Jordan Blake
Austin, Texas
8/15/2026
Spacious PatioPerfect for Groups
Came for one pint, stayed for three. The IPA board is stacked and the crowd stayed easygoing.
Verified Independent BrewpubBrewpub
Rock Bottom Brewery -Short Pump
11800 W Broad St Ste 2098, Richmond, Virginia, 23233-7909
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating / Fire PitsFood Trucks / Full KitchenFamily / Kid FriendlyLive Music & EventsGamesNA / Wine / CiderWiFiSports TVs / Game DayWheelchair Accessible
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Quick Vibe & Venue Facts
- Independent Status
- Verified Independent Brewpub
- Pet Policy
- Dogs Welcome (Patio / Indoors)
- Food Options
- Daily Rotating Food Trucks & BYOF Friendly
- Family Policy
- Typically 21+ after early evening — confirm family hours on site.
- Parking & Transit
- On-site lot plus nearby street parking.
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5 pouring
| Beer | Style | ABV | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbound Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | West Coast IPA | 7.2% | Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | On Tap |
| Night Watch Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body. | Stout | 6.2% | Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body. | On Tap |
| Orchard Hour Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin. | Cider | 6.0% | Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin. | On Tap |
| Hazy Memory Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | Hazy IPA | 6.8% | Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | Kicked / Sold Out |
| Kölsch Club Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | Kölsch | 5.0% | Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | On Tap |
| Patio Tart Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | Sour | 5.4% | Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | On Tap |
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Casey Nguyen
Portland, Oregon
8/10/2026
Live Acoustic MusicCrisp Lagers
Perfect Saturday stop. Dogs on the patio, a food truck in the lot, and enough seating for the whole group.
Morgan Ellis
Chicago, Illinois
8/5/2026
Dog HeavenFood Truck Hits
Cozy taproom with a surprisingly deep lager list. Would crawl here again in a heartbeat.
Rock Bottom Brewery -Short Pump FAQs
Is Rock Bottom Brewery -Short Pump dog friendly?
Yes. Rock Bottom Brewery -Short Pump is dog friendly in Richmond, including patio seating.
Does Rock Bottom Brewery -Short Pump serve food or host food trucks?
Yes. Rock Bottom Brewery -Short Pump hosts rotating food trucks and is generally BYOF friendly.
Can I host a private event or group crawl at Rock Bottom Brewery -Short Pump?
Rock Bottom Brewery -Short Pump can often host small group crawls. Contact the taproom directly, or claim the listing on Taprooms Near Me to publish event capacity.
Does Rock Bottom Brewery -Short Pump have outdoor patio seating?
Yes. Rock Bottom Brewery -Short Pump lists outdoor patio seating in Richmond, often with heaters or fire-pit nights.