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    Beamer's 25

    3.9 (291 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Pizza

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    Old Fashioneds
    Adrien S.

    Very relaxed and cozy restaurant. We were looking for something within walking distance and stumbled upon it! Bartender was great! Drinks were delish and food was awesome! Go visit!

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    Steve M.

    Our Air BNB was in the area so we stopped here for dinner. Walking in it's a really cool place. More like modern industrial decor . The bar was very sharp as well as the dining area . We started with buffalo cauliflower which came with a few sauces . I had the classic Beamer burger medium and had a choice of fries or tots . Took the tots. Wife had a chicken avocado sandwich which she said was very tender and filling . My burger was awesome . Prices are modest & plates piled high. We didn't have dessert. It's in the heart of a college town but didn't seem anyone was around the neighborhood being on a Sunday . Wide variety of options on the menu. We weren't drinking but the place has a HUGE beer menu. Staff really friendly & attentive. Great place.

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    Tracey D.

    Good typical bar food and beautiful outdoor seating with fire pits. Inside has a nice bar and lots of seating. Decor features VT tech football & coach Beamer. We were seated right away and received the drinks but our waiter forgot to take the order. After about 15 minutes he took it and food came out quickly. We didn't see him again until he brought out the check. No coffee or dessert offered but it was still a fun setting.

    To-go burgers and fries (enjoyed at the brewery a couple doors down)
    Devon E.

    Actually, ended up visiting Beamer's 25 twice on a recent trip to Roanoke. On our first night we ordered some burgers and fries to-go to enjoy while having some beers at Big Lick Brewing a couple doors down. The burgers hit the spot. They were very juicy and honestly messy, but to me that's usually a sign of a good burger! I got the Numero Uno (gouda, crispy onion rings, BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato, housemade burger relish). At first, I couldn't really taste the toppings besides lettuce and tomato (as the slice of tomato was quite large), but once I got closer to halfway through all of the other premium toppings started to come through which really enhanced the burgers flavor. So, my suggestion to them would be to put more of the sauces and relish. My husband got the Port Wine Blue Cheese Burger (smoked bacon, blue cheese, port caramelized onions, pear chutney, and garlic aioli). He let me have a bite or two, and I have to admit he won. Both were good, but the flavor combinations of his toppings really popped. They give you a ton of fries, which is cool. I couldn't tackle them all no matter how I tried. You can also upgrade to their specialty fries if you ask. We found ourselves back at Beamer's for our last meal as I wanted to have brunch outside somewhere. It was Easter Sunday so between closings and lack of patios, we were thankful it was open and available. Their patio was nice and prepared for hot and cold weather with open umbrellas to block the sun as well as heaters and a fire pit in case it was cold. They have a smaller brunch menu, but with enough to satisfy all types of brunchers I think. They had an omelet, waffles (with or without meat), avocado toast, sausage gravy, and a traditional breakfast. I got the Omelet with tomato, onion, poblano pepper, and cheddar. It was served with home fries. It was a well-prepared omelet with a good amount of each topping inside. I liked their home fries and appreciated the larger sized ramekin for an adequate amount of ketchup! I decided to complement my meal with a brunch cocktail and settled on their blood orange mimosa. It was delightful, little tart and sweet. My husband got the Chicken and Waffles (crispy chicken, bacon waffle, bourbon maple syrup) which was also served with home fries. He won again; all elements were very good. The bacon in the waffle was subtle but added a nice salty quality and their bourbon maple syrup was yummy. The highlight was the fried chicken though, a good-sized breast with nice and crispy skin on the outside and juicy inside. I would get this dish myself if I find myself at this local chain again for brunch.

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    Mark K.

    This is a good spot in downtown Roanoke for a bite, a drink, and a conversation. Located in what appears to be a former warehouse and light manufacturing district, the refurbished building is a great example of a re-purposed urban facility. The upper levels are living quarters, while parts of the lower level are for businesses. This includes Beamer's. This facility is named for the legendary Va Tech football coach, who appears to have a major financial stake in this establishment. When he played at VT, he wore #25...hence, the name. It is part of a restaurant group that includes what appear to be several mid- to higher-end places. My son is a VT grad and fan, so the memorabilia displayed in the restaurant was interesting. We visited on a Saturday night. Finding parking was not trivial, though we managed to find a spot a block-and-a-half away. There appeared to be a parking lot next door, but I'm not sure it was free, at least not all the time. So this is an issue to keep in mind. It was relatively busy when we walked in, in part because of COVID capacity limitations (50% at that time). The hostess did a great job of identifying a good spot for us and getting it cleaned quickly. Our waitress was pleasant and efficient. She took good care of us while we were there. The atmosphere was definitely that of a pub. It was nice to be part of a relatively normal social setting. It felt like a real Saturday night. We had had a big lunch so, even though we ate at around 8:30, we were not terribly hungry. I had the Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Avocado Sandwich with Tater Tots (the tots are something for which they're apparently known). This was excellent. My wife had the Wedge Salad, which was fine for her. Our daughter had the Sonoma Salad with grilled chicken, and she was quite happy with this. Our final cost was pretty reasonable. With food, drinks, tax and tip, our final outlay was $46. At just over $15 per person, this was not a bad value. If we are in the area, we will consider stopping again.

    Jessi S.

    Really tasty burgers! Their menu offers different burgers for different tastes. We got the southern belle and numero uno. The belle was both of our faves, but we appreciated the light amount of bbq sauce on the uno to not overpower the flavor. Tots were the better side, I would've liked the fries to be more crispy.

    Buffalo chicken sandwhich with Tater Tots
    Reva W.

    Absolutely an amazing time. I am in town for work and this place was top notch in my book. The service was great and the atmosphere, food and drinks were fantastic. I'm definitely making this a go to when in town!

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    Matt W.

    This was a good burger dude! Visiting Roanoke, went to Beamer's 25. Menu makes this clearly a burger bar. Have some salads as well and some other sandwiches. They have a patio with fire pits out front and you walk in to a big bar on the left. Raw wood floors make for a nice comfy feeling. Not sure if it was the ceiling decorations but it was pretty loud but not bothersome. I ordered the southern bellle... I love pimento cheese on a burger. This was a ridiculously beautiful burger. The flavor was amazing. Has some fried jalapeños as well but wasn't burning hot. So good! My wife ordered the pulled pork burger and heads up... it's a burger with pulled pork on it! I did steal a bite of the pork... crazy tender and smoky with a nice sweet sauce on it. She said the burger was wonderful and she couldn't eat it all. Our waitress was ok. They weren't crazy busy for a Friday night but she seemed to struggle keeping our drinks full. She was at one point cleaning the bathroom which probably detracted her from keeping the tables well. Will definitely return. They have several other burgers I want to try!!

    Salad w/blackened grilled chicken
    John T.

    We came for lunch and got lucky because there was parking which is why the one star lose. For the portion size and price and service this place only makes sense if you get your parking for free. That being said, the food was delicious and our waitress was a little slow at first refilling drinks until she realized that I drink fast and a lot. I had a salad with blackened grilled chicken which had a good taste but for the price the portion could have been larger. My lunch companion had a pizza that was very tasty and I loved the thin crisp crust. All in all it was a good experience with tasty food but the wait staff need to pay more attention to the patrons and less time socializing with each other.

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    Nice atmosphere, good service, decent wings, pizza meh. Ate there whole on a business trip would consider trying again.

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    Excellent burger and tatertots. We've been back and plan to return. Great service and quiet lunch spot.

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    OMG why isn't this place near my house! Stopped in while traveling. Great food, nice atmosphere, great service.

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    It has a different feel to it I can say one thing the brewery is not half bad I Dont personally care for the chocolate beer though

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    Great food and good service and if you a love whiskey they have a great selection 100% recommend

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    Very good food and experience! Wait staff was attentive and awesome! We will definitely be back.

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    Visited here for lunch. Prices a little high for lunchtime meal. Burger pretty much average, nothing special.

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    Good food, nice atmosphere and good service. We went for brunch with friends and enjoyed ourselves.

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