Virginia's first farm brewery is pouring a new chapter. Craft beer, farm-fresh plates, and a timber-framed barn wedding venue on 10 scenic acres — just minutes from Winchester, Front Royal, and Skyline Drive.
Backroom Brewery at Sunflower Cottage is dedicated to crafting exceptional beer, creating memorable experiences, and preserving the agricultural heritage of the Shenandoah Valley. We bring people together through the art of brewing, the warmth of Southern hospitality, and the beauty of Virginia's heartland—one pint, one celebration, and one harvest at a time.Backroom Brewery · Est. 2016
Backroom Brewery is a working 10-acre farm brewery and event venue in Middletown, Virginia — at the northern gateway to the Shenandoah Valley, minutes from I-81 and I-66, and an easy hour from Washington DC and Northern Virginia. We brew award-winning craft beer, grow hops and herbs on the property, serve farm-to-table food, and host weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations year-round.
A timber-framed barn wedding venue in the Shenandoah Valley, accommodating up to 250 guests. Indoor and outdoor ceremony space, full-service bar, on-site coordination, and mountain views. Perfect for couples from Northern Virginia and DC seeking an authentic rustic venue less than 90 minutes from the city.
Virginia's first farm brewery. 25+ registered beer brands, a rotating tap list, and a farm-to-table kitchen with wood-fired pizza. Dog friendly, family friendly, and open Wednesday through Sunday. A perfect stop after hiking Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive, or the Appalachian Trail.
Company retreats, team-building days, holiday parties, birthdays, rehearsal dinners, and anniversary celebrations. Flexible indoor-outdoor space, free parking, private bar service, and custom catering options. A 60-minute drive from downtown DC and Tysons Corner.
Drop your email and we'll let you know the moment the taps are flowing, the barn doors are open, and the wedding calendar is taking bookings.