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LW's Livery Stable

4.3 (71 reviews)

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Moderate noise
Happy hour specials
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Copper Goodness
Gabriel W.

This place is a gem hidden in a dark basement with great copper kettles of rich ginger! A mule worthy of the stable it's found in! We loved this little hideout and the people that worked there were great, too! Hospitality and drinks, what more do you need?!

Guac and Fried Mac n' Cheese!
Nita T.

I came here with a big group of girls before a night out and even though they did not take reservations, they did for us because we were there for a bachelorette party cocktail before a night. It's a small but cozy space with a few tables, so they gave us two high tops for our group of 11. We ended up ordering a bunch of apps to share and it was all amazing. Fried mac and cheese, guacamole, chicken tenders, cheese dip, and a cheese pizza. Would recommend all of those! Also, our bartender was great, visited our table several times while tending bar and had great advice for the Charlottesville area because we were all out of town.

Pork sliders with fries. A+
Valerie C.

Hesitant to give a good review because I don't want everyone taking over my favorite spot. Limited menu, but good food. The fries are great. I really just love the vibe at Livery, it's very laid back, even when it's busy. They always have good music on and I love that they have an outdoor space. Definitely worth dropping in if you like the "small town pub" type bar.

Dip trio
Lauryn C.

Great drinks, food, and a nice bartender gives this place 5 stars! A combination of Yelp reviews and my hotel led me to this quaint little place. At the very end of Main st. make a slight right and you'll come across The Livery Stable. Just look for the little horses painted on the walkway. Part stable, part dive bar, but mostly just awesome place to grab a drink and a casual bite to eat. I only ordered the dip app but I was wowed, man those pita chips were dreamy. The presentation of the food was really nice as well. The app came with three dips: spinach and artichoke dip, hummus, and black bean and corn. Everything tasted super fresh and must have been made in house. The bartender Howard was friendly and easy to talk to. I appreciate the friendly service and atmosphere. Out of all the places I've stopped by in Charlottesville in this short visit so far, The Livery Stable has definitely been my favorite spot. For some good food and drinks this is a great choice. They carry local brews on tap and have a full bar. I saw patrons drinking beer, wine, shots, and liquor drinks. With the copper cups hanging behind the bar I had to try a Moscow Mule...now the choice was a small or a large? I have no idea so I ordered a large wow!!! Oh my that was a big drink as well as strong and most importantly delicious. Check this place out you won't be disappointed.

Three Notchd beer, Creamsicle Cocktail and Headless Horseman (AKA Moscow Mule)
Agnes L.

In our group of eight, all novices to this bar, I heard the phrase "This is my now my favorite bar in Cville" several times. What I absolutely LOVE: The cozy atmosphere, the hospitable/knowledgeable staff and the quality of the drinks. P.S. If I hadn't already eaten beforehand, I would have tried (and I'm sure also loved the food), as it looked and tasted good to two of my friends who did order some dishes. Unassuming from the outside, this place has character and history with the horse theme - from the rustic decor to the names of the drinks. These details are definitely not just cheesy or silly novelties, as the decor is warm and classy and the menu is clever and sassy. I personally enjoyed the Headless Horseman (AKA Moscow Mule) served in the traditional copper mug because I love the bite from the ginger and the $8 price tag really isn't bad, considering what other Downtown Mall bars charge for cocktails. My husband and fellow brewing buds were happy about the local beer selection, which included a partnership with our fav microbrewery in town, Three Notch'd. Our group (unexpectedly) stayed so long, caught up in conversation and watching college football, and we ordered so much, that our bartender (John) was kind and generous enough to give us one round on the house of our choosing. For two of us in the group, we ordered a special concoction not on the menu that John described - a Creamsicle. It wasn't cloying sweet and it had just the right amount of each ingredient to really pull off the name: Stoli, Bailey's and Grand Marnier. So happy I went with this rather than my usual. Will definitely return to bring other friends who need to try this bar!

Tim T.

Good music , relaxed atmosphere, good food and friendly staff. Highly recommend coming in

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Great dive bar with excellent bartenders, especially Dan the Man! Most authentic pub in Charlottesville.

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This is a great, small hangout right at the west end of the downtown mall--where everyone knows your name!!

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