Ah, the illustrious Purple Fiddle, the crown jewel of Thomas WV. Been here many times over the…read moreyears. This place perfectly personifies the spirit of Thomas, WV, and maybe even a little bit of Davis mixed in there too. The building is historic with tons of character, located right at the end of the loop as if you can't exit town without paying homage. The inside has soooo much character and is decorated perfectly in a mad hatter style. We often stop here for ice cream during our wanderings of Wild Wonderful West Virginia but have been known to get food from time to time as well. I would say that everything is honestly priced. They aren't trying to get rich and they aren't trying to rip off the community, just serve it and make a living and keep the doors open. The food is on the cheaper side and the quality matches. I don't think they're after any Michelin stars but more interested in just feeding the people. Service is on par with the attitude of the building and blended well. Just enough at just the right time. You might have to swap a few chairs from one table to the next to find the right combination for your party as I think all of the chairs in there are different. They also serve the community by hosting music, up to 300 events per year according to their website. That's one of the only times I skipped the fiddle when I was passing through was when they had a band with a cover and we just wanted food. We wanted to sit down and eat but were told we had to pay if we stayed but could take the food to go or outside without the entrance fee. I think we just went over to Picnic instead which is also a great local spot! See you next summer fiddle!

Purple Fiddle, Thomas, WV, Thurs, Dec 19. My husband and I were traveling through Davis/Thomas, WV…read moreon a Thursday afternoon in mid-December. It was rather off-season for both of these touristy towns, late for the summer's hikers in Blackwater Falls and other natural attractions and early for the winter skiers in Canaan Valley. Our daughter and SIL, who live in West Virginia, recommended Purple Fiddle. They had visited in the summer, when there was live music and a lively crowd. We went in for a late lunch, reaching around 2:15 pm. Upon entering, we found that we were the only patrons, but the hostess assured us that they were open. We asked some questions about the menu, and my husband asked about their schedule of bands in the winter months. (It's very active, especially on weekends, even in winter). Another couple came in a few minutes after us. FOOD. You order at the long counter where there is a chalkboard with the daily specials, plus traditional menus. My husband ordered one of the soups of the day, Creamy Tomato Basil Soup ($7.50) and a Homemade Chicken Salad Sandwich ($11.50). I ordered their Montreal Grilled Cheese Sandwich ($9.75). My husband characterized the soup (his rating: 4/5) as very good but not outstanding for his personal taste. It was served with a bag of oyster crackers. He would've preferred the soup to be thicker/more cream-based and to have more basil. His chicken salad sandwich (3.5/5), served on swirled marble rye bread, with tomato and lettuce, was also tasty -- but the bread overwhelmed the amount of chicken salad, and the rye bread fell apart along the swirls. It was served with ruffled potato chips and a pickle spear. My toasted Montreal Grilled Cheese (3/5) was also constructed on marble rye, and featured three cheeses (provolone, cheddar, and whipped cream cheese), tomato slices, and some onion. It was also served with ruffled potato chips and a pickle spear. My main issue with my sandwich was it was toasted 2-3 shades darker than I would've preferred, verging on being burnt. We also split a dessert, the Turtle Cheesecake ($8). (4.5/5). The cheesecake featured chocolate, caramel, and some crunchies on top. The taste and texture were excellent but the slice was small for the $8 price point. The presentation also could've been better. It looked like it came directly out of the cooling case, still wrapped with Saran Wrap and a toothpick. My husband also got a coffee ($2.25, 5/5), which was full-bodied, rich, hot, and had free refills. Overall, we rank the food as a 4/5. In all cases, it tasted fresh. It was also a good value. Our food totaled $41.58 (including $2.58 tax, but before tip). The menu is relatively small, and most of it features cold items (sandwiches, wraps, hummus plates, etc.); this is probably appropriate for a music venue. We also note that they offer a good selection of beers, which we did not want in the afternoon and while still having a lot of driving ahead of us. AMBIANCE. (4.5/5). Overall, we liked the vibe of the restaurant. There's a stage for music performers, tables for diners/patrons, a station with hard ice creams to be scooped, memorabilia to be purchased. We suspect that it will get lively and crowded when bands are performing. We'll have to come back to check it out. SERVICE. (4/5). The waitress took our order at the counter, delivered it to our table, and later cleared the table. She was efficient, but neither friendly nor unfriendly. She did talk a bit more with the other couple who seemed to be locals. We would return to this restaurant.

Think about all the small things you can do to surprise and delight your guests, this place does…read moreit. Small menu but everything is made with love and fresh, local ingredients. Love the vibe of the old building, atmosphere is great with good music and excellent beer on draft and craft cans. Great service too, made some great hiking recommendations and a few tasters of beer before we made our decision. The awesome little touch is that ALL the beer glasses come out of the freezer so you get the best cold brew!

Was just walking around Thomas exploring and the name caught my attention, since I like to fly fish…read more Ordered lunch and chatted with Owner over a beer No fishing guide connections but very good Sandwich and side of Pasta Salad with good draft beer Cozy place w good Ambience Found out owner has a 2nd location in same town where my brother lives in VA I'll be back!

The Sagebrush Round-Up is a weekly country music show (on Saturdays) that is held near Bunner's…read moreRidge (if you're on 79, you take exit 139 for Prickett Creek Road and drive towards Bunner's Ridge (it's about 6 miles and their building/venue will be located on your right). Doors open at 4PM, and homecooked meals (like smothered chicken, mashed potatoes, etc.) are served at 5PM (they're only $7!); a booked band for the night plays on stage from 6:30PM until closing (which is about 10:30PM). The venue itself is pretty big, as it seats about 400. The one thing that I absolutely love about this venue is that it is smoke- and alcohol-free, and that it is opened to the public (general admission)! :D Plenty of parking, check their website in regards to upcoming bands that will be playing; they also sometimes do tours to Nashville, so you might want to join in them! +weekly country music show on Saturdays :D +off of 79; 6 miles towards Bunner's Ridge +homemade meals offered :D +alcohol- and smoke-free :D +check their social media for featured artist updates :D

We ate at Mountain State and had a really good experience. The pizza was great, and the drinks were…read moreeven better -- I had a margarita that was perfect. We ended up coming back a few nights later just for drinks. We had a few beers and a few margaritas, and the servers both nights were very nice and welcoming. Later that night we ordered a few pizzas online and stopped back to pick them up. The pizzas were just as good as the first time. Overall, a great spot for both food and drinks!

We stopped into town for a long weekend, and it had been ages since I last stayed in Deep Creek…read more Had we not just had pizza the night prior, I would have ordered some here because it all looked (and smelled) amazing. The biggest thing of note, we had the friendliest, and most kind, waitress from any restaurant I had been to in a long time - so kudos for that! The food and beer were all decent, nothing stood out in particular but for the price and service, I would definitely be back.

Best thing to happen in Rowlesburg in years! Great owners who run the business themselves…read more Creative, talented musicians in their own right, the owners know how to run a tavern. Warm, welcoming atmosphere. Good food, draft beers, old fashion look and feel takes you back to the 1960s. Great feeling!

Honi Honi is an amazing spot @ Deep Creek Lake. The bar is lively and drinks fun and affordable…read morecompared to some other places and definitively more affordable than Boston. Some will balk at a tiki bar/hut off a lake, and to that I say "YEEHAW TO THE HATERS" because you can only have so many family restaurants and dive bars before you start wanting to get away from all that nonsense. Enter... HONI HONI!!! On the weekends there is always live music or some event planned, and the space is lively and the decor is spot on. It has the feel of somewhere Jimmy Buffet might have hung out in his earlier days, and the people are more than happy to let themselves be swallowed by the atmosphere. We were lucky enough to be there during the patio season where we sat just inside the open window doors to the music. I will caution the one downside to Honi is they do not serve food. You have to order from UNO (the pizza chain) across the patio and go pick it up. No harm, no foul, we knew that before we arrived. If that is gonna ruin your trip or time at Honi - probably best to stay home. However, if you can get over that one little wrinkle it is a MUST during your visit.

Place where we stop with the kids on the pontoon!! Free…read more Place to also stop to watch a band and have adult drinks!

The best music venue in Morgantown, always a good time. Drinks are reasonably priced, small place…read morewith a big presence

Morgantown's hot spot for alternative music since the early 1980s, 123 Pleasant Street has…read moreeverything you need for a night out on the wild side: music variety, beers of all ilks, plenty of mixed drinks, groovy decor, ample seating, space to hang close to (or not) the speakers, a pool table, good eats across the street, and no gambling machines. The bartenders are long-time fixtures. They may not flirt with you, but they'll pour you an ample drink. It's a $10 minimum to put your alcohol on a credit card. 123 Pleasant Street offers just about every type of non-symphonic music you can think of by bands on local, regional, and national tour. Ticket prices are decent. It's also "All Kinds Welcome Here." Doesn't matter if you're brown, black, white, red, yellow, gold, male, female, queer, straight, punk rocker, hip-hopster, or reggae lover. I've never had a problem here, and I've asked around plenty and heard none from others. Some shows are 21 and up, some 18 and up, some all ages: check the flier. They generally start 30-60 minutes past the advertised time, so don't arrive early. But if you like the not-Top-40 scene, arrive nonetheless. This is the place for you.

This is a great venue for live events and entertaining. It's large enough to have a good crowd…read morewithout losing a sense of intimacy in the space.

This lounge at the Canaan Valley Resort serves up some amazing pizzas that you really would expect…read more The staff was friendly but a little bit slow. I will say the whole resort is a little laid back so it wasn't a surprise. Get the pizza and enjoy!

Staying at Canaan Valley Resort, great convenience to eat here. Everything came out fresh and fast…read more Live music to add to the amazing food.

Awesome!! Great musicians and wings!! Love love!! Great bartenders!! Woot woot! Bartenders are…read moregreat!! Musicians:!??? Amazing!