Court Square Tavern

Good food and great service!

I love the wide selection of European beer. Germans and Belgians are my favorite, and they are hard to find elsewhere.

This is about as close to a traditional pub as I have found in Charlottesville.

This is not a hipster hangout with a gluten-free menu and locally-sourced free-range llama burgers. If you demand impeccable service then you will be disappointed.

The last two times I've been to CST it was the middle of the week. There has been one guy (Jeff) running the place (waiter, cook, cashier) and he is friendly if a little reserved. It's best to ask what is not available when sit down so you'd don't get disappointed. Ask the cook what's good and be flexible enough to take his suggestion. The Reuben and the Weisswurst I'd had have both been tasty simple meals. The food and beer are reasonably priced.

This place has been here since 1976 and it feels like it when you walk in (in a good way). It's a quiet and comfortable place to have a few beers and chat with friends. Don't come with the same expectations that you'd have for the trendy/pricey place down the street and you'll have a good time.

The perfect neighborhood pub. A place to talk with friends and enjoy a good beer selection and German inspired food.

I have a great experience on each visit. The owner/bartender is amiable, the beer selection is expansive, and drinks are reasonably priced. This is one of the last watering holes downtown (as of 2015) where a working person can enjoy a nice atmosphere and afford a beer or two without emptying out their pockets. I can't speak for the food but the menu alone makes my mouth water and I look forward to trying it on the right day.