We were sat in a corner by the bathrooms and near the kitchen. The “service” we received was being sat, given our food and drink, then we were forgotten about for the rest of the night. the waiter still passed out table to check on others but continued ignoring us for 20 minutes after we had finished our meals and drinks. We could’ve gotten up and left without paying, as the waiter never checked on us once. I finally called to give us the check. Perfect for college kids. Horrid service, underwhelming food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Karyn Schy
Southern home cooking <333 cured my homesickness and filled my stomach for a great price :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S L Clark
One of my favorite places to eat in Blacksburg. I like the family style of eating and there's always a great selection of beer and wine. The owner is very friendly and the vibe here is that I feel welcome and enjoy the Southern comfort food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
je s
We had a party of 14 at Blacksburg Tavern, and the experience was fantastic from start to finish. They were incredibly welcoming and attentive, making a large group feel comfortable and well taken care of. The family-style food was delicious—yummy, filling, and perfect for sharing. Everything came out hot and plentiful, and no one left hungry. The service truly stood out, and it made our gathering feel special. I would definitely recommend Blacksburg Tavern, especially for larger groups or family-style dining.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Russ Craighead
Outstanding food (brisket sandwich, meatloaf sandwich, mac & cheese, and biscuits). Superb service from attentive owner and server. Beautiful decor (wall murals and historic photos) in well-maintained historic home. Outstanding, low-volume bluegrass music added to the ambience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Grayson Davie
Service was great! We wanted french fries! Please put French fries on the menu
Service: 5
LNT
Lovely service. The owner Dan is super nice and so is the whole staff! With great rustic food of course.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe Pugliese
Had a birthday lunch here this past weekend. Service was great but food was just lousy. Good cornbread and biscuits but the brisket was less than average and the meatloaf in my son's meatloaf sandwich was inedible. The chicken had a chance but was over fried and wouldn't be surprised if it was flash fried left overs from the day before. Service was great but would definitely not be a place my family would come back to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Brett Jackson
Always enjoy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paige Loux
What a great find! Friendly staff, cute venue, and the best fried chicken I've ever had. Awesome apple butter with the biscuit too. Would highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Plate, Pimento Mac and Cheese
Went here for the first time last night (Sunday 09/21/2025, around 7:30 pm) with a friend to check it out and try the Kentucky Bourbon Flight. We had no wait to sit in the bar area, and we were served very quickly yet with no sense of us being rushed. The bourbon was great, and I tried the cornbread as well, which was the best I've had-- it was like cake, especially topped with the apple butter.
Overall, an excellent experience. Friendly bartender and owner, reasonable prices for the high quality, and clean, with a calm and cozy interior.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Smidler
A great addition to downtown Blacksburg. An owner who knows to lean into a simple menu and do it well.
Interior captures the history of the place without being over the top.
My only regret is not trying the moonshine flight. (Yes, you read that right.)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Ashman
The fried chicken was so Good and so wad the Pimento mac and cheese however the apple pie and ice cream dessert was one of the best apple pies I ever had!! The atmosphere, the staff and the owner were top notch. It is hard to find a place anymore in America that still cares about what they offer to their customers. The Blacksburg Tavern does it all right! Thank you!!! *****
Kathleen White
Loved it!! So friendly and wonderful food!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Ross
This place is home. It is amazing. It was the best home cooked food. Great food takes time. So be patient. The staff is super nice. Love the atmosphere as well. THIS IS A MUST PLACE TO GO
We were sat in a corner by the bathrooms and near the kitchen. The “service” we received was being sat, given our food and drink, then we were forgotten about for the rest of the night. the waiter still passed out table to check on others but continued ignoring us for 20 minutes after we had finished our meals and drinks. We could’ve gotten up and left without paying, as the waiter never checked on us once. I finally called to give us the check. Perfect for college kids. Horrid service, underwhelming food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Southern home cooking <333 cured my homesickness and filled my stomach for a great price :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favorite places to eat in Blacksburg. I like the family style of eating and there's always a great selection of beer and wine. The owner is very friendly and the vibe here is that I feel welcome and enjoy the Southern comfort food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a party of 14 at Blacksburg Tavern, and the experience was fantastic from start to finish. They were incredibly welcoming and attentive, making a large group feel comfortable and well taken care of. The family-style food was delicious—yummy, filling, and perfect for sharing. Everything came out hot and plentiful, and no one left hungry. The service truly stood out, and it made our gathering feel special. I would definitely recommend Blacksburg Tavern, especially for larger groups or family-style dining.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outstanding food (brisket sandwich, meatloaf sandwich, mac & cheese, and biscuits).
Superb service from attentive owner and server.
Beautiful decor (wall murals and historic photos) in well-maintained historic home.
Outstanding, low-volume bluegrass music added to the ambience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was great! We wanted french fries! Please put French fries on the menu
Service: 5
Lovely service. The owner Dan is super nice and so is the whole staff! With great rustic food of course.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a birthday lunch here this past weekend. Service was great but food was just lousy. Good cornbread and biscuits but the brisket was less than average and the meatloaf in my son's meatloaf sandwich was inedible. The chicken had a chance but was over fried and wouldn't be surprised if it was flash fried left overs from the day before. Service was great but would definitely not be a place my family would come back to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Always enjoy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a great find! Friendly staff, cute venue, and the best fried chicken I've ever had. Awesome apple butter with the biscuit too. Would highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Plate, Pimento Mac and Cheese
Restaurantji Recommends
Went here for the first time last night (Sunday 09/21/2025, around 7:30 pm) with a friend to check it out and try the Kentucky Bourbon Flight. We had no wait to sit in the bar area, and we were served very quickly yet with no sense of us being rushed. The bourbon was great, and I tried the cornbread as well, which was the best I've had-- it was like cake, especially topped with the apple butter.
Overall, an excellent experience. Friendly bartender and owner, reasonable prices for the high quality, and clean, with a calm and cozy interior.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A great addition to downtown Blacksburg. An owner who knows to lean into a simple menu and do it well.
Interior captures the history of the place without being over the top.
My only regret is not trying the moonshine flight. (Yes, you read that right.)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The fried chicken was so Good and so wad the Pimento mac and cheese however the apple pie and ice cream dessert was one of the best apple pies I ever had!! The atmosphere, the staff and the owner were top notch. It is hard to find a place anymore in America that still cares about what they offer to their customers. The Blacksburg Tavern does it all right! Thank you!!! *****
Loved it!! So friendly and wonderful food!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is home. It is amazing. It was the best home cooked food. Great food takes time. So be patient. The staff is super nice. Love the atmosphere as well. THIS IS A MUST PLACE TO GO
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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