Norfolk, VA venue guide
Check the Waterside District - VA bag policy with an official source, then plan your entrances, parking, and dining in Norfolk, VA. Confirm event-specific entry rules before you go.
Bag policy
The district guest code prohibits bags or purses larger than 16 by 12 inches, outside food and drinks, weapons, pets other than service animals, and smoking or vaping indoors. Commercial photography needs prior approval.
Entrances
There is no general cover charge, though some special events require a ticket. After 9 p.m. or during designated events, guests must be 21 or older with a valid ID, and PBR Norfolk is 21 and older at all times. The property is a district of several businesses, not one hall with a single gate.
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The district guest code prohibits bags or purses larger than 16 by 12 inches, outside food and drinks, weapons, pets other than service animals, and smoking or vaping indoors. Commercial photography needs prior approval.
Verified Oct 4, 2026Waterside District Plan Your Visit
The district does not publish a full accessibility map. Its Market page says that space can be reached by elevator, an accessible door, and stairs.
Verified Oct 4, 2026Waterside District The Market page
Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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333 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, Norfolk, VA, 23510
Five Hampton Roads Transit bus routes serve Waterside District at 333 Waterside Drive. F.R.E.D., a free battery-operated people mover, carries riders aged 8 and up whose trips start and end in downtown Norfolk; call 757-478-7233.
Verified Oct 9, 2026Waterside District — Plan Your Visit
Parking
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Waterside District's dining and nightlife options include Blue Moon TapHouse, PBR Norfolk (a Coors Banquet bar), PDS Street Tacos, The Fudgery and The Market food hall, with hours listed for each venue. The Harbor Club is a private event and wedding space.
Verified Oct 9, 2026Waterside District — Eat + Drink
Waterside District does not publish restroom locations or a family-restroom policy. The Plan Your Visit page was checked.
Verified Oct 4, 2026Waterside District Plan Your Visit
The district does not publish a merchandise policy. Any retail sales are tenant-specific rather than a venue merch stand.
Verified Oct 4, 2026Waterside District Plan Your Visit
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