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Loudoun County, Virginia

The Barns at Hamilton Station

Hamilton

Children welcome; dogs welcome; outside food, with limits; live music most weekends.

Before you go

Can we bring the children?

Children welcome

Parents must supervise children closely, no tree climbing, and keep a safe distance from the wildlife at the pond.

From their “reopening info” page, checked October 31, 2026

Can the dog come?

Dogs welcome

Dogs are allowed in the tasting room (not at the tasting bar) and outside; they must be leashed at all times, with one dog per person, and owners must clean up after them.

From their “visit us” page, checked October 31, 2026

Can we bring a picnic?

Outside food, with limits

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

Is there food?

Cheese, charcuterie and light fare

Picnic baskets with meats, cheeses, spreads, and baguettes or crackers are sold, plus soft pretzels.

From their “visit us” page, checked October 31, 2026

Do we need a reservation?

Walk-ins welcome

Seating is first-come, first-served, and guided tastings can optionally be booked ahead.

From their “reopening info” page, checked October 31, 2026

Coming as a group?

Groups of 8 to 50 people should book in advance with a 50% non-refundable deposit; the group tasting rate for parties of 8 and over is $18 per person plus tax.

From their “reopening info” page, checked October 31, 2026

Arriving by limo or bus?

Limos and buses welcome

Limos and buses may drop off guests but may not park on the property.

From their “visit us” page, checked October 31, 2026

Is there live music?

Live music most weekends

Live music is held every Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00pm, rain or shine, moving indoors in bad weather.

From their “reopening info” page, checked October 31, 2026

When are they open?

Opening hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday11 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday11 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday11 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday11 AM – 5:30 PM

Closed Thu, Nov 26, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25, Thu, Dec 31, Fri, Jan 1, Sun, Mar 28.

Last call is 5:00pm; also open 11am-5:30pm on federal holiday Mondays, and on Saturdays with special events it closes at 5pm (last call 4:30pm), so check the calendar.

From their “reopening info” page, checked October 31, 2026