Guidebook for Charlottesville
Food Scene
Overall great seafood restaurant especially if you are a fan of oysters. The staff is always great and the drinks are always well made. We take every personal guest that comes into town here.
54 locals recommend
Public Fish & Oyster
513 W Main StOverall great seafood restaurant especially if you are a fan of oysters. The staff is always great and the drinks are always well made. We take every personal guest that comes into town here.
While its no secret to anyone who has visited Cville before, the Alley Light is the premier speak easy style restaurant/bar. Micah is a published bartender and everything on the very small menu is prepared to perfection. Make a reservation because it is impossible to get in on a weekend.
109 locals recommend
The Alley Light
108 2nd St SWWhile its no secret to anyone who has visited Cville before, the Alley Light is the premier speak easy style restaurant/bar. Micah is a published bartender and everything on the very small menu is prepared to perfection. Make a reservation because it is impossible to get in on a weekend.
The best Tequila drinks I have ever had. River, the main bartender has an extremely impressive collection of Mezcals and concoctions that are unmatched. The food is to die for as well.
44 locals recommend
The Bebedero
201 W Main StThe best Tequila drinks I have ever had. River, the main bartender has an extremely impressive collection of Mezcals and concoctions that are unmatched. The food is to die for as well.
A part of a local restaurant group, the food is good, the beer selection is great and the scene is very nice. More of a local spot to grab a beer and the brunch is very well done.
20 locals recommend
Sedona Taphouse
1035 Millmont StA part of a local restaurant group, the food is good, the beer selection is great and the scene is very nice. More of a local spot to grab a beer and the brunch is very well done.
Citizen Burger Bar
212 E Main StIf you like Burgers, this is your jam! try the Truffle Fries.
A great local sandwich shop for a quick bit to eat for lunch near the university.
Take It Away Sandwich Shop
115 Elliewood AvenueA great local sandwich shop for a quick bit to eat for lunch near the university.
Roots Natural Kitchen
1329 W Main StThe best salad you will ever eat... seriously.
A fabulous menu with great drinks and a romantic atmosphere. Ask about sitting downstairs if they are busy.
83 locals recommend
C & O
515 E Water StA fabulous menu with great drinks and a romantic atmosphere. Ask about sitting downstairs if they are busy.
A very romantic tapas restaurant in the heart of Belmont. NO RESERVATIONS and its always packed to get there early or prepare to wait. This is one of our go to spots.
160 locals recommend
Mas
904 Monticello RdA very romantic tapas restaurant in the heart of Belmont. NO RESERVATIONS and its always packed to get there early or prepare to wait. This is one of our go to spots.
A great local brewery that right off of main street and the downtown mall.
49 locals recommend
South Street Brewery
106 South Street WestA great local brewery that right off of main street and the downtown mall.
A delicious Thai restaurant that is one street off of the downtown mall.
31 locals recommend
Monsoon Siam
113 W Market StA delicious Thai restaurant that is one street off of the downtown mall.
A fantastic local mexican joint that is just fantastic. Try the carnitas, or tamale michoacana...you won't be disappointed.
24 locals recommend
La Michoacana Taqueria & Restaurant
1138 E High StA fantastic local mexican joint that is just fantastic. Try the carnitas, or tamale michoacana...you won't be disappointed.
Great place for locally made sausages and the fries are KILLER! Also a wide variety of local and German beer as well as cocktails.
62 locals recommend
Kardinal Hall
722 Preston AveGreat place for locally made sausages and the fries are KILLER! Also a wide variety of local and German beer as well as cocktails.
THE BEST charcuterie and cheese boards in town! Great Wine selection as well.
12 locals recommend
Tilman's
406 E Main StTHE BEST charcuterie and cheese boards in town! Great Wine selection as well.
Sultan Kebab
333 2nd St SEDrinks & Nightlife
The Fitzroy
120 E Main StGood drinks and always bustling.
The Whiskey Jar
227 W Main StThe name says it all!
This is the definition of a local hole in the wall. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays.
35 locals recommend
Miller's Downtown
109 W Main StThis is the definition of a local hole in the wall. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays.
Not a night club per say and definitely for the college crowd. Good music (for the younger generation) and if you happen to go for lunch they make a great burger.
11 locals recommend
Boylan Heights
102 14th St NWNot a night club per say and definitely for the college crowd. Good music (for the younger generation) and if you happen to go for lunch they make a great burger.
Another local college bar that always has a crowd late night. I cannot stress enough that it is a college hangout!
Coupes
9 Elliewood AveAnother local college bar that always has a crowd late night. I cannot stress enough that it is a college hangout!
Sightseeing
Alright if you come to Cville its because of the beautiful mountain scenery, maybe some hiking, but mostly its for the vineyards, breweries and distilleries because they are to die for. Trump Vineyard provides some great wines as well as some of the best views.
45 locals recommend
Trump Winery
3550 Blenheim RdAlright if you come to Cville its because of the beautiful mountain scenery, maybe some hiking, but mostly its for the vineyards, breweries and distilleries because they are to die for. Trump Vineyard provides some great wines as well as some of the best views.
Carter mountain nights on Thursdays during the spring summer and fall are some of the most romantic views of the city. The do all things apple to include hard cider and they do sell wine. grab a lawn chair and some snacks and watch the sunset over Cville from this amazing location.
214 locals recommend
Carter Mountain Orchard
1435 Carters Mountain TrailCarter mountain nights on Thursdays during the spring summer and fall are some of the most romantic views of the city. The do all things apple to include hard cider and they do sell wine. grab a lawn chair and some snacks and watch the sunset over Cville from this amazing location.
One of the beautiful breweries the greater Charlottesville area has to offer. Good beer, GREAT pizza, and a beautiful stop along the Route 151 tour.
358 locals recommend
Blue Mountain Brewery
9519 Critzer Shop RdOne of the beautiful breweries the greater Charlottesville area has to offer. Good beer, GREAT pizza, and a beautiful stop along the Route 151 tour.
A must see brewery that also has great food and a ton to offer. Check the events calendar as there is always something going on during the weekends.
326 locals recommend
Devils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub
200 Mosbys RunA must see brewery that also has great food and a ton to offer. Check the events calendar as there is always something going on during the weekends.
A beautiful log cabin style restaurant/bar located in the woods nestled on the side of a hill. Provides a great ambiance and relaxed atmosphere to have a drink and enjoy one of the local areas most famous brewery.
251 locals recommend
Bold Rock Hard Cider
1020 Rockfish Valley HwyA beautiful log cabin style restaurant/bar located in the woods nestled on the side of a hill. Provides a great ambiance and relaxed atmosphere to have a drink and enjoy one of the local areas most famous brewery.
Silverback Distillery
9374 Rockfish Valley HwyVitae Spirits Distillery
715 Henry Avelocally made Rum and Gin
Getting Around
Monticello Wine Tour & Coach Co.
925 E Market Stprivate wine tour company