About
Cold beer, a working boat dock, and a front-row seat to the water await at Lake Anna Taphouse! This iconic spot showcases 34 taps of local, regional, and national craft beer. Add the high-quality pub fare and the water views, and it’seasy to understand why it is so popular.
Our story begins in 2019, when brothers Eric and Brian Gilbreth transformed the former visitor center into a waterfront beer garden. Under Brian Gilbreth's leadership, the Taphouse has expanded into one of the lake's premier gathering spots.
Partnering with Virginia breweries and wineries and those beyond, new releases roll through the taps regularly.
Location plays a big part in the appeal. It sits off HI 208, across the water from the Anna Point Marina and Lake Anna Outfitters. In fact, you can rent a kayak and easily paddle to the Taphouse and tie up at the public wet slips beside boaters.
While ice-cold beer is the main star, the Taphouse's amenities make it family-friendly. You’ll find lawn games, weekly food specials, and live music on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
As if that’s not enough, the staff will can your favorite tap beer into a 16oz aluminum can to take with you.
Whether you arrive by boat, kayak, or car, visiting the Lake Anna Taphouse needs to be at the top of your to-do list!
Vibe
As the real estate adage goes, for a venue to be a success it needs “location, location, location”! If true, then this place has hit the lottery! The 50 public wet slips let you tie off and saunter to the Taphouse where unencumbered water views await.
Step inside and you'll find a compact, no-frills, pub-style space built around the bar and lake views. The pace is relaxed and the weekends bring live music and a lively crowd.
A covered porch offers shaded seating, while an astroturf lawn spreads out with more tables and room to roam. Lawn games like cornhole and Connect4 make it family-friendly or keep competitive friends entertained.
These combine to make the Lake Anna Taphouse a natural fit for your Virginia vacation.
Lake Anna Taphouse: Menu & Drinks
What sets this menu apart is that the fare goes above and beyond what one typically thinks of regarding “pub food.”
Case in point is a shareable like the Redneck Fries Basket. The golden fries come with bacon bits, nacho beer cheese, jalapeños, and “slap ya mama seasoning.” Add the BBQ sauce for dipping, and this appetizer will disappear quickly at your table!
Moving on to heartier picks, the flatbreads shine. After all, nothing goes together better than cold beer and pizza! These 12” pies come in a variety of flavors, from classics like pepperoni to creatives like The Swicy. This pizza features sweet red chili sauce with sausage, cheese, jalapeños, pineapple, and red pepper. It's the perfect combo of sweetness with a spicy kick!
The Angus BBQ Onion Ring Burger is another top choice. The beef patty is juicy and seasoned just right and comes with lettuce, cheese, and tomato. But it’s the onion rings and BBQ sauce that elevate this handheld, adding a crunch and the tanginess that unite the flavors and textures.
Moving to the beverages, the beers are the headliner, with 34 taps of local, regional, and national brews. And as mentioned, the Lake Anna Taphouse cans anything on draft into a 16-ounce aluminum can. It's a smart perk for boaters and travelers who want to keep the good times going on the water or back at their Casago rental.
Wine drinkers will be pleased to find local wines on tap or by the bottle, with the focus on Virginia producers.
Visiting Lake Anna Taphouse offers more than cold brews. Between the lake views, the craft-forward drink menu, and the shareable pub plates, it turns an ordinary day at the lake into a highlight.
Local Tips
- Happy Hour is weekdays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Check its social media for the live music schedule.
- The Little Hoppers (kids’ menu) makes it family-friendly.
- Daily specials like Taco Tuesday offer money-saving reasons to visit.
