Must-see nightlife in West Virginia

  • Guide Shack Cafe

    Harpers Ferry

    Well of course there's a mini-climbing wall in the back of this coffee shop: the place is a short walk from both the Appalachian Trail and the C&O Canal…

  • Mario's Fishbowl

    West Virginia

    Pushing open the door to Mario's is like walking into the best party in town. And you immediately feel like you belong. A bar since 1963, with the…

  • Mountain State Brewing Co

    West Virginia

    With its stuffed mounts and stacks of logs, this big brewpub evokes the vibe of a rustic hunting lodge. But on sunny days, we recommend sipping your Cold…

  • Mountain State Brewing Co

    West Virginia

    The $6 flight of eight beers may be the best deal going in the state. And staff might even throw in a sample of sangria, because heck, why not? On a cold…

  • Stumptown Ales

    West Virginia

    The saws on the wall and the 21ft-long, red-oak bar give a nod to the region's logging past. And the tasty hop-forward beers give a kick to the taste buds…

  • Lost Dog Coffee

    West Virginia

    Is that the inviting scent of roasting coffee? Add in walls lined with knickknacks, local art everywhere and a mounted deer head, and we say, hello…

  • Town Run Tap House

    West Virginia

    Sometimes the thought of stepping into another glossy gastropub serving hoppy craft brews and duck fat fries can make one feel the world has lost its…

  • Old Spruce Tavern

    West Virginia

    On top of the mountain (like the rest of Snowshoe resort), this place is tiny, so on busy nights it can feel as if you're bumping elbows with every skier…

  • Smooth Ambler Spirits Distillery

    West Virginia

    Stop by the tasting room to sample handcrafted West Virginia whiskeys and other spirits, including gin, vodka and bourbon. The production area is visible…

  • Charlie's Pub

    West Virginia

    A rafting guide named Sketchy recommended this place, which is tucked beneath a bakery building a short drive from downtown. We'd say it's half hipsters…

  • Fairfax Coffee House

    West Virginia

    With exposed brick, burlap coffee sacks and lots of tables, and perched just a few steps from the springs, this cozy coffeeshop is an appealing place to…

  • Tip Top

    West Virginia

    This hip place feels more big-city than mountain town, which seems to suit everyone here just fine. In addition to coffee, look for cider, wine and…

  • Berkeley Springs Brewing Co

    West Virginia

    Local mineral water is the secret ingredient in these craft beers, served in a welcoming strip-mall location about 2 miles south of the springs. Enjoy a…

  • Wild Bean

    West Virginia

    Indie coffee shop with big windows and lots of space for laptops and lounging. Serves breakfast burritos ($5) in the morning and wraps and sandwiches ($9…

  • Apothecary Ale House & Cafe

    West Virginia

    You'll find 27 different beers on tap and 140 bottles, from West Virginia to California to Germany, at this dark and intimate craft-beer bar.

  • Blue Moose Cafe

    West Virginia

    This indie coffee-shop has big windows, two large rooms, no-attitude staff and four daily coffees. It's $2 for a 16oz coffee – not bad!