USA, VA: Renewal Brewing to open its doors in Martinsville on June 6

Renewal Brewing, a new craft brewery, is set to open its doors Thursday, June 6, at 32 Franklin Street in Uptown Martinsville, according to Renewal Brewing.

The company says the vision began two years ago when Atwell and his wife Peggy Donivan were attending an evening event in Uptown Martinsville.

“We saw how vibrant it could be,” Atwell Donivan said. “It was a good crowd and a fun night. We looked over at Franklin Street and thought how great it would be to see all those storefronts lit up and open at night, to have places for the crowd to go once the event was over,”

Phase one of the brewery’s opening will feature a speakeasy and brewhouse in the basement level of the historic 1893 building that was constructed with Carnegie steel, according to the brewery. The building, which has housed various businesses over the years including an A&P grocery store, has undergone renovations and is now set to become a cornerstone of Uptown Martinsville’s revitalization.

The three-phase renovation and opening will celebrate Martinsville’s past, present, and future.

The team aims to help increase foot traffic in uptown by creating a lively and welcoming community space. The brewery features twelve unique craft beers on tap, all brewed on-site with Herzberg overseeing the brewery operations. While Atwell and Donivan plan on a full schedule of live music, theme nights, and even dueling piano events, they also look forward to relaxed evenings where customers come to enjoy the cozy speakeasy vibe and enjoy time with friends. The space will also be available for private event rentals.

“We see what Martinsville can be,” Atwell explained. “There’s potential here for everyone to thrive and grow. We hope that opening this brewery will inject new energy into Uptown and help spur on revitalization efforts. We want Martinsville to be a destination, Atwell said.

Renewal Brewing is set to open to the public Thursday, June 6 from 4 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Initial operating days will be Thursday through Sunday.

04 June, 2024