Downtown

Downtown Blacksburg sits at the center of a college town built around Virginia Tech, and its 31 listed venues reflect both that campus energy and the surrounding region's wine country - sports bars lead, but wineries and wine bars have a real presence too, including Whitebarrel Winery and multiple spots tied to the area's vineyards. The Blacksburg Tavern and Kro-Bar Blacksburg carry a classic college-bar feel. It's a scene that mixes Hokie game-day energy with a surprisingly serious wine culture.