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    Beer 88

    3.8 (192 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Pubs
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Maddie K.

    Great service. Great and quick food. Servers were very attentive. I think I said "so good" probably 10 times. The burgers were FANTASTIC! One of the best I've ever had. I got the 88 and my friend got the smokin gun. Excellent flavors. The ambiance was nostalgic and clean. Looking forward to my next visit!

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    Gabe P.

    We ended up here on 01/14/2023 after another place we went to reeked of cigarette smoke. I'm happy we ended up here. It wasn't too busy when we arrived; which was perfect since we were heading to a LU basketball game after we ate. This isn't the biggest place but comfortable. We were immediately seated. Drink orders taken , eventually. The server picked out a nice , hazy IPA for me. I was pleased. Appetizers: onion rings ( delicious) , Bavarian pretzels (warm & soft , not too much salt) served with dipping cheese sauce. Entrees: My niece got the Mac & cheese burger w/t fries. She enjoyed her food. My sister also had a burger but I don't recall which one she selected. I had the wings. Lots of different flavors. I oddly went with Jamaican jerk flavor. I really don't know why. The flavor was ok. I requested that my wings be prepared "fried hard." They weren't. We all had leftovers , so I reheated my wings in the microwave at the hotel. They were much better then. Beer 88 has a bit of sports bar feel. Pretty laid back vibe. I love the lounging sofa area. I look forward to coming back here when I have more time to explore more of their extensive beer selection.

    Chicken wings and fries
    Mandy L.

    This was the perfect end to a long day of driving! The place was busy but not obnoxiously. We sat at the bar as we prefer. The bartender, Mark, helped us immediately. He helped us choose the right beer for our taste out of their huge selection, and also gave us some food recommendations. The service was fast, friendly, and attentive. The food was good, and surprisingly affordable! Will definitely put this on our list of places to return!

    MacAttack with barbeques sauce
    Keith S.

    Best experience yet. The MacAttack was so savory and juicy. Just the right flavors attacking your taste buds one after the other. Service recommended all the best choices, really knew what he talking about.

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    Cameron M.

    I LOVE this place. It's atmosphere is great, the music, couches, bar, and high tops make for great seating options. The food, beer, people are all great too. The owner is especially knowledgeable about the beer and has great recommendations. You can start a beer list and eventually get your own ceiling tile. The burgers are great and the beers change a lot and always a great selection. Most of the bad reviews seem to be fake. It's sad when people try to tear down a small business especially when we "try" to lift minority businesses. I will be back, often.

    Ben Y.

    This place's small interior and strange waves of service is only rebuffed by their burger selection. Man there is some weird stuff on this menu, I got the one with peanut butter in it. It was.... oddly good? In the same way pineapple pizza is, not a crime but I wouldn't spend money actively on it again. The beer selection is good and the cheese wontons here are oddly good. Looking forward to coming back here when I can! The pricing online is wrong so I took photos of the menu.

    Currently on tap! 2/21/2019
    Hans B.

    Loved this small ...former Asian restaurant Now a Burger and beer place! They are always changing the taps with new craft beers! It was a welcoming oasis while attending an event at Liberty University It has a few TV's... And a simple menu of burgers. Wings fries and a few appetizers! The owner and staff were terrific enlightening me about beer, the area and the restaurant Now I had the California Burger with guacamole and pepper jack cheese. This was actually cooked perfect at medium and it was definitely not a frozen patty! It was super tasty! I may even return here before I head back to SC! Please check them out!!

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    3 months ago

    Such an amazing local restaurant. The Manager a staff are all so friendly and give great recommendations! Definitely a lynchburg staple

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    This place sucks. Like sucks harder than a dyson.Dyson. or one of those car wash vacuums. LoL

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    I wish I could like this place but my burger was bland and the beer was flat wouldn't recommend

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