Eateries & Services Nearby
& Pubs / Breweries
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In the town of Parsons WV
Parsons has everything you need nearby - just 4 miles from camp and services located within just a couple of square miles:
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For All of Tucker County Services, Cafes, Breweries, etc, click on weblink below sorted by town on the website below:​
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Adventure:
Blackwater Outdoor Adventures in St. George nearby -- for tubing / canoe / kayaking rental and transportation adventures:
https://www.blackwateroutdoors.com/​
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Parsons Grocery and Supplies:
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Shop & Save Grocery Store
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Family Dollar
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Dollar General
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Camp Stores
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Longs -- camping, fishing, hunting store since 1922
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Dollar General
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Family Dollar
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Parsons Gas & Convenience:
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BFS gas station and convenience (no hot food)
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Jim's Citgo Gas & Convenience and includes Hunt Bros. Pizza
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Restaurants / Cafes:
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Mr. Pizza – great pizza, breadsticks, garlic knots, Italian foods and affordable.
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Piccolo Paulo’s – amazing food and atmosphere but only open for lunch 11am - 2pm Mon - Fri.
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Sunrise Coffee Company – new in Parsons – open 7:00am to 5:00pm and later in the summer. Great NY bagels, breakfast options, pastries and coffee options. Free wi-fi.
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Blackfork Pizza & Riverside Brews -- Riverfront deck, live music at times, pizza, subs, and more. Lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Owned by Mountain State Brewery folks. www.blackforkpizza.com. Mon/Wed/Thurs/Fri. 4 - 8pm / Sat/Sun11am - 8pm / Closed Tuesdays.
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B&J Family Diner - great breakfast all day, lunch and dinner. Country cooking, affordable prices! Favorite with locals. 6am - 8pm most days.
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Happy Jax Frosted Memories -- ice cream shop at B&J's Family Diner.
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Bethany's Cake & Cupcakes – near the courthouse… lots of great sweets and coffee but also breakfast and lunch. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays only.
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McDonalds (opens at 530am and has free wifi and outlets near most tables)
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Some wonderful eateries and entertainment venues by nearby town
(most have Facebook pages)
Thomas
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Riverfront Brick Oven Pizza (new ownership and name coming soon) – brick oven pizza, salads, beer and wine.
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Purple Fiddle – Grab a beer or ice cream or coffee or lunch or dinner. Many evening concerts (Thursdays thru Sundays), free live music Saturday and Sunday early afternoon (12noon to 3pm). Great place to laptop with internet
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TipTop Coffee Shop – great place for desserts, coffee and bring your laptop to work
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Happy & More – bakery, coffee shop, breakfast sandwiches, super cute place.
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Picnic Tacos – Mexican style foods.
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Tie One On Taphouse and Flyshop – upper Spruce St., bar / beer, breakfast, lunch, fly fishing shop.
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Elender’s – eclectic world menu – possibly the best overall restaurant in Tucker Co. Beer / Wine / Mixed Drinks.
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Mountain State Brewery – pizza, appetizers, beer, fireplace and wood stove, sometimes live music.
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Mountaintop Convenience – gas station, pizza, breakfast sandwiches, best pepperoni rolls in state of WV.
Davis
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Blackwater Falls Lodge & Resort – Smokehouse Restaurant and weekend breakfast buffets (Fri/Sat mornings) all you can eat around $16 incl. coffee. Incredible surroundings and views just out back and close by.
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Blackwater Bistro – breakfast, lunch, sweets, homemade donuts, coffee.
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The Billy Motel Bar and Restaurant – the most interesting, beautiful and eclectic eatery in the county. Global small plate foods, beer, wine, mixed drinks.
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Milo’s Cafe – great weekend breakfast, lunch or dinner. Friday evenings 6:30 to 9:00pm listen to live music by EMay – an incredible local musician.
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Wicked Wilderness – lunch and dinner, bar, sports TV, beer and wine.
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Hellbenders Burritos – famous burrito place serving Tucker Co. for a very long time. Large selection of beers too.
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Sirannis’ Pizza – one of the oldest continuously operating food establishments in the county - since 1988. Pizza, Italian, beer. Cash only.
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Alpine Lodge Sawmill Restaurant – country food / breakfast / lunch / dinner.
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The Ice Cream Shop - says it all.
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The Eagle – a club but open to the public on weekends. Inexpensive bar food and beer. Lots of deep fried options.
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Davis also has Shop & Save grocery store and a Dollar General for most needs
Nearest Walmart or Lowes in in Oakland about 35 minutes away. Walmart also in Elkins WV.
Canaan Valley
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Canaan Valley Lodge & Resort – typical state lodge with large dining area and weekend breakfast buffets (Fri/Sat mornings) all you can eat around $18 incl. Coffee in the Hickory Dining Room. Separate bar area - the Laurel Lounge. Nicer dining area than Blackwater Falls lodge.
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Mama Mia’s – Pizza and Italian. Very popular in Canaan.
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Whitegrass Cafe – only open during cross country ski season - but amazing food options. Earthy, organic, vegan and vegetarian options. Coffee and Beer too.
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Timberline Mountain Lodge - the Slippery Slope Bar & Grill on the top floor – only open during ski season
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Pubs / Breweries in Tucker Co.
Thomas
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Purple Fiddle (restaurant, bar, appalachian concert venue)
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Almost Heaven Pizza - formerly Riverfront Wood Fired Pizza (and beer / wine)
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Tie One On Taphouse and Fly Shop (on upper Spruce St., not Front St.)
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Elender’s (global food and bar)
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Mountain State Brewery (located to side of Mountain Top Convenience) – brew their own beers
Davis
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Wicked Wilderness Pub
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Stumptown Ales – brew their own beers
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Hellbenders Burritos (and beer)
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The Billy Motel & Bar - eclectic / gorgeous hang out
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Blackwater Falls State Park Lodge (Smokehouse at Blackwater Falls)
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Sirianni’s Pizza (beer) - since 1988.
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The Eagle (membership, but not on weekends, all welcome)
Canaan Valley
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Timberline Mountain Resort (seasonal, Slippery Slope Bar & Grill)
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Canaan Valley Ski Resort (Hickory Dining Room and separate Laurel Longe (bar))
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Mama Mia’s Pie & Pasta (and beer)
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Trail Labs (used to have beer and some food…. Call ahead to be sure)
Parsons
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Blackfork Pizza & Riverside Brews – waterfront deck along the Blackfork River. Brick oven pizza, beer, wine, live music and more. Same folks that own Mountain State Brewery in Thomas.
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Sunrise Coffee Co. – not beer or wine, but great coffee and bagels.
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