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DOWNTOWN MALL. An upscale, gallery-esque watering hole located right on the Downtown Mall, Blue Light is a favorite with the young professional crowd, thanks to its after-work cocktails. Stark red walls and an aubergine-hued ceiling are bathed by track lighting, and cool jazz and contemporary blues music whisper in the background. Lounge in the cushy seated area up front or find a place at the bar where, between lunch and dinner, a short but sweet raw bar menu is available. Dinner includes such nouveau entrees as Mediterranean-style baked halibut, Mussels Blue Light in a saffron tomato broth, and mango-peppered shrimp. You'd also be remiss not to check out an appetizer or two – the calamari fritti and tuna carpaccio earn particular praise.
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303 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5233 · 434-293-9526
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DOWNTOWN MALL. Known as a gathering spot for Charlottesville's hip, trendy professionals, this Euro restaurant and bar on the Mall features an industrial-themed setting. Hardwood floors and a wrought iron-trimmed loft provide contrast to gray- and red-hued walls, exposed duct work, and near-Gothic appeal. The staff, with their dyed hair, unique piercings, and assorted tattoos, keep pace with the restaurant's artsy attitude. To the rear of the restaurant are pool tables and a bistro-style area that's a terrific place to see and be seen.
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THE CORNER. A pressed tin ceiling and weathered walls mark this Corner old-timer, which dates from the 1920s. During Prohibition years, the Virginian tried to change with the times and corked its taps, going from a full-service restaurant to a soda shop. Thankfully, those years are long gone! Today, the narrow bar and restaurant fill quickly with smartly-clad students and young professionals, who clamor for superbly mixed cocktails and cold pints of PBR just waiting to be downed. The menu features a wide range of upscale pub grub, including hummus and pita bread, BBQ ribs, Virginia prime rib, and apple bourbon-marinated chicken.
About 10Best's recommendations for Charlottesville's Cocktail Lounges:
An important part of the Charlottesville scene, these lounges are cool, comfortable spots where sofas and chairs are arranged to promote conversation. Most of them feature hip background music and drink menus that tend to highlight cocktails over beer. They're often the best places to find Charlottesville's beautiful people relaxing and looking their best.
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