The best bars & nightlife in Augusta County

4 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Yelping Dog Wine

Nightlife

Yelping Dog Wine is that cozy downtown Staunton spot for thoughtful pours, craft beer, and gourmet grilled cheese with charcuterie that…

9 E Beverley St (Staunton)

“Yelping Dog Wine is that cozy downtown Staunton spot for thoughtful pours, craft beer, and gourmet grilled cheese with charcuterie that mysteriously disappears.”

From the Augusta County newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Ciders From Mars

Nightlife

Ciders From Mars makes their own cider right in Staunton, pouring house-made ciders in a taproom gallery with rotating art, regular live…

121 S Lewis St (Staunton)

“Ciders From Mars makes their own cider right in Staunton, pouring house-made ciders in a taproom gallery with rotating art, regular live music, and trivia on the calendar. Rally a friend, try a couple pours, and call it your midweek reset this week.”

From the Augusta County newsletter, August 17, 2026

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The Junction Bar and Lounge

Nightlife

Tucked inside Staunton’s historic train depot, The Junction Bar and Lounge leans into grown-up chill with hand-crafted cocktails, curated…

40 Middlebrook Ave (Staunton)

“Tucked inside Staunton’s historic train depot, The Junction Bar and Lounge leans into grown-up chill with hand-crafted cocktails, curated wines, and elevated bar bites. Order a Junction Old Fashioned or a Cucumber Basil Gimlet, settle in, and enjoy a refined vibe that still feels very Staunton.”

From the Augusta County newsletter, August 21, 2026

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Redbeard Brewing Company

Nightlife

This week, Redbeard Brewing Company keeps Staunton’s beer scene humming with a laid back taproom, fresh house brews, and an events lineup…

120 S Lewis St (Staunton)

“This week, Redbeard Brewing Company keeps Staunton’s beer scene humming with a laid back taproom, fresh house brews, and an events lineup worth peeking at. Juggling kid drop-offs or yard work, the order-online option makes restocking the fridge almost too easy.”

From the Augusta County newsletter, August 11, 2026

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