Bavarian Pretzel

Imported from Germany, this giant pretzel is big enough for two or more to share & is perfect w/ beer! Served w/ sweet Bavarian mustard.

Sausage & Cheese Plate

Our Bavarian pretzel served w/ a selection of cold sausages, meats, cheeses, fresh fruit & Bavarian mustard.

Chicken & Artichoke Kebabs

Tender chicken marinated in a white wine, garlic, & lemon, skewered along w/ artichoke hearts then grilled w/ rosemary honey butter.

Deviled Eggs

Fresh, local eggs hard boiled & deviled w/ an old family recipe then topped w/ spiced Chesapeake Crab.

Crab Cakes

Pan-seared crab cakes served w/ roasted corn sauce then topped w/ sweet potato straws.

Fried Green Tomatoes

Green tomatoes dusted in cornmeal then fried crisp & finished w/ crumbled goat cheese & a spicy Harissa aioli.

Rauchbier Cheese Dip

Aged cheddar & German smoked beer form a rich cheese dip, served w/ warm pretzel bread.

Fried Pierogies

Fried potato & onion pierogies topped w/ applewood smoked bacon bits, melted Havarti cheese & herb sour cream.

Fried Cheese Curds

Brown ale battered & fried cheese curds served w/ spicy ancho chili sauce.

Calamari

Lightly breaded & fried calamari tossed w/ a roasted corn salsa & drizzled w/ cilantro aioli.

Fries

Our signature fries served Belgian-style tossed w/ fresh herbs & your choice of smoked or cabernet salt then served w/ a selection of our special Belgian-style flavored mayonnaises.

Sweet Potato Fries

Fried sweet potatoes served w/ ancho chili sauce or our house pomegranate barbecue sauce.

Wings

Dry-rubbed & oven-roasted large chicken wings finished w/ a Habanero pale ale sauce or cider mahogany glaze. Served w/ celery & roasted garlic bleu cheese dressing for dipping.

Chevre Cheese Spread

Goat cheese spread w/ house made roasted red pepper jelly & pretzel chips.

The Cobb Salad

Crisp greens topped w/ hard boiled eggs, diced ham, diced chicken, roasted tomatoes, crumbled bleu cheese & our pretzel chips.

Salmon Satay on Greens

Sesame glazed salmon served over mixed greens w/ roasted corn, pear tomatoes & cucumbers then topped w/ crispy cellophane noodles & a cider dressing.

Fresh Soup Of The Day

Our soups are made for the season!

White Chicken Chili

Made in house from fresh, all white chicken breast meat, cannellini beans & fresh jalapenos.

Ale House Salad

A medley of fresh greens topped w/ petite tomatoes, cucumber, radish confetti & crisp pretzel chips w/ your choice of dressing.

Virginia Spinach Salad

Baby spinach tossed w/ diced eggs, red onion & applewood smoked bacon.

Asian Chicken Salad

Boneless, skinless chicken marinated in sesame tossed w/ oranges, water chestnuts, sugar snap peas, crispy noodles, iceberg & baby lettuces w/ a sesame soy dressing.

Grilled Caesar Salad

Not​ your ordinary Caesar. Baby romaine lettuce lightly grilled then finished w/ eggplant croutons, shaved parmesan, house made Caesar dressing & grape tomatoes.

Chimichurri Steak Salad

Grilled, tender beed marinated in parsley, olive oil & garlic thinly sliced & set atop baby spinach w/ grape tomatoes, mushrooms, curry roasted potatoes & shaved parmesan cheese tossed w/ a Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette.

Basil Shrimp w/ Roasted Corn Salad

Chilled, basil-marinated shrimp served w/ a roasted corn & vegetable salad then finished w/ crisp bread fans & a peppadew aioli.

Seared Tuna Salad

Fennel seed & black pepper crusted tuna loin seared & served w/ potatoes, green beans, hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, baby greens, imported olives, peppadew & Dijon Herb Vinaigrette.

Ruby Beet Salad

Marinated​ ruby beets on a bed of arugula topped w/ crumbled goat cheese, toasted pistachios & our special perserved Orange & Chive Vinaigrette.

The Cobb Salad

Crisp greens topped w/ hard-boiled eggs, diced ham, our signature grilled chicken, roasted tomatoes, crumbled bleu cheese & our pretzel chips.

Atlantic Salmon Salad

Atlantic salmon w/ our select BBQ dry rub, grilled & served on baby spinach tossed w/ golden corn relish, sliced mushrooms, pickled red onion & Lime Buttermilk dressing.

New York Strip Steak

A boneless 16oz NY Strip Steak seasoned w/ a three pepper rub, grilled then topped w/ a horseradish crust.

Flat Iron Steak

A 7-ounce flat iron steak seasoned w/ our special spice rub, grilled to your liking & finished w/ a stout glaze.

Blackened Prime Rib

A 16-ounce cut of slow roasted prime rib rubbed w/ our house blackening spices then high-heat seared to create a seasoned crust on the outside yet tender inside.

Bourbon Barrel Sirloin

A barrel-cut 10-ounce sirloin seasoned & grilled to your liking & basted w/ bourbon glaze.

Fish & Chips

Pale​ ale battered cod fried crisp & served w/ Belgian style fries, brown ale Tarter sauce & cilantro lime slaw.

Brat & Knack Plate

Bratwurst & Knackwurst served w/ sauerkraut, braised red cabbage & house made German potato salad.

Scallop, Shrimp & Salmon Fettuccinni

Jumbo shrimp, tender scallops & rich salmon seared & tossed w/ fettuccine, pesto cream sauce & julienne of sweet peppers.

Jagerschnitzel

Breaded & fried pork loin cutlets topped w/ mushroom gravy. Served w/ sauerkraut, braised red cabbage & house made German potato salad.

Capital Mac & Cheese

Rigatoni pasta tossed w/ a blend of cheddar, gouda & gruyere cheeses then baked golden brown.

Ale House Burger

Our seasoned & grilled burger, topped w/ lettuce, ripe tomato & onions on a fresh bun.

Ale House Cheese Burger

Our seasoned & grilled burger, topped w/ two slices of aged cheddar cheese, lettuce, ripe tomato & onions on a fresh bun.

Lamb Burger

Seasoned ground lamb grilled & topped w/ caramelized onions, feta cheese, & house made pomegranate BBQ sauce on a sourdough bun.

Ring Of Fire

A chili & habanero rubbed patty topped w/ pineapple salsa, applewood smoked bacon, fresh jalapenos, melted jalapeno jack cheese & ancho chili sauce.

The German

Our burger topped w/ sauerkraut, melted Havarti cheese & a split & grilled bratwurst. Served on a pretzel bun w/ a side order of warm German potato salad & red cabbage.

Bacon, Black & Blue

Cajun seasoned & grilled burger topped w/ applewood smoked bacon, a creamy bleu cheese sauce, lettuce, ripe tomatoes & onions on a fresh bun.

Smokehouse Burger

A burger basted in our house red eye BBQ sauce then topped w/ smoked gouda cheese, two slices of applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato & fried shoestring onions on a fresh bun.

Black Bean Burger

A vegetarian patty made of black beans & roasted red peppers, topped w/ cilantro-lime slaw & ancho-chili sauce.

Portabella Burger

Thick portabella mushroom seasoned & grilled then finished w/ lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions & roasted garlic pesto.

Turkey Burger

Seasoned ground turkey topped w/ three slices of turkey bacon then served on a whole grain bun w/ lettuce, tomato, onion & our special stake sauce.

Ale House Burger

Our seasoned & grilled burger, topped w/ lettuce, ripe tomatoes & onions on a fresh bun.

Ale House Cheese Burger

Our​ Ale House Burger w/ two slices of aged cheddar cheese.

Black Bean

A vegan patty made of black beans & roasted red peppers, topped w/ cilantro-lime slaw & ancho-chili sauce.

Gourmet Grilled Cheese

Jamestown & Black Forest ham grilled on sourdough bread w/ vine ripe tomatoes, basil & imported aged gouda cheese.

Peppadew Chicken

Breast of chicken seasoned w/ a sweet & tangy Peppadew spice then grilled & topped w/ pepper-jack cheese, avocado, sliced tomato, crisp lettuce & chipotle sauce.

Prime Rib Sandwich

Hot, thinly sliced prime rib on a soft onion poppy seed roll. Topped w/ Havarti cheese, horseradish sauce & au jus for dipping.

Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta

Grilled & chilled fresh eggplant, squash & portabella mushrooms w/ caramelized onions on a toasted baguette w/ basil, goat cheese & a balsamic vinaigrette.

Stuffed Pretzel

A split & grilled kielbasa w/ melted Havarti cheese, sauerkraut & sweet mustard served between soft pretzel bread.

Capital Club

Smoked turkey, applewood smoked bacon, shaved ham, cheddar cheese & stout beer mustard on a toasted pretzel roll form a unique club sandwich.

Grilled Turkey, Brie & Bacon

Creamy brie, apple wood smoke bacon, & thinly sliced smoked turkey breast on grilled sourdough, served w/ a fresh Granny smith apple & celery salad & our roasted red pepper jelly.

Cuban

Hot roast pork, ham, Havarti cheese & dill pickles on Cuban bread w/ a chipotle pepper mayonnaise.

Smokehouse Chicken

A grilled chicken breast basted in our house red eye BBQ sauce, topped w/ smoked gouda cheese, two slices of applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato & fried shoestring onions on a fresh bun.

Soft Shell Crab

A crispy, fried soft shell crab on a toasted bun w/ peanut slaw, chipotle mayo & lettuce & tomato.

Garlic-Herb Mussels

Steamed in Belgian wit beer w/ garlic, butter & herbs.

Smoked Gouda And Bacon Mussels

Sauteed in a smoked gouda & bacon cream sauce.

Fried Green Tomatoes

Green tomatoes dusted in cornmeal then fried crisp & finished w/ crumbled goat cheese & a spicy Harissa aioli.

Fried Cheese Curds

Brown ale battered & fried cheese curds served w/ spicy ancho chili sauce.

Chicken & Artichoke Kebabs

Tender chicken marinated in a white wine, garlic, & lemon, skewered along w/ artichoke hearts then grilled w/ rosemary honey butter.

Calamari

Lightly breaded & fried calamari tossed w/ a roasted corn salsa & drizzled w/ cilantro aioli.

Fries

Our signature fries served Belgian-style tossed w/ fresh herbs & your choice of smoked or cabernet salt then served w/ a selection of our special Belgian-style flavored mayonnaises.

Deviled Eggs

Fresh, local eggs hard boiled & deviled w/ an old family recipe then topped w/ spiced Chesapeake Crab.

Bavarian Pretzel

Imported from Germany, this giant pretzel is big enough for two or more to share & is perfect w/ beer! Served w/ sweet Bavarian mustard.

Rauchbier Dip

Aged cheddar & German smoked beer form a rich cheese dip, served w/ warm pretzel bread.

Wings

Dry-rubbed & oven-roasted large chicken wings finished w/ a Habanero pale ale sauce or cider mahogany glaze. Served w/ celery & roasted garlic bleu cheese dressing for dipping.

Sweet Potato Fries

Fried sweet potatoes served w/ ancho chili sauce or our house pomegranate barbecue sauce.

Crab, Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Blue crab, artichoke hearts, & baby spinach baked in a Parmesan cream sauce & served w/ pretzel chips.

Fried Pierogies

Fried potato & onion pierogies topped w/ applewood smoked bacon bits, melted havarti cheese & herb sour cream.

Bold Rock Cidery - Virginia Draft Cider - ABV 4.7%

Standard Cider

Crispin - Natural Hard Apple Cider - ABV 6.5%

Standard Cider

New Belgium - Fat Tire - ABV 5.2%

Amber Ale

Ommegang - Traditional - ABV 8%

Belgian Dubbel

Van Steenberge - Gulden Drak - ABV 10.5%

Belgian Tripel

Rogue - Dead Guy Ale - ABV 6.6%

Bock

Troegs - Troegenator - ABV 8.6%

Doppelbock

Smuttynose - Old Brown Dog - ABV 5.7%

Brown Ale

Lindeman's - Framboise Lambic - ABV 2.5%

Fruit Beer

Oskar Blues - Old Chub - ABV 8%

Scottish Ale

Legend Brewing Co. - Brown Ale - ABV 6%

Brown Ale

Coastal Vines, California (Pinot Noir)

Smooth & soft feeling on the palate w/ classic pinot aromas of cherry & black cherry w/ a hint of cranberry.

Rock And Vine, California (Cabernet)

Aromas of black currant, violets & vanilla combined w/ flavors of cassis & blackberries. Soft lingering finish & a well balanced wine that is very food friendly.

Autumn Hill, Charlottesville (Cabernet Franc)

Fresh fruit & modest cherry aromas. Soft supple tannins accompany the long smooth finish.

Barboursville, Barboursville (Merlot)

Limited oak aging offers bright & fresh red berry flavors, very forthcoming aromas of fresh fruit. Pleasingly tame, gentle tannins.

Gouguenheim, Argentina (Malbec)

Big & rich w/ plum, black cherry, & mocha w/ a long finish.

Orin Swift, California (The Prisoner)

Intense cassis, plum, blackberry, dried cranberry, black cherry; yup, it covers just about every red & black fruit-base there is! The finish is long, lingering & filled w/ soft velvety tannins.

Avery Quinn, California (Cabernet)

Clever notes of black pepper, plum & blackberry on the nose, while the palate is boisterous without being too brazen. The tannins are soft, & the lingering spiced vanilla & black fruit notes make it & easy wine to enjoy.

Ca’lunghetta, Italy (Pinot Grigio)

Attractive ripe aromas of apple, pear, melon & citrus fruits. Lively & refreshing w/ peach, lemon, green apple & melon flavors.

Barboursville, Barboursville (Pinot Grigio)

Extremely flavorful, w/ apple, pear, & a touch of pineapple. Dry & well-balanced, w/ a glowing & intriguingly gentle finish.

Ponga, New Zealand (Sauvignon Blanc)

White peach & grapefruit characters accented w/ chalky, mineral tones.

Autumn Hill, Charlottesville (Chardonnay)

A fresh, flavorful dry white, un-oaked. This wine is light & delicate on the palate w/ a refreshing finish.

Rockbridge, Raphine (Riesling)

Semi-sweet hints of pear, flint & orange blossom.

Avery Quinn, California (Chardonnay)

This is quality monterey fruit made w/ the help from x winery. Drinking very brightly & clean, loaded w/ citrus fruit & just a hint of creaminess on the finish.

White Hall (Viognier)

Intense palate full of orange, grapefruit, & subtle spice followed by a lengthy finish w/ bright acidity & hints of vanilla.

Jefferson, Charlottesville (Reserve Chardonnay)

Granny smith apple, honey, & pear notes across the palate.

Apple Martini

Sweet & sour green apple in a glass created w/ smirnoff vodka, apple pucker, w/ a hint of sour.

Aquatini

This cool blue martini is a blend of absolute citron, blue caracao w/ a splash of sour.

Cubatini

A delicious combination of white rum, cointreau, pineapple juice & a splash of rose's lime.

Currant Drop Martini

Absolute citron w/ the sweet & sour touch of black current liqueur.

Dirty Martini

Your choice of smirnoff vodka or beefeater gin w/ vermouth shaken or stirred w/ olive juice & garnished w/ three colossal green olives.

Flirtini

Feel flirty w/ this combination of absolute citron, malibu rum mingled w/ pineapple & cranberry juice.

Godiva Chocolate Covered Cherry

Indulge your passionate side w/ this blend of disarrano amaretto, stoli vodka, grenadine & godiva chocolate liqueur. Don't forget the cherry.

Honey Dew Martini

A sweet blend of barenjäger honey liqueur & midori w/ a splash of pineapple juice.

Key Lime Pie Martini

A sweet blend of stoli vanilla, disaronno amaretto, triple sec w/ rose's lime & a touch of pineapple juice.

Long Lost Love

Hold your longings at bay w/ this blend of smirnoff vodka, beafeaters gin, bacardi rum, peach schnappes, sour, sprite & a splash of cranberry juice.

Pamojito

A minty mingling of freshly crushed mint, pama pomegranate liqueur, & bacardi rum, topped w/ a splash of sprite & a cherry.

Perfect Pear Martini

A peary blend of smirnoff vodka & apple pucker accented w/ a splash of sour & pineapple.

Pomegranate Martini

Sweet & tangy blend of pama pomegranate liqueur & absolute citron, w/ a stir of cranberry juice & sour.

Sweet Heartini

A heartfelt blend of stolichnaya raspberry vodka, cranberry juice, sour & lovingly squeezed lime juice.

Tiramisutini

The perfect rich mixture of kahlua, godiva dark, stoli vanilla, frangelico & half & half.

Smirnoff

Stolichnaya Vanilla

Stolichnaya Raspberry

Stolichnaya Orange

Absolute

Absolute Citron

Ketel One

Grey Goose

Beefeater

Bombay Sapphire

Tanqueray

Bacardi Silver

Bacardi 151

Myers Dark

Malibu Coconut

Captain Morgan Spiced

Jim Beam

Jack Daniels

Makers Mark

Wild Turkey

Knob Creek

Booker

Sauza Gold

Jose Cuervo

Patron

Seagrams 7

Seagrams Crown Royal

Old Bushmills Irish Whiskey

Dewars

Chivas 12 Year

Glenlivet 12 Year Single Malt

Glen Morangie 18 Year Single Malt

Bailey’s Irish Cream

Courvoisier U.s.

Drambuie

Godiva

Grand Marnier

Chambord Deluxe

Frangelico

Kahlua

Amaretto Disaronno

Southern Comfort

Midori

Galliano

Tia Maria

Cointreau

Jagermeister

Barenjager

Rumplemintz

Gold Schlager

Sambuca

Pomme (Apple)

Cassis (Black Current)

Kriek (Cherry)

Peche (Peach)

Framboise (Raspberry)