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    Mel's Place

    4.0 (33 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    MEL'S PLACE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Kwame S.

    No complaints about Mel's Place. It seems like a place where everyone knows each other. The crowd is older, but we all know that age is nothing but a number. I'll admit that it felt a little weird arriving in the bar...kinda like who is this person enter our establishment. However, that feeling went away within a few seconds. While visiting the bar for my rounds of booze, I had quite a few random conversations with a couple of the regulars. Sabrina, the bartender, was great and super friendly. The main bar is a bit smoky, but Mel's has a smoke-free section that is in a completely different room. The food and (more importantly) the beverages are pretty cheap, and the restaurant has daily specials. Since I just moved to the area, I hope to make this place my local watering hole.

    Dominique S.

    babyyyyy the hot sausage link and fries were seasoned and cooked to perfection . i initially wanted onion rings and lumpia as well but they were sold out nevertheless i was not disappointed and i came in an hour before closing !! my new spot !

    MY hot sausage and onion rings were bomb. The lumpia too.
    Elonte L.

    This seems like a spot where everybody knows your name, except my friend and I. We totally stick out, but that's ok. Everyone was super nice, said hello etc. Kat (with a K) is so awesome. She made us feel right at home. Great service, and Heather!!!! Great food in a super timely manner. I'll definitely be back next time we touch down in VA Beach.

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    Shannon C.

    To each his own, this place isn't really my scene. We just stopped in for a night cap on the form of a Long Island. The drink was ok, the sour mix tasted watered down but I don't see it as a place to go for a good handmade cocktail. The stench of cigarettes was very pungent on the inside. I am thankful they had an outdoor area roped off because of COVID. Otherwise I would have walked in and then walked right back out. But like I said to each his own....

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    1 year ago

    I love the fact that they have a non-smoking side and you can shoot pool. The staff here is very friendly

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    2 years ago

    Clickish and unfriendly. This is definitely a neighborhood pub. Anyone not recognized is basically stared down until you (we) leave.

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    2 years ago

    The place reeked of cigarettes inside. We left within 1 minute of waking inside. Couldn't deal with the strong smell of cigarettes.

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    7 years ago

    Awesome local place! Love the staff and attention to the customers. Would reccomemd if you are in the area.

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    9 years ago

    Small. But you can smoke inside and the drinks are cheap yet strong. Haven't tried the food

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    12 years ago

    One of my favorite local spots in VA Beach!! Friendly staff and good prices. I would recommend steak night on Saturday! I will come back.

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    14 years ago

    Great food, good people, cold beer.

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    12 years ago

    This is our favorite local bar! We started going here back in 2008. Great drinks, darts, pool & karaoke on Saturday nights!

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    12 years ago

    Mel's place is awesome! Me and my friends love coming and hanging out. Good food and good beer!

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    “I love the fact that they have a non-smoking side and you can shoot pool.”

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    Mel's Place - divebars - Updated October 2026

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