156 Carlton Rd. Suite 203 . Charlottesville, VA . (434) 984-2337
http://www.beerrun.com/
Why Beer Run?
Beer Run — a bar, beer and wine shop, and eatery– is Charlottesville’s quintessential family restaurant. It is run by family, feels like family, and hosts families of all kinds every day. With an ever-changing menu of well-chosen draft beers, and good food that pairs well with the beer, it has that je ne sais quoi that makes for an irresistibly comfortable place to be. In Beer Run, Josh Hunt and his brother John Woodriff have created Charlottesville’s most difficult restaurant to leave. It is at home on The Charlottesville 29.
What to Order
A few tips. First, sandwiches are best on whole wheat bread or as a wrap. The house bread — a focaccia-style made from beer — is very good. But, for Beer Run’s delicious sandwiches, less bulky vehicles are a tortilla wrap or whole wheat bread.
Second, soups are excellent. Beer Run serves two each day. They stand up to the best in town.
Third, desserts are hidden gems, listed on a chalkboard above the bar. Most of them are made by talented pastry chef Elicia Hernandez, who is Chef Hernan Franco’s sister.
Beyond that, here are our specific recommendations, the owners’ and chef’s picks, and appearances in Five Finds on Friday, where chefs and personalities have named a Beer Run dish one of the best in town.
Our Picks
- Breakfast Tacos (Saturday morning)
- Beer Run Nachos
- Chicken Philly on a Wrap
- Turkey Trot on Whole Wheat, Pressed
- Veggie Quesadilla
- Dubliner Sandwich (March special we wait for all year)
- The Davidson
Owner Picks
- The Cowboy (Breakfast Taco Menu)
- El Bombero (Breakfast Taco Menu)
- Roadrunner Sandwich
- Shrimp & Grits
- Catfish Po’ Boy
- Fiery Chile Wings
- Fish Tacos (Brunch)
Chef’s Picks
- Chicken Philly
- Local 8 oz Burger
- Salmon Risotto
Five Finds on Friday Picks
- Nachos — Robbie O’Cain (Starr Hill Brewery), Liberty Kalergis (formerly, MAS Tapas); Morgan Hurt and Gabe Garcia (formerly, Kitchen Catering & Events), Marijean Oldham (100 Things to Do in Charlottesville Before You Die), Lisa Reeder (Local Food Hub)
- A.M. Biscuit — Kate Ellwood (formerly, Citizen Burger Bar)
- Autumn Omelet — Diane Flynt (Foggy Ridge Cider)
- Avocado Toast – Kathryn Matthews (IRON Paffles & Coffee)
- Pupusas — Jessica Hogan (formerly, Beer Run)
- Muffaleta — Ian Redshaw (formerly, L’Etoile)
- Bison Burger — Mike Yager (formerly, Glass Haus Kitchen)
- The Dubliner — Ellen Searcy (reader)
- Turkey Trot — David Morgan (formerly, Tavern & Grocery)
- Grilled Radicchio Salad (add Salmon) with Allagash FV13 — Jeff Bloem (Murphy & Rude Malting Co.)
- Salmon Linguine with Sparkling Brut Rosé — Chrissy Smith (Beer Run)
- Lasagna — Jason Oliver (Devil’s Backbone)
- Tres Colores Fish and Chips — Hunter Smith (formerly, Champion Brewing Co.)
- Kimchi Pork Wrap – Todd DeSorbo (UVa Swimming)
- Duchesse De Bourgogne — Tristan Wraight (Oakhart Social)
- Saturday Morning Randall (retired) – Charlie Toder (formerly, Kardinal Hall)
