Early afternoon visit and it was quiet. Service was attentive and the food was really good with a few 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. read more

Came to this restaurant while touring Charlottesville with friends. We were at the restaurant an early 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. read more

The Whiskey Jar - The sign outside. - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Last drink of the night. The Old Fashioned hit the spot. We sat outside and people watched while enjoying our time. read more

The Whiskey Jar - Outside - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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It matters what time you get to this establishment. On a Friday night, the service and food were great and my bf and I loved the experience. The chicken biscuit I ordered was out of the park for me. However, we came back the very next day, around 3 pm.... Could not get service to save our lives. Sat at almost the exact same place at the bar. Bartender asked for my order, and then had to ask for it again after 5 mins. Finally brought it to me, but we had continued frustrations with the check service. No one would grab our card and so we dropped cash and left. So confusing after we'd had such a good time the night before. 4 stars bc the service and food on Friday was actually really good. read more

I was visiting Charlottesville for the day, a good friend of mine took me here. The atmosphere was great not like most bars. The place was clean inside and outside, I wish the hostesses were a little nicer thats my only complaint. The waiter was really cool, food was phenomenal I split some wings with my friend which were nice and crispy. I had the crunch burger and it was cooked to perfection with a side of mac n cheese. I definitely would love to come back again sometime soon! read more

The Whiskey Jar - The crunch burger with mac n cheese - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

The restaurant is so cute and the food is amazing! I absolutely love the cornbread and have to get it every time. I'm also a huge fan of the blackened catfish. This past time I got the oyster poboy with the broccoli salad and both of those were so good. read more

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5 ate for $117 before tip and including appetizer and no alcohol - smoked wings are absolutely on point! Nice service - speedy service - food out quick - Nice inside - bathroom one hole (2) total - homeless fella camped out over 20 minutes - hipster vibe around the whole place - Do Note: LARGE homeless population everywhere - businesses partly to blame for this for voting in local government that doesn't keep it cleaned up - wish we'd know that before coming but no one on Yelp mentioned that detail. Food solid - daytime place for us- to each his own read more

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This was the worst bar/restaurant of our entire trip! I'm not sure anyone in this place knows what they're doing. First things first there were two other guests in the entire bar. At least 8 employees that we saw. And it still took a good 15 minutes to get to us. Our waitress seemed to absolutely despise her job and loathe being there. She took our drink order, we waited. Then she finally took our food order. All apps. And only three of us in our party. We ordered the Alston's bbq Mac n cheese, smoked chicken wings, the pimento cheese platter, the hush puppies and biscuits, and the Brussels sprouts side, and the bbq nachos. 25 minutes later the waitress comes back with the pimento cheese and the hush puppies/biscuits. That's it. Another 25 minutes, nothing. We finally say something and she says "oh I thought I was forgetting something". By then we'd been there over an hour, got the two worst apps on the menu, and never even got our drinks refilled. All while 8 employees stood around twiddling their thumbs. Never again. Sad we were looking forward to this place. Absolute letdown. read more

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Great chicken wings, phenomenal chicken sandwich (up there with the best in all of cville), and apple pie whiskey is an absolute delight. Ambiance of this place is spectacular and outdoor seating is among the best on the downtown mall. Would absolutely recommend to a friend. read more

The Whiskey Jar - Chicken Wings - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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The Whiskey Jar has been my favorite place in Charlottesville to go get "one more" after a dinner or concert on the downtown mall. So much so that when I decided to propose to my girlfriend, I chose to do it at the Whiskey Jar. The staff was incredibly kind to me and went above and beyond to make this a special night. The Whiskey Jar will always be a special place for me! read more

The live music was so good I had to stop for a bit on my way by. I didn't eat, but the food looked great. The whiskey selection was really impressive! Solid craft beer choices too. Really cool historic space and great service. read more

The Whiskey Jar - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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The place was packed as there was a football game earlier, but service was still pretty good. The blackened catfish was very tasty and not too spicy for the Mrs and my shrimp and grits it just the right amount of kick. And there was a decent amount of shrimp as well as a large piece of catfish. Mint julep and upgraded old-fashioned were both very good, love the prune in the drink...... Glad we stopped here! read more

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Came highly reviewed when we were in town for wedding, and my lovely fiance and I were so glad we decided to have lunch and drinks here before the ceremony. Food was delicious - my po' boy was fantastic. Awesome beer list, including a number of local craft options I had never had or seen before. The cornbread side was worth traveling back for! My fiance enjoyed her salad, and next time we will go back for drinks and to hang. Great vibe, great spot. And obviously, an incredible whiskey selection! Love this place! read more

We have been here twice and both times the food didn't taste good at all, our fried chicken had absolutely no flavor, and looked horrible. The waiter didnt even look at us once, and she was very rude during our time. The place was so loud inside that you have to yell to even have a small conversation! Would not recommend ever. read more

We were going to another place, never found it and ended up here. Very glad we did. The ambiance is off the charts. A very cool whiskey bar with live music on this night. The "band" was two guys one on keyboard, one on drums. They were awesome playing everything from soul music to billy Joel to Johnny cash. The interior has great high ceilings and is dominated by the bar and all the Whitley bottles. Service was good I saw another reviewer did not like the apple mule but I really enjoyed it. They have great mixed drinks and quite selection of whiskeys and bourbons. The food was b to b+ . I had the shrimp and grits. It was solid with 6 large shrimp and a nice sauce peppers and onions. My wife had the oyster po boy very good version and huge. The brownie for desert was excellent if you love chocolate try it read more

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My food was awesome! I got the hickory smoked wings tossed in peach chipotle. The next best thing was the live music. I was far enough away for it to not be annoying. The service was off, just a little bit, with too much time between check ins. Overall, I'd recommend. read more

The Whiskey Jar - Bar area with music out front. - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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One of my favorite places in Charlottesville their food is consistent and delicious!! The fried oyster po boy is one of my favorite things on the menu and it's fantastic...seasoned well, crispy oysters, nice ratio of bread to filling. 10/10! They also have an amazing selection of whisky and their ham biscuits and grits are divine read more

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Was in Charlottesville, VA for a holiday and this was our first stop. They were decorated for the holidays and it gave a good cozy vibe! In terms of menu, they have a good selection of southern style foods with sandwiches and entrees. Their main thing is the whiskey and they have a large array to choose from! Had the Jar Salad for my meal that was delicious! It's rather medium sized and plenty filling! Our waitress was pretty attentive and answered our questions that we had as first-timers! Definitely recommend this spot! read more

The Whiskey Jar - Jar Salad - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

My favorite restaurant in Charlottesville. Great BBQ, great drinks, great vibes. I always get the pulled pork nachos!

Fabulous place to throw a private party! We hosted a Wedding Welcome Dinner here at the end of last month and could not have been more pleased with our choice! The staff was very accommodating, friendly to us as hosts and to our guestsm efficient, and energetic. Everything served was delicious; our guests were raving about the food. read more

Stopped by here for a drink with friends. Super lively, outgoing vibe here. We came on a Saturday, and they had live bands playing outside. Such fun, and a nice atmosphere. As the name implies, they have a super comprehensive whiskey menu. They have a build your own flight option to try various whiskeys that was a nice way to enjoy their menu. They also have some good local beer and cider options. Food looked decent as it went by, but we didn't order any on this visit. Service was efficient, and staff were friendly. A great stop for time out with friends. read more

Slow moving. We sat at a table in the bar area and after 10 min of no one visiting our table some stools opened up so we moved to the bar. Another 5 before the bartender made it over to us and there were only a few people at the bar. New Bartender didn't think they had the cider which was listed as a special. So we decided to leave after our drinks and then an awesome female bartender showed up and was very helpful and got us the cider and 2 more whiskeys. We'll give them another try next time we are in town. Some of the whiskey is very reasonable. (Some is ridiculous but that's everywhere.) read more

Was super excited to eat here.. fell pretty short. Everything was lukewarm, didn't seem seasoned well. Went with two other ppl and none of us rlly liked anything :(( read more

Service was friendly and helpful! The food was really tasty, especially the Jar Cheeseburger and fries. The kids split a kids chicken tenders meal, and it was a hit! Would be a regular if we lived here! read more

Just stopped in for a sip after and long day in the sun. I will say that the staff and the deserts are the 5 star attraction here. Make sure to hit the happy our pricing. read more

I went to Whiskey Jar once way back in the day, thought it was decent and I'd check it out later, and then the world came to a halt. Only recently I had the chance to try it again, and I loved it! The whiskeys are fantastic. I'm so impressed with the selection and the very knowledgeable staff. I really enjoyed getting a flight, where you could choose three whiskeys from the menu and try a small pour of each. And don't miss their happy hour, half off Virginia whiskeys on weekdays! The cocktails however, did not impress me as much. The apple pie mule was sort of an odd taste and the other cocktails I sipped from friends were just nothing special. I'd stick to the whiskeys here. The food impressed me as well. We got the hush puppy and biscuit appetizer, the blackened fish sandwich, a strawberry salad, mac and cheese, and broccoli salad. A full spread! All the food was great. The biscuits were savory and cheesy, the salad was flavorful and so fresh, and the mac and cheese was the perfect side to any meal. I really enjoyed the food here! Overall this is a really fun stop, and I recommend it to people looking for a good dinner downtown. I know I'll be stopping by again! read more

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Every time in C'Ville we make a point to stop in here for a fun evening of beverages, food, and live music. The food is good. The service is fantastic. They have a huge selection of Scottish Whiskey and other libations. We will be back, again. read more

The Whiskey Jar - View from our booth - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Local food Extensive whiskey selection (Beer available for YOU people) Knowledgeable staff Chill vibes read more

The Whiskey Jar - Outside patio - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

The wait time sucked but hey. It was worth the wait. The transition from restaurant to full on bar is not that smooth but it is what it is for a college town. We were seated last and there were some bumps in the road. I'm not sure I would call this strip and grits but call me classic. It was good and have good flavor. The pork chop was under cooked. No surprise with the time of night but it's the first cover and the last cover you should make sure it's all right. The service was good although bumps in the road with the transition to the full on bar. But it was ok. It was good over all. Love the decor check out all the signs and maps. Cool spot. read more

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Hadn't been here in a decade and it didn't disappoint. Buddy had the trout, friend had the fried chicken and I had the ribs (with Mac and cheese and the best greens I may have ever had). All 3 very good. Add to that some bread pudding and apple cobbler (don't judge us) and the meal was nearly flawless. My only complaint is that I would have liked more mac and cheese. And the super busy waiter forgot to bring our biscuits but we added that item late. Live music, really good overall service, vwry.good food. No complaints. read more

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Came here to grab a bite with a friend. I ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich. It was really good and one of the best I've ever tasted. The chicken was crispy and cooked perfectly-- juicy on the inside. The pickles and green tomato provided a perfect balance of flavor and acidity to the fried chicken. In addition, the fries that came with the sandwich were decent. My friend ordered the Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich. It was good but not amazing. Not the best pulled pork I've ever had, but the sandwich was good. The balance of flavors between the hickory smoked pork, vinegar BBQ, and side of coleslaw was nice. Overall, The Whiskey Jar has a good selection of classic southern food. The inside of the restaurant and the outdoor seating did not impress me compared to many of the other restaurants downtown. However, the Fried Chicken Sandwich was delicious and I'm looking forward to coming back to try the other dishes and the whiskey selection. read more

The Whiskey Jar - Fried Chicken Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

From the drinks to the food everything was delicious and fresh. Service was fast and friendly. Absolutely awesome experience. Burger was juicy and delicious. Catfish Po Boy was fresh with an amazing Remoulade. read more

The Whiskey Jar - Late night coffee break - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Came here to grab lunch with friends my fiancé i I were visiting. Service was ok. The waiter was nice had knowledge on the menu. Only complaint was he seemed to have forgotten a couple things until he walked over to the table he would remember to bring it. I wasn't sure if he was being the bartender and the waiter. After we left we realized we never got the oysters we order. Atmosphere: we sat outside due to Covid I am sure but good vibe overall tables had umbrellas to block the sun. Food: the food was on point. I never had trout before and it was amazing. My fiancé had the sandwich which was also very tasty. I would def come back for the sandwich. read more

The Whiskey Jar - Trout with vegetables. - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Late lunch w fam on a busy Sat. Short staffed but they did their best to balance friendliness and getting people sat/served. Menu had a fine gastro-pub selection, making it a good spot even if not seeking libations. 2 chicken sandwiches, 1 burger, 1 salad. $85 for 4 meals/4 waters with tax and tip is reasonable. Kids raved over the chicken sandwiches; my burger was a great balance of fresh ingredients, texture, and taste. Wife's salad was average. All of us enjoyed their shoestring fries. 2 gender neutral bathrooms onsite; close, on-street parking can be a challenge on busy weekends but you'll be ok if you don't mind walking. read more

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This is our second time here. We got there on a Friday night probably five(ish) which was a good thing - by 6pm it was packed. We all got the chicken sandwich. It's a a must. Prices are what you would expect for being on the mall. Service was good. No complaints. Sorry no pics on this review. The company we were keeping kept us busy in conversation. read more

Visiting from out of town. Had a party of 6, and they were able to accommodate us right away. Service was friendly. Cocktails were excellent! Food was great! BBQ platters, corn bread, and wings were the favorites. read more

We picked the Whiskey Jar on random and it was such a great luck of the draw. It was quite delicious. Absolutely loved just looking up the menu on the phone. We are outdoors and our waiter was very attentive and pointed out his favorites on the menu which was helpful for me in my choosing process. The food was delicious!! They gave great portions. I'd definitely return! read more

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Hit all the buttons!! The service (bar service) was great! Malaika is phenomenal and knows her bourbons!! Great food! We had the tomato sandwich and the chicken sandwich. Portions were straight on!! Just a lovely visit and highly recommended! read more

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The first restaurant we tried in Charlottesville, they got our attention with a great outside band right on the downtown mall. Honestly the beat my expectations. I figured this would be average - but the food was well prepared and reasonably priced. Got a bunch of fired oysters in the app - perhaps a tad more breaded than i like - but well cooked and generous. Good beer and whisky selection. love the layout and outdoor -blended feel. read more

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I grabbed drinks here one evening. It was pretty cool. We just picked up a family meal of fried chicken. It was quite a bit of food for $55 bucks. The chicken's crust had a nice herb flavor that made it stand out from the many versions I've had in the past. The broccoli salad was good but I wish it had more dressing or mayo. I did not like the collard greens at all. They were the sweetest greens I've ever eaten. Maybe it's a preference thing, but I don't think greens should have nearly that much sugar. Maybe any sugar at all. read more