I love the intimacy of this venue. There is not a bad seat in the house. I love the standing…read moregeneral admission option as well. The old architectural details of the building are BEAUTIFUL! There are plenty of parking options nearby. Just wish there were more bathroom options for a concert venue.

Love this venue! We came to Charlottesville to see Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. The general admission…read morearea is sloped so you get a great view even if you were in the back. There are three levels - the second level has seats and still a great view. The beer lines were busy but quick and there were plenty of cocktail, beer, cider options available. Coat check is available for only $2. The staff were all friendly - we were even given free tickets to the show the night before to see Blackberry Smoke by just simply passing by on our walk to dinner. The venue is located right in the center of the downtown mall so there are plenty of places to grab a drink or food before/after a show. It's only an hour from Richmond so worth the drive!

Early afternoon visit and it was quiet. Service was attentive and the food was really good with a…read morefew caveats. Will say the ambiance was between family resturant and divebar. The reason for 4 stars is the food while good and unique missed the mark a bit. The fried elements seemed to either indicate the oil was a bit old or they overcooked a few of our items. The fried greenbeans while really good overall and a unique preparation. Had a subtle burnt flavor and same with the Catfish Poboy. The PoBoy was uniquely prepared too with green tomatoes that really worked well. But the condiment was thin, and the tomatoes could have been a bit thicker cut. So flavor was good, but could have been better. The fries that came with the sandwiches were good though. So TLDR, the breading on the catfish, and the fried green beans, was thick and looked slightly over cooked and tasted a tad burnt but at the same time the food itself seemed cooked properly. Not horrible and overall was very good. Just not 5 star. But much better than standard bar food fare. Standout though was the dessert (Hot Brownie with ice cream) it was absolutely amazing. I'll be back and hopefully can give them a 5 star later.

Came to this restaurant while touring Charlottesville with friends. We were at the restaurant an…read moreearly dinner in the early afternoon. The restaurant was empty of customers and only a couple of guys at the bar. The waitress came to our table and took our drink order along with out food order. The drinks didn't arrive for about twenty minutes. After the delivery of the drinks, the waitress didn't return to our table to take a second or subsequent drink orders. Finally, the drinks arrived and we waited for the food. There are a lot of local craft beers on the list, along with a wide selection of whiskies. Would have been fun to try some, but we never really had service at out table. This bar is Irish themed and Irish folk music is played on the sound system, loudly. Not bad, but you do h a very to speak up during conversations. The food arrived and was ,"just okay". I had the fried chicken sandwich, my friends had the burger. My wife had the grilled chicken sandwich. All meals came with fries. The service needs to step up their game. It was not busy at all and the wait staff were more interesting in socializing with each other than tending to the customers. Also, the food was delivered warm, it probably had been sitting under a light for some time. This place has great potential, but changes in service staffs priorities need to happen. Not impressed with this place, but if you decide to give them a try, I hope your experiences are better than ours.

Went to the Southern Cafe to see Will Johnson and Magnolia Electric Co. The music hall holds about…read more300 people with only a few places to sit. The ambience was pretty nice. Service at the bar was great - we didn't eat so I can't say much about the food.

Located within Charlottesvilles downtown mall tucked tightly down a stairwell. The Southern is…read moredefinitely a local venue with soul. The bar is wine and beer only, Which is fine. They have lots of options, and some local taps. Who needs liquor, am I right? (Although, there's a few bars nearby If you're so inclined to grab a stiff drink before) I went to hear Joslyn & The Sweet Compression with Michael Coleman (Free Union). The set was great, all I can say is follow them. True talent.

Went down to see my brother and wanted one of his favorite spots. He said he liked the burgers at…read morethis downtown spot and decided to give it a try. This bar was serving up classic bar food like burgers and wings. They make them good here - no fancy sauce or toppings, but just a good solid burger with fresh ingredients. Pair it with a pitcher of beer to wash it all down! Apps: Wings Entrees: Burgers Sides: Fries

I came here on a Wednesday night around 9:30pm for some dinner with my sister and friend. We got…read morelucky with getting a table because a group just left, you seat yourself. Our waitress was really nice. I did the Baked Goods cocktail and they did the Old Fashioned cocktail, all was really good. For food, I did the BLT with fries, my sister did the hot dog, and my friend did the Nasty biscuit. It was all so good! We even got the 7 layer chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream for dessert which was really rich but good. They had a live band which was cool playing smooth jazz.

I had a great experience at Lost Saint last time I was in town so I had to return to try more…read moreseasonal cocktails and food. The ambiance reminds me of the prohibition era as it is located in the basement of Tavern & Grocery. My husband and I met up with some of his co-workers and they had a 6 top table to accommodate our group. Service was also excellent this second visit. I had the Dilly Dally and the Roses Really Smell Like cocktails while my husband tried the Lemon Meringue Flip. For dinner we had the roasted cauliflower and pan seared cod fish. The roasted cauliflower had a nice flavor profile with shiitake mushrooms and castelvetrano olives. We were too full for dessert, but we will return.

We ducked in here on a Saturday night before our dinner reservation next door for a drink. After…read moreexperiencing this place I wish we could have stayed all night! Food/drinks (5/5): Amazing! The cocktails are a bit pricey but like nothing I've ever had. I had a spicy mezcal drink and it was just fabulous. Service (5/5): Lindsey is the best bartender! She gave us samples of some of the new drinks she's working on and it was so much fun! Ambiance (5/5): The dark cozy vibe is just amazing! I love the dark feeling of this place. Just the perfect place to warm up with some fun drinks.

Jake was an excellent bartender, and the food was delicious! Staff handled pressure well. Going…read moreback tonight!

Absolutely amazing food. It was our first time here and our waitress's Chase and Izabella were…read morebeyond helpful and very informative!! I got the French quarter, absolutely amazing. Not a single complaint. My girlfriend got the black angus steak, let me tell you this restaurant KNOWS how to cook a steak. Medium rare was beyond tender and juicy. All sides were delicious as well.

Lovely afternoon at The Paramount Theatre where we attended a ballet production of Snow White and…read morethe Seven Dwarves. Our tickets were inexpensive for genuinely good view of the stage in row J. Ushers were friendly and eager to assist everyone who needed help finding their seats. The antique decor, paintings of 17th century ladies & gents, and yellow upholstery all give an authentic live theater experience. There was a strange little wall mounted water fixture (see picture) that I really liked even though I'm not sure what it is practically for. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the performance. We expected live instruments and were surprised it was set to prerecorded orchestral music, but the sound quality was great so no worries. My only real complaint is that when we stopped by earlier that afternoon to buy our tickets, the fellow at the window seemed really put out . He answered our questions, but it felt like we were imposing on him. There was no one in line behind us and it's our first time going to a ballet since childhood, so we had some newbie questions. To engage with something like this for the first time is to step outside of our comfort zone, and I wish that the guy helping us had shown a more generous tone in the customer service department. His palpable annoyance very nearly scared us off buying tickets to this show at all.

This historical Theater is gorgeous! I'm so glad we came from out of town to see Mandy Patinkin…read morehere on a recent Sunday night. It was a short easy walk from our Home2Suites hotel. The lobby was nice. Bathrooms really nice. What a wonderful venue!

Coupes was a great outdoor bar. Too bad about their kitchen. This bar was epic and needs to be…read morebrought back asap. They had great bartenders and wonderful live music. Get Coupes back!!!!

Don't go if you're over 21. The bouncers are rude and unprofessional. One inappropriately grabbed…read moreme out of nowhere and began to push me. I asked why and he said I had too much to drink. I only had two drinks and my friend only had one. The way he touched me was unacceptable. They'll let in underaged people but throw out of age people or don't even let them in for no reason.

This is a great venue to see a live show. Seating isn't particularly comfortable, but it's an…read moreoutdoor venue. You can also sit on the lawn in the back. People WILL stand in the seated section, so you're not going to see anything if you decide to stay seated. Good sound and lights. I had more fun than I expected to at this little spot.

Did not have a great experience at the Lake Street Dive show (my first show at Ting). Grabbed a…read morechair in the front of the GA section, thought I was winning. But no, they let people stand in front of the chairs 3-4 deep, so you can't see squat. One lady kept trying to get people to move so people sitting could see; her vigilance (and apparent anger) was unsettling. I could see it might have ended up being a "situation" but the group she was with left to find a better spot (just before I did). I ended up moving around, went to the back of the seating area (behind the grass) which was ok, except it standing room only, and people are jibber-jabbering, getting their drink (and smoke) on, not really giving two shits about the band playing. Pretty much ruined it for me. Probably won't go back.

Loving coming to the Fey Festival every year. Please keep doing it! The Looking Glass is a very…read moreneat art installation and the bar inside is really cool.

Vegan Festival at IX Art Park, absolutely fabulous. A great day for a vegan family with vegan teens…read more& young adult to enjoy great food, shop companionate wares, and listen to music on the subject that matters most for our planet: veganism!! Good set up with a stage, lots of space for booths, indoor restrooms, grass areas, picnic tables, and even swinging benches in a gazebo. Tons of modern art installations to ponder. The location is a decent drive from home but totally worth it as "veg fests" near us have tended to be vegetarian which, no thanks. If this is an annual event, it's definitely going to be a tradition for me and my family . First time out here makes me excited for more C-Ville VEGAN FESTIVALS to come.