Some places you stumble into by accident … and then can’t stop thinking about for years. That’s exactly what happened when Nicole and I wandered into WildManDan – a craft beer oasis tucked in the hills of Afton, Virginia, just outside Charlottesville.
Let’s be clear: this isn’t your average bar. It’s part brewery, part Bed & Breakfast, and 100% no-kids-allowed. Dogs? Absolutely. Children? Nope.
WildManDan is the creation of two local legends. They are an award-winning brewer and a top-tier chef/B&B host who make you feel like you just pulled up a barstool in your best friend’s epic man cave – if your best friend could pair a Belgian tripel with homemade pâté and swap brewing tips with the locals.
We’ve made it a non-negotiable stop on every Charlottesville trip. It’s where conversations start with, What are you drinking? and end with belly laughs and new friends. No pretentious menus, no forced small talk. Just good beer, great people, and a vibe so relaxed you forget what day it is.
And yes, we got the photo. Just one. Because sometimes the moment is so good, you forget to document it. And that’s the whole point, isn’t it?
