VA Wine GuideNorthern Virginia

Prince William County, Virginia

The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm

Gainesville

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

Before you go

Can we bring the children?

Children welcome, with limits

Guests must be 16 or older, including infants, so no children under 16 are admitted.

From their “about” page, checked October 31, 2026

Can the dog come?

Dogs welcome outdoors

Dogs must be leashed.

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

Can we bring a picnic?

Outside food, with limits

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

Is there food?

Cheese, charcuterie and light fare

Snacks, charcuterie and cheese boards, and flatbread pizzas are sold, with food trucks on most weekends.

From their “menu” page, checked October 31, 2026

Do we need a reservation?

Reservations recommended

Reservations are encouraged for indoor seating and may be limited to 2 hours; lawn and outdoor seating is first come, first served.

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

Coming as a group?

Their website doesn’t say.

Arriving by limo or bus?

Limos and buses welcome

The driver must park at the end of the driveway after dropping off the party.

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

Is there live music?

Live music most weekends

The calendar lists live music most Fridays and Saturdays from 5-8pm and Sundays from 2-5pm.

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

When are they open?

Opening hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday12 PM – 9 PM
Thursday12 PM – 9 PM
Friday12 PM – 9 PM
Saturday12 PM – 9 PM
Sunday12 PM – 7 PM

Closed Thu, Nov 26, Fri, Dec 25, Sun, Mar 28.

Open on Mondays that are federal holidays (hours not stated); last call 30 minutes before closing, guests must be 16+, and reservations are recommended for indoor seating.

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