Top Rated Nightlife in Charlottesville

The Ivy Inn Restaurant was established in a historic 19th-century house in Charlottesville. Although renovations led to an elegant space, the restaurant shows no signs of pretension, creating a nice bled of classy and cozy. The menu card at The Ivy Inn Restaurant features a variety of contemporary American fare made from fresh, dynamic ingredients sourced from local farms. Pair exquisite, seasonal cuisine with a glass or bottle from the establishment's extensive wine list. On top of everything else, you can expect top-notch service at The Ivy Inn Restaurant.

One of the best-known landmarks in the small community of Afton, Blue Mountain Brewery has much to offer even those who aren't too fond of beer. Of course, the Blue Mountain Lager and Full Nelson Pale Ale brewed on site are absolutely fantastic, but there's more to this place. There is a family-friendly restaurant on-site where you can gorge on sandwiches, pizzas and burgers, all of which are made from the freshest ingredients. Also, the brewery hosts many live musical performances, and artists like Eli Cook have enthralled audiences here. You can also host private functions at the 64-capacity event hall. Complimentary 20-minute tours of the premises are organized on Saturdays.

A recipient of many awards, and a connoisseur of Southern American Cuisine, The Lafayette Inn & Restaurant is nestled in The Lafayette Inn along the hilly terrain of Stanardsville. Chocolate chairs and wax candles burning bright set the mood just right for a romantic rendezvous. It's not just the ambiance but also the quality of the food that sets the standard very high for an intimate evening. The service greets you with a smile and ensures that you have a great time. Although on the steep side, this restaurant offers value for money.

Oakhart Social is a contemporary American restaurant only open during dinner hours. It serves delectable food, including both vegetarian and non-vegetarian specials that are delicately garnished and exquisitely presented. The bar menu features a wide range of beers and wines, which are imported from all over the world, and dessert cocktails mixed to satisfy your sweet tooth. A modern ambiance is just the beginning of what will entice you at Oakhart Social, where you'll want to stay until closing.

A hybrid bar, restaurant, and beer shop, Beer Run is where your expectations of a bar that serves food are met with conviction. Although it might not have the largest collection of beer on tap, it does have some of the most unique craft beers around, many of which are new and exciting to most. Beer Run is also one of the few bars in the city where you can purchase an entire keg of your favorite beer, assuming its available either in house or on tap. Besides the beer selection, the lunch and dinner menu cannot be ignored with treats like the Bernini Panini and Karma Chameleon burger. Also not to be missed is the award-winning, Beer Run Original Bloody Mary, which comes with a spicy twist.

Good food and good times are par course at the Citizen Burger Bar. With a characterful abode along Charlottesville's historic downtown mall, this casual restaurant boasts a laid-back vibe and distinct charm that appeals to foodies with a penchant for good ol' American burgers. The restaurant's food philosophy is a simple one - good, honest food made with good, honest ingredients. Using only organic, free-range, grass-fed meat and the freshest ingredients from local farms, the Citizen Burger Bar serves up a host of specialty burgers like the Executive with pit-smoked pork belly, garlic aioli and truffled brioche, alongside vegan, chicken and grilled cheese sandwiches, crisp salads,.and the classic American beef burger. To quench your thirst, the bar offers over a 100 varieties of beer, as well as premium spirits and well-mixed cocktails. Forever strumming with good cheer and happy chatter, the Citizen Burger Bar is a great choice for a delicious meal in Downtown Charlottesville.