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Backstreet Cafe.

This is a small, low key hole in the wall. One pool table and a jukebox. The staff is nice and the prices reasonable. Usually no cover to get in.

Best time
Tuesday through Sunday, 6 pm until 2 am. Best times: Karaoke night, weekends.
Crowd
Local gay crowd.
Watch out
Only beer and "wine cooler" type bottled drinks, no mixed drinks.
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356 Salem Ave., SW, Roanoke 540.345.1542 Wheelchair: Accessible

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Where exactly

From I-581, take either exit 5 or 6 and get on Williamson Road. Turn on Salem Ave. (it's one block past Campbell Ave, the main street through downtown). Follow Salem and cross 2nd St., SW. Pass the Roanoke Times Building on the left and the VA Transportation Museum on the right. The Backstreet Cafe is just ahead on the left, between 3rd and 4th. Look for the 7-UP sign over the door. It's a very small place. Cross street: 2nd St SW.

Cruisiest spot: At the bar.

When to go

Tuesday through Sunday, 6 pm until 2 am. Best times: Karaoke night, weekends.

Etiquette

Just sit at the bar

Nudity: No on premises. Strict local alcohol ordinance.

Safety

Only beer and "wine cooler" type bottled drinks, no mixed drinks. Small menu of sandwiches, burgers, etc.

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