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LOCAL STREETS

Downtown Roanoke

Downtown is a practical starting point for local restaurants, shops and public places in Roanoke.

Roanoke skyline at dusk from Mill Mountain, photographed in 2011

Downtown is a practical starting point for local restaurants, shops and public places in Roanoke. Select a local restaurant from the directory, compare street addresses, and leave time to explore nearby public spaces. Check hours before traveling; these are suggested stops, not a verified walking route.

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Pick a starting point and build from there. Confirm opening hours, access and reservations with the venue; this guide does not imply availability or an affiliation with the places mentioned.

Restaurants and shops to know

Independent restaurants, cafés and shops from our directory, ordered by how many Google reviews each has. Hours change; confirm with the business.

Lounge

7 Stars Lounge

Lounge · 420 Church Ave SW

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.

Gastropub

Bernard's Gastropub & Eatery

Gastropub · 303 S Jefferson St

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

Steakhouse · 102 Market St SE

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.

Antique store

Black Dog Salvage

Antique store · 902 13th St SW

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…

Distillery

Brady's Distillery

Distillery · 711 Pocahontas Ave NE

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

Cafe · 118 Campbell Ave SE

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.

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