New Realm Brewing Co.

• Two-acre beer garden
• Fire pits
• Cornhole and lawn games
• Full restaurant

• Best for: a two-acre beer garden with fire pits and cornhole, weekend live music

• Address: 1209 Craft Ln, Virginia Beach, VA
• Phone: (757) 302-8550
• Website: https://newrealmbrewing.com/virginia-beach/

Last verified 2026-07-10.

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