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Chetty's Depot
Class IV River Runners
Ames Heights
1-800-CLASS-VI

Watch night descend into the New River Gorge from the balconies at Chetty's Depot at the Class IV River Runners basecamp. After an exciting adventure on the river or trails, guests and guides regularly mingle in this comfortable, rustic lounge adjacent to Smokey's On The Gorge. Where better to enjoy the Appalachian sunset with friends? Our menu includes sandwiches, appetizers, and local, domestic, and imported beers. Chetty's opens in late afternoon on days on which Class IV expeditions are scheduled.

For more information, visit: Chetty's Depot
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Class VI – Chetty’s Pub
Ames Heights Rd – Two exits north of the New River Gorge Bridge 
(866) 658-5333 or (304) 574-4905 

Watch night descend into the New River Gorge from the balconies at Chetty's Pub at the Class VI campus. After an exciting adventure on the river or on the trails, guests and guides regularly mingle in this comfortable, rustic sports bar lounge adjacent to Smokey's On The Gorge®. Where better to enjoy the Appalachian sunset with friends? Our menu includes sandwiches, appetizers, and local, domestic, and imported beers. Chetty's opens in late afternoon on days that Class VI expeditions are scheduled.  Enjoy movie night each Friday night between Memorial Day & Labor Day.  Check our website for Live Music, and don’t forget to join us each Monday night for “Wing’s Nite” were we serve the best wings in the State. 

For more information, visit: Chetty's Pub 


Class VI – Smokey’s On the Gorge 
Ames Heights Rd – Two exits north of the New River Gorge Bridge 
(866) 658-5333 or (304) 574-4905 

After an exciting day of whitewater rafting, mountain biking, rock climbing or a gorgeous drive through the mountains, relax in the area’s only open-air, timber frame restaurant and bar overlooking the New River Gorge!  The Appalachian cuisine and an upscale salad bar, along with exceptional views of the canyon at sunset make this a favorite dining choice in the area. Located on Class VI’s campus, Smokey’s menus may include stuffed leg of lamb, blue marlin, prime ribs, barbequed ribs, smoked chicken, corn breaded catfish, pan-fried trout, and a medley of classic cuisine to match your wilderness adventure (the menu changes daily!). Browse an exceptional salad bar stocked with fresh local herbs, greens, and vegetables. Smokey’s full service bar has local, domestic, and imported beers, a diverse wine list and a full compliment of mixed drinks. Check the website for live music and entertainment.  Smokey's Dinner Hours: Memorial Day-Labor Day, open 5-8 p.m. Sun.-Thur. and 5-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Gauley Season (Sept. & Oct.) open 5-9 p.m. Fri.-Mon.

For more information, visit: Smokey’s On the Gorge® 


Drifters Bar & Grill
Old Route 19, Glen Jean, WV 25846
Tel. 304-469-3024

At the entrance to the middle New River Gorge, our bar and grill has been an outstanding party spot for rafters and locals for decades. Just off the U.S. 19 expressway, between Beckley and Fayetteville, we're ideally located for travellers in search of easy-access refreshment in a wooded setting outside city areas. Drifters features a private deck, a dance floor, karaoke stage, and two pool tables.


Elliott's Whitewater Bar & Grill
U.S. 19 at Laurel Creek Road
Fayetteville, WV 25840
304-574-0789

Serving the best sandwiches, salads, and appetizers on the New River Gorge, Elliott's is open daily from 11 a.m. until midnight at the Comfort Inn in Fayetteville. Our relaxed and newly remodeled facility is convenient to all local golf courses, state parks, hunting and fishing areas, and whitewater rafting companies.Visit our website to find out more.

For more information, visit: Elliott's Whitewater Bar & Grill


Morgan's Food & Spirits
Holiday Inn of Beckley
1924 Harper Rd
BECKLEY, WV 25801

800-233-1466

Twenty-five minutes south of the New River Gorge Bridge, Morgan's Food & Spirits in the Holiday Inn at Beckley (on I-77 at Exit 44) is among the nearest classic watering holes to the ski areas. Morgan's is open from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. daily (except Sundays, when it closes at midnight). Stop in weekdays for happy hour or join us Thursdays for karaoke and Tuesdays for live Country music performers. Morgan's restaurant (next door) serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with more than 40 menu items including chicken, pasta, steaks, and an award-winning chili and barbeque. Morgan's is also central to the region's best shopping and golfing areas.

For more information, visit: Morgan's Food & Spirits
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Ol' Timer's Bar & Grill
6643 Robert C. Byrd Drive
Mount Hope, West Virginia (WV) 25880
Tel: 304-877-2420

Just off the U.S. 19 expressway between Mount Hope and North Beckley, Ol' Timer's is among the most comfortable taverns in the New River Gorge region, a favorite of travelers in search of refreshment near Beckley hotels and whitewater rafting. We're fewer than 20 minutes south of whitewater rafting and the New River Gorge Bridge and 25 minutes north of Winterplace Ski Resort. Our home-cooked menu featuring locally harvested delicacies in season, including ramps and mushrooms.

Sams Place Bar & Grill
910 Delaware St., Mount Hope, WV
Tel. 304-877-6948

Looking for a quiet local bar near the New River Gorge? Visit our grill in Mount Hope, off W.Va. 16, established by former Vikings linebacker Lonnie Warwick. Our amenities include your favorite beer, video-poker games, and a delicious menu, featuring a country breakfast served 6-11 a.m. Open daily 9:30 a.m. until midnight except Sunday, when we open at 1 p.m.

The Hideaway Lounge
2011 Harper Road -- Beckley, WV 25801
Tel. 304-256-9707

Enjoy an evening with friends at the New River Gorge area's favorite alternative night club. Only 20 minutes south of the whitewater-rafting area by expressway, The Hideaway guarantees visitors a good time in a safe environment. We're located at Interstate 77's exit 44, within walking distance of 12 hotels and four 24-hour restaurants. We welcome all out-of-town guests and GBLT members. Call for show schedules. From the Fayetteville  area, follow the U.S. 19 expressway south to I-77, then follow I-77 south four miles to exit 44.

Visit the site: The Hideaway Lounge


Theatre West Virginia

The Outdoor Dramas at Grandview

Phone: 304-256-6800 or toll free: 1-800-950-0250

For almost half a century visitors have been enjoying the summer outdoor dramas “Honey in the Rock” and “Hatfields & McCoys” at the Cliffside Amphitheatre at Grandview.  Both historical musical dramas are performed nightly, except Mondays, under the stars in this beautiful natural preserve, part of the National Park Service’s New River Gorge National River.

For more information, visit: Theatre West Virginia


Tractor Bar

W.Va. Route 41, Mount Nebo, WV
Tel: 304-872-8100

Wind down from your adventures in the national parklands with country hospitality at The Tractor Bar. Formerly a landmark tractor dealership, we're now one of the region's outstanding taverns, serving up great music and your favorite legal beverages. Genuine farm tools and tractor-seat stools set the stage for great entertainment, including dancing and weekend performances by top-rated Country and Oldies bands. Have a group photo taken on the antique International Harvester tractor at the center of the bar. Just off the U.S. 19 expressway, we're only 10-miles south of Summersville and 20-miles north of Fayetteville -- a safe, convenient drive from all area lodging and recreation areas. Visit our website for directions and an updated schedule of bands and events.

For more information, visit: Tractor Bar


 

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