Eastwood Farm and Winery

Open year-round, visitors can enjoy lunch and dinner at Eastwood seven days a week. Their menu showcases seasonal, local ingredients to perfectly complement their award-winning wines, beers, and ciders. Eastwood also offers a seasonal selection of Sugar Bear Ice Cream, juice flights for kids, and s’mores kits to enjoy by the outdoor fire pits, creating unforgettable memories for the whole family.

Eastwood Farm and Winery

Hazy Mountain Vineyard and Brewery

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Hazy Mountain Vineyard and Brewery while sipping on either wine or beer. Hazy Mountain offers a wide menu to complement their beverages, including charcuterie and cheese boards and heartier selections like freshly baked flatbreads and sandwiches.

Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery

Mount Ida Reserve

Mount Ida Reserve is located on 7,000 acres in the heart of southern Albemarle County, just a short drive from downtown Charlottesville. Serving both wine and beer, enjoy each sip with a seasonal menu that focuses on locally sourced ingredients from nearby farms and food artisans.

Mount Ida Reserve

Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard

Visitors to the tasting room at Merrie Mill are in for a visual treat as well as a tasty one. Sip wine amongst the eclectic decor and indulge on gourmet sandwiches and paninis, cheeses, and meats by feast!, a local restaurant recently bought by Merrie Mill's owners. The winery has also serves delicious artisan cakes and ice cream sandwiches from Cake Bloom, providing the perfect ending to your meal or wine tasting experience.

Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard

Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyard

As the region's self-proclaimed "culinary vineyard", Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyard takes pride in its commitment to sustainability and self-sufficiency. They produce a variety of food on their farm and vineyard property, including eggs, honey, vegetables, and herbs, allowing guests to enjoy hyper-local ingredients on the seasonal menu. For the very best of vineyard-to-table cuisine, book an intimate dining experience at the Vintner’s Table. With the option of a four-course or five-course menu, guests have the opportunity to truly savor the nuances of Pippin Hill’s exceptional wines. For a more casual outing, guests can opt for the “nosh on the lawn” menu, where they can enjoy beet hummus, beef sliders, and toffee pumpkin cake as they bask in the grand views of the estate.

Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards

Glass House Winery

Glass House Winery is a boutique winery that invites you to enjoy wine in their glass conservatory, transporting you to a tropical paradise within a 15-acre Virginia vineyard. Glass House exclusively pairs wines with their handcrafted chocolates, created by their talented in-house chocolatier, that beautifully elevates the tasting experience. Guests are also encouraged to bring their own lunches, allowing for a picturesque vineyard picnic amid the tranquil surroundings.

Glass House Winery

Southwest Mountains Vineyards

Southwest Mountains Vineyards sets the stage for a memorable wine experience. The vineyard’s tasting room is housed in a restored, converted barn dating back to 1903, and features sweeping views of the mountains that surround the vineyard. As you indulge in their exceptional Old World-style wines, experience the culinary expertise of chef Gregory Lewis. Using the finest seasonal ingredients sourced from central Virginia, he creates simple yet delectable dishes to pair with wines of Southwest Mountains, like chorizo mussels in white wine sauce and ratatouille flatbread with fresh vegetables.

Southwest Mountains Vineyards

Plan Your Stay

After sampling all these culinary delights, find a place to stay for the night! Charlottesville and Albemarle County offer diverse lodging options, from luxury resorts to your favorite chain hotels, cozy inns and B&Bs at scenic wineries, plus a selection of vacation rentals, cabins, and cottages. Extending your stay also allows for more time to explore the abundance of other restaurants and wineries the Charlottesville area has to offer. Find more information on restaurants and wineries below and plan your stay today!

Places to Stay
Food & Drink With an incredible array of restaurants per capita, the Charlottesville food scene boasts big city dining rooted in small town charm. Learn More
Wineries Welcome to the birthplace of American wine. Charlottesville and Albemarle County are home to more than 40 wineries along the Monticello Wine Trail, offering visitors lush views and a dynamic wine scene in the heart of Virginia. Learn More

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