The Quest for the Holy Grain - Best Beer Bars
West Virginia

 

 

McClafferty's Irish Pub
1301 University Ave.
Morgantown WV 26505
(304) 292-1110

A pretty nice beer bar just across the street from Morgantown Brewing Company, McClafferty's boasts 21 taps, and 40 bottles, which is pretty darn good for West Virginia. Barkeep and customers were friendly. Locals spoke highly of it.

 

 

123 Pleasant St.
Morgantown, WV 26505

Phone: (304) 292-0800

As you can see from the chalkboard, 123 qualifies as a beer bar on attitude alone. The crowd is young, clad mostly in black, and although Carling Black Label seems to be the drink of choice, 123 offers a Rogue Dead Guy tap and a selection of 30 good bottles. You won't find much better in WV. 6.0% seems to be the state limit on ABV. It's a rock venue with lots of energy and a lively place to drink good beers.

 

 

The Purple Fiddle

21 East Ave. Davis,WV

 

Located in an historic building, The Purple Fiddle is a country-funk amalgamation of restaurant, mountain market, and blue grass emporium...and yes, it just happens to be a great stop for good beers. Two of the Fiddle's three taps are local, and it's 50 or so bottles allow it to claim the largest beer selection in West Virginia