Stopped at Southern Craft Barbecue while passing through VA and it's a hidden wonder not too far…read moreoff the interstate. Wasn't expecting much, but the food was fantastic. BBQ tends to blend together after a while, but theirs stood out, good flavor without being overpowering, something for everybody. I got the smoked turkey sandwich and the turkey was so tender and juicy I almost ordered a second one, even though the first was plenty filling. I'd be back here in a heartbeat if I'm ever down this direction again.

FOOD- delicious SERVICE- fantastic…read more Ambiance- amazing Approximately ten days ago - girlfriend treated me We ordered from "KIDS" menu. Ended out too w a to-go drink & delicious food!!! Thank U Southern Craft BBQ

Absolutely one of my favorite spots to pop into when I'm in Abingdon. Beautifully decorated, lots…read moreof wine varieties, scrumptious cheeses, snacks and specialty gifts. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful with making recommendations. I always like to try a local variety when I stop in. They were so wonderful when I wanted to send a gift basket to my GF that was celebrating her birthday in town. They created a beautiful and bountiful basket, that she enjoyed, and even delivered it to her hotel.

We had a great experience at Katbird's. After a hard day of riding the Virginia Creeper trail we…read morewere ready for a latte. Katbird had this and more. She had some excellent pastries to satisfy our mid afternoon sugar craving, as well as a sampling of cheeses. We didn't explore the wine collection, which seems surprisingly extensive. The gifts for sale did not fit any of our needs, but the service was great, friendly and courteous.

Great selection, unique vibes (a little darker/spooky energy), and popular with locals. We stopped…read morein here during its off hours and there were only a few people. However, this place clearly gets packed in the evening. There were lots of brews and ciders. They seem to rotate quite a bit, and there's a mix between local options and options from other states. A huge plus is very LGBTQ+ friendly without explicitly being a queer spot. Rainbows everywhere. The bartender told us that a local podcast offered to make them coasters and he said yes, but only if they make them as queer as possible. They were playing some alt music on a record. Also, locals were super friendly and engaged us tourists in convo. Lastly, there's a limited selection of games- so we played a little trivia game and had fun with it. Overall, I would definitely include this spot when bar hopping again. It is an easy walking distance of a lot of great stuff and it was easy enough to get to, even though it isn't on the main drag. Great spot!

I was in Bristol for a long weekend with my wife and we were looking for breweries and cool spots…read moreto visit during the evening hours. We saw Elserbrew's menu and though we should stop in. It's on a small, one way side street but there was parking nearby. When we approached the front door we instantly noticed they were LGBTQ+ friendly which made it even better. Our stop was early in the evening, probably around 5 so it wasn't busy. We were greeted by a friendly bartender and he gave us time to look over the menu. My first choice was the Limonada Hard Italian Soda. This was absolutely delicious! The tartness from the lemons was noticeable but not over powering and this was a very drinkable beverage. I don't like seltzers at all, yes this wasn't a seltzer but it did have a bit of carbonation that I did not mind. The other customers inside were friendly but not awkward, especially for us being the only 2 women in there at the moment the bartender was super friendly and they had a nice selection of local brews from the area. My wife ordered a peanut butter and jelly beer from the Knoxville TN area as her 2nd drink. PB & J beer doesn't sound so appealing but OMG it was phenomenal. It was the perfect balance and tasted like a PB&J liquid sandwich. Honestly I can wait until I find some in the store nearby. This is a nice, no frills, friendly stop yo grab a drink in Bristol.

Title: First (and last) visit to Cascade Draft House - rude bartender ruined it…read moreWe walked into Cascade Draft House on a sunny Friday early evening--first time, just my husband and me, excited to try local beer. Another customer handed us a menu, but it took forever for the bartender to come over. When he did, we said it was our first visit and asked for help. He suggested a couple options, poured two samples for my husband. He walked off to help another ( no biggie) I didn't care for his sample choices. I took a minute to decide, I picked mine and when the bartender brought my samples, I thanked him, he snapped, "You need to hurry up and pick one." We were floored. My husband asked if me he really said that. When he came back we ordered two of the same beer. My husband approached him calmly about his rude comment. The guy shot back, "You've had like six samples already," (4) then added, "The more samples, the more dishes I have to wash." Like we're the problem for ordering in a brewery. He laughed and joked with regulars outside--chatting, pouring beers--but treated us like we were wasting his time. We he brought our beers my husband approached him again and he said " I'm not trying to be a dick". My husband said "oh it must be busy", the bartender replied yes it's busy and I can't do orders and run the cards all at once. This is a no brainer job, as I've done it before, it doesn't get easier unless you're paid to sleep. Place wasn't even busy: eight at the bar, a party of five out back, three tables came in after we ordered. The atmosphere was relaxed, smiling and joking. Not us. We ordered a total of three beers (the dishes!) I watched this guy waste more beer by pouring it, not paying attention to what he was doing. The four samples we had didn't even create 1/4 of a cup. A woman came over to cash us out she was warm, friendly. While we were there she kept glancing over like she knew something was off, she might've heard his rude comments. The beer was very good out of Kingsport Tn, but we won't go back. The Pinnacle area has Kickback Jacks and Monroe's that also have great beer specials. Not to mention the other places downtown that serve drinks. That bartender's lucky we stayed--only because we didn't want to cut our day short, my son was with us and was enjoying some time walking around downtown area. Zero tip, I feel bad if they have to split tips at the end of the night. One bartenders rude, uncalled for,unacceptable behavior ruined it for others. I'm in Bristol once a week, have my favorite coffee shop, shopping area, a place to go for a cold one is now still in the works. If you're new, skip this place. The beer might be good, but the attitude's poison.

Conveniently located across the street from the Sessions hotel, and open every day of the week,…read morethis drafthouse specializes in local beers. They are Untapped, making it easy to check ahead of time what is available. Beers are available in 3 sizes of pours, and grouped on the menu by style.

Super service and outstanding sushi Pam's pad Thai was…read moreexcellent We will be back soon

My boyfriend and I had a great dinner at 620 State. We were seated immediately, and the warm…read morelighting, comfortable music, and cozy atmosphere made it a perfect date-night spot. Service was prompt. We started with the Red Dragon Roll, which was fresh and flavorful with shrimp tempura, crab, tuna, avocado, spicy mayo, and eel sauce. My boyfriend's Drunken Goat Burger was topped with goat cheese, bacon, spring mix, and blackberry jam, and the cinnamon-sugar sweet potato fries tasted almost like churros. I loved the refreshing Blackberry Mule cocktail, and his tropical rum drink was just as good.

Everything was really nice! The atmosphere was laid back and inviting…read more The food was all really good! I personally think the pasta fagioli was a bit watery, but all the other food we had was amazing. I got the prime rib special and it was excellent! I wish the plate was a bit less compartmentalized with separate dishes, but that's just a personal preference. The booth bench at the tables along the wall are a bit high, it was a bit hard to reach the table and my knees barely fit under it, but that would really be my only complaint! The service was fast and excellent as well, I overall will definitely be back again!

The food is absolutely amazing and the five cheese pizza with the lasagna and breadsticks appetizer…read morewith the spinach dip. I definitely recommend this place. The service was a little slow, but that's OK. It was worth the wait.

Very good italian food is found inside this quaint corner spot near the train station. Smells…read moreamazing. Tastes amazing. Lots of options and we enjoyed the calzone, the pizza with tiny diced mushrooms that was a good topping and chicken alfredo, the alfredo is creamy and so so good. Friendly service and met the owner who exceptionally a gracious host. DELICIOUS

Driving along 81 South from Staten Island, New York to visit with our family in Georgia; we were…read morestopping for the night to stay at The Hampton Inn Suites in the town of Abingdon, VA. Before retiring for the night, we searched for a place to eat and found Momma Mia Italiano Restaurant. At first we were reluctant, thinking how could an Italian restaurant be any good in a small town in Virginia. After all, we are of Italian-American descent -- so we know genuine Italian food and being the cook in our home -- I know how to cook Italian. My meatballs are renowned with our family and circle of friends. Not only are we of Italian descent, we are from NYC where there are the best restaurants in the world!!!! We have lived there over 60 years and have ate at the best! We entered the restaurant to see the entry King Kong sign about being the best -- better than NYC. I knew immediately that sign was spot on -- the restaurant smelled like my home growing up as a child on Sunday mornings! The aroma of the red tomato sauce carried us into our seats! (I think I was floating.) There were so many choices on the menu, it was difficult to make our choices. I decided on a plate of spaghetti with meat sauce and the chicken salad. My husband chose the raviolis and a side salad. The dinner included Italian garlic bread! The service from our server was divine: friendly, courteous and professional. The owner/chef visited us at the table a few times to be sure everything was alright, and it was MORE THAN alright. The food was "delicioso! We are so grateful that God brought us to this awesome restaurant in Abingdon, VA!! We'll be back!

Had a Birthday dinner here while visiting Abingdon and it seemed a few others had too! Had a…read morebirthday song from the Mayor! Food was overall very good. Our group especially liked the escargot, Brie bread, lamb and fish. The prime rib and crab cake were ok. Salad dressing I had the garlic Parmesan deserved a shout out too. There were unique cocktails and mocktails. Good service in a unique setting that I can recommend.

We had a nice dinner at The Tavern in Abingdon. The cozy atmosphere and rich history make it a…read moreunique place to dine, and Carly provided excellent, attentive service throughout our meal. They start you off with fresh bread and a delicious flavored butter, which was a great touch. Also had the escargot. We ordered the filet mignon and the chicken, both served with a house mixed greens salad. Everything was well prepared and enjoyable, though the food didn't quite wow us for the price. Overall, it's a solid spot if you're looking for good food, friendly service, and a charming historic setting.