The Wooden Nickel is a wonderful place with a historic atmosphere and a real sense of local…read morecharacter. The staff is incredibly welcoming and personable--they even remember your name, which makes you feel like a regular from the moment you walk in. The food and drink selection is distinctive, delicious, and offers something a little different from the usual options. It's the kind of place that combines great hospitality, character, and excellent food and drinks. Highly recommend stopping by!

We finally made it to the famous Wooden Nickel last night about 5:30. (New to the area). It took a…read moregood 4-5 minutes sitting at the bar before we were greeted, but after that service was prompt and efficient. We ordered the 1/2 order of fried banana peppers, dry rub wings, a bacon jam burger and tots. Oh! and beer! The star of the night was the banana peppers. Tangy and delicious, the small was huge! The wings were def done right and although I'm a blue cheese fan, the ranch was better. I'm knocking off one star for the burger. It was $16 (with tots) but it was tiny! It had one slice of red onion, a few shreds of lettuce, maybe a teaspoon of bacon jam and I'm not certain it had cheese at all. It tasted great, and the tots were perfect, but for that price I expected a burger that was bigger and more substantial than a $4 burger from Jimmy's. With all the other stuff (we shared) we were full but on its own, that burger would've been a disappointment. I'll go back for those banana peppers and wings, but I'll skip that little bitty burger.

I've got a great cap from there establishment that I wear often. Hopefully we will make it to their…read morepub soon.

A small lil bar off the in the cut. I went and caught part of the Knicks spurs final game 2. No…read morefood was served, service was pretty decent. Bartender was nice and attentive. Drinks were moderately priced. bathrooms are small and tucked off in a back corner.

Let me tell you this is the pinnacle dining experience in Petersburg, dare I say, the whole…read moretricities area. Prices: FAIR Food: delicious and seasoned perfectly Menu: tastefully eclectic, yet classic Vibe: immaculate, music is on point, decor makes you feel like a regular at a pub in an indie film. Service: this is my third visit and the waitresses have all been attentive, sociable, and just flat out kind. Recommendations: Caesar Salad w/Steak Add On: this is a house made dressing and the steaks is beautiful juicy and salted perfect Petersburger : the sweet onion jam with the bacon does something to your soul. Not to mention the fries are natural cut, but not floppy at all, they are bombbb. My wife and I have determined this is a dartboard restaurant (you could throw darts blindly at the menu, order whatever you hit, and go home happy) Critique: The two times my wife ordered steak here it was slightly under cooked, however, they gladly and speedily fixed the issue.

Last night was of many visits to one of Petersburg's oldest and best restaurants. We love the…read moreBrickhouse Run located on the cobblestone paved Cockade Alley in Old Town Petersburg. The first thing you see when you arrive is the bustling English style pub area that features a large assortment of craft brews and a fully stocked bar. The team at Brickhouse will make you feel welcome shortly after you arrive. There is seating in the pub area, but for a more intimate dining experience, I recommend seating in the cozy dining area just a step down from the pub. Personalized service homemade soups, delicious apps and entrees featuring fresh vegetables, are some of the things you can count on here. I highly recommend Brickhouse. You will not be disappointed!

This place is a nice little vibe for everyone. Music for young and old. The food is good enough to…read moreget you by. I tried the BBQ chicken sandwich which was surprisingly not drenched in bbq sauce. It was a nice balance. The people are charming and the ambiance is welcoming. I'm happy to see a spot like this in the community.

This place is a short walk up main street from the Amtrak station. The food is excellent. Some of…read morethe dishes are rather expensive given the rather quiet nature of downtown Rocky Mount, but still worth it. There are loads of plugs for the power deficient to plug in. The beef brisket was excellent and the side salad was surprisingly fancy with mixed greens, apples, and candied pecans.

We have been to Brady's many times. The creative drink menu, simple but good food, live music and…read morefriendly atmosphere keep us coming back for more.

A small neighnorhood pub. We were looking for a little food after a long hot day of driving, a…read moreplace to cool off and relax a bit. This cozy place was just around the corner from where we were staying. So we thought we would give it a try. The service was friendly and the food okay. A simple menu with pub/bar food. Sandwiches and such. We were greeted walking in and grabbed a table. A concise, simple menu. We ordered their Bavarian Pretzel along with a small order of the Bacon Cheese Tots, a Reuben and a Grilled Cheese sandwich. The tots were pretty good as was the pretzel. Same with the Rueben, a decent sando. The grilled cheese, not so much. 3 Stars - It served its purpose, better than some not as good as others. 01253

Wow! Guinness for three dollars each. All Domestic beer $2.50! New management as we enter the 2020…read moreholiday season.No smoking inside the bar but there's a nice little patio for the smokers outside. Occasionally there is free food.

The Alley Bar is just like it sounds narrow and it has a high tech bowling machine which I am the…read morechampion at. Opens early for your grave yard shifters like me. Great fun in the morning come join us! Tim & Toby

Stayed at the hotel so came in for dinner one night. The lobby bar is excellent, spent some time…read morethere as well, make a mean old fashioned For dinner I had the onion soup and the shrimp and grits. Dessert was a berry pie French onion soup was very tasty. Little too much bread for the small bowl for me. Soaked up all the broth! Could have used a little while longer in the broiler as well, cheese wasn't nearly brown enough for me. Was very good though Shrimp and grits was very good. Was far more than it looks. I was stuffed after I ate it. Shrimp cooked perfectly over creamy grits Pie was very good, was full but really wanted to try it, comes with ice cream and I ate as much as I could Service was good, drinks come from the lobby bar and were excellent Nice inside, felt like back in time vibes Overall a nice meal

Great casual restaurant in the Hotel Roanoke. The lobby bar is also great and I had a terrific…read morecocktail there (Virginia Vardier, maybe?) with super service and a very chill vibe. This review will focus on the actual restaurant, where I had lunch with my husband and our friend. It was quiet the day we were there so we got a lot of personal attention. We started with unsweetened iced teas and then since we weren't starved, we ordered some appetizers to share. We had: -deviled eggs (good but the filling was too solid and cold...I like the yellow to be a little creamier and light); -fried cauliflower-the star of the show; it tasted almost like a sweet Korean fried chicken; -Butternut squash salad- also delicious, with nicely roasted butternut squash chunks and a really good dressing; -Pimento cheese dip- excellent dip served with toast. Pimento cheese isn't much of a thing in NYC where I live so I've been trying it every time I see it in Roanoke. We really liked everything we had and the service was so nice. The room itself is gorgeous and feels historic. I'm a fan.

I dropped by one afternoon to check out this new pub in North Raleigh and I was delighted to find…read morehow cozy it was and how hospitable and sweet the owners, Kevin and Stephanie, are. The decor in The Winchester Pub is unique in the fact that they don't have all the stereotypical, tacky beer signage that others have and the bar is completely handmade by Kevin himself (it's gorgeous). Their selection of beers on tap is primo -- you won't see any of the over-served blah beers of other bars. Instead, you'll find a finely curated selection that boasts a variety of tastes. If you're not into beer, there are also a few bottles of wine you can choose to have a glass of. There's a small selection of canned brews you can purchase from the display case in the front of the pub, back of the pub, and in the refrigerated unit in the rear, as well as cider, spiked coffee malt beverages, alcoholic seltzers, and beer kegs. Surprisingly, there's even some bagged coffee! If you fancy bringing some pub merch home, there are branded mugs for sale. Above the bar, there are mounted TV screens, perfect for enjoying local sports games (especially European soccer matches on the weekends). Plenty of backed barstools surround the bar, and there's a line of round, leather-topped stools along the back wall. If stools aren't your cup of tea, there are two cozy leather couches you can lounge on: one in the front (by the entrance) and one in the back (next to a pool table)! If you're not craving any booze, there's a water cooler in the front of the pub and canned sodas in the fridge (Sprite and Coke). If you're feeling playful, there are couple of board games on the one of the beer display shelves by the entrance (beneath the framed red jersey). I'm more of a cider kind of girl, so Kevin suggested a fantastic, locally-owned cider out of Pittsboro, NC: "Chatham Cider Works Highway 64". It was sweet, light, bubbly, and strong, especially at 10% ABV (so, watch out!). My husband and I both sampled the "Fullsteam Igor Cake" Pastry Stout (9% ABV), which was super sweet. Hubby ended up ordering the "Casita Home Sweet Home" Imperial Stout (10% ABV), which had a cake-like flavor, was super smooth, and not too sweet. No foods are currently served here, but there are some snacks for sale behind the bar and you are more than welcome to bring in your own noms to accompany any drinks your order. From the cooler, I bought and tried: - Brown Bomber Mocha Hard Latte - flavored malt beverage (5% ABV) made with 100% Arabica coffee and milk. It's recommended to shake well and serve over ice. It was soooo creamy, chocolatey, and delicious -- you can't even tell that there is alcohol in it! - Brown Bomber Vanilla Hard Latte - same as the previous, but vanilla-flavored - Sound Craft Rosé Seltzer (5% ABV) - super smooth and tasting of freshly pressed blackberries, I could not tell that there was alcohol in it! If you're looking for a cozy spot to throw back a pint as you unwind from work, you've found the perfect place!

Pub is tricky to find, so make sure you drive down the hill and behind the main mall. But it is so…read moresmall. I came for a World Cup match. I wanted a great soccer oriented environment. Despite arriving over an hour before the match started, every seat at the bar was already taken. And there are no tables so if you aren't fortunate enough to get a bar seat, you're SOL. I saw one or two bar patrons eyeing me weirdly, like I was invading their home space. So I decided to just leave. Per the online menu, they do have over a dozen drafts available, but I didn't get to try any of them. So disappointing.

I love to get food from freeman's anytime the food is made fresh and so good I got vegan sandwich (…read morebuffalo fried chicken ) ! They have lots of good salads , sandwiches and soups seasonal menu specials tastes the best usually Would recommend jalapeño poppers too The service is so friendly ( they greet with smile always ) I love to sit on the patio area and relax most of the time

Haven't been here in a while, but finally was on this side of town and stopped in. First off, they…read morewere packed, which is always a good sign. The service isn't going to be in and out as this isn't a large place with lots of wait staff. Expect to be here at least an hour. They have Coors on draft (nostalgia for the Mr.) and tall boy PBRs. Not your thing? Don't let that deter you bc they are one of the few places I have seen who has Old Rasputin on DRAFT. Those not familiar, this is a Russian imperial stout by North Coast Brewery out of Ft Bragg, California. Something I haven't had since... well, I lived in California. Personally, one of my favorite stouts. Beer not your thing? They have an array of specialty contrails and some solid liquor choices including buffalo trace's limited purchase bourbon (eagle rare/ blantons). Food: the Brussels, sandwiches, and salads looked amazing (neighboring patting got those). We split a few things: Brisket: nit the best I have ever had, but solid choice. Maybe not for the $, but it was fall apart brisket. Wings: these are crispy fried with sauce on the side. A little hard but good. Not my favorite. The poutine was by far a favorite with the melty cheese and the gravy was delicious. We also had the street corn and with the lime was pretty good as well. These 4 things were plenty for the 2 of us with a little extra. We didn't mind paying the extra because of the experience. I did about die of heat, but I should have put a hair the in my bag and wore a skit or just not jeans. We will definitely be back.