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    Ready Room

    3.8 (24 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars, Pool Halls
    Open 11:00 am - 1:30 AM (Next day)

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    READY ROOM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual

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    RunAway B.

    Virginia Beach, Virginia --- Fran's "Ready Room" is a locals bar that was featured in the movie "Navy Seals" with Charlie Sheen ... bartender Kris was okay ... regular customer Jess (originally from San Diego) was the highlight of the bar ... Day 033 "666 Bars of 2017" / bar 059 of "666 Bars of 2017" "Run-A-Way Bill" was here! #RunAwayBill #VirginiaBeach #ReadyRoom #666BarsUSA 02.02.17 04.20.19 A return visit to bar #33 of "666 Bars of 2017" was smile-riffic ... bartender "Dawn", celebrating her 4/20 birthday was festive & delightful. I left with "More Smiles Than I Came In With!" & enjoyed the friendly neighborhood atmosphere of this owner/operated bar. "Run-A-Way Bill" will return! 04.20.19

    Mark S.

    Yo brah, I watch the buckeyes up in here, that is really all that matters. The foods aight, beer is awesome American selection of all sorts of budweisers, and some random Mexican cerveza stuff. Patrons are hilariously incoherent which is always fun. I love the staff, except for that Michigan loving server... Only because she from Michigan though, other than that she aight, now I gotta pass out I drank too Much and had turkey samwich dawg

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    4 years ago

    The best Steeler bar and other fans in VB. Top of the line home style specials and the best Lumpia on the East Coast.

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    4 years ago

    Great atmosphere. Kinda nice for what I consider a dive bar. The stories and pictures on the walls are worth the trip.

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    8 years ago

    The attention is great and the place very pleasant.

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    12 years ago

    Love visiting Fran's Ready room. Great spot to park your tail and enjoy a few cold ones. Friendly staff and even friendlier patrons.

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    11 years ago

    Bar was pretty good. Full of locals. Bacon cheeseburger and fries was under $6. Also has 2 or 3 pool tables. I will be going back.

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    Union Alehouse

    Union Alehouse

    4.3
    (250 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    Been here twice, each time the experience was great. This awesome venue is tucked back in the…read moreshopping strip it occupies. You would never suspect the great atmosphere of this venue from the location. But the charm of the place really isn't the story. This is the kind of place that offers a gastro pub menu and they do not disappoint with a familiar yet unique menu offering some truly great dishes and perhaps the best burgers in VB. Definitely coming back.

    We came here for Valentine's Day with a reservation for three (2 adults and a child). We were…read moregreeted warmly and seated right away, which was impressive given how busy it was. Our first table ended up being under a spotlight that was directly in our line of sight (it looked like it was meant for the specials board), so we asked to move. Staff was accommodating and got us to a better table quickly. The space itself is really nice. It was clean, rustically decorated, and the live plants in liquor bottles on the tables are a nice touch. Our server was friendly from the start and took drink orders right away. My daughter and I had sodas, and my husband ordered the Southern Charm Old Fashioned off the specials menu, which he enjoyed. The menu is on the smaller side, which we actually like. One unique detail was the option to "buy a round for the kitchen," which we thought was a really nice touch and decided to add it when we ordered our appetizer. We started with the fried deviled eggs after a friend recommended them. They were creative with three styles (classic with pickle, togarashi ginger, and crispy prosciutto), but overall a bit on the dry side and not as flavorful as we expected. We asked for Dijon, but they don't have it. Our server suggested and brought out the Baja dipping sauce instead, which did pair well and kind of improved them. My husband had the fish and chips and really enjoyed it. He said the fish was flaky and well cooked. I ordered the Union grilled cheese, which unfortunately seemed like it had been sitting a bit before being served, as the bottom was soggy. It was just okay overall and not particularly memorable for the price. The sweet potato fries on the side were the clear standout. They were crispy, the perfect balance of sweet and salty and honestly the best part of the dish. Our daughter had the kid's smashburger. It was exactly that. Service throughout the meal was good. She was friendly, attentive without being overbearing, and there when needed. The main disappointment came at the end. When our meals were served, the server actually offered sauces at the table (ketchup, mayo, ranch, etc.), and specifically suggested items like the baja sauce for the eggs and ranch to us. Because of that, we were surprised to see several charges for the sauces on the bill, especially since they were offered and recommended at the table with no mention of any additional cost. We were also charged a credit card fee, with no signage anywhere (entrance, hostess stand, or menu) indicating that paying with a card would include an extra charge. It just left an unnecessary sour note on an otherwise solid, casual meal. Nothing was bad, and nothing really stood out as exceptional, but the lack of transparency around those final charges really impacted the overall experience for us.

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    Braised Beef Quesadilla
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    Duck Dive Tavern

    Duck Dive Tavern

    3.9
    (47 reviews)
    6.4 mi
    $$

    Nice "bar scene" with lots of tv's and pool tables. It's loud inside so not best for conversation…read more Service was quick and respectful. Order was received quickly and looked great. Mahi tacos were super tasty and presented beautifully. Onion rings were cooked perfectly, crisp outside and soft inside. Would definitely return to try other entrees.

    The food is fine for the price but the manager (heavyset man with a beer gut, beard, and ponytail)…read moreof this specific establishment is a real tool. Ladies if you look good he might let you slide on free items (I've seen it myself) but fellas he's gonna hassle you even for sour cream if you don't tip him enough to his satisfaction and then complain to your face about it if you're a regular. To those that care: The specific incident that caused my review was I had went in on a tuesday for their "taco Tuesday" special. Now because I work by the oceanfront I frequent this place. I've been told they aren't supposed to let you walk out with to go orders on their taco Tuesday, but if I pay for and eat some of my food who is this manager to say I can't leave with a to go box(which in most cases I have), but I digress. I tried to do it today and the manager comes to me with a nasty attitude over me not tipping enough for his standards telling me I can't take my food to go because he doesn't feel I tip enough and "what's a 5 dollar tip gonna do for him". Keep in mind I told him I'm not ordering food for just myself I sometimes take lunch orders from work which is never more than 5 to go small tacos. I've never been rude to this man I'm a quiet person so I usually order wait and leave. I work for a reputable company that sees a lot of tourism and I often recommended this spot to our guests but due to this situation I will be advising people to avoid this place if you're not just going to drink at the end of the night on The Weekend. In the specific event the owner of the restaurant was there and confirmed they weren't supposed to be doing to go tacos which I can respect. What I dont respect is the manager picking and choosing when he wants to follow the rules of the establishment for his own gain.

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    The Hunt Room

    The Hunt Room

    4.1
    (265 reviews)
    7.0 mi
    $$$

    We stopped in for an early dinner and were really pleased with the happy hour options and quality…read moreof the food. Lindsey was an excellent server and made us feel welcome and provided great suggestions for drinks and food. The brick and wood interior was cosy and added to the historic feel. We will be back again!

    The bourbon is the only thing saving this place from a 1 star review…read more Its tucked in the basement level of the Cavalier Hotel, and looks interesting at first glance- a large bar room with a variety of seating and a big glass viewing area into the distillery. We had a reservation for five. Their answer to that was to sit us at a four person hi-top and stick a chair on the end so everyone was crammed in, and sitting on the end meant everyone kept bumping into me the whole night. As for the distillery- someone had the brilliant idea to turn off all the lights in there at 7- so there went your view and any ambient lighting in the dim basement. The service was slow and lackluster. The food was lousy. I had the venison, which was under-seasoned. The pepper gravy had no pepper in it. Only the Brussels sprouts had any actual flavor. The bourbon was the best part of the meal. They offer small 2ox tasters and it was actually quite well done. But not worth going back for.

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    Interior of the Hunt Room
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    Citrus broiled Cornish game hen
    The exterior of the Hunt Room in the basement of the Cavalier Hotel

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    The exterior of the Hunt Room in the basement of the Cavalier Hotel

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