Wineries where you can bring a picnic in Northern Virginia
56 of the 90 wineries in Northern Virginia allow outside food, according to their own websites. Each entry quotes the winery's policy and links to where it came from. Last checked October 31, 2026.
By county: Loudoun County and Fauquier County and Rappahannock County.
Picnics welcome
8 Chains North Winery
Waterford, Loudoun County
Keep outside food to your own table; for groups, only non-plattered, non-catered food is permitted, and no outside alcohol is allowed.
From their “plan your visit to one of the best wineries in northern virginia” page, checked October 31, 2026
Arterra Wines & Hawkmoth Arts
Delaplane, Fauquier County
There is a shaded picnic area with tables.
From their “visiting arterra” page, checked October 31, 2026
Blue Valley Vineyard & Winery
Delaplane, Fauquier County
Outside alcohol is not permitted.
From their “faqs” page, checked October 31, 2026
Bozzo Family Vineyards
Purcellville, Loudoun County
From their “visit” page, checked October 31, 2026
Breaux Vineyards
Purcellville, Loudoun County
Picnics are allowed in outdoor areas only, not in the Tasting Room; groups over 8 should use the picnic grounds rather than the patio.
From their “frequently asked questions” page, checked October 31, 2026
Capstone Vineyards
Linden, Fauquier County
From their “frequently asked questions” page, checked October 31, 2026
Carriage House Wineworks
Waterford, Loudoun County
From their “tastings” page, checked October 31, 2026
Chester Gap Cellars
Front Royal, Warren County
Outside alcohol is not permitted.
From their “location” page, checked October 31, 2026
Cobbler Mountain Cellars & Cidery
Delaplane, Fauquier County
Picnics are welcome, but outside alcohol and smoking are not allowed.
From their home page, checked October 31, 2026
Delaplane Cellars
Delaplane, Fauquier County
Outside food is allowed, but outside wine, beer and alcohol are not.
From their “visit” page, checked October 31, 2026
Farm de Vine
Hillsboro, Loudoun County
Snacks and picnic baskets are welcome.
From their “contact” page, checked October 31, 2026
Firefly Cellars
Hamilton, Loudoun County
Outside food is allowed in the backyard and on the deck but not inside the tasting room; no outside alcohol.
From their “visit” page, checked October 31, 2026
Gadino Cellars
Washington, Rappahannock County
Picnics are welcome, and bocce courts are on site.
From their home page, checked October 31, 2026
Glen Manor Vineyards
Front Royal, Warren County
Bring your own plates and utensils and pack out your trash; no outside alcohol.
From their “visit” page, checked October 31, 2026
Good Spirit Farm Winery
Round Hill, Loudoun County
Non-alcoholic beverages are also allowed, but no outside alcohol anywhere on the property.
From their “visit” page, checked October 31, 2026
Granite Heights Winery
Warrenton, Fauquier County
Please clean up afterward; outside caterers and non-Granite Heights alcohol are not permitted, and coolers may be inspected.
From their “your visit” page, checked October 31, 2026
Gray Ghost Vineyards
Amissville, Rappahannock County
Picnics are welcome inside and on the grounds, but outside alcohol is not permitted.
From their “faqs” page, checked October 31, 2026
Hidden Brook Winery
Leesburg, Loudoun County
Outside food is welcome, but outside alcohol is strictly forbidden.
From their “about us” page, checked October 31, 2026
Magnolia Vineyards & Winery
Amissville, Rappahannock County
Picnics are allowed inside or outside, but outside alcoholic beverages are strictly forbidden.
From their “visit us” page, checked October 31, 2026
Morais Vineyards
Bealeton, Fauquier County
Picnic tables are available.
From their “faqs” page, checked October 31, 2026
Mountain Run Winery
Culpeper, Culpeper County
Picnics are welcome and restaurant delivery to the winery is allowed, but no outside alcohol is permitted.
From their “visit us” page, checked October 31, 2026
Nokesville Winery
Nokesville, Prince William County
From their home page, checked October 31, 2026
Notaviva Winery
Hillsboro, Loudoun County
Food is allowed inside and on the grounds, but you must clean up after yourselves, and no outside alcohol is permitted.
From their “faqs” page, checked October 31, 2026
Old House Vineyards
Culpeper, Culpeper County
Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited.
From their “faqs” page, checked October 31, 2026
Pearmund Cellars
Broad Run, Fauquier County
Picnics are invited at the Farmstore, which is open on weekends; the site does not say whether outside food is allowed at the 21+ winery.
From their “visit us” page, checked October 31, 2026
Rappahannock Cellars
Huntly, Rappahannock County
Picnics are welcome after your tasting; no outside alcohol is permitted on the property.
From their “visit us” page, checked October 31, 2026
Rogers Ford Farm Winery
Sumerduck, Fauquier County
Outside food and picnics are allowed, but outside alcohol is not, per ABC regulations.
From their home page, checked October 31, 2026
Sharp Rock Vineyards
Sperryville, Rappahannock County
Picnics can be enjoyed in the vineyard or by the river.
From their home page, checked October 31, 2026
Slater Run Vineyards
Upperville, Fauquier County
Picnics are allowed indoors and outdoors, but no outside alcoholic beverages are permitted.
From their “guidelines” page, checked October 31, 2026
The Wine Reserve at Waterford
Waterford, Loudoun County
Outside alcohol is not allowed.
From their “visiting policies” page, checked October 31, 2026
Three Creeks Winery
Hamilton, Loudoun County
Prepared, ready-to-serve food and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed; portable grills and cooking equipment are not.
From their “about 1 1” page, checked October 31, 2026
Three Fox Vineyards and Brewery
Delaplane, Fauquier County
Picnics and take-out are welcome, but outside alcohol is prohibited anywhere on the property.
From their “visit us” page, checked October 31, 2026
Valerie Hill Vineyard & Winery
Stephens City, Frederick County
Alcoholic beverages not bought at Valerie Hill are prohibited.
From their “faqs” page, checked October 31, 2026
Vint Hill Craft Winery
Warrenton, Fauquier County
Picnics and snacks are welcome, but no coolers, crock-pots or chafing dishes.
From their “faqs” page, checked October 31, 2026
Willowcroft Farm Vineyards
Leesburg, Loudoun County
Outside alcoholic beverages are not allowed.
From their “visit” page, checked October 31, 2026
Outside food, with limits
50 West Vineyards
Aldie, Loudoun County
Picnic lunches and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed at outdoor seating only; no outside food or desserts inside the tasting room, and coolers may be checked.
From their “Visit” page, checked October 31, 2026
868 Estate Vineyards
Hillsboro, Loudoun County
Outside food is allowed only in the picnic area, not in the pavilion or tasting rooms; no grills or cooking, and no outside alcohol.
From their “faqs” page, checked October 31, 2026
Accord Vineyards
Linden, Fauquier County
Outside food is allowed only in the picnic area, not in the tasting room or on the deck, and a wine purchase is required to use the picnic area; no outside drinks.
From their “our menu” page, checked October 31, 2026
Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery
Delaplane, Fauquier County
Outside food is allowed only at the outdoor picnic tables; coolers and outside alcohol are prohibited.
From their “visit us” page, checked October 31, 2026
Bleu Frog Vineyards
Leesburg, Loudoun County
Cakes, cupcakes and minimal snacks (for children, special needs or light snacking) are allowed; large picnics and catered parties require renting space, and no outside alcohol is permitted.
From their home page, checked October 31, 2026
Briedé Family Vineyards
Winchester, Frederick County
Outside food is banned in the tasting room; the site does not say whether it is allowed elsewhere on the grounds.
From their “visit” page, checked October 31, 2026
Casanel Vineyards & Winery
Leesburg, Loudoun County
Outside food is allowed outdoors only (decks, patio, picnic areas), not inside; no outside alcohol, and bags may be checked.
From their “plan visit” page, checked October 31, 2026
Chateau O’Brien at Northpoint Winery & Vineyard
Markham, Fauquier County
Outside food is welcome, but large coolers are not allowed.
From their “wine tastings” page, checked October 31, 2026
Domaine Fortier Vineyard
Lovettsville, Loudoun County
Picnic food is allowed outside only, not inside, and outside alcohol is never permitted.
From their “visit” page, checked October 31, 2026
Doukenie Winery
Hillsboro, Loudoun County
Outside food is welcome, but those who bring it must purchase Doukénie wine, and strongly scented foods should stay in picnic and grassy areas.
From their “visit us” page, checked October 31, 2026
Fabbioli Cellars
Leesburg, Loudoun County
Outside food is allowed on the grounds only, not inside the tasting room; no aromatic foods and no large coolers.
From their “tasting room” page, checked October 31, 2026
Greenhill Vineyards
Middleburg, Loudoun County
Outside food is allowed only at outdoor seating, bags may be inspected, and no outside alcohol is permitted.
From their “visit” page, checked October 31, 2026
Hiddencroft Vineyards
Loudoun County
Picnics are allowed when you are enjoying the winery's wine; outside alcohol is not permitted.
From their “frequently asked questions” page, checked October 31, 2026
Linden Vineyards
Linden, Fauquier County
Outside food may be enjoyed after your tasting.
From their “reserve” page, checked October 31, 2026
Narmada Winery
Amissville, Rappahannock County
Outside food must be eaten in outdoor areas, must fit on the table you occupy (no buffet tables), and outside alcohol is not permitted.
From their “faq policies” page, checked October 31, 2026
Sunset Hills Vineyard
Loudoun County
Outside food is not allowed in the Tasting Room, and chafing dishes, catered dishes, large party platters and hot foods are prohibited.
From their “Your Visit” page, checked October 31, 2026
The Barns at Hamilton Station
Hamilton, Loudoun County
Outside food is not allowed in the main tasting room or loft but is fine outdoors or in the cellar; pages conflict on coolers, but the policies page says coolers are fine outside, and no outside alcohol is allowed.
From their “reopening info” page, checked October 31, 2026
The Winery at Bull Run
Centreville, Fairfax County
Outside food is allowed on the Adult and Family Lawns but not indoors or on covered patios, and hard coolers, caterer or restaurant deliveries, and cooking are not allowed.
From their “faq” page, checked October 31, 2026
The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm
Gainesville, Prince William County
Outside food is allowed outdoors only, not inside except at private events, and no coolers are allowed.
From their “visit” page, checked October 31, 2026
Walsh Family Wine
Purcellville, Loudoun County
Picnic food may be eaten outdoors only; no outside food inside.
From their “reservation” page, checked October 31, 2026
Zephaniah Farm Vineyard
Leesburg, Loudoun County
Outside food is free in outdoor seating areas; indoor dining with outside food costs $5 per guest.
From their “faqs” page, checked October 31, 2026
Common questions
- Which wineries in Northern Virginia let you bring your own food?
56 of the 90 wineries we track in Northern Virginia allow outside food: 50 West Vineyards, 8 Chains North Winery, 868 Estate Vineyards, Accord Vineyards, Arterra Wines & Hawkmoth Arts, Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery, Bleu Frog Vineyards, Blue Valley Vineyard & Winery, Bozzo Family Vineyards, Breaux Vineyards, Briedé Family Vineyards, Capstone Vineyards and 44 more. Each answer comes from the winery’s own website.
- What are the rules at wineries for a picnic in Northern Virginia?
Policies differ: 35 picnics welcome, 21 outside food, with limits. Check each winery’s page for the details and exceptions.
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