The Water Dog

The Water Dog Find us hanging out on the patio, soaking up the scene with a brew and a dozen oysters 🤙
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The Water Dog is a riverside taphouse in downtown Lynchburg just along the alongside the James River. With Riverfront Park out our front doors and 36 craft beers on tap, great tunes spinning and our 2000 square foot patio, you can find us shucking the region's best oysters and dishing out high fives. Come check us out after your yoga class, long cycling ride or just after a long day in the office!

A chill wednesday wine down🍷wine + music + features🍷 1/2 price select bottles (4pm+)🎶 trev hicks • 6-9pm🇨🇺 feature // tw...
07/08/2026

A chill wednesday wine down🍷

wine + music + features
🍷 1/2 price select bottles (4pm+)
🎶 trev hicks • 6-9pm
🇨🇺 feature // twd cuban sando // seasoned pork + ham + swiss + pickles + dijon aioli on a pressed hoagie + choice of side

Come together 🇺🇸 We’re opening up tonight just for the match. Doors open at 7 for USA vs. Belgium. Kickoff at 8, sound o...
07/06/2026

Come together 🇺🇸 We’re opening up tonight just for the match. Doors open at 7 for USA vs. Belgium. Kickoff at 8, sound on inside and out, and $3 Michelob Ultras all night.

Tonight! Cold beer, amazing views of the fireworks, Hornitos truck pumping out margarita buckets starting at 6PM. Come c...
07/03/2026

Tonight! Cold beer, amazing views of the fireworks, Hornitos truck pumping out margarita buckets starting at 6PM. Come chill with us! 🧊🍺💥

🇺🇸IT’S MATCH DAY🇺🇸USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina🕗 8 PM🔊 Sound on inside + outGrab a table (or bring a chair just in case...
07/01/2026

🇺🇸IT’S MATCH DAY🇺🇸

USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
🕗 8 PM
🔊 Sound on inside + out

Grab a table (or bring a chair just in case) and cheer on the USMNT with us.

🍺 $2 Natty Boh
🍺 $3 Mich Ultra
🍺 $5 Modelo

All day. Every day. All World Cup long.

Let’s gooooTuesday: Tap Out$3 select draft beers starting at 4 PM.Clock out. Tap in.Wednesday: Wine Down World Cup Watch...
06/30/2026

Let’s goooo

Tuesday: Tap Out
$3 select draft beers starting at 4 PM.
Clock out. Tap in.

Wednesday: Wine Down World Cup Watch Party
Kickoff at 8 PM. 1/2 price select wine bottles, $3 mich ultras, the USMNT match on the big screen, and sound on inside + outside.

Friday: Views + Brews
Catch the Downtown Lynchburg annual fireworks show with cold drinks and one of the best views in town.

Sunday: Session
Chill with Ashley Sutton live from 1-4 PM, brunch, $1 wings, and $1 Chesapeakes (while supplies last).

Bev is back! Brunch and Andrew Bev live 1-4PM.🍗 $1 wings🦪 $1 chesapeakes🍺 $3 mich ultras⭐ $5 stellas⏰ while supplies las...
06/28/2026

Bev is back! Brunch and Andrew Bev live 1-4PM.

🍗 $1 wings
🦪 $1 chesapeakes
🍺 $3 mich ultras
⭐ $5 stellas
⏰ while supplies last

Come hang!

Today is not the day to miss our features soup // hoppin john with turkey and crawfish + topped with sweet corn puddings...
06/27/2026

Today is not the day to miss our features

soup // hoppin john with turkey and crawfish + topped with sweet corn pudding

strawberry + feta salad // mixed greens + strawberries + candied walnuts + smoked feta + balsamic vinaigrette

poor man’s lobster roll // two buttered rolls + monkfish tossed in a white wine butter sauce + choice of side

soft shell crab tacos // two flour tortillas + lightly fried soft shell crab + avocado spread + asian slaw + wasabi ginger aioli + choice of side

hot honey old bay wings // served with ranch or bleu cheese

World Cup Watch Party // USA vs Turkey Tonight 🇺🇸⚽️ A full day of matches wraps up with USA vs. Turkey at 10 PM. The Hor...
06/25/2026

World Cup Watch Party // USA vs Turkey Tonight

🇺🇸⚽️ A full day of matches wraps up with USA vs. Turkey at 10 PM. The Hornitos truck will be outside tonight serving margarita buckets, tequila shots, and cold brews, and we’re staying open late to keep the party going through the final whistle.

Sound on for USMNT inside and on the patio. Plenty of tables available but feel free to toss a chair in your car just in case.

$2 Natty Boh
$3 Mich Ultra
$5 Modelo
All day. Every day. All World Cup long. 🍻

Address

1016 Jefferson Street
Lynchburg, VA
24504

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 11pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 11pm
Thursday 11:30am - 11pm
Friday 11:30am - 12:30am
Saturday 11am - 12:30am
Sunday 11am - 11pm

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