James River Brewery - Scottsville

Cute little brewery right in downtown Scottsville. Wide selection of beers and we were excited to see an ESB. Also liked the Tuber IPA. They don't have food but other patrons picked up pizza from down the road and brought it in so that seems like the move. Not a ton of space inside but enough for a few groups. Service was good, but there was only one bartender for a full house, granted, it's a small bar. Man behind the bar was knowledgeable and efficient

We visited here last month and had a nice time! The beers were all around really good and I liked the varying sizes you could choose from to try as many as you liked. They also had very affordable prices. The location is fairly small, but has a lot of charm. When we arrived, it was almost empty, and as it got later, it became so lively! It seems like more of a local place where everyone who knows everyone gathers. Hope to be back again.

Really good beer and great service. If you like IPAs, this is not your place. Red ales, browns, porters... all good. Parking is on the street so that may be an issue when it's busy time. Mark was fantastic and very helpful. If you're down their way, you gotta stop in

We have been talking about coming here for months and finally, after coming here for a yelp event, I can definitely say I will be coming back. The brewery is very quaint and definitely has that local hometown feel. The beers were really good and they had a wide selection from light and refreshing lagers to strong but flavorful IPAs. They have a small bar right where you walk in and a larger sitting area with live music on certain days. They also have a large back patio with an outside bar (it was closed when we went but I am sure opens up in the warmer months). They have daily specials and on Mondays is Mug Night. If you want to interact with the many friendly locals that frequent this spot, Monday night is the night. Everyone was super friendly and was very welcoming. Don't be surprised if you run into the Mayor of Scottsville tossing one back next to ya!

Fantastic place to enjoy craft beer! Despite being a little ways out from Charlottesville proper, I really enjoyed my time at James River Brewery. A few days ago, I visited James River Brewery to attend a Yelp event. When I first learned that it was a thirty minute drive from where I lived in Charlottesville, I was honestly a little worried. But after my great experience there I can honestly say that I am glad I made the trip out. James River Brewery is located about 30 minutes from Charlottesville proper in a small town called Scottsville. The Brewery is located on the left side of the road coming from Charlottesville and is hard to miss. Inside the brewery, there is a long bar for people to order drinks from and an area to leave beer glasses (if you are a regular). Beyond the bar, there is a larger sitting area past the entrance on the right side. For small groups, drinking inside is very comfortable (and I imagine a large group would also be able to fit inside quite well). As for the craft beer, there are a ton of choices. My personal favorite was the Green Lady (a strong ale), but all the types of craft beer I tried were delicious. I would definitely recommend a visit here!