Loudoun County, Virginia
8 Chains North Winery
Waterford
Children welcome; dogs welcome; picnics welcome; live music most weekends.
Before you go
- Can we bring the children?
Children welcome
Children must stay within arm's reach of a parent or be directly supervised; no balls or frisbees.
From their “plan your visit to one of the best wineries in northern virginia” page, checked October 31, 2026
- Can the dog come?
Dogs welcome
Leashed dogs are allowed inside the Tasting Room and outdoors, with an off-leash dog park, but not in the Compass Rose Room, Vine Room or on the Deck.
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- Can we bring a picnic?
Picnics welcome
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
- Is there food?
Cheese, charcuterie and light fare
The kitchen serves charcuterie, bruschetta, piragi, personal pizzas and pretzels Friday–Sunday and Wednesday evenings, and pre-packaged snacks are sold daily.
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- Do we need a reservation?
Walk-ins welcome
Parties under 7 are seated first come, first served.
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- Coming as a group?
Groups of 7 or more need a reservation, with a $100 table fee for 7–12 guests, and groups of 13 or more must submit an event request.
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- Arriving by limo or bus?
Limos and buses by arrangement
Limos and buses need advance reservations and must park in the lower lot; party buses are not allowed.
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- Is there live music?
Live music most weekends
The calendar lists live music most Saturdays and Sundays from 1:30 to 4:30 pm.
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- When are they open?
Opening hours
Monday 12 PM – 6 PM Tuesday 12 PM – 6 PM Wednesday 12 PM – 8:30 PM Thursday 12 PM – 6 PM Friday 12 PM – 9 PM Saturday 11 AM – 6 PM Sunday 11 AM – 6 PM Reservations are required for groups of 7 or more; groups of 13+ must submit an event request.
From their “plan your visit to one of the best wineries in northern virginia” page, checked October 31, 2026