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Gene's Beer Garden

4.5 (32 reviews)
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Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Live music
Divey
Casual

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Jeff C.

Gene's has been in Morgantown forever. It was one of my go-to stops in college 30 years ago and it still is today. You really can't beat the dogs for the price, which is further enhanced by the charming setting. It is nice to know that somethings don't change. I live in D.C. and there is something really American about having a chili cheese dog and a PBR for around $5, I hate when I see some of the D.C. "gourmet" hotdog shops jack up the price for what is basically the same dog I get at Gene's Gene's regulars are also very friendly, and I could spend hours listen to some of the regulars talk about the old days. In short, Gene's is a nice change from other Morgantown bars..in a way coming to Gene's is like coming home

Sandra F.

This place is awesome. Located in a neighborhood. When you first walked in, I noticed the cool old school décor. Love the atmosphere and mood to this place. Very cozy. Drinks were cheap and bartender and even the locals were extra friendly. I heard they are known for making great hot dogs, so I got one. It was bomb! Very simple with a good flavor. If I ever come back to Morgantown, this would be the first bar I hit.

Ryan N.

Gene's has been a fixture in Morgantown since 1944. Cheap beer, good times, loyal regulars and hot dogs are the mainstays of this town landmark. I come back here every time I visit home (sometimes it's my first stop). There is no other bar in Morgantown quite like this one. Gene's is an old school place...a throwback of sorts. You step inside and you step back in time a bit. Gene's is also great for Mountaineer or Steeler gameday and it's one of the few places in town where, during the summer, you can watch the Pirates lose twice. Food recommendatoins: I eat my hotdog with chili, slaw, ketchup, and onion. The chili-cheese pepperoni roll is some of the best drunk food of all time. Do not get the cheese plate. The bartenders might be crabby and the patrons surly, but it's all just part of the Gene's Nation Experience. I have to update this to add in a comment about the music. Gene's has been doing a great job of getting shows on the weekend and I've actually come back into Morgantown to check out a few. Mostly local acts a few out-of-towners do a good job livening up the place on occasional Fridays and Saturdays. The Gene's Nation Facebook page usually has updates on the schedule, but not until the week of a show.

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Hando E.

The Realest of the real when it comes to classic dive bars. They always have the best variety of local beers and snacks. Food here is pretty solid for bar food, nothing crazy but the hotdogs are enough to get you in the door. Pepperoni rolls on deck and they warm them up for you. Genes is perfect if you wanna wants to grab a few with your squad or a late night stop on your way home and wanted another beer or grub if not both. The Wildcard: Lucy, I promise you won't find another bartender like her!

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4 months ago

The, hot dog, are amazing good service, and very good Cold beer, and very friendly staff, and patrons... You can't, beat IT...

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2 years ago

This place.... LOVE IT. Come see, come enjoy, come experience why! #food #beer #service #ambience #dive

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2 years ago

Our "go to" place for over 50 years! Best owner, staff, atmosphere and chili dogs!...iconic part of Morgantown's history!

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4 years ago

Friendly people make the atmosphere here. Conversation is easy and the hot dogs with sauce are $1.50!!

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3 years ago

Best hot dog in Morgantown and the beer is always cold! Been going there for nearly 50 years and it's barely changed. Great place!

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6 years ago

Good beers on tap, nice booths, often great live music. A perfect neighborhood bar. Haven't tried the hotdogs but people seem to like them.

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7 years ago

My favorite experience while in Morgantown! The live music was phenomenal! The beer selection is great and service is prompt!

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Best beer garden in West Virginia! Awesome history and local flavor, great music and awesome owner and staff!

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14 years ago

chili dog and a beer please! great red eyes.

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12 years ago

Such a nice local bar....Friendly, caring people. Great prices. Want a local place to hang out and watch the game? This is it!

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Anvil + Ax

Anvil + Ax

3.3(6 reviews)
0.5 mi
Full bar
Free WiFi

I have really mixed feelings about this place. I stopped here a while back after some shopping in…read moreMorgantown. I was looking for a nice bar for a cocktail and appetizer by myself, and I found the Anvil and Ax (inside the Hotel Morgan) menu via google and decided to stop. Street parking is available all around. The doorman was so nice! There were several couples at the bar, so I sat at one of the tables near the bar. It took a while for the bartender to come over to me and give me a menu. I ordered the french martini and asked if there was a food menu available. She said they didn't serve food until later in the day, even though the online menu said otherwise. My martini was great. Service was subpar. She set my martini on the edge of the bar and I had to go up and get it- no big deal, I just thought it was odd since they weren't busy. The bartender never came back over to me; I went up to the bar to close out and pay my bill like 15 minutes after I finished my drink. There are certainly some kinks to work out, especially with service, but this place has potential to be very nice!

Adorable place with cute decor. I was hoping the crowd would match the vibe of the place, but (not…read moreunexpected for Morgantown) it was full of college kids taking shots and being obnoxious, so we left after one drink. The bartender was wrapped up with them and you had to walk up to the bar for drinks. Hopefully it was just an off night. I wanted to love the place.

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