Lost Rhino Brewing Company
An Ashburn craft brewery with a lively taproom, a full pub menu, pinball, and a dog-welcoming outdoor patio.
Crave Locally’s Take
- Family-Friendly
- Dog-Friendly
Dogs welcome on the outdoor patio only.
Lost Rhino is a working brewery and neighborhood gathering place, with its character rooted in Northern Virginia's craft beer story. Instead of vineyard views or open farm acreage, you'll find a social industrial taproom, beer brewed on site, a full kitchen and a patio for an easy afternoon with friends.
The flight is a good starting point for curious drinkers: choose four beers from the current lineup and explore at your own pace. Pinball and live events add energy to a visit, while the food menu makes this a place to stay for lunch or dinner rather than just one pour.
Families can visit, but this is a brewery and restaurant rather than a children's activity destination. Dogs are welcome on the patio only, and the bookable Crave Locally flight is an adults-only indoor experience where pets cannot join. For a laptop day, the social noise and limited charging access make it a less dependable choice than a quiet workspace.
Bookable experiences
Choose four 5-ounce pours from the current tap lineup, including seasonal beers when available. Book at least 24 hours ahead, any day of the week; reservation coordination is included, while food, extra drinks, merchandise and transportation are not. This is an adults-only, indoor experience, so pets can't join.
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The people behind it
Matt Hagerman and Favio Garcia drew on experience at Old Dominion Brewing Company to establish Lost Rhino. Their background connects the brewery to an earlier chapter of Northern Virginia craft brewing and to a hands-on approach to production.
The story behind the name
Lost Rhino began brewing in 2011, giving equipment from the former Old Dominion operation a new home in Ashburn. Its name draws on "rhino chaser," a surfing expression associated with seeking big waves, and reflects a willingness to explore beyond the obvious route.
The brewing program
A 25-barrel brewhouse and rotating tap list connect established styles with seasonal releases, from IPAs and pilsners to sours and stouts, alongside non-alcoholic beer and other drinks.
The spaces
The single-level industrial taproom has an open layout, indoor seating, a pinball room and an outdoor patio with picnic tables, shade, covered seating and fire pits. This is a production brewery in Ashburn rather than a rural estate — come for the beer and the atmosphere, not mountain views.
The entrance, indoor seating and restrooms are wheelchair accessible; contact the brewery about a specific setup or event.
What's on tap
Face Plant IPA and Rhino Chasers Pilsner are examples from the established lineup — the tap list rotates, so check what's pouring today.
Hop-led
- IPA styles
- Face Plant IPA
Lagers, wheat & more
- Pilsner
- Rhino Chasers Pilsner
- Helles
- Kölsch
- Wheat beer
- Red ale
- Sour
- Stout
Also poured
- Non-alcoholic beer
- Other drinks
- Seasonal releases
Who this place actually suits
Adults & couples
A casual flight, a pub meal or a social evening.
- No dedicated adults-only quiet area
- Events, chatter and music can make it lively
- The Crave Locally flight is adults only
Families
Children welcome for general visits.
- Stroller-friendly layout and changing tables
- No playground, fenced play area, kids' menu or provided table activities
- Bring quiet activities and supervise children
- The bookable beer flight is adults only
Dogs
Leashed dogs welcome on the outdoor patio only.
- Water bowls available on the patio
- Pets aren't allowed inside the taproom
- Service animals are welcome in all areas
- No off-leash park; pets can't join the indoor beer flight
Working remotely
Wi-Fi is available, but it's not a quiet workspace.
- Guest Wi-Fi on a shared password, medium signal
- Few power outlets and no USB charging
- Social noise can interrupt calls and concentration
Eating here
The kitchen's pub menu makes it easy to pair your beers with a meal — shareable starters, wings and pretzels, followed by sandwiches, paninis and wraps.
Menus change seasonally, so check the current selection rather than counting on a specific dish.
- Available on site
- Snacks · Light fare · Full menu
- Dietary
- Vegan choices available · Gluten-free choices available · Ask about allergies and preparation
- Bringing your own
- Outside food and outside non-alcoholic drinks are not permitted.
Groups & celebrations
Regular visits don't require a reservation, though the brewery's own site offers a reservation link. Private spaces include the Event Room, the Warehouse and the Pinball Room, for corporate gatherings and private celebrations — confirm current capacities with the brewery when you plan.
- Corporate gatherings
- Private celebrations
No reservation needed for a regular visit — call ahead for a larger party.
Shop & gifts
- Ask the brewery about any current membership options.
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