Ornery Beer Company

Ornery Beer Company is a dynamic brewpub that fuses creative craft beer with a chef-driven menu, offering a unique experience for beer enthusiasts and food lovers alike. With two distinct locations—a lively brewpub in Fairfax and a taproom near the Jiffy Lube Live—in Northern Virginia, Ornery Beer Co. provides a welcoming atmosphere for any gathering. The Fairfax location is a full-service restaurant with a 3-barrel pilot brewery, crafting small-batch beers influenced by Head Brewer Wes Nick’s passion for diverse brewing techniques. Their taproom in Bristow showcases their 20-barrel production brewery and offers a rotating selection of snacks and small bites. Whether you're here for a tasting flight, a hearty meal, or just to enjoy their seasonal brews on the patio, Ornery Beer Company delivers a memorable experience.

What's happening at Ornery Beer Company? Upcoming Brewery Events

Comedy Show

Free comedy night featuring headliner Jon Yeager and other comics. Adult content. Seating starts at 8:00pm, show begins at 9:00pm.

September 13, 2025comedycraft beer

Comedy Night

Comedy Night featuring Jon Yeager and other comedians. This free event includes adult content. Seating starts at 8:00 PM, with the show beginning at 9:00 PM. Food, drinks, and laughter guaranteed.

September 13, 2025othercraft beer

Vinyl Nights Fairfax

Bring Your Own Vinyl (BYOV) event for vinyl lovers. Spinning records on the turntable with friends over pints and bites.

September 13, 2025musiccraft beer

Vinyl Nights Bristow

Bring Your Own Vinyl (BYOV) event for vinyl lovers. Spinning records on the turntable with friends over pints and bites.

September 16, 2025musiccraft beer

Oktoberfest Fairfax

German specialty food menu including Schwienshaxe and Brats. $15 ticket includes a commemorative 20oz glass of OrneryFest Bier.

September 20, 2025festivalcraft beer

OrneryFest Fairfax Brewpub

Join us for a special German food menu all day, including Schwienshaxe and local German butcher Brats. Location: Fairfax Brewpub.

September 20, 2025culturecraft beer

Oktoberfest Bristow

Live Oompah Band performance by Alte Kameraden. $15 ticket includes a commemorative 20oz glass of OrneryFest Bier.

September 21, 2025festivalcraft beer

OrneryFest Bristow Taproom

Live Oompah Band performance by Alte Kameraden. Location: Bristow Taproom.

September 21, 2025culturecraft beer

Ornery Beer Company Reviews What people like about this brewery

Reviewers praise Ornery Beer Company for its solid beer selection, made well and covering major categories, as well as friendly service, particularly for families with kids, who appreciate the free menu items on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Craft beer enthusiasts, enjoy our unique chef-driven pairings in the heart of Old Town Fairfax and a lively taproom near Jiffy Lube Live