Lounge
7 Stars Lounge
7 Stars Lounge combines a café and bar with Chicago-style hot dogs, sandwiches, coffee, wine and cigars. Consult its current menu and visiting policies before planning a stop.
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A starting point for exploring Roanoke
Explore a shortlist from our researched local directory. Each group explains how its places were selected. These suggestions are separate from the community votes above and do not represent a citywide award.
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See your saved places →Local restaurants to get to know
Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Gastropub
Bernard's Gastropub & Eatery
Bernard’s Gastropub and Eatery serves comfort-food dishes and cocktails in downtown Roanoke. Chef Jon Bernard and Lindsay Bernard describe the restaurant as an approachable dining room; check the current menu and…
Steakhouse
Billy's
Billy’s has a published downtown menu featuring steaks, seafood, pasta, salads and brunch dishes. The linked SinglePlatform page is a menu directory; confirm current offerings and reservations with the restaurant.
Distillery
Brady's Distillery
Brady’s Distillery produces small-batch spirits including whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka and rum. Its Roanoke tasting room lists tastings, private events and live patio music; confirm the current schedule before visiting.
Cafe
Cello Coffee House and Cafe
Cello Coffee House and Cafe serves coffee and Mediterranean dishes including shawarma, falafel, gyros, hummus and baklava. Consult the café’s current menu for availability and ordering information.
Pizza restaurant
Emilio's Famous Pizza and Subs
Emilio's Famous Pizza and Subs is a pizza restaurant at 1207 Jamison Ave SE #1 in Roanoke. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.
Independent shops worth exploring
Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Antique store
Black Dog Salvage
Black Dog Salvage sells architectural salvage, hardware, furniture, paint, art and gifts from its 13th Street showroom. Its separate warehouse has a different address, so confirm which location holds an item before…
Specialty foods store
Crystal Spring Grocery Co.
Crystal Spring Grocery Co combines a lunch counter and wine shop with prepared food, coffee, party platters and gift baskets. The business also lists catering; confirm menus and pickup arrangements directly.
Mens clothing store
Davidsons
Davidsons is a menswear store on South Jefferson Street in downtown Roanoke. It offers clothing, custom tailoring and personal styling appointments; explore its website for brands and consultation details.
Musical instrument store
Fret Mill Music Co
Fret Mill Music Co sells new, used and vintage fretted instruments and accessories. The downtown shop also offers instrument repairs, lessons and buying or trading services for musicians.
Furniture store
Reid's Fine Furnishings
Reid’s Fine Furnishings is a family-owned furniture showroom in Grandin Village. Its selection includes sofas, recliners, dining and bedroom furniture, art and home décor; confirm current showroom stock directly.
Hunting and fishing store
Roanoke Angler
Roanoke Angler is a fly-fishing shop offering fishing gear, classes and guided trips for trout, smallmouth, musky and striped bass. Trips may take place beyond the city; confirm the meeting point and itinerary when…
Make a day of it
Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Art gallery
Alexander / Heath Contemporary
Alexander / Heath Contemporary presents contemporary art exhibitions in a Campbell Avenue gallery. Its exhibition pages identify the artists and works on display; check the gallery directly for visiting arrangements.
Art gallery
Left of Center Art Space
Left of Center Art Space is a co-operative gallery and working studio on Campbell Avenue Southwest in Roanoke. Visitors can explore work by local artists and rotating guest exhibitions; check the gallery website before…
Art gallery
LinDor Arts
LinDor Arts is a downtown art gallery and framing business. Its calendar includes artist talks, demonstrations and other gallery events; confirm exhibition dates and visiting information with the gallery.
Art museum
Taubman Museum of Art
Taubman Museum of Art presents changing art exhibitions, guided tours and public programs on Salem Avenue. General admission is free according to the museum; confirm special-event tickets and current opening times…
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