Great news for craft beer lovers and the Ocean View neighborhood: Afterglow Brewing is planning to open a second Norfolk location inside the former Bold Mariner building in Ocean View, according to WTKR. The move signals continued confidence in Norfolk’s growing local brewery scene and brings fresh energy to a beloved waterfront community.
The Bold Mariner building has long been a familiar landmark for Ocean View residents, and Afterglow Brewing’s decision to set up shop there is being welcomed as a positive step for the neighborhood’s vitality. The expansion means more local jobs, a new gathering place for neighbors, and another destination to draw visitors to one of Norfolk’s most scenic areas along the Chesapeake Bay shoreline.
Afterglow Brewing has already built a loyal following at its existing Norfolk location, earning a reputation for quality craft beers and a welcoming atmosphere. A second outpost in Ocean View would extend that community-friendly spirit to a new corner of the city, giving residents on the north end of Norfolk a neighborhood brewery to call their own.
The news also adds to a broader story of business investment in Norfolk, where local entrepreneurs continue to bet on the city’s neighborhoods. Ocean View has seen steady revitalization efforts in recent years, and a new brewery from an established local name fits right into that upward momentum.
Details on an opening timeline have not yet been announced, but the plans are already generating buzz among Norfolk residents eager to see the historic building brought back to life with a fresh purpose. Keep an eye on Afterglow Brewing’s announcements for updates on when the taps will start flowing in Ocean View.
Sources: WTKR
