or call ahead to verify hours.

1343 Wingfield Drive

Goode, VA 24556

Facebook.com/LeoGrandeWinery

Phone: 540-586-4066

Peaks of Otter Winery

“Fruit of the Farms Wine” features Dry Apple, Sweet Apple, Crab Apple, Cherry, Berry, Pear, Peach, Plum, Apple Cinnamon and Apple Chili Pepper wines, plus other new and exciting wines. This winery makes over 30 different wines annually and is open on weekends January through March (noon to 5 pm), and daily April through December (noon to 5pm). The rest of the time by chance or appointment. Taste samples of the fresh fruit that wines, jellies, jams, butters, and sweet ciders are made from. A pavilion offers picnic opportunities and a beautiful view. Take a self-guided farm tour and enjoy visiting with our farm animals!

2122 Sheep Creek Road Bedford, VA 24523

PeaksOfOtterWinery.com Phone: 540-586-3707

Ramulose Ridge Vineyards

Ramulose Ridge Vineyards produces an impressive array of estate bottled wines from our on-site vineyard. With friendly service and a beautiful view, we offer everything from singlevarietal, dry wines, to sweet and fruity handmade sangrias.

3061 Hendricks Store Road

Moneta, VA 24121

RamuloseRidgeVineyards.com

Phone: 540-797-6056

Seven Doors Winery

Winery featuring events to inspire, focusing on mind, body and spirit. Open Saturday and Sunday – Noon to 4:00pm.

5800 Johnson Mountain Road

Huddleston, VA 24104

SevenDoorsWinery.com

Phone: 540-605-8745

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