North End Tavern and Brewery

January 31, 2008
(Visited 10/2007): North End Tavern is fairly close to downtown Parkersburg and about 5 minutes from I-77 atop a hill on Emerson Ave. There is parking on the side and rear of the establishment. The brewpub looks really cool from the outside, definitely an old building. However the atmosphere takes a significant hit once you go inside. It is dark with the bar on the right and tables around the middle and left. The bar really caters to gambling, complete with a closed-in room with games. Overall it’s a rather seedy look. The beer selection is average. N.E.T. has 5-6 beers available from Lager to Porter, with Roedy’s Red being their flagship beer. All of the beers are average. They offer bottles of Roedy’s to go for $3 and growlers of available beers for $14. There is not a sampler on the menu but my bartender was fine with giving samples. Service here was fine on a slow Tuesday lunch. As mentioned she provided samples of the beers. The pint glasses were frozen though. The food was somewhat of a saving grace. The cook knows his greasy-spoon menu. My burger and onion rings were very good. Overall I will definitely visit this place again despite its shortcomings. Parkersburg does not have any other brewpubs so for that reason alone it is worth a stop.

November 11, 2007
Nice little brewpub, located on the north side of Parkersburg (imagine that!) Stopped here during a recent trip to the area, bar seats around 10 or so, a few booths, some tables. The bar and dining area was dark, but comfortable. Beers were average, nothing outstanding to note. The porter was the best, by far. Service was excellent, very attentive, and personable. Burger was cheap, and pretty good, to boot! Would visit again if I ever found myself in the area.

December 21, 2006 [ Updated January 12, 2007 ]
Probably the most casual brewpub I’ve ever been to and the first place I’ve ever stopped at in West Virginia other than a rest area. It’s basically a sports bar that happens to brew beer, and none of them being that bad. Real small and quaint, tv’s up everywhere, very casual seating. Slot machine room inside because gambling is legal. The food was incredibly cheap $4 for a bbq pork sandwich, and beers were $2.50. Growlers to take home also. Service was very friendly and makes everyone feel at home. I wish this place was near me it’s just so casual which I love and they brew beer! Not far from I-77, 5 minutes do what I did and stop on your way through.