Social Scene
Continental Divide | (434) 984-0143 Location(s): 811 West Main Street Hours: Dinner served till 10:30 p.m., but the bar stays open later Details: Southwestern cuisine. A great grad student hangout.
Court Square Tavern | (434) 296-6111 Location(s): On Court Square near the Downtown Mall Hours: Restaurant and bar stay open (till around midnight on weeknights, later on weekends) Details: Traditional pub.
C'ville Coffee | (434) 817-2633 Location(s): 1301 Harris Street Hours: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. (Sunday 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.) Details: Serves coffee, sandwiches, soups, and pastries.
Escafe | (434) 295-8668 Location(s): Downtown Mall Hours: Serves dinner till 11 p.m. Bar open till 2 a.m. many nights. Details: Comfort food with a twist. Live music on Sundays.
Fridays after Five | (434) 245-4910 Location(s): Pavilion on the Downtown Mall
Hours: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Details: Charlottesville's outdoor concert series that runs every Friday from late April to early October.
Greenberry's | (434) 984-0200 Location(s): Barracks Road (1049 Emmet Street North), in Alderman Library and in the Sidley, Austin, Brown and Woods Café (U.Va. Law School) Hours: Monday through Friday 7 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., and Sunday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Details: Also serves baked goods.
Higher Grounds | (434) 971-8743 Location(s): 112 West Main Street on the Downtown Mall Hours: Serves food till 3 p.m. and coffee till 5 p.m.
Michael's Bistro & Taphouse | (434) 977-3697 Location(s): 1427 University Avenue on the Corner Hours: Open till 2 a.m. most nights Details: A full bar and menu; live music.
Miller's | (434) 971-8511 Location(s): 109 West Main Street on the Downtown Mall Hours: Open till 2 a.m. most nights Details: Hear Charlottesville jazz performers, some nationally known. Dine al fresco in the summer.
Mudhouse | (434) 984-6833 & (434) 984-3035 Location(s): Downtown Mall, 3455 Seminole Trail, 1345 Parham Circle, 1192 Richmond Road, & 2401 Ivy Road Hours: Downtown Mall location open till 10 p.m. Details: Serves coffee and pastries/desserts. Live music on Downtown Mall. Amateurs can sign up to perform.
Orbit Billiards & Café | (434) 984-5707 Location(s): 102 14th Street NW on the Corner Hours: Open till 2 a.m. most nights. Details: Full bar and American (sandwiches, burgers, etc.) menu. Multiple billiards tables.
Starbucks | (434) 970-1058
Location(s): Downtown (1601 University Avenue) Pantops (1986 Abbey Road), Harris Teeter (975 Emmet St), Shoppers World (1520 Seminole Trail), Fashion Square Mall (1600 East Rio Road), & Kroger (1980 Rio Hill Center)
Hours: Corner location open 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Other locations open 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
Starr Hill Restaurant & Brewery | (434) 977-0017 Location(s): 709 West Main Street Hours: Serves dinner downstairs in restaurant and brewery. Details: Attracts local and national bands for performances above restaurant and brewery. Admission fees for most performances. Purchase tickets in advance due to limited seating.
Wild Wing Café | (434) 293-9464 Location(s): 820 West Main Street at the historic Amtrak Station Hours: Open till 2 a.m. most nights. Details: Three bars and a menu of wings, sandwiches and wraps. Watch sporting events on large screen TVs.
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