
Cool, speakeasy-themed restaurant serving hearty, unique hamburgers & specialty cocktails.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 202 22nd St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone: (833) 367-4756
Website: http://repealvb.com/
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Reviews
This was a very comfortable bar/restaurant. It’s pretty tiny though I imagine in warmer weather it’s a little better in that regard with the addition of the outdoor seating area. The bartender told me I could sit at one of the empty tables or at the bar, and I chose the latter. Pretty busy in there – I think it was about 5:30pm or so. Looked to be a solid mix of locals and visitors, which wasn’t too surprising given the limited options in the area.
Bourbon is in the name of this establishment, so that was my first stop. This was the first time I’ve encountered a build your own Old-Fashioned section of a menu, but I certainly hope it’s not the last. I opted for one featuring Angel’s Envy, and my bitters selection (yes, you had that option as well) was the bartender’s specific recommendation, Elemakule Tiki, or cinnamon/all spice. Honestly delicious on all fronts. If I hadn’t had to be a grownup wearing a blazer the next morning, that might have been a multiple cocktail situation. Really hit the spot on a nippy evening.
It felt important to order some sustenance as well, so I got a plain Huntsman (elk, boar, wagyu and bison patty) with a side of truffle mac and cheese. Honestly, this is where they lost me a little. In what to me is a self-inflicted wound, they’ve made the choice to utilize pre-made frozen patties. And you can tell. I got what I assume is considered the highest standard burger patty they have and it was just okay. A little too greasy and not as flavorful as you’d want from a quality piece of cattle. A bit disappointing; for a restaurant that does go out of its way to promote its gastropub vibes, this feels like a very obvious fix to me. The truffle mac was in the same genre and the top layer of cheese was a little rubbery. Hard to go wrong overall with the truffle flavor though. I do want to make it clear – the food wasn’t bad but you expect better when you walk in, especially given the attention they’ve paid to the whiskey.
The service was excellent. As mentioned, the bartender gave me a great bitters recommendation and every staff member I interacted with was attentive and stopped by regularly to check in on me. There were a lot of conversations nearby that indicated I was not getting special treatment in that regard, unquestionably a good thing. The price point was super competitive as well; I think the drink was actually cheaper than the burger, which is not typical for my experiences, but the total cost was in the $30s – really not bad at all.
A definite recommend, especially given its nearby, pretty much non-existent competition. This would be pretty much perfect if the food was as good as the Old-Fashioned. Hopefully the burgers become made to order in the near future.
Would give 4 or 5 star, but its kind of a hassle getting here since there is zero legal parking. So factor in a game of mini golf or buying a sprite from wendys so that you can park near here and walk on over.