Close Icon
Gear IconImportant Notice:We have made the tough decision to say goodbye to the Foursquare City Guide mobile app, effective December 15, 2024, with the web version to follow in early 2025. Visit our FAQ for more information or to download our Swarm app.
Learn more
Life in Charlottesville
McGrady's Irish Pub is one of Life in Charlottesville.

1. McGrady's Irish Pub

946 Grady Ave, Charlottesville, VA
Pub · 22 tips and reviews

Sofia C.Sofia Case: Miller Lite is good. Or else I wouldn't have been there every Thursday playing Flipcup.

Court Square Tavern is one of Life in Charlottesville.

2. Court Square Tavern

5.6
500 Court Sq #305 (at 5th & E Jefferson), Charlottesville, VA
Pub · 10 tips and reviews

Sofia C.Sofia Case: These two extremely sexy guys, Matt and Greg, hang out there a lot. Sometimes they have a French dude with them. I used to go just to stare at them from a distance and swoon.

Beer Run is one of Life in Charlottesville.

3. Beer Run

8.4
156 Carlton Rd Ste 203 (at Meade Ave.), Charlottesville, VA
Pub · 69 tips and reviews

Sofia C.Sofia Case: Free beer tastings on Wednesday, and EXCELLENT selection. Only place you can find Bourbon Barrel Stout in Charlottesville.

The Virginian Restaurant is one of Life in Charlottesville.

4. The Virginian Restaurant

8.3
1521 University Ave (at Elliewood Ave), Charlottesville, VA
American Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Sofia C.Sofia Case: My college years would have been SO much better if I had known they serve Starr Hill The Love on tap.

5. Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (CACF)

114 4th St SE (Water Street), Charlottesville, VA
Non-Profit Organization · No tips or reviews

Sofia C.Sofia Case: Home of The Future Fund, a giving circle for 20, 30 and 40-somethings in Charlottesville. Click 'Done' if you've received an e-mail from me about it.

Cinema Taco is one of Life in Charlottesville.

6. Cinema Taco

6.2
110 E Main St (Downtown Mall), Charlottesville, VA
Mexican Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Sofia C.Sofia Case: Best quesadilla on the mall. Fact.

Baja Bean Co. is one of Life in Charlottesville.

7. Baja Bean Co.

1327 W Main St (at 14th St.), Charlottesville, VA
Mexican Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Sofia C.Sofia Case: My favorite part was always playing Big Buck Hunter upstairs. And the one time I took tequila shots there in celebration of having a snow day at work.

Bodo's Bagels is one of Life in Charlottesville.

8. Bodo's Bagels

9.2
1609 University Ave (btwn Chancellor St & Elliewood Ave), Charlottesville, VA
Bagel Shop · 28 tips and reviews

Sofia C.Sofia Case: Guaranteed hangover cure: poppy seed bagel with lox & cream cheese, and a whole day in bed watching online television.

Albemarle Baking Company is one of Life in Charlottesville.

9. Albemarle Baking Company

8.5
418 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA
Bakery · 14 tips and reviews

Sofia C.Sofia Case: Macarons rival Ladurée's.

10. Take It Away

8.6
115 Elliewood Ave, Charlottesville, VA
Sandwich Spot · 14 tips and reviews

Sofia C.Sofia Case: Who says a sandwich can't be a party? Wheat bread, roast beef, watercress, cheddar & house dressing--For a while I convinced myself all I needed in life was this sandwich and Nip/Tuck.

The Box is one of Life in Charlottesville.

11. The Box

109 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA
Asian Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Sofia C.Sofia Case: One of the few good places to dance in Charlottesville w/o having to pay a cover charge and w/o getting grinded on by strangers. Just don't order a sakebomb because they make them with orange juice :(

Miller's Downtown is one of Life in Charlottesville.

12. Miller's Downtown

7.3
109 W Main St (Downtown Mall), Charlottesville, VA
Pub · 59 tips and reviews

Sofia C.Sofia Case: The top floor pool table and bar is great for when you're feeling creepy or when you're dressed up as a Black Sabbath song for Halloween and no one gets it. (I speak from experience)

13. Petit Pois

8.1
201 E Main St (at 2nd St NE), Charlottesville, VA
French Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Sofia C.Sofia Case: Power lunch yourself into a food coma with the escargots and steak frites. Yum!

Mas is one of Life in Charlottesville.

14. Mas

8.6
904 Monticello Rd, Charlottesville, VA
Tapas Restaurant · Belmont · 33 tips and reviews

Sofia C.Sofia Case: Bacon-wrapped dates and then some. And by some, I mean the carne asada, cheese plate, assorted pomegranate margaritas and a pitcher of sangria to split between fantastic friends.

15. Crossfit Charlottesville

7.4
1309 Belleview Ave #2, Charlottesville, VA
Gym · 2 tips and reviews

Sofia C.Sofia Case: The On Ramp program is great for beginners. It's fun to meet all the new people and see how much ass you can kick by the end of the third week. DO IT!