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I grew up visiting this iconic Roanoke bar. The beer was always cold, and I saw many live music shows there. I would even hit the lunch buffet while working for a very reasonably priced and tasty meal occasionally. Fast forward to now. In this day and age, allowing smoking anywhere and any time, you are going to attract one crowd, and it's simply one most people just don't care to be around. On a recent visit my wife and I were literally the only two people not smoking, both inside and out. Listen, I grew up in bars where the smoke was so thick it banked down off the ceiling, but in 2023 I'm not sure how that is a viable business plan. The place now just seems tired and very run down. And if you're a non smoker, you will have a headache, and feel the need for a shower immediately as you enter the building. Even dive bars need to progress with the times, and The Coffee Pot simply has not. Maybe an old smoker's crowd can keep it going, but for most people these days, and including myself, it's just not a fun place to spend your time or money.
Nice little bar! I been there one time not a bad experience suggest checking it out!
Amazing for live venue. Great karaoke and DJ in Brian. Nicki is a great bartender as well. Great spot to have fun and socialize. I highly recommend.
My band absorbed in perception played there on jan 27th.awesome place ..love the history of there🤘
It's a cool old dive bar that's one of the few places open late at night. You'll not have to worry much about trouble as the local cops love to hang arround brambleton and patrol brambleton at 2am. Cheap beer, iffy mixed drinks, Several pool tables for under $2 per game and occasional live music and other shows. Low covers are charged for shows. Plenty of room for groups and small gatherings. Haven't tried their food yet. Every time I visit I reek of smoke when I leave as smoking has always been permitted and it's part of the architecture at this point.
If you like historic roadside dive bars this is your place! There's the bar area and the main dining area complete with a stage for live bands. There's also a back room that can be reserved for special events. I once saw a group playing (I think) Dungeons & Dragons on several different tables. Weird at times, always homey, some think it's sketchy but just be a good human and you'll be fine.
Ask for a "donation at the door" for a band that later never performed. Apparently miscommunication between staff and the musical crew!
Nikki is the truth as a bartender. She put together a pretty awesome ugly Christmas sweater party. Had a great time. Will go back for sure.
Gteat people there great food at. The right price
The fire place was excellent! People were extremely nice. Sorry to the owner about asking him if the table up front was saved for the poker game. LOL
This place sucks! 2 employees charging different cover prices. No good explanation , no offer to remedy. This fine establishment also allows smoking inside - you will smell of cigarettes and regret for at least 2 weeks! Never again!
Service was slow who has one bartender on a Saturday night when you have a band? Not very friendly either.
Very historic place just badly run.
Love this place FeFe is my absolute fave! ❤️❤️❤️
Went to see some friends that play in a band. Good atmosphere, friendly people. Bartender was great. The cheesy fries were delicious!
Cool little music venue with amazing history!
Met some friends to listen to live band , you can sit outside it's covered, or stay indoors, a few pool tables , sweet bartenders, this is an historical landmark that has served many a generations wasn't crowded , friendly atmosphere
Great food good beer and local music
The genuine dive bar vibe with no real chance of actual dive bar consequences. There is nothing like a bar that is older than the trees in the neighborhood. I have visited for a few live performances and they handle the talent well, with a great stage and viewing space for what looks to be a small building from the outside. I strongly recommend it.
Food was terrible. Hamburger was terrible. BBQ was terrible. Truly disappointed.