Bar in Chesapeake, United States
Big Ugly Brewing
100Pearl PointsGroup-Friendly Taproom
About Big Ugly Brewing
Big Ugly Brewing is a good Chesapeake pick for casual groups that want a drinks-first plan without committing to a full dinner format. Go earlier for easier conversation and better group control; choose Lockside Bar and Grill or Cutlass Grille instead if the night needs a full meal.
Big Ugly Brewing is a casual venue in Chesapeake with verified operating hours from Tuesday through Sunday and closure on Monday. Because the available verified details are limited, the safest way to plan around it is to use the confirmed schedule and casual dress code rather than assume a specific menu, service style, price point, or seating setup.
For planning, the confirmed hours are Tuesday through Friday from 3–10 PM, Saturday from 12–10 PM, and Sunday from 12–6 PM. That makes it easier to consider for an afternoon or evening stop, while Monday is not a service day based on the verified schedule.
Best planned around confirmed basics
Use Big Ugly Brewing as a casual Chesapeake option, not as a venue with verified details about cuisine, chef, tasting menu, takeout, delivery, or pricing. If your plans depend on a more specific dining format, compare it with Lockside Bar and Grill or Cutlass Grille before deciding.
The confirmed planning details are practical rather than highly specific: casual dress and a schedule that covers multiple weekday evenings plus weekend daytime hours. Parties comparing different kinds of Chesapeake outings may also want to look at Tinto Wine & Cheese Chesapeake or Daikichi Sushi Bistro.
Use timing to plan your visit
The verified hours make timing the clearest planning tool. Tuesday through Friday are evening-only windows from 3–10 PM. Saturday offers the longest confirmed span, from 12–10 PM, while Sunday runs from 12–6 PM. Big Ugly Brewing is closed on Monday.
As a Chesapeake option, it should be evaluated with the confirmed basics in mind: casual dress, Chesapeake location, and the published weekly schedule. Use Studly Brewing Company as another nearby option, then widen the search through our full Chesapeake bars guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at Big Ugly Brewing?
The verified information supports a casual dress code, but it does not confirm a specific crowd profile. For planning, use the confirmed hours: Tuesday through Friday 3–10 PM, Saturday 12–10 PM, and Sunday 12–6 PM. Big Ugly Brewing is closed on Monday. You can also compare it with Studly Brewing Company, Daikichi Sushi Bistro, and Tinto Wine & Cheese Chesapeake when choosing a Chesapeake outing.
What is Big Ugly Brewing known for?
The verified details identify Big Ugly Brewing as a casual venue in Chesapeake with published hours from Tuesday through Sunday. No specific menu, pricing, awards, or service format is confirmed here.
Where is Big Ugly Brewing located?
Big Ugly Brewing is located in Chesapeake.
How can I contact Big Ugly Brewing?
No verified phone number or direct contact detail is provided here. Check Big Ugly Brewing's official channels for current contact information.
Location
845 S Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Chesapeake, United States
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Big Ugly Brewing versus nearby options
Compared with Studly Brewing Company, Big Ugly Brewing should be treated as a flexible brewery meet-up rather than a tightly scheduled dining plan. Compared with Lockside Bar and Grill and Cutlass Grille, it is less meal-driven and more useful when a group wants to control its own pace.
Tinto Wine & Cheese Chesapeake is the better fit for a calmer wine-and-snack plan. Daikichi Sushi Bistro is the better fit when sushi is the point of the night. Big Ugly Brewing wins for low-commitment groups, easier spend-splitting, and a casual beer setting.
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the group needs dinner, pick Lockside Bar and Grill or Cutlass Grille instead. If the group wants a similar beer-led night, cross-shop Studly Brewing Company. For a quieter drinks plan, Tinto Wine & Cheese Chesapeake is the cleaner alternative.
How it compares in Chesapeake
Big Ugly Brewing is the beer-first, casual-group choice. Studly Brewing Company is the closest comparison for brewery-minded drinkers, so choose between them based on where the group is starting and which room fits the night's energy. Big Ugly Brewing is easier to frame as a flexible meet-up; Studly Brewing Company is the natural cross-shop if the group wants to stay firmly in the brewery lane.
For a full meal, Lockside Bar and Grill and Cutlass Grille make more sense than Big Ugly Brewing. They are better fits when food is the anchor, especially for groups that do not want to solve dinner separately. Big Ugly Brewing is the better call when spend flexibility and a looser schedule matter more than a composed dining experience.
Tinto Wine & Cheese Chesapeake is the quieter, wine-oriented alternative, while Daikichi Sushi Bistro is the sharper pick for sushi-focused plans. Choose Big Ugly Brewing for casual beer and group ease; choose those peers when the night needs a more defined food or wine direction.
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