Audacious Aleworks Brewery

We stumbled into Audacious Aleworks on a whim, and I’m so glad we did. This place has an energy you can feel the moment you walk in - lively and welcoming with overall good vibes. Let’s talk about the unsung hero of most spots: the music. Whoever’s curating and controlling the volume here deserves a raise. It was the perfect balance - loud enough to set a mood and make you actually notice the music, but not so loud that you’re shouting to have a conversation. If you own a bar or restaurant, stop by here, take notes, and copy it. The beer list is as creative as it is extensive. I started with the Thirsty Work New England IPA. It’s juicy, smooth, and pleasantly approachable even if IPAs aren’t your go-to. Then I took a gamble on It’s Kind of a Big Dill, their pickle gose, and I’m officially a fan. If dill isn’t your thing, consider yourself warned, but for me, it was a home run. The Piave Italian Pilsner? Absolutely one of a kind. If you like crisp, it’s very good. It could easily be compared to Peroni. Food-wise, it’s what you expect from a brewery menu - pretzels, hot dogs, and grilled cheese sandwiches. Simple but done well and satisfying. The bartenders were friendly, knowledgeable, and refreshingly non-intrusive. It felt like they genuinely enjoy the place, and that kind of attitude is contagious. Bottom line: If you’re a beer lover (or just someone who enjoys discovering new spots with good energy), this place is worth the drive.

Great little brewery in a storefront. It was not busy on a weekend night when we stopped in. The taproom was well decorated and daily clean. I loved the artwork on the walls. Every time I looked at a particular wall, I found something new I had not seen the first time. We tried a few flights, and then a few more. The beer selection was excellent and the quality of the brews was top notch. Our barmaid was very friendly and informative. The reason we stopped in was to try the beer and we were more than pleased. It is hard to pick one beer as a favorite here because so many were great, but I will recommend the Westminster Bridge English Style Bitter. I really loved that one. Our conclusion is that everything Audacious Ale Works produces is great. We will be back and try more of the various styles of beer here.

June 2025 update: Still loving Audacious. Their beer is so good and they always have a good variety to choose from. They are probably the most balanced local brewery I have ever been to. Their epic grilled cheese sandwiches still live up to their name as well. The staff is always friendly and the vibe is just chill. Will be back again soon! :-) 6/24/23: Another great visit. They were offering a special chicken wrap this weekend and it was delicious. Blood Orange Gose, Campfire Stout, and two other stouts we had were perfect too. Thanks! Audacious is my favorite place to grab a local brew and hang out with friends. The vibe in this place is so chill and the artwork on the walls personifies the fun, creative theme of their beer. They offer a rotating variety of small batch brews and debut new options throughout the year. Whether you like sours, IPAs or stouts, you will find something to fit your pallet here. They are also very supportive of the local community and offer their location for fundraisers and parties for special occasions free of charge. The bar food is good as well. We had popcorn, a giant pretzel and a couple different grilled cheese sandwiches. They are known for their grilled cheese and I would say they do seem to have a good thing going. They are also dog and kid friendly. I plan to come back again soon. Thanks for a great experience!

The beer is good and there's a consistent rotation. There is a small selection of wine but a full bar. They have their best beers ready to go in cans. The chicken tacos are delicious. Diana was the bartender each time I've gone and I'll be back. Highly recommend

Friendly brewery - I spent time enjoying their numerous high quality selection of beers. The staff and their recommendations were welcoming and helped introduce a new style of beer to my liking. This was my 155 (or, something.. )th brewery in the last 5 months.

Marlo is truly a gem. We have a great experience every and any time we come here but marlo and the other bartenders like Diana make it a great time. Thank you guys! 🎃🍻

Audacious is one of our local breweries and we are there at least 1x/wk...usually for Trivia. The selection is wonderful, and constantly revolving. Summer brings a slushie machine with some yummy cold refreshing drinks from red wine or pina-colada. The food menu is limited, but is always fresh and yummy. Plenty of seating inside and out. Staff is VERY friendly and helpful. Also...FREE popcorn!

This brewery has some very tasty beers. A great collection with lots of variety if you are coming here with a group of people, so everyone will be happy! The staff is super nice. The grilled cheese sandwiches are incredible!!! There are a few creations they offer or you can build your own. The vibe is also really chill. Not crazy loud like some other places. Plenty of outside covered seating. Check this place out!

Amazing but sometimes busy brewery with friendly and efficient staff and great beers to choose from. They also have free popcorn which is a huge plus.

I really liked the look and feel of Audacious Aleworks. It's a bright and vibrant space with a lot of seating and light coming through the front wall of windows. I headed to the bar area to place an order for a flight. I chose 4 beers and sat at the bar to drink them. Unfortunately I wasn't a fan of most of the 4, particularly the sour which had a smokey finish - let me just say, sour and smokey aren't a viable flavor combo. Yuck. That said, service was excellent and the vibe was right - wish the beers were more to my liking though...and cheaper.

Good spot for a cold beer in Falls Church, I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was really cool inside! It's in a strip mall with the Bakeshop, which is how I stumbled across it. All the beers were great. The popcorn was a little stale but I think it's free. Good service, the staff were really friendly and super informative on beer options, you can tell they take pride in their work. Ample parking and seating inside and out.

Friendly local brewery that offers a wide variety of beers on tap. Everything is labeled by category (signs on top of the wall) so no guessing what's what and they offer flights if you can't decide what to try. They have a true wide variety, not just mostly IPAs and even have wine (not sure that they make that) if you're with a non-beer drinker. This friendly laid back place that also offers food (I haven't tried that yet) and free popcorn that I can confirm is tasty. They have trivia and other events here so check their schedule before you head over. This place isn't huge but they do a great job using the space they have. They're a staple of Falls Church after being here several years and I'll be back here again soon.

June 2025 update: Still loving Audacious. Their beer is so good and they always have a good variety to choose from. They are probably the most balanced local brewery I have ever been to. Their epic grilled cheese sandwiches still live up to their name as well. The staff is always friendly and the vibe is just chill. Will be back again soon! :-)

Held a 25 person birthday party here! Super easy to coordinate with and they answered all my questions. Great location for a party and you can bring in food. Lots of beer options for everyone!

This is a great little brewery tucked in Falls Church. My husband and I came here for an event and really enjoyed some of their beers! They were busy due to the book event but the service was great all around!

The good: lots of beers to choose from. Friendly helpful staff. Great location. Free good popcorn! Can bring food in. Fun vibrant atmosphere. Fun events we did trivia night. The challenging: beers didn't wow us. The seating was uncomfortable. Hard to get around seating area with folks there (narrow aisles). Very limited food choices, however sandwiches we had were above expectations. Overall would come back if in the area, would probably bring food with us next time.

Loved the choices of beer options. Their seltzer was amazing too. There aren't many food options other than sandwiches but you can bring your own food too.

Great neighborhood brewery with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. A variety of IPAs, seltzers, light beers and seasonal are sure to provide an option for anyone!

Great beers and a huge selection. I was a huge fan of the Strawberry Milkshake IPA and the Peanut Butter Porter. Their Highway to Helles Lager was pretty good as well. Complimentary popcorn is always a good thing too. Trivia on Tuesday night is fun and they have some pretty competitive teams. The grilled cheese menu is good and they have decent apps. Overall pretty great spot.

Stopped by audacious aleworks and it was an okay experience. The server was a little rude when I asked a question but my drink was really good!

5 stars for the beer!!! They had a great selection of styles and all were well executed and flavorful! I recommend trying this place out if you are into craft beer but are tired of 99% IPA places Beers I tried and : Most excellent English strong ale (on nitro!) Highway to Helles Piave Italian Pilsner And a Schwarzbier that I can't remember the name of. All were "most excellent" Kitchen is small with just some snack type options -- grilled cheese could have had a little more meat but had good flavor -- and they give you free popcorn!

Food was great and there are plenty of beers to cheese from! Service was also excellent.

No frills brewery that does an excellent job! I try to stop by a brewery whenever I travel, I had the pleasure of finding this one last time I was in DC. Definitely unassuming and kind of hard to find. I enjoyed the winter sour they had going on. Prices reasonable and service was fine.

Great local taproom that makes its own beers onsite. Their selection rotates based on availability with about a dozen and a half option on tap at any time. They also have a selection of brews they can onsite for take away. I'm not hip but that's how I'd describe the place's vibe. Any place that plays "Me First and the Gimme Gimmes" and similar music is worth a visit. I tried the Admiration oatmeal stout, Grabthar's Hammer imperial lager, and Dragon's Head Belgian ale. All are recommended, especially the dark options. They have a move-style popcorn maker and give it away free. My friends and I also had some soft pretzels, and the Sofia, Buffalo Brian, and Cabrese epic grilled cheese.

Barkeeps are great and I love the unique vibe. Very casual and fun. Beers are indeed audacious and experimental, if not always the best, at least you are tying something new. Servers are great!

Solid spot with good beer variety, especially if you are a stout lover. The space is a bit small but they have two long bar areas to sit at and a few outdoor tables when the weather is nice. We tried a flight and a small pour of the Irish stout they had at the time. We also ordered their grilled cheeses, which they had a nice variety of. The grilled cheese was decent but I wish they would just use a slices of meat instead of chunks as it was a bit off putting. Service was friendly and quick, parking is a bit tight, and the space was a good vibe.

James H. I'm really sorry you were late for the Taylor Swift Trivia, the seats at the bar were not reserved, only 3 tables across both parties, and the friends and family members made sure to come and spend money in lieu of this amazing place letting us make a reservation in order to celebrate the birthday of our Taylor Swift fan kids, and the queue for the bar that night (as you must know) was almost out the door which is fantastic business for this local establishment! Now, judging by your review it seems that you are not a regular, please come and join us on a regular night or regular trivia night, before bashing this place and giving a bad review based on the one visit.

I really like the atmosphere and staff here. It was super comfortable to come here during Covid with the outside seating. I particularly liked the free (make you thirsty for beer) popcorn and the sandwiches. It's nice to have a little food at a brewery. Parking was a little difficult but there's plenty of street parking if the lot parking runs out.

Great spot to get some mid afternoon snacks and enjoy a variety of beers. One of our go to spots to hang for a couple hours. The bar tenders are always friendly and willing to provide reccomendations.

First time trying this local brewery and it was truly audacious. The interior was nice and funky and had a good amount of space. The beer was pretty good, as there was a wide variety of selections. My beers were pretty tasty, but I honestly don't remember the names haha. In terms of food, I tried their popcorn and Rialto, which was a grilled cheese sandwich with turkey, pesto, mozzarella, provolone, and white cheddar. The sandwich was good and came with cool ranch Doritos, but the popcorn was salty with not much butter. Also, the service was a little slow and the food took a while to come out. Overall, I would come here again for mostly the beer and vibes.

Asian hate in their bathroom? A sealed sewage drain pipe with a large "China" label in the center of the bathroom. What the Hell? Don't take Chinese friends to this brewery. The bathroom is a monument to Asian hate. Brian you talk a lot but say little of import to my complaint. You have eyes - take a hand grinder and remove the CHINA from the pipe seal. Easy yes? Perception is reality in this case. This is a fact. You are responsible for everything in your biz. Asian hate is real and your lack of concern is appalling. Take five minutes with that hand grinder and prove you are not a racist. Push this more and we will push back. As you have attempted to do. Btw, you had an opportunity to talk to me direct - do you check your online messages? I think not. Brian, you are responsible for your customers perception of your business. The metal block does not say Made in China. Do you think my girlfriend is the only Chinese person to be offended. Do you? I am certain many Chinese customers, if you have any, are offended. You appear to be lazy and uncaring. If just one customer is uncomfortable by your lack of concern for a racist display, you sir have failed.

I really enjoyed my visit here. The Thirsty Work New England IPA is very good. Just enough hops to let you know you are drinking an IPA. My wife had the Snow Mizer's Winter Sour and the Painkiller Slush. She loved both. Be advised, this establishment is family friendly, so children are always present. The waitstaff is very friendly and welcoming. Recommended!

THE BIG: Lowkey great brewery in Falls Church. Area seems like it is building up and I hope for an expansion. The brewery is small with it's potential! THE BLACK AND WHITE: The first time I came here, I had no idea what to expect. None of Virginia's breweries have wow'ed me since moving back from Seattle. Once I had a taste of the tangerine milkshake IPA. I was hooked! Unfortunately, ever since I've gone back multiple times, they've been out. Hoping that a new batch of milkshake IPAs come through. Other than that I really enjoy their mango IPA and the highway to helles. THE FINAL BAMBOO: My favorite brewery in the Falls Church area. The vibe reminds me so much of the breweries in Seattle (plus flavors are there!). Will be back!

I LOVE this brewery, and the beers get better and better. The bartenders are energizing, theres indoor and outdoor seating, and free popcorn! What's not to love. Here are some of my favorite beers: Back Porch IPA - A juicy, citrusy, IPA perfect for a warm sunny day on your porch or a picnic with friends. Leprechaun's Luck - Only around March/St. Patty's day, but WOW. This is a light stout with a hint of mint. It tastes like drinking a thin mint without being overly sweet or heavy. Tangerine Milkshake IPA - Juicy, creamy, full of citrusy flavor. A lactose beer that will keep asking you to drink more. Tropical Hard Seltzer - Light, fruity, and very refreshing For food, you can't go wrong with the grilled cheeses. I had the Rialto and it was incredible. The bread was toasted just right with enough mozzarella to give you the full cheese pull. Can't wait to see what else is in store at Audacious Aleworks!

If you're a local brew pub aficionado or just a beer fan, definitely worth a try. I was only here for their trivia night with family. Will I return? Probably. If you're a good person like me, I'd recommend getting some food from the afghani restaurant next door or ordering something to be delivered which is something I wish I knew that I could do when I was there. Don't get me wrong, they have brats, popcorn, soft pretzels, and a couple other things on their menu but if you want something substantial you'd have to get that from somewhere else. The bar staff and servers were all very friendly and provided superb service which was a feat because the bar was a revolving door of customers the whole night. This would be a great place to go on a casual date or even just to hang out with friends. There's a good amount of seating inside and outside so if you're more comfortable in the open I'd suggest sitting outside.

Fast, friendly, beautiful wall art, and GREAT selection of beers! Little city sour has my heart. They also have a small menu for snacks, which is always handy for a brewery. We came on a sunny Saturday, and it was very busy. Luckily, they have a ton of bar seating and have even expanded for some outdoor seating.

Great brewery in the DMV area! They have a large selection of beer to choose from and they're well known for their sours (for a good reason)! My favorites were the Danger Kitty Sultry Sour (has an orange flavor) and the Isla Margarita Gose (tastes like a cross between a beer and margarita). My favorite part is that they serve flights (just pick 4 drinks)! They also serve free popcorn and have refills. They have lots of seating inside and outdoor as well that is covered by a tent.

Such a unique and delicious beers! Also, the staff and service is always fantastic! Highly recommend.

The beer is just ok. They had plenty of variety, maybe around 18 on tap, I tried five IPA samples, the staff was nice enough to let me try them even when I couldn't get a table due to capacity. If you like guava, get the Tropical Milkshake IPA, it would be great on a 90 degree day. On a cloudy 55 degree afternoon, it was alright. I was also offered a bowl of room temperature popcorn, which was ok, but not that good. Finally, their restrooms are downright inappropriate. Men have no privacy, women have no privacy and the pictures on the doors reinforce it. Leave the politics of beer please.

Awesome place! free popcorn (+ unlimited refills) warm pretzels and nice looking grilled cheese (didn't have any but noticed another table with it). Beer selection is great! and also non-alcoholic options for friends/family that's don't drink. atmosphere is fantastic! stop by if your in falls church and want good time.

A couple of friends and I were in the neighborhood and decided to stop by Audacious. The outdoor seating area is the perfect place to enjoy a beer, and the service was fast and friendly! We tried a lager, Hefeweizen, and an IPA. I personally loved the Hefeweizen but was underwhelmed by the IPA. Overall it felt like they're the kind of place you want to keep coming back to as they try out new brews to find your fave. If I lived nearby this would definitely be my spot.

One of my favorite breweries near me. I come here the most often and thoroughly enjoy the beer and the grilled cheese. They rotate beer fairly quickly and have some good deals throughout the week. Trivia on Tuesdays is fun too. Some of my favorite beers include the Ruby Goddess and the Tangerine Milshale IPA. Their beers do a great job of incorporating flavor. My favorite grilled cheese here is the Sofia.

After visiting Falls Church Distillers - we visited Audacious Aleworks (AA) next. It was a hot Saturday afternoon out - but the AC worked well inside AA! We asked and found that Audacious Aleworks has only been open one month! We sat at a table and ordered up a total of three flights each - which equals the following 13 brews (along with my ratings on Untappd): Lucid Dream Cream Ale (6.8% ABV) (2.5 stars on Untappd) Belgian Saison (6.7% ABV) (3 stars on Untappd) Raspberry Wheatley Hefeweizen (5.2% ABV) (3.25 stars on Untappd) Summer Wheatley Hefeweizen (5.0% ABV) (3 stars on Untappd) Honey Kiss Blonde Ale (5.8 % ABV) (2.25 stars on Untappd) Thirsty Works IPA (5.7% ABV) (4 stars on Untappd) Hop Error IPA (7.0% ABV) (4 stars on Untappd) Lord Humungus DIPA (8.0% ABV) (4 stars on Untappd) Westminster Bridge ESB (5.6% ABV) (3.25 stars on Untappd) Tread Lightly Belgian Tripel (8.9% ABV) (3 stars on Untappd) Admiration Oatmeal Stout (6.3% ABV) (3.25 stars on Untappd) Pretentious Porter (4.2% ABV) (3.5 stars on Untappd) Nut Brown Ale (2.25 stars on Untappd) I'm generally not a fan of Cream Ales style-wise, but the Lucid Dream was nicely executed. Both Belgians came off as a bit malty/bready to my palate. The Raspberry Wheatley was tasty. The two IPA's and the DIPA were outstanding! Nice intersection of hops, floral, citrus, piney attributes! I'm not a fan of ESB's - but the Westminster Bridge was nicely done! Very tasty! The Admiration Oatmeal Stout and Pretentious Porter were rich, dark, and enjoyable! Nice staff, they also offer small bowls of popcorn. You can bring in your own food - which we did! I will come back here again! #AudaciousAleworks

Stepping the bounds of flavors. If you want to try some ales with a little twist, this is your place to go. Hidden away in a small strip mall, lies a beast ready to give you a flavor explosion. A friend and I recently visited and they have amazing accurate flavors. My two favorite were the Mango IPA and the Oktoberfest. They brew local so sometimes run out, but best way to taste is with a flight. The other two I had on my flight were the Nut Brown Ale and the Lightsaber stout sour, which was an interesting flavor of sweet and sours. If you like sours, I think you'll like that beer. For me, I like the IPAs and the Mango IPA had a distinguishable and sweet flavor of mango and compliment the bitterness of most IPAs. The flight came out to about 12/13 dollars without tip. Bonus: They give you complimentary popcorn freshly popped!

Truth drop #6. We've been here a couple times, and keep coming back. Each time the service is fantastic, and the beer or beers we consume are above average. They have a robust selection of beers. We would recommend visiting the brewery with an understanding of what your palate prefers or you could be overwhelmed. Thankfully, they tend to be open to having the consumer trying something before purchasing a half or full pour. ***The above review does not include their food since we have not found a reason to order grub at this brewery. Yet Cheers. Drink local.

Nice brewery that maybe smaller in size compared to most, but makes up for in friendly staff and beer selection. The amount of selections could be overwhelming, but the staff was very good in describing their products and providing recommendations and free samples to try. You order by the glass or flights to try more options. Very casual setting. There beer itself was pretty tasteful. Would recommend to try.

Such a great place to go for drinks and food! I got a limited release Blackberry Cream Ale- it was delicious and I'm not even a big beer drinker. We also had a pretzel that was delicious and very salty, on the tables they had tons of options for mustards which was a nice touch. We went on a Tuesday for trivia, their trivia is no joke! I thought the questions were geared a little bit toward an older crowd and some pretty deep trivia knowledge, but it was well done, quick, and not overcrowded. They also give free popcorn to each table which is a great touch! All in all I definitely recommend this place for an event or just meeting up with friends.

So...showed up for trivia night an hour early...and the seats at the bar had been reserved for a bunch of 12 year olds who weren't even there yet. A number of tables were taken up by a 7 year-olds birthday party. I get family friendly...but it seems like maybe management should have done something about such a large number of children who weren't there to drink beer or to play the trivia night? I mean, this is a brewery, right? There's a kid-friendly games place right next door, so parents who wanted to play had a good place to send kiddos. I have enjoyed this place in the past, but I don't think I will be returning.

Delicious and unique brews at this laidback brewery. We took a detour off the wo&d trail to take a break from cycling and grab a beer. Lots to choose from. Hubby got a classic but brown ale while I opted for a Tropical milkshake IPA. I'm not an IPA person unless there's a healthy dose of lactose smoothing it out. My beer was fruity, smooth and absolutely delicious! We also got their customizable grilled cheese sandwiches and enjoyed the Sunday vibes of the brewery

We didn't set out headed for Audacious, but we ended up there. (\thumbs up emoji\) My buddy and I had lunch at a new BBQ joint in A-town and decided to follow that up with some adult suds. Thanks to the trusty Yelp! machine, we located AA ... haha, no not that silly - Audacious Aleworks! We sampled a couple options and each settled on a flight. Which is always my go-to when bellying up to the bar of a new-to-me brewer-y. The guys behind the aforementioned bar were very kind, cool and didn't hesitate with conversation. They have a great space, some excellent art work for each beer sign and some damn good complimentary popping corn! They had some delicious beers and I grabbed a couple 4-packs for the ride home... I mean, for when I got home... Drink Responsibly, folks. We'll be back.

Big fan! Their beer selections are awesome, and their staff is super friendly. We came here for beers on a Tuesday and were surprised with some trivia, which was very fun! They also have FREE popcorn (how can you say no?) and a few other foods options. The pretzels are tasty, but their (artisan-ish) grilled cheese sandwiches are SO GOOD. Such a great food to go with their beers. You can get a flight with as many as you like (you pay per glass) or they have multiple sizes available for all beers. Lots of take home options too. Love this place and can't wait for another trip.

Super laid back brewery with really friendly staff! We visited over Memorial Day weekend which turned out to be a little quiet due to people being outdoors. The have i want to say over 15 beers to choose from. We also were given a sample of some of their new beers in the work. Will definitely be back!

Went on a weekday with a friend to catch up over some microbrew. I got a Ruby Goddess and really enjoyed the uniqueness of it. I'll be returning to try more the next time I'm in town! Very nice and attentive staff. The bartender asked my friend some questions about what kind of beers they like and selected a flight for her. She was very happy with the bartender's selection. There are many different brews and sufficient seating indoors. Overall, I was very happy with my experience and I would recommend this location to anyone in the area to anyone who wants to have a relaxing time with friends and/or family. There are board games available for those who like to level up their drinking experience.

They have a large selection of beers to choose from here. I'm usually overwhelmed with lots of choices, but luckily the staff here is very friendly and knowledgeable and were able to help me pick out a drink. I ended up going with their Black Forest Imperial Stout which was great. It was it's over 14% abv, but honestly it didn't taste like it. For food I also got a soft pretzel which was great. They also give out free popcorn which was nice. Would definitely like to come back to try their other drinks Couldn't get great pics cause I was sitting outside and it was night time, but it was good

This is a nice addition to Falls Church. I popped in over the weekend to try a flight of beers and enjoyed them overall. They have about two dozen beers and it seems they cycle in others here and there. I did a four flight tasting of the Lucid Dream Cream Ale, 7 Evil Exes Cherry Apricot Sour, Pretentious Porter, and the Nut Brown Ale--for the most part I liked them with the exception of the sour. The beers selected by my friends were better, most notably the There's Something About Mango IPA. In general there beers seemed eclectic and going beyond the norm. It's not a very big space but there's a decent size bar and several tables. As soon as you walk in there is a stack of board games, which also speaks to the family-friendly feel of the place. While I was there, there were three babies but in general people of all ages were represented. They sell potato chips and give free popcorn but what's really nice is how encouraging they are of people to bring in food or even order delivery to the taproom. They even keep a book of local restaurant menus on hand. The bartender was great--very personable and engaging. It's a good beer spot and worth a visit. There's parking out front but it's a bit limited.

Awesome little brewery in Falls Church! Been here a few times now and every single time has been great. There's always a new beer to try and I have yet to find one I didn't like. The grilled cheese menu is pretty good too. The patio is dog friendly which is always a big plus.

Came in on a whim, and what a great surprise! Beer is great, they have a taproom for food (grilled cheese, brats, and pretzels), and awesome setting. Will update once we eat!