Capital Ale House Fredericksburg

Happy Hour M-F 3-6:30 pm. With 6 locations, we have a location near you! Capital Ale House is Virginia’s Ale House.

We are Virginia's Beer Authority with the best local burgers, steaks, wings, and German-inspired fare, and the largest selection of craft beers in the burg. We are locally owned and serve only the best craft beer from around the world, across the USA, and local Virginia brews. Please visit any of our six locations near you and enjoy a great meal, craft beer, and our Virginia hospitality. With 66 taps, we're sure to have a beer for you!

09/13/2024

Fall in love with our new seasonal cocktails!🍂

Welcome fall with us with our new cocktail lineup! Whether you’re craving cozy spices or sweet, creamy flavors, our specialty creations are perfect for embracing the season.
From our Apple Pie Mule to our French Toast Martini, we’re raising a glass and enjoying a taste of fall in every pour!

Don’t forget all specialty cocktails are $3 off every Monday through Friday from 3 - 6:30 pm during happy hour! Cheers!

09/12/2024

Indulge in the taste of German flavor with our limited time specials! With a bite of tradition in every dish, you won’t want to miss out on these!

Enjoy tender Sauerbraten with gingersnap gravy, juicy Schwenkbraten with caramelized curried onions, or a classic Bockwurst sandwich with sweet mustard and rotkohl. Craving something shareable? Dive into our Alpine Raclette baked atop hearty fixings and served with crusty bread.

For more details and the full specials menu, visit capitalalehouse.com! Prost to deliciousness!🇩🇪

09/09/2024

¼ lb cheeseburgers for just $2.95? You heard that right!

Every Monday from 3 pm to midnight!
Get a great deal starting at $2.95 on our quarter and half-pound burgers with any beverage purchase. Keep it simple with a burger or cheeseburger, or jazz it up with a bacon and bleu cheese, bacon and beer cheese, or mushroom-Gruyere burger. Vegetarian black bean burgers are also available!

09/07/2024

Shoutout to our awesome bartenders!🍹✨

Swing by this weekend for a drink—whether you're looking to discover a new favorite or enjoy your tried-and-true classic, they’ve got you covered. Come on by and let them pour a little happiness into your glass!

Cheers to great drinks and even better company!

For our draught list, cocktails, NA options, and more, visit capitalalehouse.com!

09/05/2024

Book your party or celebration with us!

Looking for the perfect place to host your next event? Whether it's a company meeting, holiday party, or special celebration, we have you covered! With large spaces at all five of our locations, we can accommodate groups of many sizes, ensuring you have a stress-free experience from start to finish.

To view room options, contact our Hospitality Managers, and view our menu options, visit capitalalehouse.com and click “Hospitality Options” under the "Plan a Party" tab.

09/04/2024

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09/03/2024

Check out our top five beers sold in the month of August!🍻

View our full draught list on Untappd or at capitalalehouse.com to see what we're currently pouring!

What is your favorite beer to drink at Cap? Did it make the list?

08/31/2024

🏈 College football is back, and so is the ultimate game day spot!

Join us at Capital Ale House for tons of TVs, endless craft beer on tap, and crispy, delicious chicken wings your way—sauced or naked. Don’t worry about missing a moment; we’ll keep your glass full and your game day epic! We'll see you at our house! 🍻🍗

08/30/2024

$5 off growler fills all Labor Day weekend!

To celebrate Labor Day and our rewards members, we will be offering $5 off growler fills from August 30th through September 2nd. All Labor Day weekend long, rewards members can enjoy $5 off growlers of their favorite craft brews. Fill up to enjoy in your backyard, at the beach, or wherever the weekend takes you! Not a rewards member? Sign up at capitalalehouse.com today! Cheers!

We will be open regular hours on Monday, September 2nd.

08/27/2024

Last chance for summer specials!🌞

Our summer specials are almost gone, so be sure to come in this week to enjoy dishes with all the vibrant flavors of Asian cuisine! Heat things up with our Sichuan Hot and Numbing wings, or elevate your salad game with our Asian chopped salad. Try our beef or chicken Bahn Mi sandwiches, or our juicy Burger of the Month, the Pot Sticker burger!

View the full menu and make your reservation to try these delicious specials before they are gone at capitalalehouse.com today!

08/24/2024

Brew-tiful weather alert!☀️

The weekend forecast is in, and it’s looking like pure perfection—just the kind of weather that calls for outdoor dining!

It’s the perfect time to kick back with your favorite brew and savor the sunshine!

Whether you're craving something new from our rotating taps or sticking with your tried-and-true favorite, our outdoor space is the place to be this weekend.

Grab your friends and family and make the most of it! Cheers!

08/21/2024

No tenders were harmed in the making of this video. Priorities intact! 👏🏼 👏🏼
✨New menu item alert!✨ 🐓 Hand-breaded Chicken Tenders!

Three 1/4 lb jumbo marinated tenders hand-dipped and fried to a golden crisp. 😋 Toss them in your favorite wing sauce, or try them naked to dip.

Dipping sauces include Dill Pickle Aioli 🥒, Honey Mustard, Ranch, Bleu Cheese, or Sesame-Ginger.

Grab a cold beer or a Tractor beverage for the ultimate pairing! 🍻 🥤 🍓

P.S. Big shoutout to Michael for being a great sport and the ultimate chicken tender stuntman! 👏🏼

08/19/2024

Don’t taco ‘bout it - just dive in!🌮

Late night cravings never looked so good. Get $5 off all tacos from 9 pm to close on Mondays! Try Mahi fish tacos, Cuban pork tacos, or shrimp tacos, all served with a side of Mexican street corn. Pair with a craft beer or cocktail to kick off your week! Your Monday just got a whole lot better.

08/16/2024

Brunch like a boss with our all-inclusive deal for just $29.95!

Choose any entrée and sip on up to three Mimosas, Classic Bloody Marys, or draft beers!
Featured is our Breakfast Burrito, packed full of potatoes, scrambled eggs, blackened sirloin, cheddar jack, and pico de gallo, and finished with salsa verde and cilantro lime cream sauce. Yeah, we're drooling too.

Make your reservation at capitalalehouse.com today!

08/15/2024

Meet your new favorite.

Introducing our new jumbo chicken tenders: crispy, juicy, and perfect for dipping! Three quarter pound tenders are marinated in buttermilk and seasonings, hand dipped, and fried to a golden crisp. Sauce 'em up with any of our wing sauces or go naked! Pro-tip: our new Dill Pickle Aioli is a dill-icious must-try for dipping!

08/13/2024

Because a true friend knows! Happy Virginia Craft Beer Month from Virginia’s Beer Authority! 🍻

08/10/2024

It’s the ultimate sports weekend. The best place to watch all of your favorite teams is Virginia's Beer Authority. 🍻 Join us for all of the non-stop action all weekend and don't miss a moment of the excitement!

🏁 NASCAR is racing through RVA
🏈 NFL is back
⚾ Baseball
⚽ Soccer
⛳ Golf and the Olympic action lined up.

Grab your crew and head to our house for the best game day vibes, delicious bites 🥨 🍔 and unbeatable Late-Night specials. Check out our new Summer specials with all the vibrant flavors of Asian cuisine, or enjoy our 50-cent flat wings in any of our regular wing sauce options.

Late-night specials start at 9 p.m. on Sundays, where you get $5 off our flatbread pizzas and half-off appetizers! It's the perfect way to wrap up the NASCAR race!

Check out our beer menu, regular menu, monthly specials menu, and brunch menus on our website at https://bit.ly/402lks8!

08/08/2024

Gear up for an action-packed sports weekend at our house!⚾️🏈🏎🏅

We’re serving up sports, drinks, and good times. From thrilling games to delicious bites, we’ve got it all covered. From NFL preseason to Nascar to baseball to the Olympics and more, we’re showing it all this weekend! Don’t worry about getting up for another beer, our friendly bartenders will keep your glass full! Check us out on Untappd or at capitalalehouse.com to see what we’re currently pouring!

08/07/2024

Lettuce chop our way to happiness!🥗

Time to get your crunch on and elevate your salad game! On our specials menu this month is the Asian Chopped Salad. It features your choice of beef or chicken atop sesame-ginger-dressed chopped greens and vegetables. It’s a fresh and tasty plate full of flavor that’s impossible to resist!

Join us for lunch or dinner and dig in before it's gone!

08/05/2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“I recently went to Capital Ale for their infamous burger night. The atmosphere was great and the burger was fantastic. The Cherry on top was my bartender Laura. Her vibrant energy and attention to detail spoke volumes to me. I can’t recommend this place enough. Shout out to the staff and I will absolutely be return soon!”

-Corwin G.

Our guests love Burger Night! Join us every Monday from 3 pm to midnight, and get a great deal starting at $2.95 on our quarter and half-pound burgers with any beverage purchase. All our burgers are seared and smashed with onions. Keep it simple with a burger or cheeseburger, or jazz it up with a bacon and bleu cheese, bacon and beer cheese, or mushroom-Gruyere burger. Vegetarian black bean burgers will also be available!

We’ll see you there!

07/31/2024

Always save room for dessert.

Craving something sweet? Our Carrot Cake is the perfect way to cap off your meal with us. Big enough to share, this dessert has layers of moist carrot cake studded with raisins, walnuts and pineapple. Finished with smooth cream cheese icing, and a drizzle of white chocolate ganache, its no wonder its a fan favorite. Enjoy with a stout or porter, or freshly brewed coffee or hot chocolate!

Make your lunch or dinner reservation with us today at capitalalehouse.com!

07/30/2024

Check out our top five beers sold in the month of July!🍻

View our full draught list on Untappd or at capitalalehouse.com to see what we're currently pouring!

What is your favorite beer? Did it make the list?

07/29/2024

Lunch has never looked so good.

Satisfy your midday hunger and enjoy lunch at our house this week! Dive into deliciousness with a mouthwatering burger and fries. Shown is our Bacon Black & Bleu burger! This cajun seasoned burger is topped with crispy bacon, gorgonzola, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. Treat your taste buds to the ultimate combo of flavor and satisfaction! Check out our full menu, including this month’s specials, at capitalalehouse.com!

07/26/2024

U-S-A! U-S-A! 🇺🇸

We are pumped to cheer on team USA in the 2024 Olympics! The opening ceremony kicks it all off today at 1:30 pm. With plenty of TV’s and tons of ice cold beer on draught, Cap Ale is the place to be for two weeks of unforgettable and exciting action! We'll see you there!

07/18/2024

Let me introduce you to our new Burger of the Month, the Potsticker burger!

This Asian twist is a flavor-packed fusion! Ground pork, cabbage, and onion patty make this burger extra juicy! It's topped with a fresh radish, carrot, and onion slaw. Served with fries and a sweet chili dipping sauce. 🌶

It's only here for a limited time, so get it while you can!

Always open late.

07/16/2024

We’re comin’ in HOT!🌶

Get ready to heat things up! New specials are here and we’re bringing back a fan favorite, Sichuan Hot and Numbing wings! Our jumbo wings are tossed in a spicy, Sichuan peppercorn sauce - the perfect symphony of numbing heat and undeniable tastiness. These bad boys are served with five, ten, or twenty wings with your choice of dipping sauce.

Come in today and see if you can handle the heat!🥵 Check out all our new specials at capitalalehouse.com!

07/15/2024

Hungry? Let’s meat up…at Burger Night.🍔

Join us tonight for Burger Night! Every Monday from 3 pm to midnight, get a great deal starting at $2.95 on our quarter and half-pound burgers with any beverage purchase. All our burgers are seared and smashed with onions. Keep it simple with a burger or cheeseburger, or jazz it up with a bacon and bleu cheese, bacon and beer cheese, or mushroom-Gruyere burger. Vegetarian black bean burgers will also be available!

We’ll see you there!

07/13/2024

New specials have hit our tables!

We like to go heavy on the good stuff, and our new Bahn Mi sandwich is the perfect example of this! Choose from Vietnamese-style marinated and grilled beef or chicken on top of crusty bread, topped with caramelized onions, bean sprouts, pickled carrots, daikon radish, onions, cilantro, and a Hoisin-Sriracha aioli. Yeah…our mouth is watering too.🤤

View the full menu and make your reservation to try these delicious specials today at capitalalehouse.com!

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Our Story

Capital Ale House is Virginia’s Ale House. We are locally owned and serve only the best craft beer from around the world, across the USA and of course local Virginia brews. We’re proud to serve only pasture-raised, antibiotic and hormone free Virginia beef and strive to procure other local products when possible. Please visit any of our five locations and enjoy a great meal, quenching beer and our Virginia hospitality.

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917 Caroline Street
Fredericksburg, VA
22401

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 12am
Tuesday 11:30am - 12am
Wednesday 11:30am - 12am
Thursday 11:30am - 12am
Friday 11:30am - 2am
Saturday 10am - 2am
Sunday 10am - 12am

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