Iron & Ale Bistro

3405 Candlers Mountain Rd, Lynchburg
(434) 455-0230

Recent Reviews

Ashley Coleman

Food was amazing and our waitress Cassidy was the sweetest most attentive waitress I've ever had.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bert Rowland

It's out in the middle of a busy mall, so you'd better be a people-watcher and not mind having a lot of random people stroll by you. The plus (or minus?) of that is you invariably see people you know, and they'll see you; they may even join you! Three of stopped there while running errands - I had a couple of beers, the 2nd in our group also just had a beer and the 3rd had a beer and a cheeseburger with fries. The beer was cold and they use one of those beer tap systems that fills the glass from the bottom up, so you get beer and not a lot of foam. Also, there's these neat keepsake 'fridge magnets in the bottom of each glass (that seals up the filling port in the bottom of the glass...). The Cheeseburger was a good size, where the 3rd cut a bit off for the 2nd and myself. Very, very good taste and looked nice as well. Fries were crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Daryl Densford

Very good food, though they were out of a couple things. Kind of felt like eating in a fish bowl, being in the middle of the mall, but we got over that. The server was very friendly and attentive.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Richard

The food was very tasty. Service was attentive and helpful. Being right in the flow of mall traffic of people was a bit distracting but not as bad as expected.Nice variety of salads, soups, and sandwiches. Was able to choose soup as a side.Salad was fresh with a nice selection of greens and veggies. Would have been nice to have some sort of bread/roll/toast to go with it.Vegetarian options: Salad and side options are good for restricted diets.Dietary restrictions: Items are available sodium and gluten free.Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access from the mall flow.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lorraine

Save your money! Not worth what they charge. The food is microwaved, no free refills on sodas ( the server doesn't tell you that just let's you think that is what you are getting (NOT) another charge on your bill.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2

Mary Willingham

Beef stroganoff was the best

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lorraine “Lori” Ashford

Save your money! Not worth what they charge. The food is microwaved, no free refills on sodas ( the server doesn't tell you that just let's you think that is what you are getting (NOT) another charge on your bill.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2

Megan Torode

Always offer great suggestions whether it's for food or to lift your spirits. Great place to stop for a shopping break and regroup the fam! ❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Scott Donaldson

Good little place. Check it

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jim Schaner

Nice break

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Angela Sun

I'm a local. This is my first visit. Prices are lower than most restaurants, and comparable to food court prices. But for the appearance I expected better. It wasn't horrible, but I probably won't return.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Brian Schiltz

Don't waste your time. Go to the food court instead. They were out of all IPAs, all soups, anything with turkey and half of their deserts on a holiday weekend. Starting with the beer I did get, it was flat or warm at some point in time. Switched to soda, but they were charged by the can. The food was about 50/50. Good mac and cheese, but a school cafeteria quality burger. The only thing that deserved stars was the waitress. She was pleasant. Summary: It's seems like they run this place as an afterthought. I would suggest they take it seriously or just close it down.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

Maddie channel 123

Good food ! Girl Waitress working definitely does not want to be there Sad for her .Will not go back if they do not get better staff

Jen S.

What a find this great gastropub is in the middle of River ridge mall! We were famished after bringing our toddler to Seaquest and decided to try this spot. Such friendly and inviting service and we had two beers on tap that were so fresh and three sandwiches. Everything was so good and you can either sit at the wrap around bar or tables that surround it. I had a apricot jam, goat cheese and balsamic vinegar glaze grilled cheese and it was amazing. They drizzled the glaze over the top so it soaked through just enough to give each bite a glaze taste! Side of chips and apple sauce (for the kiddos and no added sugar!) for us. The ambience is chill and it is family friendly too!

Maria S.

Awesome experience! The fact it's in the mall should not dissuade you. It's a quaint cafe with delicious food and great service! Tabitha manages it and she is just lovely, personable and friendly! My husband and I both had the Reuben which was delicious! Give it a try!

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