We found this amazing little spot on Yelp and decided to give it a try. We ordered the boneless wings, flatbread, and fried green tomato stacks. Oh my goodness- the food was amazing! The service was wonderful- the servers were quick, helpful, and answered my questions. This is a cool little spot that is well worth the trip! Ambiance is a 10/10 read more

Impossible to leave because it takes ages to get your check. After finishing our food we waited about 30 minutes before just going up to the bar and asking for it ourselves read more

Best bar food in WV. Hands down. They have specials of the week - weekly Cocktail, Burger, and Trash Can. Wings and sauces are always perfect, including wing special weekly (.85 each as of 2025). The sauces are very good. Burgers are well seasoned and perfectly topped. No subs on the toppings permitted. You can ditch the bun for a "burger in a bowl" (salad with burger in top). Possibly the most unique and delicious thing on the menu is the wonton nachos - fried wonton wrappers topped with buffalo chicken dip and ranch. Delicious. The vibes are good here. We always go early (before 7ish)- before the bar crowd arrives because we usually have our teen boys with us. I personally wouldn't bring young kids here unless it was very early in the day. It's tiny inside, so it's hard to get a table sometimes. 13 tables and about 15ish seats at the bar. There is a pool table, too. Don't miss this place. read more

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Great food great service just needs to make A ramp for the elderly it's very difficult to get in. My client is the one who referred us here. read more

Whistle Stop Bar & Grill - Onion rings - Bars Near Me - Buckhannon, West Virginia

We stopped by the whistle stop on our way home and the food was really really good! Also I got a sangria marguarita so good I ordered 2!! The wait staff was down to earth and it was a family chill environment!! We will be back next time we pass through the area! Well done whistle stop read more

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5 stars -- A Hidden Gem in Buckhannon The Whistle Stop Bar & Grill is exactly the kind of local spot you hope to find when traveling through small-town West Virginia. Miss Deborah and I stopped in for a weekday lunch and were lucky to grab a table after a short wait--the place was bustling, and for good reason. We started with the fried cheese curds, served with a garlic aioli that was so good we considered asking for a second helping. Miss Deborah kept it simple with French fries and mac & cheese, both well-prepared and satisfying. I had the steak salad, which was perfectly portioned and featured tender, flavorful beef. Every bite hit the mark. Our server, Taylor, was a standout--friendly, attentive, and on top of everything despite the lunch rush. This is clearly a local favorite, and now we know why. Great food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere. We'll definitely be back. read more

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I recommend avoiding the large grouchy fowl mouthed female bartender. I wish I could say something about food but I didn't get any here. I ended up going down the road to FIREHOUSE DAWGS, getting some absolutely amazing food, and filling out form on ADA website instead. Do what you want but I will avoid this place. Here's why. Whistle Stop is a bar grill restaurant, I had never been there before today. Seen great reviews online thought I would try. It was about 340pm the place was quite packed. I seen 5 empty seats at the end of very long bar. I chose the middle of the empty seats which where in the back part of restaurant away from door. I had my service dogs vest in my hand, the SD was on my arm. I sat down in the bar chair, SD layed down in my lap. head down and barely visible from where the bartender stood. He is almost 6 yr old chihuahua, prescribed by two different doctors. I presented, at request for paperwork for by bartender 1, pics of his certificate and both signed letters from both doctors to the bar tender. Another bar tender approached, she was rude from first word. Bartender 1 told her he was a service dog, bartender 2 told me I couldn't sit at bar. She told me there was a room in back that I could sit, it is their policy. I politely said he is no trouble and I'm not trying to cause any. Please read this. I showed her screenshot from ADA website showing the rules that govern SDs, she didn't look, so I read the short part about specifically about access. She cut me off, raised her voice, and said I ain't F$$$in arguing with you, eat where ever the F$$$ u want. I said no thank you I will go elsewhere, bartender 1 said "I apologize", I said "thank you, but she is wrong", (me referring to bartender 2). I said nothing else walked out, feeling about 2 inches tall, after being yelled at like a child and cussed, by bartender 2, in front of a room full of people. The dog was not touched by anyone, never touched the floor, bar, or anything else, nor did he bark, whine, or do anything but lay in my lap. He never made a sound. I was in the building less than 5 mins. There was absolutely no reason for bartender 2 to talk to me in the manner that she did. Someone needs to explain the laws set by ADA governing SDs to the employees of this restaurant. And bartender 2 could use someone good with manners and how to talk to people help her. The owner should make the employees read this, then go one step further and make sure they understand it. They should also look up the punishment for violating this ADA code. That bartender is just lucky I'm too busy to sue her. And one more thing I forgot to go in detail about. My service dog is almost 6 yr old twice doctor prescribed, certified with USASD at 6 weeks old, doctor prescribed at 1.5 yrs old and again prescribed by another doctor at 3 yrs old. He has accompanied me to 100s of restaurants and sporting events to watch my kids, we have stayed at dozens of hotels, been in hospitals and airports, along with many other attractions and events. We have never been asked to leave anywhere, not once because of misbehavior or accidents. Out of literally thousands of places we have went. This place is one of a handful, literally less than 5, places that denied or presented us with subpar service. And all 4 times we were in less the place than 5 mins. People need to understand disability is not always visible, the ADA exists for a reason, the only stupid people are those who refuse to learn, and just one employee can give a business a bad name. read more

Whistle Stop Bar & Grill - The owner should make the employees read this, then go one step further and make sure they understand it. - Bars Near Me - Buckhannon, West Virginia

Stopped in to this place on a whim, since the Italian restaurant we wanted to go to was closed. Starting with apps, we ordered the Spicy Garlic Cheese Curds and Wings. The Cheese Curds were overcooked and cold when we got them. Also they did not come with any dipping sauce. The Wings were good and hot, but they were out of Blue Cheese. I ordered a loaded burger and my wife ordered the philly sandwich. Soon after we got our apps, the cook came out and ask who ordered the philly sandwich. My wife said she had ordered it and the cook said, so sorry but we are out of bread. Then when my burger arrived it was on grilled bread, because they were also out of hamburger buns. Jeeze! I understand these things can happen, but to run out of so many things just seems irresponsible. What is worse, the only thing we were told when ordering they were out of, was french fries. While we didn't leave there hungry, we did leave very disappointed. They should have offered us a heavy discount considering all things, but didn't. read more

One of the most relaxed and inviting atmospheres I've had in quite a long time. We were greeted with a smile and a kind word. At first glance it would seem to be a relatively basic bar. The assumption for a newcomer like us would be that any of the "bar food" would be just that. Basic barfood. However, that would be pretty far from the truth here at Whistle Stop. As a fan of all things railroad, the fact that it sits right next to railroad tracks and has a lot of classic rail memorabilia was very fun to experience. Although the onion rings aren't the best I've ever had they were very good and I would order them again. The beers came in frosted mugs and were fresh and cold and tasty. The pulled pork barbecue french fries were quite amazing. The pulled pork was moist and flavorful, the right amount of seasoning. It paired well with the homemade barbecue sauce which was sweet and not too heavy. Combined with melted cheese and the "done right" french fries, a full mouthful was a bite of pleasure. Most wings that are typically served, especially dry rub wings, tend to be very dry. One usually gets either good flavor or good texture but not usually both. These wings however were amazing. They were very moist and tender, yet the flavor was fantastic both on the skin as well as into the flesh of the medium sized chicken wings. If you're ever in the area, and want a truly nifty experience, then this is definitely a place to go. By the way, one telling sign about the cleanliness of an establishment is the bathrooms. The men's restroom was very surprisingly clean, deodorized, and basically well-maintained. Makes a person feel comfortable about eating food in a place that keeps the bathrooms clean. read more

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It's so weird that this place is a legit restaurant now. Back in my college days it was a semi-sketchy bar and now it's a pretty good place to go eat. There's a decent amount of seats, the food and drink are good, and the staff is always awesome. read more

Loved this place. Just a cozy little bar with great food. Great tasting onion rings. The blackberry moonshine wings were absolutely wonderful. Server was friendly. We will definitely visit this place again sometime when we are on another trip to the area. read more

Whistle Stop Bar & Grill - Building front - Bars Near Me - Buckhannon, West Virginia

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Fantastic food! Liked so much went back second time to have again. Had fried green tomatoes app , and unbelievable burgers

Tuesday burger, fries and beer lunch was terrific. Train and Almost Heaven hamburgers were done medium-rare to perfection. Place was busy. We found seats at the bar. Server was helpful and spot-on. Music was outstanding. Atmosphere and environment reminded me of some of my favorite dive bars...only better maintained. This Stop keeps driving that train.... read more

Whistle Stop Bar & Grill - a mural of a train - Bars Near Me - Buckhannon, West Virginia

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Stop by there couple weeks ago. Love their food their cocktails are amazing mine tasted like cheesecake. The lady was using her smart watch and I thought she was taking her heart rate and she was talking to her mom. Lol...we laugh...and laugh. Like the decorations also. read more

Best burgers in north central WV! Excellent quality and diverse menu. Great service! Pub atmosphere. M

Ten out of ten cheese curds, good wings, and cheap beer. I will definitely be back next time I'm in town.

Excellent food and service. We came from out of town and showed up with a party of 12 and not one person disliked anything from specialty drinks, beers, apps, and main course. Will absolutely come back here next time we are in town. read more

Great little place with excellent cocktails, service and bar food! It was a surprising find.

The ambiance - typical bar which was expected and appreciated. Not many tables in the place, so if they are busy you might have to wait. The service - was good. The servers are friendly. It was busy while we were there, so it took longer than what I would consider normal, but understandable with the crowd. The food was GREAT. A wide burger selection... I got one and it was fantastic. The burger itself was very juicy and had a lot of flavor. My husband is a wing snob - he loved them and said one of the sauces he picked (I think honey, Buffalo, sriracha... something like that) was one of the best sauces he'd ever had. The fries were on point too! It would have been a five start reviewed had the beer selection been better. It's pretty limited to the typical domestics and a local beer or too. That was sort of a disappointment. We will be back. read more

I went there not really expecting much. It's a little restaurant on the side of the road. Again I wasn't expecting much. But after I got my food, I was honestly surprised. The honey butter sauce mixed in with the chicken and salad, was the best thing I've ate in a while. The chicken was warm and crispy. The service was at a decent pace, and the servers were so nice. The style of the restaurant was such a vibe. Honestly I give this restaurant a solid 5 stars because I had the best experience ever. Give them waiters and cooks a raise cause goddamn. read more

Just passing thru on a road trip and decided to drop in and try it. I picked it partially because of reviews and because it had cocktails. Was surprised to find a full bar in a small, but well thought out place. Though my drink order was simple, it takes an experienced barkeep to get the mix right. This one was perfect. I ordered the salad and boneless wings for $10! Unheard of these days to get a huge salad plus a protein for less than $15 or more. It was brought out with 2 containers of dressing.....very generous. I wanted a burger, but was no room after the salad and wings. The lady next to me ordered the burger and it looked amazing. What struck me most about the place was the service. The staff was courteous and patient. I came away with the impression that giving their customers exactly what they want is their 1st priority. So rare these days and so appreciated after a long day of driving. Oh and the Playlist....great music at just the right volume. read more

Great wings, great burgers, great brew. Fast service, the taste and combinations of flavors makes for a great place to eat and chill have a beer. read more

Whistle Stop Bar & Grill - a meat and cheese sandwich - Bars Near Me - Buckhannon, West Virginia

Holy shit! Amazing place. We had wings, burgers and dessert. They have unique wing sauces like blackberry moonshine and burger toppings like pimento cheese, ramp aioli and fried green tomatoes. Everything exceeded expectations. We can't wait to go again. read more

This place is wonderful!!! It's a bar tho - just keep that in mind, and it's small inside so if it's busy you'll be standing there waiting for a while. The food is amazing, very unique choices, tons of wings choices, tons of cheese fries choices. Everything I've had here has been delicious. read more

This place never disappoints! Amazing food and fantastic service. The burgers are huge and absolutely delicious. A must when in Buckhannon! read more

Great food and adult beverages you won't be disappointed with going here the burgers are great and the wings are great too so don't wait the burgers of the week are very creative and come out every Monday and are served all week also a new drink of the week every Monday and Tuesday is the trashcan of the week read more

WOW. Happy Birthday to my dear husband. This place is everything you expect in WV. Great people. Awesome food. Hospitality to the max. Garlic Parm wings with Buffalo sauce on the side! And the Mushroom Swiss burger is incredible!! Seriously! Stop by enjoy a brew or two and some amazing food. read more

Whistle Stop Bar & Grill - Garlic parm wings with buffalo sauce on the side. Bleu cheese is a must! - Bars Near Me - Buckhannon, West Virginia

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I was road tripping through West Virginia and randomly found this place. Great portions for the money. My burger and cheese fries were delicious! read more

Used to love the food at whistle stop, but the prices have gotten way too expensive. $17 for just a burger with no sides or a drink is just ridiculous! read more

Best burgers in town. Overall, good bar food. This place once was run down and not clean but the current owners have done a great job of cleaning it up and making it respectable. And the food I've tried has been very good. Try their specials- always tasty. The service has been good, too. The last time I went, it was crowded and we had to wait for a table. That's a good endorsement! read more

Great food, great portions, fair prices, great service, great music. Awesome spot. An absolute MUST in Buckhannon.

We stopped here while on vacation as we like to support local businesses. The food was really good but the service was lacking. We waited over 10 mins before anyone ever acknowledged us. It was also very dark and extremely loud. Unfortunately this is a one n done for us. read more

Best burgers in town! Drinks are delicious. They are usually very busy, so the food takes a while to get, but is totally worth the wait. Great service. read more

The Whistle Stop has really turned around over the last couple years. I used to avoid the place, but now I'm the one who suggest going! The wings, burgers and of course the drinks are all excellent with specials regularly. They also use Moon Flower CBD in some of their specialty drinks which is a pretty unique (and tasty!) concept for this area. We are never disappointed here. Keep in mind this is a small restaurant so if they are packed you might have to wait a while and they will not do take out when the restaurant is busy for this reason. read more

Must Stop Great Food 5 Drafts Available in Big Mugs Great Burgers Pool and Jukebox Music. Conner the Bartender put $5 Free Credits in To keep Us Entertained. Must Stop You know you have found a Gem when @ 3rd Bar and First Bar Bartender Shows up to drink. by 10pm. read more

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Filthy! Smelled horrible. Didn't even sit down and walked right back out. There are too many other establishments in the area.

Stopped here on a whim, just looking for something better than fast food garb. I will have to thank my Garmin for this find. We went in, place was clean, music was playing from the juke box. Bartender came right over, took our drink order, and gave us their menu. For a small bar, the choices were many, all sounded good, sandwiches, burgers, sides the works! I ordered their signature burger and my wife ordered the steak and cheese sandwich. The food was cooked to perfection. My burger was out of this world and cooked just the way I wanted, medium. The steak and cheese sandwich was to die for. Real steak, not the processed, pressed steakum' stuff, real tender juicy steak, fresh onions, smothered in cheese between two pieces of Texas toast You had to be there!! Nice people, great food, fantastic price. (Under 20 bucks!!!!!) If you are ever in the area, gotta stop here. read more