Okay, let’s settle something once and for all. Is a two-hour drive through the rolling hills of Virginia worth it for a lunch spot?
Absolutely, unequivocally, yes. Tucked near the base of a mountain in Charlottesville, this legendary tavern has been feeding hungry souls since the 18th century, and the magic inside those weathered walls is genuinely unlike anything else in the state.
I made the drive, sat by a crackling fireplace, loaded my plate with Southern comfort food, and left wondering why I hadn’t come sooner. Virginia has no shortage of charming historic spots, but this one hits differently…