Route 7 Brewing — Restaurant in Ashburn

🌟 Ambience & Space Set in a 4,800–5,000 sq ft renovated taproom in Ashburn’s Lexington 7 center, Route 7 offers a modern-industrial feel with a long bar, mezzanine for events, and large garage‑style doors opening to a lively patio . Plenty of seating options—from cozy indoor booths to open-air tables—make it the perfect spot for a casual afternoon or lively evening.

🍺 Beer Selection The head brewer, Eric Peterson (formerly of House 6 and Beltway Brewing), boasts a well-rounded menu of traditional and modern styles . Expect:

Lagers like the crisp Friesian Dark and the refreshing Kolkata Kölsch – the latter is cold‑fermented and lagered for 8 weeks

Ales including an Amber Ale (Marigold), Pale Ales (Parkway, Sona Wheat), and an impressive lineup of IPAs: Tropic Like It’s Hot, Hoptimist, Nirvaan, and Lucky 7 (hazy)

A solid selection of ciders rounds things out (guava‑passion fruit, pineapple, and classic) .

Ratings on Untappd hover around 3.7/5, with frequent reorders of the Kolkata Kölsch and Friesian Dark for their drinkability and balanced character .

🍽 Food – Tapas Fusion Done Right Helmed by Executive Chef Clinton Canyon, Route 7 offers an inspired tapas‑style menu marrying American, Indian, and Latin flavors . Highlights include:

Say Cheese! Curds with a crispy cheddar center and rich butter‑chicken dipping sauce

Bombay Bhel and Falafel Bites for fresh, vegetarian fusion options

Savory faves like Beef Empanadas, Gumbo, and a creative Chili Cheese Waffle Fries

Hand‑held delights: Pork Bao Buns, Pot Stickers, wings (choose from butter‑chicken, jerk, honey‑sriracha), and Chili Dogs

Sweet finish with Cheers Churros – crunchy, cinnamon‑dusty, dunked in chocolate sauce

All dishes are well‑priced, meaning a fun and shareable experience for groups.

🍸 Cocktails & Cider Beyond beer, the cocktail bar impresses. Mixologist Gerri Matthews crafts seasonal drinks—from the zesty Nilbadari Sour to rich XO‑presso Martinis, a revival of the Old Fashioned, and tropical mojitos. Non‑alcoholic mocktails round out the choices .

👥 Service & Community Focus Service is warm and attentive. Staff strike the right balance—helpful without hovering, knowledgeable about beer-food pairings, and genuinely accommodating. They’re clearly proud of the venue and concept.

Route 7’s mission extends well beyond its walls: local art under the mezzanine, collaborations with Virginia farms, wineries, distilleries, and a community-driven ethos from founders Basabi Virmani and Ambar Sharma (both tech-backgrounded entrepreneurs) .

👍 Why Go? Beer Diversity: Excellent mix from crisp lagers to bold IPAs

Food to Match: Flavorful fusion small plates—great for sharing

Vibe: Spacious, comfortable, and social

Service: Friendly, responsive, and community-minded

Whether you're embarking on a tasting journey or just out for a relaxed evening, Route 7 hits all the right notes: delicious food, strong brew selection, and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly...

We visited this new establishment on Dec 21st on a whim as we drove past on Route 7. I tried one of the specialty Christmas cocktails "Berry Frost Mojito" and really enjoyed it. My husband enjoyed a few beers on tap. The food menu seemed decent but not huge. The one man musician playing was really good and enjoyable and although there seemed to be a large number of staff with nothing to do, those we interacted with were friendly. I decided we would return to try a few other Christmas cocktails. Returned on Dec. 26th ordered another specialty cocktail ($17 each mind you). It was ok but lacked the pizazz I remembered. I re-read the menu and a few garnishments were missing that I could tell (a pineapple and a cherry}. Not the end of the world. I noticed as well we are never served our glasses with a napkin or coaster. Tried another cocktail which was pretty good but lacked the rimming. Maybe my bartender just isn't that good with details. Wanted to end with the Berry Frost mojito I enjoyed with the rim of white royal icing. Again this time served plainly. I speak up and my bartender says they are waiting for a produce order. What?! Canned pineapple and cherries, powdered sugar etc should not go bad over a few days and can be bought at the grocery in an emergency. If you know this, make the customer aware and dont charge $17 for a half completed drink. Route 7 you have some staff training you need to do and some service details to work on. I do wish you success but we won't be...

My family and I went to Route 7 Brewing for the first time on 5 April. First - kudos to our server Ashley. She was friendly, helpful, recommended food and drinks - she made our visit all that much better. Thank you, Ashley! Second - although the menu is a bit limited on selections, the great thing about it is that it has a number of shareable offerings. We ended up trying several and enjoyed passing them around so we all had a taste of various things. The hummus and yeeta bread was a tasty combination, with some nice spices on the spread. The pretzel and beer cheese were great. The spicy kick on the cheese really gave it a flavorful taste. Meatball sliders, chicken wings with honey-sriracha sauce, chili crunch shrimp, and pork bao buns all hit the protein spot, each bringing its respective sweet, spicy and filling flavor. One thing completely new and different was the Bombay Bhel - a combination of vegetables, chutney and spices - a delicious crunchy sweet and light spicy treat. Being an IPA fan, particularly West Coast style, I was a bit disappointed that they were out of a couple of beers I wanted to try. However, I found the Hoptimist IPA to be a pleasant brew - not overly hazy, which I am not fond of, and with sufficient hoppy dankness to please my palate. Finally, I did not get the name of the duo, man and woman, playing acoustic tunes, but they sounded good and nicely rounded out our evening. We had a great time and highly recommend Route 7 Brewing for a fun and...