Restaurant
Unclaimed profileCitizen Burger Bar
Charlottesville, VA
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
Research completed 2026-09-21 · Based on current public sources
Editor: Micah Rousey
Review methodology and evidence standardsThe editorial take
Citizen Burger Bar treats beer as a serious pursuit: coolers hold a huge, carefully curated collection of 110+ bottles and drafts, many from Virginia, and happy hour takes $2 off drafts. The bar also keeps a crafty, curated cocktail list, and staff can recommend a libation to complement a meal or mood. Spirits get lighter billing, though a recent customer account notes fresh coffee made for their Irish coffee, and happy hour takes $1 off wells.
- What should I order?
- Order an Irish coffee, which a recent customer account notes was made with fresh coffee. For beer, ask about the Virginia-born options in the coolers; the collection runs 110+ and growing.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers who value a deep, curated list with local Virginia options, and cocktail drinkers who want a short, crafty list with staff guidance.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is a good time for value: $2 off drafts and $1 off wells.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour discounts apply to drafts ($2 off) and wells ($1 off); no other pricing details are stated.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beer collection is the headline: 110+ carefully curated bottles and drafts, many Virginia-born, kept in coolers. The cocktail list is described as crafty and curated, with knowledgeable bar staff.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
A crafty, curated cocktail list backed by knowledgeable bar staff who can recommend a libation to complement a meal or mood.
Menu strengths
- — Concept text states the bar has created a crafty list of cocktails.
- — Staff can recommend a libation to complement a meal or mood.
Standout selections
- — Concept text states the bar has created a crafty list of cocktails.
Beer
Coolers hold a huge, carefully curated collection of 110+ beers and growing, many Virginia-born, with happy hour taking $2 off drafts.
Menu strengths
- — 110+ beers and growing, many Virginia-born.; Happy hour takes $2 off drafts.
Standout selections
- — Concept text states coolers are stocked with a huge, carefully curated collection of beers, 110+ and growing, many Virginia-born.
Pricing: Happy hour: $2 off drafts.
Spirits
Spirits get lighter billing, but happy hour takes $1 off wells and a recent customer account describes fresh coffee made for their Irish coffee.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour takes $1 off wells.; A recent customer account describes fresh coffee made for their Irish coffee.
Standout selections
- — Irish coffee: a recent customer account describes fresh coffee being made for it.
Pricing: Happy hour: $1 off wells.
About this review
Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.
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