Blacksburg
Bars, breweries, and nightlife in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg's bar scene has been tied to Virginia Tech for generations, with Main Street taverns tracing back to the town's 1798 founding - the Cellar Restaurant's downstairs bar has been pouring since 1963, and Top of the Stairs, a campus-adjacent institution known for its signature Rail cocktail, has been a student fixture since 1978. BarFinder lists 32 venues in town, with a notably strong wine and brewery presence alongside the usual sports bars and classic bars - Whitebarrel Winery and Beliveau Estate's satellite tasting room sit right alongside spots like Square 5 Public House and London Underground Pub. It's a scene that mixes genuine college-town bar tradition with the New River Valley's growing wine and craft beer scene.