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Discover Blackburn Inn, which was the Western State Hospital and renovated by architect Thomas R. Blackburn, a protégé of Thomas Jefferson.
The Second Draft
The Second Draft comfortably sits 20 people indoors and 20 people on the outdoor terrace. This bistro-style restaurant features fresh local ingredients from producers throughout the Shenandoah Valley. The menu features delicious, refined and comforting cuisine crafted that reflect the best of Virginia cuisine. Sandwiches, salads, and flatbread pizzas area available to order. The bistro has even recently started serving breakfast, as well, offering such delectable dishes like frittatas, ham biscuits, and the “Blackburn Benedict.”
The bar is a craft beer/wine bar, and guests can indulge in a beverage program showcasing Virginia’s finest wines, beers, and ciders. The restaurant also offers seasonal, weather permitting, outdoor seating for guests to enjoy bites and drinks from the front porch.