The Coffee Pot

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.

The Coffee Pot is a Roanoke institution! I have been to the 'Pot 100s of times over the years and I always feel welcome every time I step through the door. They have been supporting live local music for decades and even to this day they have a band almost every weekend. You are not part of the Roanoke Valley scene unless you have played at The Pot! I have met friends here, jammed here and played dozens of shows on that fabled stage. As well as beverages, they have a great kitchen and a first class menu. Reasonably priced and there is often a lunch time buffet. Parking can be a challenge at peak times though, so arrive early. Also the main bar allows smoking so that may or may not be a problem for you.

This is the definition of a roadside dive and I mean that in a good way! We came in late afternoon for a quick bite to eat. We ate our food (burger, sandwiches and fries, all pretty good) as we listened to Katie talking and joking with 3 or 4 regulars sitting at the bar while another woman sat playing video poker and smoking. Several obscure Led Zeppelin songs played overhead. Katie was very friendly and we had a good time talking to her. Love the coffee pot attached to the building. This would be a fantastic place to come watch local bands and throw back a few beers (or jello shots)!

The bartender ignored us for a while, not sure why, she wasn't busy and no apology when she finally got to us!! We let it go because we really just want to love this place!! We finally got our wine and beer and went into the other room where the band was and we felt much better about it here. So much fun, great music, fun patrons. Coming back