Is there a brewery near the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville?

Three Notch'd Brewing Company's brewpub is at 520 2nd Street SE, a block off the Downtown Mall. Its listed hours run from 11:00 AM (10:00 AM on Saturday) into the evening, closing at 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

What are the hours for the Charlottesville Downtown Mall?

The Mall is a public pedestrian street, so it has no single set of hours. Individual restaurants and shops set their own, so check each one before you go.

Is the Virginia Film Festival held in the fall?

The Virginia Film Festival is an annual autumn event run in partnership with the University of Virginia. Confirm current dates and ticketing at virginiafilmfestival.org.

Charlottesville Downtown Mall: An October Walking Guide

Q: How long is the Charlottesville Downtown Mall?

It is eight brick-paved blocks of Main Street in downtown Charlottesville, closed to cars and lined with independent restaurants and shops. It is described as one of the longest pedestrian malls in the country.

The Charlottesville Historic Downtown Mall is eight brick-paved blocks of Main Street closed to cars and lined with independent restaurants and shops, and in October it is at its most walkable. It counts among the longest pedestrian malls in the country, which makes it an easy, unhurried anchor for a fall day in Charlottesville.

Quick Facts

What it is: an eight-block, brick-paved pedestrian stretch of Main Street in downtown Charlottesville
Who it suits: anyone who prefers to park once and walk to lunch, a gallery, a bookshop and a glass of something local
Website: downtowncville.com

Why the Mall Works in October

Fall is when the Mall feels most like itself. With no traffic to manage, the pace is set by your own feet, and the brick underfoot and the rows of independent storefronts make it easy to wander without a plan. The Piedmont's weekend visitors tend to come for the vineyards and farm tables outside town. The Mall rewards a different kind of day: one built around strolling, browsing and long lunches.

How to Shape a Day

Start with a walk end to end. Eight blocks is a manageable length, and walking the whole stretch first shows you what is worth returning to.
Let the independents lead. The Mall is defined by locally run restaurants and shops rather than chains, so choose your lunch spot by what looks good from the sidewalk.
Build in a pause. A brewpub sits a block off the Mall, covered below, and makes a natural place to rest before heading back out.

A Block Off the Brick: Three Notch'd

Three Notch'd Brewing Company runs its Charlottesville brewpub and kitchen at 520 2nd Street SE, a block off the Downtown Mall. According to its listing, hours are Monday through Thursday 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Friday 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Check the brewery's own channels before you go, since we have no recent updates from the venue.

If You Are Visiting During Film Festival Season

Charlottesville's autumn calendar includes the Virginia Film Festival, an annual film festival run in partnership with the University of Virginia, screening features and documentaries. Confirm dates and tickets on virginiafilmfestival.org before you plan around it.

Planning Your Visit

Location: Main Street, downtown Charlottesville, Virginia
Website: downtowncville.com
Hours: the Mall itself is a public street; individual shops and restaurants keep their own hours, so check each before you go
Brewpub nearby: Three Notch'd, 520 2nd Street SE, (434) 956-3141

A note on freshness: we have not received recent updates from the Mall's listing, so confirm any specific shop, restaurant or event hours directly before you set out.