We were the only people in the entire establishment and it still took over 45 minutes to get our food. I'm positive it doesn't take this long to put soup in a bowl and some chips on a plate. The service was not friendly. I had to ask for my food and was politely informed that they totally forgot about us. Jess was a terrible server. We were not greeted when we entered the establishment and did not receive quality customer service. I would not recommend this restaurant at all. All around a terrible experience. read more

For WV, the Purple Fiddle is awesome, but anywhere else The Purple Fiddle would not survive. We bought tickets online for the Johnny Staats concert there last night only to find NO SEATS. We had to stand up the whole time. The owner eyed us suspiciously for coming in and going out...he is a very tightly-wound person in a laid-back state. The beer selection: fabulous but I really had to elbow my way to the bar. It was so hot in the Purple Fiddle last night that a customer who was standing passed out. They didn't even open the doors or windows to let in the cool evening air. And it's hard for me to see a for-profit business asking for donations...sorry, if you can't make enough cash to stay open, may be you have a poor business model. Glad I went, but there is some essential dysfunction to this place that makes it slightly uncomfortable. read more

We stopped in to the Purple fiddle yesterday around lunch time to spend our afternoon in this cute town, Thomas, Wv. We ended up spending almost the entire afternoon right there. Saturday afternoon and we had live music, an excellent band out of Rappahannock county, Va. The atmosphere was inviting and wonderful, we didn't want to leave. We ordered the Special, it was a Brisket sandwich with horseradish Mayo. Phenomenal. I'll share now, I am not usually a sandwich person. With every bite of this brisket, I followed it up with a compliment on how excellent the sandwich was! Once finished, we walked out to the outdoor patio, where a hammock was all too inviting and patio chairs and tables are scattered under a covered clear roof top. The weather was nearly perfect for staying the rest of the afternoon right there. On the side of the wall there is some wing art from Colette Miller's Global Wing Project. Be sure to pose in front of these beautiful wings! All around we enjoyed the staff, our meal, the entertainment, the patio, the wing art and the dog Murphy we met on the patio who was the most lovable creature ever! We will be back for weekend afternoons! read more

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Sandwiches were delicious, great beer selection, friendly staff, laid-back outdoor seating. Just what we were looking for in a restaurant! read more

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I went there with my daughter for lunch. The entire town was dead (I think I saw some tumbleweed a rolling down the street), so I didn't know what to expect, but I heard this place was awesome, so I had to go. I'm so glad I did! I had the World Peace wrap and my daughter had the Italian sandwich. Both were awesome, and I really want their hummus recipe! Soooo good! We went back later for locally-made ice cream. Crazy good! I want to come back when bands are playing. read more

OMG, I love this place. Great food, good bands, and fresh ice tea. And lots of beer choices if you're into that.

So cute. We stopped for a beer on our way to the mountain. GREAT selection. The place is super cute and chill. We didn't eat a meal but had their house made Hummus and Pita. Outstanding! They had a band from Boston in and we heard their soundcheck but couldn't stay for the show. Look forward to going back! read more

What an amazing find. My wife and I stumbled upon the Purple Fiddle by accident on New Years Day. We absolutely loved it. The vibe is so fun! The menu is limited but excellent! The hummus, quinoa and tapenade platter is great. Nice selection of microbrews, good coffee and wonderful local ice cream. There was live music while we were there that really added to the atmosphere. What more could you ask for? We wanted to stay all day. Staff was friendly and cheerful. read more

Was here for a birthday trip for my husband and because they had live music (the only happening place in the area), we decided to check it out. The venue is quaint and cute with and old fashioned charm. We did not eat here so I cannot speak to the food. Not a bad place to visit in the area. read more

Happened upon this place after visiting Blackwater Falls. What a great place! Trendy, hippy, accepting. Adults, kids, babies and dogs. Live music all day Saturday and awesome craft brew. read more

A fun, quirky place where you always feel welcome. Food is reliably good. Atmosphere is laid back. People are friendly. Good music is always playing. Very family friendly too! We always look forward to stopping in at the Purple Fiddle when we are town. read more

My husband & I were in town to XC ski. We went to The Purple Fiddle to hear a show & drink a few beers. That's exactly what we did & we were definitely not disappointed. We heard The Halftime String Band & loved them. The beer was equally as good- inexpensive local beer on tap. The Purple Fiddle is the kind of place you can go to in your ski clothes w/ a beanie on & not feel out of place. Everyone is friendly & laid back. And I thought it was cool that parents brought their kids & they were welcomed there. Even though people were drinking, no one was rowdy & parents felt comfortable to hang out w/ the whole family. There was even a cute little girl who danced the whole night w/ her mom in front of the stage. The decor is ecletic & they serve beer in mason jars. I kept wishing my Va Bch friends were there w/ us to enjoy a welcomed change of scenery from the "typical" bar scene in our hometown. read more

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The purple fiddle is a place that sticks out like a sore thumb from the unexciting backwoods west virginia landscape. That indeed turns out to be a good thing. The people working here are as interesting as the mish mash of things that you can order. Coffee, Ice cream, microbrews and sandwiches dot the offerings, as well as random antique and gift items. The ice cream I got, while good, was not fantastic, definitely suffering from texture issues due to either freezer burn or a poorly executed base freeze. Worth it for just the people watching and atmosphere alone, and as noted otherwise, just about the only place to go for live music and nightlife in the area. Apparently the also own the few houses next door as well, running it as a cheap hostel or rental property, which is good if you're looking to travel in the area for cheap. read more

I'd like to respond to Dexter T. 's review from last year. I specifically come to the fiddle for the music and also the Lamb Burgers, I even call in advance to see if they';re on the menu that night. Dexter gave the place a scathing review, particularly about the outdoor grill experience. I own a small business in Davis, WV and often have customers who have come from out of town specifically for the show at the Fiddle. I'm sorry if Dexter T has something against "hippies" and to call the person who recommended it as "liar". I've always thought that ones opinion reflects the way a person feels and they are not a liar if you don't happen to agree with it. I look forward to the outdoor grill again this year! read more

The Italian sandwich was excellent, but the service was poor. We arrived and the lady serving us was not very friendly. The server assumed my brother was paying with cash, but he had card and then got charged with a $1 service fee. They were out of the chicken caprese sandwich which the server did not notify us until after we ordered. I would think being out of something we maybe would have got some free ice cream or something but there was no sympathy. Most likely won't be returning anytime soon. read more

Unexpectedly charming and nostalgic. The food was fine and almost incidental to the experience.

Stopped in here while vacationing with friends in nearby Canaan Valley, and I pretty much wanted to move in. The decor couldn't be more charming with patchwork quilts everywhere, wildflowers on every table, and a few church pews sitting around. The service was laid back and friendly. We enjoyed a few pitchers of beer and ice cream (I tried the maple pecan, which was delicious) and listened to a great singer songwriter. I would love to come back and hear a bigger band and try the food (venison burritos were the special of the day when we visited). It's not surprising that this place is popular with people passing through to go rafting/hiking/mountain biking/etc. I'm already looking for an excuse to visit again! read more

Though it's an hour from where I live, I often make the trek to the Purple Fiddle. The food is quite tasty and good for a lunch or light dinner. They have quite a few vegetarian options too. The reason I visit most often is for the live entertainment. With live shows every weekend & a broad range of folk, bluegrass, and other bands showing up and very reasonable cover charges I've found it hard to go wrong here. read more

We were happy to find the Purple Fiddle during a skiing weekend in nearby Davis. After a cold day outdoors, the friendly, relaxed atmosphere and hearty food hit the spot--we shared pork stew, potato soup, a falafel sandwich and a brownie. Eclectic decor, good service, interesting menu, and low prices to boot. Also, we loved the little deck of Trivial Pursuit cards at our table! read more

Great venue for live music. Light fare, with beer and wine, chased by local ice cream.

Funky little joint with good food and beer and great live music. We were there in the afternoon and had lunch and beers. Had a great act playing "coffeehouse" music. The hubs had a jalepeno turkey wrap and I had falafel wrap. Both were great. It was a little price for two wraps and two beers. And they charge $1.25 per transaction if you want to use a credit card. Great atmosphere, though. read more

This place gets five stars due to it being the most happening bar in the county. It has a great beer selection and awesome live music. We didn't try the food, but we played corn hole on the covered balcony and hung with the locals. Great crowd and fun time. read more

Great atmosphere, great music, great food. Came here almost by accident and had a wonderful evening. Perfect backdrop to hang out with friends and listen to music and drink from wide selection of beers. I wish it was not a three hour drive do I could go a lot more often. read more

This is a neat place! We had lunch there since we couldn't stay out late for music with our little one. Enjoyed beer and sandwiches, and my son enjoyed the toy basket and decorations. Someone told me they don't like tourists but that was NOT my experience. Service was friendly and quick, and I didn't feel bad bringing in a kid. They have a great setting/view too! read more

For 12 years the purple fiddle has been a go to stop when we go to BWF - always a warm oasis of music, food , and drink .

Always love this place. Great food, great service, delicious ice cream, HUUUGE beer selection and great music. What more could you ask for?

Stopped in for a coffee and something sweet. Tried the Butterfinger cheesecake and it was delicious. Not too heavy on the peanut butter, just right. Nice musical addition too read more

Best place to eat in the Davis-Thomas area. A chill hipster vibe that is still welcoming and family-friendly. Try the Fiddle Platter if you like mediterranean! Great service, yummy food, and fantastic live music. read more

We came from Pittsburgh, PA to for a concert here and were impressed with the spot - charming and laid-back, with cozy lighting and a good selection of $4ish beers. Capacity is probably around 150, which is intimate and lovely for live music, and as another reviewer said, there's not a bad seat in the house. Highly recommend - we hope to return! read more

When we walked in, no one said a word to us. The place was in pretty rough shape - the floor literally moved when people walked by and there were two blue vice grips holding their stage lighting to a beam on the ceiling (I cannot make this shit up). We ordered food at the counter (from a very limited menu) and they gave us a wooden fiddle with our order number on it to take to our table. After we received our drinks, we sat for 40 minutes waiting for our food which never arrived. When questioned, staff said a ticket was never submitted for our order and that they didn't know why. Not entirely sure how they overlooked a family in their restaurant (which wasn't busy and only had two other small groups of customers in it) just sitting there, apparently waiting for nothing..with a large wooden order number sitting on the table next to drinks, but okay. To round out our experience, I requested a refund and wasted another 6 minutes of my life while they tried to figure out how to print a receipt (which I never got). We left with our very hungry and tearful five-year-old and will absolutely not be back. read more

Great, intimate venue for a show. Good food and excellent beer selection. Can get pretty busy when there's a big-name act in town (musicians love coming back again and again, even after their reputation has outgrown the tiny mountain town of Thomas), but the folks behind the bar will make sure you're taken care of. First-rate atmosphere, whether there's a band playing or not. read more

This was the first place we ate at when we stayed in Thomas, WV. To much surprise it was amazing. The atmosphere was very hippie and "chilled". The support the local brewers and have a local ice cream. They also have local bands come & play on certain nights. I ordered a water (which you pick your own glass & fill it up with a water dispenser) & my husband ordered a local beer. The beer came in a cute mason jar. He ordered the Montreal & I ordered the Italian. They were a little slow to be just making sandwiches. My sandwich was stacked about 2 inches high with just meat. The bread was a little hard but maybe that was just the type of bread. My husband enjoyed his sandwich but it was a little messy. Overall a good place to eat at. read more

Exceptional Music and Ice Cream! Wish I could have stayed longer but was in a hurry. The Purple Fiddle has a old general store feel in the middle of the WV mountains. read more

The atmosphere at Purple Fiddle is really neat and the local beer selection was good. This is definitely more of a coffee shop though. The menu was composed only of cold sandwiches and plates, when it would have been nice to eat something warm. read more

Ordered the local craft beer on tap. Quite tasty. Had a chicken salad sandwich on a croissant bun. The food was good, service very friendly. Enjoyed the live music on the patio in rustic Thomas. Hope to return again soon. read more

This place is beautiful! Great food, beautiful building, all local and loaded with character. They are dog-friendly, as long as your dog behaves, kid and family friendly too. Lots of room and very friendly staff. read more

a live music venue in the middle of nowhere with amazing artists. keller williams is coming this month! WOW!

Stopped in for a quick lunch. Friendly staff and helpful with their menu. You order at the counter & they'll bring your food to you. We ordered the Italian sandwich & it was amazing. Everything on it was fresh & the flavors were amazing! If you're in the area I highly recommend you stop in & check them out. read more

I've only been here once but it stole my heart and I can't wait to come back. Everyone in my party got something different for dinner and everyone said their food was delicious. My Italian sandwich was superb. I wish their Arnold Palmers were made with sweet tea instead of unsweet tea, though. Everyone got a different flavor of ice cream for dessert and my strawberry was some of the best I've ever had. The rum raisin was delicious, too. Loved the vibe--very charming, kinda hipster, super laid-back. I hope to return for some live music and beer--I was impressed by their selection! Keep on keepin' on, Purple Fiddle. read more

I don't understand where the positive reviews are coming from. Definitely not from me. First, I asked for a drink listed as a special on their board. Miserable counter girl asks miserable guy with dreadlocks if he can make it. He says "I don't know." Mentions being out of something. I was getting ready to nix the drink, but miserable counter girl says they can make it. I tasted it - it was missing orange vodka. Go out on patio. They allow dogs which is great. I love dogs. But they have a poop bag dispenser in the middle of the patio?? Where I come from, that is a public health issue. Dog owners I know make sure they go before we go out and if the don't, we don't go out with our dogs. The Food Runner was like the character "Aunt Lydia" from the handmaids Tale. I was waiting to get the cattle prong if I asked her anything. Plus it seems that all who smoke cigarettes in Davis meet on the patio of the Purple Fiddle! Dirty. I've been in restaurant business for nearly 30 years and I'm scratching my head on these reviews. Possibly reviewed on the beer and music, or the ice cream only. Don't eat there. read more