Whitlow's (Whitlows on Wilson)

This review is specific to Whitlow's Thursday Mug Night.

This is really the only time I prefer to go to Whitlows - just a personal preference. I used to live in courthouse and generally associate it with wasted nights of debauchery. In my post-courthouse life, I revisit the bar only for Mug Nights - chiefly because it involves me and my friends remembering to bring our mugs to work so we can head directly over for some cheap thrills. This camaraderie makes it an event to look forward to, and the anticipation is half of the fun.

Get yourself one $5 mug, and you get introduced into the $1.50 draft club. You've got limited options with Bud Light, Miller Light, Yuengling, and Blue Moon, but with my mug in hand those options seem just fine.

Whitlows has some rockin' live music. The crowd fills out steadily. Your areas to drink are extensive - 2 bars, a pool area, and restaurant seating! If you are single it is an easy place to meet new people, the scene trends towards 20-somethings fresh out of college or new to the area.

It should be noted they have a 1/2 price burger Monday and a Sunday Brunch Buffet which Tim still raves about 1.5 years later.

the deal:
$5 mugs
with mug, $1.50 drafts
drafts: Bud Light, Miller Light, Blue Moon, Yuengling

Whitlows

CM VII: Jay's Saloon

We learned that you don't go there for the wings. More so the cheap beer, the waitress who laughs awkwardly at everything, and the porch lined with green turf. Definitely a bar to keep in your pocket.

They have a "pets allowed" policy on the porch... so be wary if you fear snakes, iguana's, etc (not kidding) because they may just show up on someones shoulder.

deals:
everything. definition of dive
*no web site*

CM V: Galaxy Hut

Open mic, great sophisticated artwork, old school "space-invaders" game. 15 beers on tap— no liquor, beer & wine only.

We hung out on the "porch" which, in reality, was an alley. Scary clowns were painted on the wall, offsetting the strange manequin... Galaxy Hut is in a league of it's own and remains one of my personal favorites.

Definitely really fun — great turn-out, cool people, good times.

deals:
$1 off until 8pm
www.galaxyhut.com

CM II: Iota

Jim Thompson's band, Le Loup, played their second live show. Big turnout! Great music! Decent beer, but not a spectacular selection (4 on tap.. but many bottles). I tend to forget you can still smoke in restaurants and bars in VA... beyond that, great ambiance (who doesn't love stringed lights on the ceiling)! I'd love to check this place out again when it wasn't quite so crowded to see what interaction you get with the bartenders, what the crowd is like etc.

deals:
I couldn't really figure it out... if someone knows it please chime in

www.iotaclubandcafe.com

www.leloupmusic.net