1. commonwealthSKYBAR
422 E. Main St, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
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commonwealthSKYBAR is The Downtown Mall’s only rooftop bar. Their Late Night is a great place to mingle, but if your not one for crowds, their Library Bar has a very laid back atmosphere.
2. Escafe
215 W. WATER STREET, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA 22902
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Escafe is a local gay bar and a great place to go dancing. They have music playing all night and drag shows.
3. Rapture
303 E Main St, Charlottesville, Virginia
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Rapture is another great spot for music and dancing. Just be sure to take a break and sample their delicious menu.
4. Michael’s Bistro
1427 University Ave, Charlottesville, Virginia
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Michael’s Bistro has a huge selection of local microbrews, a Late Night that lasts until 2am and games.
5. The Biltmore
16 Elliewood Ave, Charlottesville, Virginia
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The Biltmore always has something fun going on. This bar has cornhole, a beach bar and tasty snacks.
6. Crozet Pizza at the Buddhist Biker Bar
20 Elliewood Ave, Charlottesville, Virginia
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You don’t have to drive to Crozet anymore for pizza, Crozet Pizza at the Buddhist Biker Bar has it here, plus, live music!
7. The Jefferson Theater
110 E Main St, Charlottesville, Virginia
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The Jefferson Theater is a historical theater on The Downtown Mall that has dance parties, live music and burlesque.
8. The Paramount Theater
215 E Main St, Charlottesville, Virginia
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The Paramount Theater hosts live performances and screenings of movies, TV, plays from around the world and sporting events.
9. Charlottesville nTelos Wireless Pavilion
700 E Main St, Charlottesville, Virginia
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Charlottesville nTelos Wireless Pavilion hosts live music performances including the free Fridays After Five series.
10. Fellini’s #9
200 W. Market St., Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
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Fellini’s #9 is always packed on a Friday night for great food, drinks and live music.
11. Trinity Irish Pub
1505 University Ave., Cville
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Trinity Irish Pub is a popular student destination on a Friday night. They have a great Happy Hour and bar menu.
12. Miller’s Downtown
109 W Main St, Charlottesville, Virginia
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Miller’s Downtown has a history of contributing to the city’s music scene. They also have darts, pool and kitchen that’s open late.
13. The Southern Cafe & Music Hall
103 S 1st St, Charlottesville, Virginia
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The Southern Cafe & Music Hall hosts big name and Indie music performances.
14. M&M Lounge
917 Preston Ave Suite B, Charlottesville, Virginia
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M&M Lounge is another great dancing spot with fantastic and authentic Turkish food.
15. Alhamraa
929 2nd Street SE. Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Alhamraa is a wonderfully exotic Middle Eastern restaurant with belly dancing twice a month.
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