Guidebook for Charlottesville, VA
Food Scene
Favorite Restaurants
One of the best of the best in Charlottesville with fabulous food, custom cocktails and and outdoor courtyard.
82 locals recommend
C & O
515 E Water StOne of the best of the best in Charlottesville with fabulous food, custom cocktails and and outdoor courtyard.
They have the best tequila bar anywhere and the food is fantastic! Don't confuse it with Mexican...it is a South American flavor all on its own. Great happy hour and brunch,
44 locals recommend
The Bebedero
201 W Main StThey have the best tequila bar anywhere and the food is fantastic! Don't confuse it with Mexican...it is a South American flavor all on its own. Great happy hour and brunch,
The Alley Light
108 2nd St SW
Thai Cuisine & Noodle House - Trad. Thai, Noodles, & Pho
2005 Commonwealth Dr
fleurie restaurant
108 3rd St NE
Smyrna
Public Fish & Oyster
513 W Main St
Black Cow Chophouse
Milan Indian Restaurant
1817 Emmet St NDrinks & Nightlife
Always something fun happening at Albemarle CiderWorks and only 5 miles from Garden Gate House. Check their website for events
50 locals recommend
Albemarle CiderWorks
2545 Rural Ridge LnAlways something fun happening at Albemarle CiderWorks and only 5 miles from Garden Gate House. Check their website for events
Pippin Hill boasts some of the best wines in VA as well as spectacular mountain views. They offer tours and have a variety of entertainment. Check their website for happenings!
207 locals recommend
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
5022 Plank RdPippin Hill boasts some of the best wines in VA as well as spectacular mountain views. They offer tours and have a variety of entertainment. Check their website for happenings!
Very unique brewery where they grown their own hops and the entire place was built with wood from the property. They offer bar food, tours, music, art and other events. Check their website for days and times.
55 locals recommend
Wood Ridge Farm Brewery
165 Old Ridge RdVery unique brewery where they grown their own hops and the entire place was built with wood from the property. They offer bar food, tours, music, art and other events. Check their website for days and times.
So many vineyards but this one is close to Garden Gate and served wines at several White House functions. Wisdom Oak Winery is a family owned and operated winery located in North Garden, Virginia. Located just minutes from Charlottesville, UVA and right in the heart of the Monticello Wine Trail. Enjoy a picnic by the pond while sipping your wine!
10 locals recommend
Wisdom Oak Winery
3613 Walnut Branch LnSo many vineyards but this one is close to Garden Gate and served wines at several White House functions. Wisdom Oak Winery is a family owned and operated winery located in North Garden, Virginia. Located just minutes from Charlottesville, UVA and right in the heart of the Monticello Wine Trail. Enjoy a picnic by the pond while sipping your wine!
The Southern Café and Music Hall
103 1st St S
The Paramount Theater
215 E Main StSightseeing
The iconic home of Thomas Jefferson is close by and offers tours, shopping and relaxation. The gardens and history are unparalleled and Jefferson Vineyard is right around the corner.
634 locals recommend
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyThe iconic home of Thomas Jefferson is close by and offers tours, shopping and relaxation. The gardens and history are unparalleled and Jefferson Vineyard is right around the corner.
James Monroe's Ashlawn Highlands is a short Drive and offers tours, history, gardens and the history of the area.
127 locals recommend
James Monroe's Highland
2050 James Monroe PkwyJames Monroe's Ashlawn Highlands is a short Drive and offers tours, history, gardens and the history of the area.
Shopping
The Downtown Mall is famous for food, shopping, art, music and various festivals. It is not a Mall in any normal sense but is 6 blocks of closed off street with venues on both sides and down the middle. Great place to amble and browse and grab a bite or listen to music!
291 locals recommend
Downtown Mall
The Downtown Mall is famous for food, shopping, art, music and various festivals. It is not a Mall in any normal sense but is 6 blocks of closed off street with venues on both sides and down the middle. Great place to amble and browse and grab a bite or listen to music!