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Blue 5 Restaurant
Awful Arthur's Seafood Company
Celebrate Beer at Blue 5
Seafood Lovers Rejoice
NOAH MAGNIFICO
Awful Arthur's takes pride in Roanoker
readers awarding them "Freshest Seafood."
TONY BARBOUR
Blue 5 offers the largest selection of craft
beer in Southwest Virginia.
Great food and unique brews promise a delightful time for patrons.
Awful Arthur's offers the freshest seafood in town.
EXCEPTIONAL SOUTHERN CUISINE, the largest selection of craft beer
AWFUL ARTHUR'S NOT ONLY HAS the most complete raw bar in
in the region, and a variety of live music two nights each week make
the state, but The Roanoker readers have awarded them Platinum
Blue 5 one of the most popular restaurants in downtown Roanoke.
for Freshest Seafood and Silver for Best Sliders in the 2016 Dining
Readers of The Roanoker awarded Blue 5 Platinum for Best Craft
Awards.
Beer Selection, Gold for Best Live Entertainment and Silver for
Since opening their downtown location in 1994, they take pride
Best for a Private Party or Celebration in the 2017 Dining Awards.
in serving up fresh fish along with other great items on their menu.
They were also awarded the 2016 Best Craft Beer Bar in Virginia
From oysters, shrimp and crab legs, to tacos, boneless wings and
by Craftbeer.com. Their 46 taps are always stocked with the finest
freshly made sandwiches, it's not just seafood lovers who will have a
local, regional and national craft beers, as well as multiple options
huge list of great options to choose from without breaking the bank.
for bottled beer. Their beer menu changes weekly, so beer lovers
Their second location in Salem offers the same great, fresh seafood
are encouraged to visit often!
in a casual dining setting. Both spots take part in events such as the
If you're looking to book a private event, there are several
popular Boo Bash, Bitter Mixxer and New Year's Eve parties, plus the
great options. The Red Room offers privacy for large parties, the
large, flat screen TVs are perfect for watching the big games. Guests
Mezzanine offers a birds-eye view of the Guitar Bar and The White
will also enjoy free WiFi and outside patio dining. In addition, they
Room features floor-to-ceiling windows with incredible downtown
offer space for private meetings and parties.
city views and a large, airy ballroom feel. All of the spaces have their
own bar access and are semi to fully private
"Blue 5 is a unique Roanoke destination for beer lovers, music lovers,
and special occasions alike," says general manager Angela Natt. "We
Daily specials, 2-4-1 offers, "Fresh Catch" lunches and unique entrees are showcased on their Facebook page. The live entertainment
is listed on their website each week, with local artists who are sure
to please music-lovers.
invite everyone to come and treat themselves to a Blue 5 experience."
Enjoy the freshest seafood, sample new beers, hear the hottest
And they are far more than just a venue. "We offer all-inclusive
bands in town and never miss the next game. And of course, as they
services for our clients. We cater the food, provide bar service,
say: Get Awful!
furniture, decorations, linens, and can even help book a live band
or DJ for our events."
Awful Arthur's Seafood Company
Blue 5 Restaurant
108 Campbell Avenue SE, Roanoke
312 2nd Street, Roanoke
1302 West Main Street, Salem
540-904-5338 | blue5restaurant.com
540-344-2997 (Roanoke) | 540-387-1004 (Salem)
Private Events: 540-598-2174
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of The Roanoker - January/February 2017
Front Cover
Letters/Worth a Click
From the Editor
Lunch With . . .
Streets of Roanoke
The Gist
Events
25 Great Things in Roanoke, 2016
Five National Best-Selling Authors Right Here?
Making it in Roanoke
The “From-Scratch” Bullington Home
Blue Apron, La Petite Fondue: Two for Distinctive Dining
The Dish
SPECIAL SECTION: Valley Life
SPECIAL SECTION: The Menu Dining Guide
The Roanoker - January/February 2017 - Intro
The Roanoker - January/February 2017 - Cover1
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The Roanoker - January/February 2017 - Letters/Worth a Click
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The Roanoker - January/February 2017 - From the Editor
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The Roanoker - January/February 2017 - Lunch With . . .
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The Roanoker - January/February 2017 - Streets of Roanoke
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The Roanoker - January/February 2017 - The Gist
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The Roanoker - January/February 2017 - Events
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The Roanoker - January/February 2017 - 25 Great Things in Roanoke, 2016
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The Roanoker - January/February 2017 - Five National Best-Selling Authors Right Here?
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The Roanoker - January/February 2017 - Making it in Roanoke
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The Roanoker - January/February 2017 - The “From-Scratch” Bullington Home
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The Roanoker - January/February 2017 - Blue Apron, La Petite Fondue: Two for Distinctive Dining
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The Roanoker - January/February 2017 - The Dish
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The Roanoker - January/February 2017 - SPECIAL SECTION: The Menu Dining Guide
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