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    LW's Livery Stable

    4.3 (71 reviews)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Copper Goodness
    Gabriel W.

    This place is a gem hidden in a dark basement with great copper kettles of rich ginger! A mule worthy of the stable it's found in! We loved this little hideout and the people that worked there were great, too! Hospitality and drinks, what more do you need?!

    Guac and Fried Mac n' Cheese!
    Nita T.

    I came here with a big group of girls before a night out and even though they did not take reservations, they did for us because we were there for a bachelorette party cocktail before a night. It's a small but cozy space with a few tables, so they gave us two high tops for our group of 11. We ended up ordering a bunch of apps to share and it was all amazing. Fried mac and cheese, guacamole, chicken tenders, cheese dip, and a cheese pizza. Would recommend all of those! Also, our bartender was great, visited our table several times while tending bar and had great advice for the Charlottesville area because we were all out of town.

    Dip trio
    Lauryn C.

    Great drinks, food, and a nice bartender gives this place 5 stars! A combination of Yelp reviews and my hotel led me to this quaint little place. At the very end of Main st. make a slight right and you'll come across The Livery Stable. Just look for the little horses painted on the walkway. Part stable, part dive bar, but mostly just awesome place to grab a drink and a casual bite to eat. I only ordered the dip app but I was wowed, man those pita chips were dreamy. The presentation of the food was really nice as well. The app came with three dips: spinach and artichoke dip, hummus, and black bean and corn. Everything tasted super fresh and must have been made in house. The bartender Howard was friendly and easy to talk to. I appreciate the friendly service and atmosphere. Out of all the places I've stopped by in Charlottesville in this short visit so far, The Livery Stable has definitely been my favorite spot. For some good food and drinks this is a great choice. They carry local brews on tap and have a full bar. I saw patrons drinking beer, wine, shots, and liquor drinks. With the copper cups hanging behind the bar I had to try a Moscow Mule...now the choice was a small or a large? I have no idea so I ordered a large wow!!! Oh my that was a big drink as well as strong and most importantly delicious. Check this place out you won't be disappointed.

    Pork sliders with fries. A+
    Valerie C.

    Hesitant to give a good review because I don't want everyone taking over my favorite spot. Limited menu, but good food. The fries are great. I really just love the vibe at Livery, it's very laid back, even when it's busy. They always have good music on and I love that they have an outdoor space. Definitely worth dropping in if you like the "small town pub" type bar.

    Three Notchd beer, Creamsicle Cocktail and Headless Horseman (AKA Moscow Mule)
    Agnes L.

    In our group of eight, all novices to this bar, I heard the phrase "This is my now my favorite bar in Cville" several times. What I absolutely LOVE: The cozy atmosphere, the hospitable/knowledgeable staff and the quality of the drinks. P.S. If I hadn't already eaten beforehand, I would have tried (and I'm sure also loved the food), as it looked and tasted good to two of my friends who did order some dishes. Unassuming from the outside, this place has character and history with the horse theme - from the rustic decor to the names of the drinks. These details are definitely not just cheesy or silly novelties, as the decor is warm and classy and the menu is clever and sassy. I personally enjoyed the Headless Horseman (AKA Moscow Mule) served in the traditional copper mug because I love the bite from the ginger and the $8 price tag really isn't bad, considering what other Downtown Mall bars charge for cocktails. My husband and fellow brewing buds were happy about the local beer selection, which included a partnership with our fav microbrewery in town, Three Notch'd. Our group (unexpectedly) stayed so long, caught up in conversation and watching college football, and we ordered so much, that our bartender (John) was kind and generous enough to give us one round on the house of our choosing. For two of us in the group, we ordered a special concoction not on the menu that John described - a Creamsicle. It wasn't cloying sweet and it had just the right amount of each ingredient to really pull off the name: Stoli, Bailey's and Grand Marnier. So happy I went with this rather than my usual. Will definitely return to bring other friends who need to try this bar!

    Brand new basement bar!
    Gia M.

    This place gives "hole in the wall" a whole new meaning. It's a brand new (~3 weeks old) addition to the bar scene and located just off of the Downtown Mall, in what used to be a basement/livery stable (according to the bartender). Naturally, it's quite small. Ceiling level windows look out onto the sidewalk at ankle level for people on the street, so keep your eyes peeled or you'll miss it. Some local brews are on the menu here, and there is also a list of house cocktails, all at pretty normal prices ($5.50 for a pint). The food served here is really what stands out-- my party ordered sliders (which looked awesome), onion rings (which were perfectly fried), and a trio of dips. The dips came with really tasty pita and consisted of tapenade, spinach dip, and spicy hummus. Really standout. If you want a rustic vibe in a semi-hidden location with great pub food, Livery Stable is the place to be.

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    9 years ago

    Fun place. Dark, tiny, full of a hipster, funky kind of ambiance. Great beer selection. Loved the dog! I'll be back.

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    10 years ago

    Go to spot for good food, good drinks, and great staff. Best mules in town, Ian the bartender is awesome.

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    10 years ago

    For my money, my favorite bar on the Downtown Mall, though there are so many good ones to choose from. Good drinks, good vibe, good service.

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    12 years ago

    The trifecta- great brews, great food, great service. You don't want to miss this gem. Be sure to try the fish tacos.

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    Great drinks, good service, and low-key yet fun atmosphere. Absolutely delicious Moscow mules. Easily one of the best bars in Cville.

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    Rock star vibe, food and fill in the blanks. The tender is way cool. Everyone needs to come here...period.

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    10 years ago

    Fantastic! Pete (the bartender ) was the best. Have the fish and chips. Very cool place!

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    One of the smaller rooms

    LW's Livery Stable - newamerican - Updated September 2026

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