Barrel Oak Winery and Brewery

I did not know what to expect from this spot, but I was very impressed. Their operations and organization is impressive. I’d have to be extremely picky to find cons about my experience. Let’s first start with the wines. Their new sparkling rosé is something everyone needs. It was so good, I was ready to purchase it on the spot, but it’s not ready for release yet (they are hoping it will be in October). Before I even tasted it, it was fragrant of watermelon and strawberry. I’m not even a watermelon fan, but this wine!!! Best rosé I’ve ever tried, no exaggeration. I am very indifferent about Chardonnays, but their stainless steel one was excellent. I was also ready to purchase it, but will when I come back to get the sparkling rosé. The assistant winemaker told us they find that people who don’t usually like Chardonnay like that one. It had a hint of sweetness and I loved it!! Their yuzu ginger seltzer was nice and light and refreshing. Will also be purchasing when I come back. I can’t give an objective opinion about their beer because I truly do not like beer (like if you see me with a beer in my hand, send help). They also have frozen drinks: a virgin strawberry daiquiri and a mango piña colada. Delicious but very sweet. I loved learning about their winemaking process as well their beer production. Their new winemaker, Jeremy, is certainly doing an amazing job. He came in 4 years ago and completely revamped their wines. The new owners, Ken and Kavelle Bajaj, have owned Barrel Oak since 2022 and originally are from India. We met Ken, and he was very nice and appreciative for us coming to visit. They also have a new Brewmaster and his name is Jin. He was great to talk with about the brewing process. Everyone on the staff was so nice and it was a lovely day here. They have food here too like empanadas and pizza that I thought were pretty good too. It was packed there for a reason. It’s an excellent place perfect for birthdays, bridal activities, any special occasions, or just wanting a chill and fun day in VA wine country.

(+) nice atmosphere, decent beer prices, decent amount of outdoor/indoor seating (-) food pricing, many scary bees in outdoor area Stopped by after our hike as it was on the way home and had good reviews. Their brewery and winery are located in the same building- so park anywhere you see parking. They had lots of indoor and outdoor seating available- indoor was cool (which was a nice escape from the sun), they had a hybrid indoor/outdoor area (it was nice - but not cool like the inside), and then an outside area. Plenty of seating was available when we first got there around 12:30 but then it started filling up- some tables were reserved. I got the “Pearway to Heaven Asian Pear Sour Ale” and my friend got the “Wise Oak IPA”. We both enjoyed ours. I’m not really a beer person but felt that this was refreshing and crisp. The Bavarian pretzel came with cheese and mustard, which was tasty but with a price point of $16. The person who started our tab was nice but when we asked for a taste to try to decide which one we wanted, she made a comment “I guess so since we are not busy yet”.

Great winery with good wine at decent prices, friendly staff, and lots of room with a beautiful but laid-back atmosphere. Good views of the vines and rolling hills.

Very charming farm where you can have a very nice wine testing, good food, great service and a nice view of the vines. Big plus for us, this place is not only pet friendly it’s pet welcoming.

Four of us did a wine tasting and had 2 pizzas and their tostadas. We loved their special to get 1 pizza and 2 glasses of wine. We each brought a bottle to take home and share; we really enjoyed both their food and wine. Next time we will try their beer side. They had plenty of space (we enjoyed the loft) and the views were good.

Dog friendly winery and brewery with beautiful outside areas (actually three different ones). Pups are allowed inside, but outside food is not. So we grabbed their outstanding chocolate porters, and headed out to a comfy patio table w a large umbrella. Perfect VA countryside setting. Service was very friendly. Highly recommend!

My husband and I just had our wedding reception at Barrel Oak Winery and Brewery. As soon as we walked in and saw the beautiful views, we were hooked. Things only got better when we had the absolute pleasure meeting and working with Melissa. Working with her and her team was delightful and easy, everyone was so accommodating, kind, and welcoming. Melissa guided us through the planning effortlessly. At our event, the wonderful staff even shared that they had been praying for us to have great weather!! I highly recommend having any event at Barrel Oak, everything from the ambiance to the wine and beer to the food was fantastic. We left with great memories, full bellies and new friends! We can’t wait to come back every year for our anniversary. We also started at the cottage on property and had a wonderful time. It is beautifully decorated, has a huge shower and bath an incredible views, definitely recommend staying there!

The winery was great and Kelly helped us navigate the selection with ease. The taproom was also terrific, with the mistress of the kegs bringing out options I didn’t yet know that I wanted; she was right.

Visiting from out of town and found this spot a few miles down the street from my friend's place so of course we had to check it out. This winery is beautiful and has incredible views!! Theres plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, a large wine selection and a decent food menu with food trucks also available. I got a wine flight and also tried the mushroom pizza. Highly recommend and can't wait to come back to enjoy a nice glass an amazing view.

Deliciousness - 4/5 Happiness - 5/5 A family friendly atmosphere with a well decorated interior space and a huge field to enjoy the good weather. I really enjoyed sitting and sipping some cold beverages on a cool spring day, listening to the toons on the covered patio while my kids played frisbee in the grassy area beyond. That said, it only gets 4 stars as I didn't care for a fair amount of the beers. None of the sours impressed, and a cucumber flavored beer really missed the mark. We did really enjoy their wheat beer and the Ryan Zimmerman flavored draught. I highly recommend you go with the flight to make sure you enjoy the beers before you commit to a full glass.

(+) nice atmosphere, decent beer prices, decent amount of outdoor/indoor seating (-) food pricing, many scary bees in outdoor area Stopped by after our hike as it was on the way home and had good reviews. Their brewery and winery are located in the same building- so park anywhere you see parking. They had lots of indoor and outdoor seating available- indoor was cool (which was a nice escape from the sun), they had a hybrid indoor/outdoor area (it was nice - but not cool like the inside), and then an outside area. Plenty of seating was available when we first got there around 12:30 but then it started filling up- some tables were reserved. I got the "Pearway to Heaven Asian Pear Sour Ale" and my friend got the "Wise Oak IPA". We both enjoyed ours. I'm not really a beer person but felt that this was refreshing and crisp. The Bavarian pretzel came with cheese and mustard, which was tasty but with a price point of $16. The person who started our tab was nice but when we asked for a taste to try to decide which one we wanted, she made a comment "I guess so since we are not busy yet".

Good wine and great service. We were received with a big smile and a distinguished gentleman ready to guide us for a wine tasting. This place is a gem in the area. I recommend this place for those with kids and also for beer.

One of the older wineries in the area, BOW has grown considerably since the early days to now include much more seating (both inside and out) and a brewery. It's a beautiful setting easily accessed off of 66. They have a wide selection of reds and whites to try (haven't sampled the beer yet). We happened to be there on a colder day and they had mulled wine available which was excellent. The Syrah was one of my favorites, and the Bowhaus Red would be an excellent pairing with anything chocolate. For food they have charcuterie available in the tasting room, and when we were there they also had a Peruvian food truck and a pizza place called Knead Wine open. We went for the pizza and despite the long wait, both ones we orders were excellent. Staff was super friendly around the entire vineyard. Well worth a stop!

We visited Barrel Oak Winery for the first time in many years b/c we wanted a dog-friendly winery this Sunday. The place is beautiful, and was full of dogs, and happy people. We all did the Premier Wine Tasting and our delightful guide walked us through them (with a few extras added in to try to entice us to join the exclusive wine club subscription). Our friends liked the Can Franc, but the winning wines for all of us were the Seyval Blanc and especially the Vidal Blanc. We had a bottle of the VB with our food truck-provided lunch, and brought home a bottle of each. We look forward to our next visit.

I stopped in with a friend who is a wine club member. The venue was busy and decorated for Halloween which was fun. All of the staff we encountered were great - very friendly and helpful. A lot of various seating options which was great. It was a wine club pick up event so they had chili which was delicious. I really was impressed by the staff, especially on a very busy Saturday afternoon. I tried the white flight and really enjoyed all of the wines. I will definitely come back!!

This is absolutely one of my favorite vineyards that I've been to recently. Everything was perfect! So much variety in indoor and outdoor seating, extensive collection of wines with fun packs (they had a Summer Break Wine Box with 3 wines lol), 2 refrigerators, a freezer and some shelves for you to grab snacks of choice, and the most fun and engaging staff. I had the Premier Tasting flight after which I had a glass of the Syrah (I think) while my friend had the Barrel Oak Flight with a glass of one of the whites afterwards. We got some cheese, meats and crackers to make a mini charcuterie which we enjoyed outside with the wines. I would go back again and again and cannot recommend it enough.

Charming building with a well sized patio/field and fire pits. Sat inside and enjoyed samplers of beers and wines. Found the wines a little syrupy (even the drier ones), but they were smooth. Beers were not imaginative but were mostly solid. Great porter but disliked the kolsch. The interior was simple and well done, and I loved the exposed wood and brick in a modern space. While they are separate businesses, there was a pizza pickup spot and a couple of food trucks that were solid enough as well. Very friendly and hospitable staff. Very dog friendly as well which is a big plus! No tap water, only $2 bottles for purchase - felt a bit odd.

Let me tell you about this place. The wines are EXCEPTIONAL. The Best winery on the 50W loop. I'm serious, trust me on that. The Sauvignon Blanc is a master piece!!!! Views are amazing, people are better. Sara, Jen Eric andMarie are always welcoming to me and my little dog. Did I mention they are dog friendly? Join the club and enjoy their quarterly offerings and the ambience. I love this place.

Stick to the beer. Wine pours are extremely weak. Quality is average at best for the area.

Awesome views and plenty of space and parking. Hilly outside and be careful. Wine and beer selection is extensive. Great place to relax and enjoy great weather.

The place is overrated, I can only drink white wine, and there hasn't been one I have liked any time I have gone. The owner is unpleasant, treats workers and customers rudely. It's a nice main tasting room, but difficult to navigate when the place is busy.

I came here one other time and didn't like it so much because the staff were cold and it was too frenetic - that was two years ago and in the summer. I'm here in winter now and I have to give it a good review because the staff were so friendly and helpful (Nicki) and it's more mellow, fewer tourists, less frenetic in winter. Get the wine flight. Get the beer flight. Enjoy the lovely scenery with fewer people in the off season. You can bring your dog here. They have a black and white cat who greets you at the door. Go in the off season if you don't like crowds!

We had a lovely lunch on the giant patio. Super dog-friendly winery (dogs are allowed inside the tasting room!). Beautiful setting on the top of a hill looking out over the vineyard. The pizza by Knead was delicious, though a tad pricey ($22 for a thin crust 12 inch, which wasn't enough for 2 people). I only tried the albarino and the Vidal Blanc. Neither was super memorable, the Vidal Blanc was very light. The albarino was a lot more fruit forward but did not have the acidity of a traditional Spanish albarino. Staff was really friendly and accommodating so would definitely come back, though mostly for the setting :)

My husband and I just had our wedding reception at Barrel Oak Winery and Brewery. As soon as we walked in and saw the beautiful views, we were hooked. Things only got better when we had the absolute pleasure meeting and working with Melissa. Working with her and her team was delightful and easy, everyone was so accommodating, kind, and welcoming. Melissa guided us through the planning effortlessly. At our event, the wonderful staff even shared that they had been praying for us to have great weather!! I highly recommend having any event at Barrel Oak, everything from the ambiance to the wine and beer to the food was fantastic. We left with great memories, full bellies and new friends! We can't wait to come back every year for our anniversary. We also started at the cottage on property and had a wonderful time. It is beautifully decorated, has a huge shower and bath and incredible views, definitely recommend staying there!

Great atmosphere, great food, amazing service, we definitely plan on coming back! They have something for everyone!

Wonderful winery and brewery with pizza! So nice that they have both options for drinks. We came on a weekend and it was packed inside. The line for beer was much shorter than wine, so we opted for that. The pizza was surprisingly delicious.

Probably one of the top wineries in Virginia to visit at least once. Excellent dating spot also. Came here on a Saturday for a date since the weather was good and not 100F+ like it has been all summer. It's a little far away from the city, but it's worth the drive. They have a variety of drinks here from wine to beer, and very good pizza. I literally ate 80% of the pizza lol. They also have seafood like oysters. It's a big wide open space so it's not crowded and seats are available if you come early. It's also dog friendly and kid friendly if you like dogs barking and kids kicking soccer balls at you. Had the pizza, wine, and a couple of beer flights. A+!

Plenty of parking and seating inside and out. They serve pizza and some seafood [oysters & shrimp]. We ordered a flight of beer - you can order up to 6. Ask the beers were pretty good and had a unique flavor. I believe that you can bring your own food here and people brought some games as well. They had live acoustic music. Overall a pretty cool place. They serve wine near the front and beer in the back.

We visited this winery for a group event and were completely shocked and underwhelmed with the service we received. They suggested that our bus driver come into the drop off circle in front of the winery after he said the bus would not fit. Some brunette manager at the front said "is this his first time driving a bus?" Completely unprofessional and then came out to apologize to myself and 5 other women who I was with but days later did not accept responsibility after saying they would. I even asked if I could have them drive me down to the bus on the golf cart since i have a right calcaneal fracture with a response of "surprising you would come to a winery with crutches and a boot" which led into her saying why can't the bus driver just drive the bus up here? Is this his first time driving?" Very sad and unprofessional and made me feel as if they would not support handicapped people as well or people with ADA accommodations. I would just go to Blue Valley instead of this winery.

I'm not a wine person but the property is absolutely gorgeous with beautiful views of the countryside. I love sitting outside at the fire pits with a beer in hand. The wood fire pizza is delicious as well, if a tad expensive. They also brew beer here and have a taproom if that is of interest. Tue tasting room is gorgeous and cozy and has a fireplace and nice comfy chairs. I also appreciate that they do not use single use plastic cups. Great place!

We recently traveled from Washington, DC, to hold an employee event at Barrel Oak Winery and had a fantastic experience. Melissa, the event coordinator, was wonderful to work with. The property was beautiful, the wine tasting was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone, and the food was great. We used Chariots for Hire for transportation and enjoyed that experience as well. Highly recommended!

We visit friends in the area frequently. Very upset to show up with nothing posted about being closed now on Tuesday and Wednesday. Understand the winter months but still, social media and websites exist for a reason. We may have found our new favorite spot at Delaplane Cellars!

Covid-19 Review: In order to be indoors I made a reservation online which required a $50 per hour spend with a minimum booking of 2 hours which I thought was steep for 2 people. The prepaid amount goes toward your bill and any items to go but I found it a bit difficult to spend $100. There were two flights available ($10 each): beer flight had 4 beers out of the 5 offered and wine flight had 1 white and 3 reds. Honestly the beers were terrible, we didn't even finish the flight. The only one that interested me was the milk stout which was not in the beer flight. The wine flight had a warm (why?) 2017 Viognier, 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017 Cabernet Franc and 2016 Petit Verdot. They were all mediocre but the Viognier was too warm to drink and the Cabernet Sauvignon was almost vinegary and burned going down. We ended up buying a bottle of the Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot but did not love either. We brought our own cheese and charcuterie spread but they do offer some packaged items. Our table was socially distanced from other tables but we were in a walkway near the bathrooms so people kept going by us which was a little uncomfortable so I wish our table was elsewhere. Also there were a significant number of tables open. The outdoor igloos are misleading on the website because they do not look that pretty in person (I was there during sunset) especially at the cost of $145/hour with a minimum of 2 hours. It fits 7 people and they're heated so it makes sense if you have a large group. So the pros is that there is an epic BBQ food truck - I highly recommend the pulled pork BBQ sandwich and pulled pork quesadilla. The vineyard has 72 outdoor picnic tables, fire pits and ample parking. They are also extremely dog friendly so you can even bring them indoors! And the views were nice at sunset.

This is an adult playground of wineries that caters to the masses. They serve pizza in-house and there's always a food truck on weekends. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating, which makes it an ideal location to meet friends. The tasting room is perched on a hill with views of the rolling hills, and is kid and dog friendly. However, the wine itself is not very complex, so I would not recommend to someone who is a wine connoisseur. It's all a little overpriced for what you get (both food and wine), but I can't fault it for being a great option for social gatherings.

July 2020 - COVID Review: My husband took me here for to celebrate my birthday covid style. The picnic tables were socially distanced outside and they had spray painted circles around them in the grass. We were allowed to bring our own picnic food and we bought two bottles of wine from them. It was nice that they also offered beer but we didn't get to try any on this specific trip. I would definitely want to go back again!

Here's the thing. I love the atmosphere, great service, great patio and outdoor seating!! But the wine is just okay. I've never loved it. So go for the location and Mountain View's! Family friendly. And Knead Wine pizza is there and it's amazing!!!!!

I've been disappointed at many wineries in the DMV area and this was the first out of a dozen that had pretty decent wine for a reasonable pricing point! Nice ambiance and decent wine. Great outdoor space and dogs allowed both indoor and outdoor which is a huge plus for me. Will be coming back!

This used to be the best winery in the area. Under new ownership it now might be the worst. You used to be able to bring in your own food. That is no longer allowed under new ownership. Well, not allowing food is up to ownership, and at least they have great food options.... Not under new ownership. When I went on Mother's Day, I arrived at 2:00 only to discover that their pizza place is now closed, the patio and oyster area were closed, and the bbq guy was also not there. The only options were a Tater tot food truck (not exactly a great match for wine) and two day old looking sandwiches that looked like something you would get at 7/11. I would encourage the new owners to allow outside food until they get their act together and have more food options. If ownership thinks people drive over an hour to visit their winery for fine wine, then they are mistaken. People come out to enjoy the day, have a picnic, or enjoy the many food options that used to be there. Sadly non of that exists. Now you go, have average wine, limited and bad food options, and feel like you are just a number to the new ownership. I wrote an email to management voicing my frustration as someone who has been coming to BOW for over 10 years. It has been over a week and still no response. Sad what has become of this place.

One of our fave wineries in the Marshall area. Dog friendly, great staff, and tasty wines. The wood fire pizza is a big draw from late spring to early fall, and so is the steamed shrimp. You can reserve space on the patio (with service) or sit on benches on the beautiful property. Very wheelchair accessible.

Had a nice time here celebrating my friend's birthday last month! We did a wine tour and this was our second and last stop for the day. It was a beautiful day with amazing views! Definitely covid safe and friendly here! It's big and easy to spread out! Got a bottle of their rosé and loved it! I'm usually more of a red wine drinker and I don't always venture out but glad I got the rosé!! The staff was very nice and engaging! I would come back!

Loved my experience at Barrel Oak! Great service (very patient with me lol), great ambiance, and delicious wines to try. Love that you can pick and choose the wines in your flight!

This was our 1st winery stop. And from the phone call to get info, the tasting and the food it was a wonderful experience. Bob was awesome!!!! He had me at hello......on the phone. Totally informative and if I wasn't going to visit then I was after the phone call with Bob. We had a great tasting with Sara and we loved most of the wine and I did buy 2 bottles. But if you don't like wine they do have other options. I loved the inside and the outside seating. Plenty of room. We were lucky because there were oysters that day. And they did not disappoint. The grilled oysters were OFF THE CHAIN! I could have had 2 dozen of them but my wallet would not allow me to. The guys cooking were also very friendly. We sat outside and enjoyed the view. It was such a beautiful day and there was plenty of room for everyone. We apparently started with the best winery that day. We did visit 2 more. Great experience and I would go back and I would recommend to friends. And I bet Bob would remember us. :) He is that good.

Awesome tasting room, great views, staff, and service. Definitely the place to go on a Sunday afternoon with some friends!

This winery was a lot of fun. They had a great overall vibe from the picnic table set up, to the wines and beers to the food trucks. They have both wine and beers and they do flights since tastings aren't happening. The flights were great and all options were extremely refreshing in the hot summer heat. The staff did a great job keeping all the tables social distanced and you could tell they put a lot of thought and effort into keeping everyone staff and happy. But the highlight was definitely the grilled Virginia oysters with Bacon and Jalapeño. We had a dozen (a little pricey at $32 but completely worth it). The oysters were huge and the bacon and jalapeño made it a filling snack. They went great with a IPA pitcher. It's a quick trip from DC, allowing you to escape the city for the country. Perfect for a day trip with friends I'm already planning future day trips to bring out of town friends.

Very spacious set-up, the vast majority of seating seems to be outside. Very true to it's dog-friendly nature and we brought our dog and she had plenty of space to sprawl near our seating without having to infringe on anyone else's space (personally a must I feel for a place that claims to be dog-friendly because while the dogs there may be comfortable in the space it is so crucial to make sure dogs gets the space they deserve from other dogs). There was even a chihuahua and a cavalier King Charles spaniel meet-up happening when we arrived. Beers were good overall and the pumpkin was a great seasonal choice. There was a pizza truck when we went that was to die for. Wine is very very okay. There are no Cabs (franc or sauv) by the glass only by the bottle. This is not atypical for local wineries but the only full-bodied red by the glass when we went was a Norton which some people are Norton loyalists and while I respect it's history it is personally not for me. Had a viognier and it was pretty good post-hike.

So new owners have taken over Barrel Oak. I was introduced to the new owners at last years Christmas party. Most of the staff that I knew have left. They have a new tasting menu. Before Brian had left he had hired a new wine maker. The wine makers Sharon and Shai haven't been there for a while. They have gone heavy on the white wines. If you like white wines I'm sure you will find one you enjoy. The reds other than the Merlot have become very acidic, and I'm not a fan. They are currently out of Chocolate Lab my favorite port style in the area. My wife and I just had a baby and we went on a Wednesday. There was a family there that were leaving upon arrival. Very quiet I'm use to seeing a lot of people even during the weeks days "I guess an off day."

This winery has a pretty awesome venue. There's lots of seating outside and a huge area inside. Both indoors and outdoors are dog friendly and they even encourage you to bring dogs! Lots of dog friendly swag to purchase and fun dog friendly plays on the winery name (BOW and WOW tasting options!). We stopped in for a tasting and liked (not loved) the wines. Several were pretty good and the. There was an outlier (the cab) that I had to commit alcohol abuse on and toss out. It was Memorial Day weekend, so they had a mimosa bar, oyster bar and their wood fire pizza oven ready to feed the hungry wine lovers. There's also a craft brew bar called the Tap Room for those of you who don't like wine so much. Shout out to the dog gelato stand! Grab your pup a cool gelato! This winery is incredibly family friendly. There's a scavenger hunt for the kiddos to run around and do and ample space for them to play while you sip! In regard to the tasting, I felt a bit rushed. I was happy to hear about how 98% of the grapes come from local vineyards in Virginia! We were able to do a comparison taste of the Norton wines, which was pretty cool! Compared to other wineries in the NOVA area, this one is cool to check out, especially with a pup!

This is a great place to go. They have good,wine and now beers. The indoors is cozy and warm in the colder days with fire pits and beautiful horizon spots. They are super friendly toward bringing you dog which is important to me.

Came here for the first time during COVID. Overall I had a pretty good experience trying their pre-set wine tasting flight. They also have the option of a beer tasting flight, or you can order bottles of wine for the table. Everything is socially distanced, they check IDs, require masks, and do a temperature check upon entry. An hour long table reservation to sit inside is $50. The cost of the reservation goes towards your purchases, which is nice, but if you want to stay longer than an hour to sip on your wine, you have to pay the reservation fee again, which is a little excessive in my opinion. Especially if the tables aren't full.

My service dog just went to the Pack Walk hosted by Barrel Oak Winery and Brewery and loved it so much he didn't want to get in the car to go home. The staff is so friendly, the view is beautiful, the wine tasting was amazing, and it is very dog friendly we will definitely go back soon!

Came here with the family very spacious and family friendly location. They have plenty of seating and parking available. On the advise of my wife we ordered a couple of pitchers of their red sangria which was delicious. Sweet to the taste with a smooth finish at the end. The fresh fruit they add to the pitcher just gives it that extra freshness to each glass you pour. As far as food they had a brick oven pizza stand which was delicious made hot and fresh to order. They also sold oysters freshy shucked and a version of an oysters Rockefeller which we all found to be on the dry side. The freshy shucked was the way to go.

Curtis and Steve are the guys to see. Freaking great people. I'm coming back to see them and have drinks. Amazing staff members

My husband first took me here many years ago to celebrate our first anniversary and from then until the pandemic we made the trip multiple times a year. Then the pandemic hit and we had a baby and they went under new management, and since the pandemic restrictions lifted after the sale we've been twice. The first time, new management said we couldn't sit on the patio because, and I'm totally serious here, our then 3-month old child was not 21 (on a Thursday, mind you, when no one was around and the "tiki bar" wasn't even operating and there was only one other couple at the establishment). The second time was today, when we were treated rudely by a bartender for asking for a red wine that was close to a Pinot noir (which they didn't have). To be so rude that even my companion who walked up toward the end was upset ... that is just too much, all because I asked her to repeat herself because I couldn't make out what she said the first time. I'm honestly not even sure what to say, we loved coming here and were excited to pick back up. You used to be able to bring your own food, now you can't. The old energy that made this place great, with the high school worker bees checking folks in and the families with dogs and music and pizza, and the sense of being welcome, is just gone. So is the pizza (allegedly the owner required too much money from him to be able to stay and sell pizza, now he is over at three foxes). Even the woman running the oyster business that used to be on site all the time mentioned they are also being priced out and likely won't remain, and still others there lamented how small the crowds are now. No chocolate lab (iykyk), overly acidic Merlot, huge focus on white wines and refuse to sell Pinot Grigio by the glass (you apparently must buy a whole bottle now), hateful bartenders.... honestly not sure the point of even going here when there are so many other options that are dog friendly now. What a shame. End of an era for sure.

This is a great place to go for wine and good times. They have plenty of parking, inside room, and outside tables. Barrel Oak has award winning wine, beer, and great IPA to drink. The view from their location is exceptionally beautiful in the afternoons when the sun sets. I plan to return when the weather is warmer and sit outside and enjoy drinking wine and talking about others and the bygone days and those things I should-have-done-or-said and ordering another round and filling my eyes with the view of the setting sun. (That long run-on-whatever sounds like I may have already exceeded my alcohol limit. I hate to do that before I get to the winery.) As I mentioned, they have award wining wines and their Staff members are always super nice and helpful. There are two seating levels inside and a large outside seating area. The entire area, inside and out, is very clean and orderly. This is one place where you will be able to go and enjoy yourself and those around you.

We have been going to Barrel Oak Winery (BOW) for years. It was always our quick go-to for wine, beer and pizza (sometimes oysters!) -- and they were always the most dog-friendly place around. They were amongst the only places for a long time you could actually bring dogs inside. The wine was always reasonably priced, the beers were decent enough, and the wood fired pizzas were awesome. Then, new ownership took over last year... I'm not exactly sure what their goal is for the place, but they have already completely eviscerated everything that gave BOW it's character: -Wood fired pizza: Gone. Completely closed up shop so they're clearly not coming back. -Food trucks are in: so far "okay" variety but generally overpriced and subpar quality. -Outside food isn't allowed anymore -The website is garbage. The brewery has said "Launching Soon" for months. -The wine prices have gone way up. -Beer is still available but they eliminated the token system which was awesome. They haven't done much with the existing beer options but I anticipate they'll screw this up soon as well. It's really, really sad actually. I'm sure the new owners are trying to recoup their investment ASAP and put their own "spin" on the place, but they clearly don't care about everything that made BOW what it was. Good luck but our BOW days are numbered now as we find a better place that's close to DC without having to go all the way out to Loudoun...

I really, really, really enjoying coming to this winery! They have a LOT of options and is 100% DOG friendly! They support rescues, charities, shelters, etc. My husky was able to walk around the tasting room with me (which is great cause it's getting colder out). He went into the brewery with me, upstairs in the mezzanine level, the bathroom, and of course outside. The tasting room has a HUGE bar that you can walk up to and go through a tasting menu. They have small eat menu where you can find chips and Salsa and other hand helds while you enjoy good wine/beer. They have a fridge that has specialty cheeses you can buy as well and some meats. They had another fridge for ONLY DOG Ice Cream (I really was hopping it was human ice cream, lol). My puppy in the photo enjoyed his seasonal Pumpkin Flavored Treat after Pumpkin Patch Picking up the road! In the summers they have live music, (non affiliated) pizza stand, picnic tables galore, and other fun activities. This is our second time coming to this winery and it doesn't disappoint. I really like that they give back and they are truly 100% FAMILY Friendly from 4 legged kids to 2 legged kids.

I've been to this winery 2-3 times this year and enjoy it overall. They've done a great job adjusting to all of the covid-19 restrictions and I felt very safe during my visits. There is a lot of outdoor seating and space to bring your own blankets/chairs. They also have it very organized now where you check-in as you drive up and are assigned a table, which is super convenient. I will say this is definitely more of a family-friendly vibe, so if you're looking for more of a romantic/date place, this may not be the best fit. The wine is pretty good - I was the only one in my group who really liked the viognier, so I got the bottle mostly to myself (bonus). Last time I visited, they had 2 vendors making food - seafood and pizza - and both were really good. It does tend to get crowded when the weather is nice which means the lines get really long, so I suggest arriving on the earlier side, especially if you have a large group.