Great little bar. Signs aren't kid friendly completely, but it's not a kid place. Service was…read morevery good. Fry snob here, I ask for them super hot (if they come before/after the rest of the food, that's ok - as long as they are hot. They did not disappoint! I didn't love the yellow cheese on the steak/cheese but that's a personal preference. If the menu said it, I missed it. Was still very tasty and hubs said the local tap beer and burger were very good.

We stopped in here on our way from PA to TN because it was the closest place to our hotel that…read moreserved alcohol and was open later. It was a Saturday night and our group of 7 wandered in and found a table. We were waited on right away and our server was awesome. Drinks came out quickly, but it took a while for our food and apps because it was PACKED so we expected it. Our server was right on top of our empty drinks so no worries. When we finally got the food, it was typical bar type food. Some of us loved our meals and some of us not so much. It also turns out there was a band that night so we hung out to see them play and I am sooooo glad that we did! If you ever get the chance to see Dry River Band, go immediately! They were fantastic and it's easy to see why they have such a following in the area. My only complaint is that there is only one bathroom for women so the line was 6 deep at one point. Aside from that, we really enjoyed our visit and will be stopping back the next time we're passing through.

Good food, nice selection of brews, tentative service. Cool and unique interior. Comfortable…read moreatmosphere, family friendly.

What a horrible experience with the staff !!!! Worst place in Charlottesville by far. Rude ass…read moremanager and staff I had a very disappointing experience. The staff was rude and unprofessional for no apparent reason, and management was no better. Instead of addressing concerns or providing helpful customer service, they were dismissive and seemed uninterested in resolving the issue. I would not recommend this business based on the way customers are treated.

I'm so sad, man. My wife is a lifelong Virginian who has been to this place many times in the past…read moreand spoken so highly of it every time. We even went together probably almost ten years ago and loved it! So we were in the area tonight and decided, of course, to hit up Boylan Heights for dinner, remembering it as fondly as we did. But I ended up...really disappointed by this visit. First of all, it was super busy, very crowded, and very loud - that's kinda to be expected out of a college sports bar though. The servers were all doing their best, and everybody was really nice! But then I ordered one of their pre-mixed drinks from the bar, and had to end up asking after it about 20 minutes later when it hadn't made it to my table. I was told it got lost in the mix of everything, which I do understand because as I mentioned before, it was busy. So I just said that's cool, I don't need it, I'll just have a root beer instead. 10 minutes later and the server comes to the table with lightly-tinted soda water, very apologetically telling me that's what's coming out and they need to change the bag. I'm autistic and overstimulated at this point so I just say no, water is fine. And that was a little ehh, but the food was absolutely the most disappointing part of this experience. I ordered a burger with bacon and cheese and their curly fries on the side...the fries were barely warm, and not a single element of the burger was seasoned. It was offensively bland, and on top of that, the bacon was floppy. Burger was undercooked as well (menu says they're cooked to medium well, it was about medium rare). I took 2 bites and was totally done. It's really a shame because you can tell the quality of the ingredients is good, but the execution was just kind of embarrassing. Like...salt and pepper the meat at least, please, c'mon. The milkshake was pretty good, though. This place is an institution, but I think it's leaning a little too hard on that reputation and has let the quality of its food slip.

Had a great dinner here with my niece and my sister during college orientation. The space opened…read moretheir doors so there was a lot of fresh air. The weather was perfect for it too. They gave us menus and scantron-like menus to circle in the build-your-own burgers & bowls. That was pretty cool. I chose my chicken sandwich and gave it to the waitress. My sister ordered the boozy milkshake and my niece ordered a regular one. They really liked them! My chicken sandwich was so good! I got the curly fries with it and they were super delish too. My sister got loaded tots which were sooo good. I only with they had pickled jalapeño for them instead of fresh. The fresh were just too much (& I love spice). All in all - solid place to eat!

We were visiting Bridgewater to celebrate a birthday! We have been to their location closer to…read moreCharlottesville and wanted to give this place a try! We loved this location just as much. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful when we had questions. It was a mix of other couples, all different ages, including kids having a great time. They had a great selection of food and the pizza smelled incredible. This was just our first stop so we didn't eat but we want to come back and try. If you are in the area and looking for a fun place to relax and enjoy a beer, definitely head over.

Let me start off by saying that the brown ale was good. Unfortunately, the person behind the bar…read morewas absolutely horrible. I sat down for 20 minutes at the bar with zero service but then got up and got in line behind other people that got there after me. When I got to the bar I asked if I had to be in this one spot to get served. She said yes. I didn't ask her why she didn't say something to me each time she passed me in the past 20 minutes? She had no answer. Since then, she's been very happy to serve other people sitting in the same spot I was at the bar. I sat at the table with an empty glass. She walked past me multiple times and never asked if I wanted another beer. Even though I liked the product, I will never be back

Great wings and homemade ranch. Salads are always fresh too. Kids option are fairly varied and…read morealcohol selections are good.

Outstanding service,good was just So so - bar tender doesn't know how to mix any drinks! Stick with…read morecanned beer or wine

Ostensibly great folks, don't be fooled by the facade. They love trashy shitbag people who try to…read morestart fights but are too lame to enter them. They will kick you out over some twenty-something punk's bs before hearing you out. Very disappointing, I've been coming to this spot since before most of these trifling folks were born. To all my real peoples, this place ain't it. Go elsewhere, and be well (Five stars for the previous service, sorry it had to end like this)

Great pizza! We got the Shakespeare. The service is through the bartender. She was courteous and…read moresweet. She informed us that the place we were staying used to be a prison. The ambience was divey but that's how I like my bars. I'd go back.

Service was decent. The check-in girl needs training and a more pleasant disposition…read more Food average at best. Large servings but a little over cooked. Fried onion rings were way over fried.

Great food & service ! Beautiful view of the golf course and attentive staff. Looking forward to…read morecoming back soon.

An empty space has been transformed into a meeting! And eating venue! You order at a…read morecounter(Chipotle style!) and find a seat. We lived this because we sometimes have a large-and loud group! The food was better than we expected- And everybody was happy with their beer! Cold and lots of choices!!

Kardinal Hall hits that perfect Charlottesville sweet spot: great food, great beer, great people,…read moreand a space that feels both fun and thoughtfully designed. My Wahoo daughter brought me here during Family Weekend, and now I totally get why this place is a UVA favorite. The building itself is part of a beautifully restored historic industrial complex off Preston Avenue. It's an adaptive-reuse space (formerly part of the old Coca-Cola bottling works), and the design keeps that industrial character alive: tall ceilings, exposed materials, and a layout that feels open, social, and easygoing. The outdoor area is especially smartly done. They've got roll-down fabric walls and overhead heat lamps that keep the patio comfortable even when the temperature dips. It's basically an all-weather beer-garden vibe, and it works. Here's how our meal went down: * Shared starter: the Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel. Warm, soft, perfectly salted, and killer with both the mustard and the cheese sauce. * My entrée: the Local Steak Salad -- gorgeous presentation, tender grass-fed beef, and those pickled turnips, radish slices, and greens in herb buttermilk dressing absolutely tied it together. * My daughter's entrée: Bratwurst, which disappeared quickly, so that tells you what you need to know. Service setup is counter-service for food with table drop-off, and drinks are ordered directly at the bar. It's efficient, friendly, and gives the whole place an easygoing "European beer hall meets Charlottesville neighborhood spot" feel. Kardinal Hall is one of those places where good food, good architecture, and good energy all line up. If you're in town -- especially visiting UVA -- this is a must-stop.