The Empty Glass

I walked into this place with 2 old buddies both named Tommy.  

We left this place with 2 new buddies both named Jeff.  

Plus a Chris, Bo and Terry.  

Plus a wicked buzz.  

Hi Ho.

I have been to dive bars all over the world, and i have seen live music all over the world. I can say this place could go toe to toe with any of the bars i have got my drunk on in. I had only been in Charleston for two days when i set foot in this place on a Monday night around one am. My crew and my self had already had a few adult sodas by this point, we walked to an almost empty bar besides owner Chris, manger Terry, two local punk rock kids named the "the Jeff's" playing Against Me! and Led Zepplin songs on acoustic guitar and one very local guy named Bo who knew more about fishing then I thought one could know. All of these folks were great drinking partners for the night.

My friends and I are very loud talkative types, so off the bat we became buddies with owner and manger (a shot of jameson go's a long way to make friends fast). These two were very proud of there bar, and treated us as if we were long time regulars.

This place has everything you need to have a good time. Cheap 24oz  PBR's and LaBatt's, heavy whiskey shots, and my new favorite shot "Fireball".

I plan on making this my new local watering hole while spending my time here in Charleston WV.

While this place gets props for excellent live music scene and good beer selection; still need to teach folks how to pour a proper guinness, it takes 3 pours to do it right.
4-5 stars.

It is a run down dive bar that needs some serious renovation. I've been coming here for over 20 years through thick and thin and love the place but when the smell of Pine sol assails my senses as I walk in the door(I'm pretty sure I could taste it too) its time to do something about the funk you are tying to cover up.  A little work on the tables and chairs wouldn't hurt, looking worn is hip/chic but a table that rocks so much you can spill your beer is not acceptable. 2 stars for the taste of pine sol in the air...

Chris the owner and his staff are top notch and really eclectic folks. 5 stars again

Ate there the first time last night and the food is good, bar food good. 4 stars

Freshen the place up and get rid of the funk and this is a 5 star dive!!! This part of town is being revitalize and is becoming a destination for dinner and drinks and its eclectic village vibe.