I witnessed security checking people at the door, that's normal. Though he didn't check the women's purses going in, and the security at the door had to have been new... never once have the police patted me as thoroughly as this person had, it was a bit excessive and uncalled for. What I found to be odd was being patted down just to be turned away, I also had my I.D I should mention. As a man, you'd be able to tell if another man is carrying especially if I'm in a shirt and jeans.. I'm just saying, you don't know what they have in their purse and I get not searching it, but you didn't pat them down.. I honestly felt violated. You conduct searches with the back of your hands otherwise you are feeling on people, you should be aware of these things. Also, did all of that to just turn me away, I was upset. read more

Great service. My yuengling was a solid 2.50 and the bartender was awesome. The location is smack dab in the middle of Downtown and has high historic value. And the backyard patio is amazing and a sight to see. Don't forget to ask about the art on the wall back there! Thank you for the service today right before Thanksgiving!!! 10/10 I didn't try food today but I'll most definitely come back for the kitchen sink appetizer read more

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I was there this past Saturday and attempted to get drinks upstairs, which turned into an unplanned endurance test. The bartender upstairs (I believe her name was Jeani) was shockingly rude and easily one of the worst bartenders I've ever encountered. She seemed far more interested in certain male patrons than actually serving drinks. Women were clearly not the priority. While waiting, I was treated to a loud, trashy argument that appeared to involve her personally, which really set the tone for the night. Nothing says "great customer experience" like front-row seats to bartender drama. To make things worse, a man who openly claimed to be her boyfriend was loudly using racist language, and it didn't seem to bother her at all. The fact that this behavior was allowed to continue unchecked was uncomfortable, unprofessional, and honestly gross. If that's the company someone keeps while working, it reflects very poorly on management. Overall, the upstairs vibe was chaotic, uncomfortable, and embarrassing. Trashy at its finest. On the bright side, if you actually want a drink without the attitude or the nonsense, go downstairs. Completely different experience. Fast service, friendly bartenders, and no drama. Night and day difference. Upstairs? Absolutely not. Downstairs? You'll at least get a drink and a smile. P.S. - The bartender upstairs should really lay off the drugs. read more

Two stars is generous and I won't be surprised when this place closes. I had been seeing pictures of burgers on FB and stopped by with my family. For the entire time, it was just my family of four and a larger party eating pizza. It was clear staff was limited. The environment is what you'd expect if someone threw a bunch of chairs and wobbly tables into a room with the full opportunity to have them all cleared out in a matter of hours. Cooking took a long time, and in one of my major annoyances, two plates were brought out about 10 minutes in advance of others, making it next to impossible to have a normal meal with the ebb and flow of conversation and eating. My wife also never did get any silverware for her salad, and no one else did either. Refills had to be requested, even for water, and a refill on a soda was $2 each time and you were brought a can. Food was very average in every way. We spent 90 minutes once in the door for three sandwiches and a salad - $80 with tip. By the time we were done, and after we corrected the bill from an overcharge, we couldn't wait to leave. We won't be back. read more

Great bar! The staff are always welcoming and the drinks are well made. Their fried pickles are delicious and they have a nice outside patio that makes for a good chill vibe. read more

One of my favorite spots in downtown Fredericksburg, dive bar and restaurant with amazing food and service.

My friend was incorrectly accused of being underage by the security. Despite being 21 of age and having a valid government- issued identification. The security refused to let her stay. At this point we have been there for at least an hour. They told her she had to leave the premises despite letting her in. I believe this incident constitutes age discrimination and defamation, as their actions were unwarranted. read more

This place is absolutely disgusting they are absolutely a JOKE. My sister is 21 and kicked her off the property when her ID is completely legal of age. Almost 22 years old matter fact. They are rude and disrespectful DO NOT GO HERE. The bartenders are rude as well. If I could give 0 stars I would. read more

Customer service is virtually non-existence. Waited for over 30 minutes on the top floor waiting to get service (sitting at the bar) while the "bartender" negligibly avoided us even after making eye contact with her and politely attempting to get her attention. There were approximately 4-5 open bar seats during this time, so certainly not a "busy" visit. Moved to the second floor bar (equally not as busy) where we "only" waited about 20 minutes to get service. Bar tops and floors where filthy with virtually no regard of the staff to upkeep. Every floor smells of bad sewage and mildew. Bathrooms were the epitome of grimy. Recommend saving your money or visiting literally any other establishment if you're looking for a bar. This app should consider a 0-star option. read more

Not sure how this place is still in business. No good drink specials and it smells awful

Disgusting, filthy, nasty, slow, ignored, terrible, cold, greasy, bugs, mold, overcooked, overpriced, empty, waited, never again, health hazard read more

i'd give this place 0 stars if i could. don't go here if you're asian. they'll intentionally ignore you at the bar and serve literally every single person surrounding you but you. read more

This was the worst place I've ever eaten. It was dirty, mimosas tasted so gross, almost like the orange juice went rancid. I've never in my life had a bad mimosa! It took forever to get our food (and the place was empty on a Sunday during brunch time). When our food came, mine was correct, but my husbands looked like rehydrated eggs, they didn't bring his bacon or home fries, and brought a half empty cup of dried out grits (he didn't order grits). When they did bring out his bacon and home fries the bacon was like precooked bacon they heated up, and a pitiful little pile of tiny diced potatoes. Everything was sticky, the menus, table, cups. We couldn't even finish our food. We decided to just go home and order a pizza. We should've left as soon as we got our mimosas. There's a reason the place was empty! read more

There was hair in my food. The WORST part is the owner still made me pay for the food AND hair!

Covid 19- Outbreak at this establishment- an employee tested positive for covid 19. All of the employees have been exposed to the virus but are still working and serving customers. The resturant has not been closed for covid 19 cleaning. Owners refuses to close resturant and continues serve customers without them knowing there has been a positive covid 19 employee. read more

Stopped by on impulse for a quick lunch. I was the only customer upon arrival. The waitress was friendly and efficient. I ordered the turkey/avacado panini sandwich. It was excellent and a very large serving. The sandwich came with fries, nothing special but tasty. I would strongly recommend this restaurant based upon my visit. read more

First time here and will absolutely never be back. Some of the worst food I've ever eaten. This restaurant is extremely dirty. There was a roach on the ceiling above us. Chicken tenders were over cooked so badly, they were almost inedible. Asked for waffles, came back and said the waffle machine was broken, no problem, I'll take pancakes, which were cold. Gyro salad came out without chicken, we asked about it and were told, Oh, sorry. Our sweet waitress was on her first day and the man who was running the place was being so rude to her. Overall it was a horrible experience. read more

We stopped into Spirits while killing time to grab a drink and maybe a small bite. Luckily, I had to use the restroom and the trip to the restroom and back convinced me that this was not a place where I'd want to order ANYTHING. The restroom and the entire back of the store was disgustingly filthy! If that's how they kept the front of the restaurant, I couldn't IMAGINE what was lurking in the kitchen. IMHO, stay away at all costs until it is gutted and remodeled. read more

Food and service was fabulous! Nicest server, kid friendly We had burgers they were the best read more

Great atmosphere and history. I love that a tile on the ceiling is left exposed from the fire. Adds an aura to the great food. The waitresses were great and my dad loved the fried green tomatoes and my daughter loved that the pizza was on pita bread. I had the reuben and it was fantastic, as well. read more

Spirits - Pizza Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

I was reading some of the other reviews and I am glad im not the only person who has noticed the exposed mold on the wall. It's disgusting and a health hazard. I don't want to know what the kitchen looks like. Their food is basic and not worth the money. The building is super old but that's not an excuse to why the restaurant looks like that. When you first walk in you'll notice the smell. Its so off-putting. I hope an inspector shows up and shuts them down or they get their shit together. I work in the restaurant industry and I would never let my restaurant get like that. read more

The teriyaki wings were the bomb! Tbe soups equally awesome! I recommend the loaded baked potato soup. The staff is very nice. Lots of history in the building as well. I definitely recommend it! read more

Spirits - Awesome loaded baked potato soup! - Pizza Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

I was in there today The atmosphere was awesome. My waitress, kristyna I believe it was, was absolutely great. She accommodated me on anything I needed and even went out of her way to do that. I can tell she really honestly likes her job. I'm definitely coming back to this place just based off that alone. And I have so many other reasons too read more

This has to be one of the most disgusting restaurants I have ever been to. My first clue should have been the aesthetics of the inside. It was filthy upon first glance. We were seated at the first booth. We made jokes about holding onto our plates since the table was so off balance. There were holes in the wall, and a huge patch of exposed mold on the ceiling. I went to the bathroom to wash my hands where one of the staff was moping. She quickly informed me the smell was probably mold and to be careful of the water dripping from the ceiling. I tried to side step but several large moldy puddles landed on my head. Now I pray that it wasn't a bathroom overflow from upstairs. I took a handful of napkins and towels off. Food finally came out after a long wait. Only our party of four dishes staggered out one by one. By the time the last dish came out all other food was cold. The fries were flavorless, the gyro had one dollop of sauce all on the first bite, and even worse my daughter's two inch thick burger was raw. Not medium, but disgustingly raw!! We got our check and left. After reviewing the check we realized that all the half empty glasses of coke that were refilled were charged for the refills. This place was a freaking dump! We will never be back, and will caution everyone that we know not to go there, unless the like Moldy water in your hair with you lame fries! read more

So I come here often. I guess not often enough to rate semi decent service. I asked the bartender for wine for my gal and he says' "You are probably shit out of luck pal." This was after he looked clearly bothered that I asked him for something that wasn't as simple as pouring a draft or slapping a 2 dollar PBR on the bar. I have pretty thick skin but I also know when someone is speaking in jest or just being a jerk. This guy was a jerk. If you don't like your service job you should consider something else. -cheers! read more

I just wanted to meet up with my hubby for some food and drink but the waitress is incredibly rude! Asked to sit outside and she was upset by that. Then when she finally came out to ask for a drink order and I mentioned I was waiting for my hubby, she scoffed and walked back inside without a word. Trying to decide if we should stay or go somewhere our patronage is actually appreciated. read more

Spirits - the front of a restaurant on a street corner - Pizza Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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Spirits to be revitalized with a Kitchen Manager, Kenny. Great and consistent food. With a caring and thoughtful staff. Very attentive. read more

Spirits - Pizza Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

You read the reviews here and that should be enough to tell you NOT to eat here. I've been a regular of Spirits for years but would never eat there. I know better. There are bugs, as in roaches. They have mice and rats. They have a lot of expired food as in mayonnaise. I'm writing this to save people from being sick. It's a miracle if you eat here and you don't get sick. Usually the only people who eat at Spirits are tourists who don't know any better. Yes, the girls who wait tables are always new. They can't keep servers downstairs because they can't make enough money to support themselves. Lately I've been less of a regular. I'm kinda tired of being overcharged at the bar upstairs. I'm tired of draft beer from dirty lines. They never clean or change the lines. The bartenders don't pay attention. They spend me time on their android phones or talking to their friends than actually waiting on customers. When Brian is bartending he's outside smoking and hitting on girls more often than serving customers. Also, when he closes the place he often talks girls into staying after for more drinks behind locked doors. I bet ABC would love that tidbit. Brian and Richard are nice guys but they need a refresher course in bartending, or just a course in how to serve people. The bathroom upstairs is ridiculous. The mens room smells like urine. It doesn't just smell like urine, it smells like a porta potty that's been knocked over. Often one toilet is broken. About the overcharging. There's been a lot of talk about it from customers and it'll probably catch up to them someday. From hearing so many people talk about it it's becoming a huge problem. Dive bars are cool. I like the clientele here. I like the graffiti in the bathrooms. I like seeing regulars. I don't mind that the place is falling apart (though I do mind water coming out of the ceiling on top of people which I've seen happen twice). But I don't like all the stuff I mentioned above. And it's also amazing the health department hasn't shut them down. You can go to the health department's website and read their inspections. http://www.healthspace.com/Clients/VDH/Rappahannock/Rappahannock_Website.nsf So, Spirits, stop. Stop the shit and run a bar the way it should be. Clean your taps. Serve your customers. Clean the bathroom. read more

If you're broke and need to drink on a budget and eat without getting the runs, this is the place to be

Spirits is the kind of place people will either love or hate. If you're expecting to get a group of people out and plan something for a night, I wouldn't recommend Spirits. However the best way to really enjoy Spirits is during a night of barhopping. This place has a certain non-pretentious attitude that is nice if you just want to drop in with a small group of friends. Spirits has a main bar area that isn't too big, but is small enough that you can easily have a conversation with people next to you without getting lost in a sea of people. Past the bar area, there is an area with pool tables if you choose to grab a beer then play a game of pool with your friends. There is also a backdoor for outside enjoyment. The reason for the three stars though is not necessarily because of the atmosphere or service, but the type of crowd it brings. The crowd isn't bad, but many people will not enjoy the environment because it's a straight dive bar. It isn't exactly sleek or sophisticated, so many others will be disappointed even though I personally liked Spirits for what it is. That being said if you're looking for a more-upstanding establishment to make plans for, I wouldn't recommend it. However, if you're looking for quick plans such as a guys' night out or for a casual night with last minute plans, then go to Spirits. Despite some flaws, Spirits has a certain charm to it that many others like. read more

I've always known the place was a dive. However, I used to have a lot of friends frequent the place, and they always had cold PBR. My friends have since moved on since my last visit, and I can safely say, so have I. When you walk into the place you're greeted with a musky smell. You may or may not get the attention of the bartender, unless it's Richard, he's the lone bright spot of the place, and he is always quick with a drink and quicker with a quip. Once you get your cold, refreshing PBR, you'll notice that the only place you'd be willing to sit is on the bar stools. The other seating is dirty and just smells awful. God knows what has happened on those things. On your way to the back you'll find a cigarette machine and the bathrooms. Often times, the high quality clientele has ripped the door off of the men's bathroom. This is wonderful as anybody who is walking in the place can see you urinating. Upon entrance to said bathroom, the stench from week old, yeast filled urine about knocks you over, and the interesting graffiti, will make you question your life choices. Beyond the bathrooms there are two very worn pool tables that are now often times missing balls. Then lastly, is the deck, where all the smokers will hang out. Sometimes there is stuff going on the third floor. If you have to visit this establishment, make sure it's on a third floor night, as you can find a solid DJ, and your stay isn't as painful. Don't even get me started about the food. I haven't seen a native even entertain the idea. read more

Ayoo the homie Casey can chef up some wings and tacos bruh ! If you lookin for a dope $2 Taco Tuesday spot then pull up at Spirits . I was skeptical at first cuz if ima order tacos I wanna Juan or Carlos cookin up but Casey came thru from Florida and did a great job . Come thru and see what's good they won't disappoint ! read more

Spirits - Beef Taco , Chicken Taco , BBQ Wings - Pizza Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

So I'm not sure how to say this nicely, this place is very trashy. As in, it's literally dirty. I didn't stay long enough to finish my drink. read more

Came on a Wednesday. One of the only places we could find that stayed open late. Atmosphere is def dive bar. But it has its own personality. Wednesday specials are 40 cent wings and 2 dollar rolling rocks. Those wings are amazing!! Shout out to our bartender. He was friendly and always made sure your glass was never empty. read more

While thin crust pizza is not their specialty we requested it and Christine delivered. The sauce was tasty and savory and the toppings were great. Our server Donna was awesome too! Recommended. read more

It's interesting to see the number of bad review for this place. We stopped here to eat lunch after antiquing all morning. Yes, it's dark and a bit dated inside. There is an interesting history to the place, though, and our food was actually quite good! I remarked to the waitress that in our weeklong college tour trip, my sandwich there was one of the best that I'd had all trip. It wasn't real busy, but our waitress was on top of everything, and the orders came out as we expected. We had absolutely no concerns about food poisoning, nor did their food affect us. We'd eat there again - probably next trip! read more

Is this a dive? Yes...it's old and dark and i was leery when we sat down because it is definitely not the Ritz. But boy was i thrilled when my food came out. the fries were crispy perfection the corn beef with hand cut on my REuben! Great toasty rye and flavorful sauerkraut combined make one delicious sandwich. my son got the burger with mushrooms and bacon. first let me say this thing is huge! now this is a kid who can eat a Mac truck....but was happy and full after eating it. if you are looking for ambiance and high end linens, this is not your place, but if you can look past the decor you are in for one heck of a meal! read more

Love this place!! GM kicks ass! He works as hard as the bartenders. Great drinks great atmosphere.

Excellent food! Great prices. My family really enjoyed eating downtown. Chef Todd is amazing and the server, Donna, was terrific! The other reviews seem old. It's worth another look. read more

Spirits - My son vs the monster burger - Pizza Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

The few times you're able to get into the bar it's okay. My friends and I have been turned away by bouncers at least 3 times over an hour before last call. The bouncers literally scream and yell at you that "the doors are closed" even though their hours say differently. I'd understand not being allowed in around 1:30 but we've come around midnight and been yelled at to go away. Not sure why they'd refuse paying customers but okay! read more