At Lark, Brews and So Much More

At Lark, Brews and So Much More

By Sebastian Langenberg

An expansive outdoor area is ideal for sitting and sipping.

Lark Brewing recently opened its doors in Aldie just off Route 15 and already has become a hot spot for locals and visitors alike.

Lark offers a family friendly atmosphere, pets included, with great beer and food. It’s not just a place to hang out on the weekend, but it’s also a go-to destination for weekday business lunch meetings as well. It began with a vision to create a space that would become a true community hub.

“Our team wanted to build a place that was really community driven,” said Kat Huff, Lark’s director of operations and hospitality. “We had a vision for a beautiful facility that would be a place where community and family can get together, have a really great meal, inclusive of kids, pets, and family, really.”

Huff joined the team in November and brings a wealth of experience from a lifetime in hospitality, having started in the industry at age 15. She’s a Fairfax native but has worked in restaurants in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and North Carolina. Her passion for customer satisfaction is evident as soon as you walk through the doors at Lark.

What sets Lark apart is its commitment to excellence across the board. “We’re kind of the trifecta,” Huff explained. “Really great beer, really great food, and an incredible venue. We’re not singularly focused on one thing. We’re focused on the entire guest experience.”

Lark has a few different spaces to match a gathering, whatever the size. Two large outdoor pavilions, currently being enclosed to create four-season spaces, can accommodate up to 100 and 75 guests, respectively. These pavilions are fully equipped with bars, industrial heaters, and wood-burning fireplaces.

Inside, a mezzanine level in the 6,500-square-foot tap room seats up to 45, while cozy nooks throughout the property offer intimate settings for smaller groups. There are outdoor fire pits, as well.

Lark has already become a favorite for corporate events, team building exercises, and holiday parties. Companies like Capital One, CarFax, and even Google have chosen Lark for their gatherings, with some opting to rent out the entire space.

But it’s not just about the events. Lark is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, offering a higher-end food menu that goes beyond typical brewery fare. “We really focused on doing a couple things really well,” Huff said. Recently, they’ve added online ordering and delivery options through thirdparty services, making it even easier for locals to enjoy Lark’s menu which includes sandwiches, flatbreads, wings and, of course, giant pretzels.

The name “Lark” comes from a desire to be a fun place to relax. Defined as “a harmless quest for fun or mischief,” it perfectly captures the slightly quirky, “15 degrees off center” vibe that permeates the establishment.

There are 16 taps to choose from at the main bar. For beer lovers, the menu includes 11 beers that are lagers, wheat, red ales, sours, pilsners and IPAs. For non-beer drinkers, there are wine slushies and wine, seltzers and ciders.