Pale Pints - Colonial Heights

An easy drive from our house in Colonial Heights, the gigantic patio and expansive brick interior are equally lovely. I didn 't eat breakfast and had a light lu... read more An easy drive from our house in Colonial Heights, the gigantic patio and expansive brick interior are equally lovely. I didn 't eat breakfast and had a light lunch so at 4 pm I was s t a r v i n g. Luckily this means not so many patrons, because our wood fired pizza arrived super quick! Nice crust, tasty sauce and the right amount of toppings, it was very tasty! I 'm a pizza believer again! We did half pours of their seasonal menu, pretty much trying all of them between the two of us. There was only one that I would designate a no out of 8, and that 's pretty impressive! We took a 6 pack of No Pulp to go. I 'm looking forward to returning to this spot... it feels good to find a place in Virginia that feels like home ... something we 've been lacking a little bit as we make our way through the brewery scene in Richmond.

I've tried a number of their brews and they have all been excellent. The staff could be better but it's Petersburg so... My only complaint is the menu is limite... read more I've tried a number of their brews and they have all been excellent. The staff could be better but it's Petersburg so... My only complaint is the menu is limited to personal pizzas, wings and a couple other items. The patio is nice.

Great service, very friendly staff. Only downside is no gluten-friendly options on the beverage menu. Outside is likely a great choice when it's nice out! read more Great service, very friendly staff. Only downside is no gluten-friendly options on the beverage menu. Outside is likely a great choice when it's nice out!

While the service was a bit slow on trivia night and not particularly attentive, I understand that it might have been due to the current challenges we all face... read more While the service was a bit slow on trivia night and not particularly attentive, I understand that it might have been due to the current challenges we all face in the world today. However, my experience on Sunday was much better—the hostess was attentive every time I walked by. The drag brunch was an exciting event. Although it took a little while for the food to arrive, it was well worth the wait. During that day, I learned a lot more about Trapezium, and all of it was positive. They opened around the time of the pandemic, so I can imagine they've faced some growing pains, which is completely understandable. Additionally, they seem to be very supportive of the LGBTQ+ community, which I admire. They even opened their brewery for Tricities Pride Inc. to host an event in September. It was heartwarming to hear how Trapezium stepped up to help during some challenges the community was facing. Overall, this brewery is fantastic, with wonderful support for the community as well.

However, she then stated that they would need our seats and seemed to wait for me to get up. I noticed that the area wasn’t crowded yet, and other families were... read more However, she then stated that they would need our seats and seemed to wait for me to get up. I noticed that the area wasn’t crowded yet, and other families were comfortably sitting in the other cushioned sections. This made me feel singled out, reminiscent of a time when Black individuals were unwelcome or relegated to specific areas, especially since I was the only Black patron outside. After checking with my waitress to ensure there were no reserved sections for trivia night and that anyone could sit wherever they liked, I politely approached the woman again and informed her that we were not participating in trivia and had no intention of leaving our table. Once we were finishing up our meal and I went inside to pay, my waitress offered me an apology. This response felt even more frustrating since it seemed like her concern was driven by the desire for a tip, rather than genuine care for the situation. Why didn't she apologize at the moment it happened? More importantly, why didn’t she speak up or involve a manager to address this woman’s inappropriate behavior? When such incidents are ignored, they become normalized, and as paying customers, we should not have to endure harassment from others in the establishment.