Scott Depot / Teays Valley, Putnam County, Charleston, WV, West Virginia

The Pallet Bar

Tavern & Tap
Dining
Event Venue
4.7(110)

Known For

  • Rotating craft draft selection
  • Fridge cans and bottles sold by the single
  • Pretzel bites (small-share plates)
  • Trivia night programming for groups

Insider Tips

Best Time

Evenings for trivia or game nights; early weeknights offer quieter beer-tasting and easier service.

Ideal For

Group events and office partiesCraft-beer tasting with friendsWatching sports and game-day gatheringsCasual hangouts and after-work drinks

Pro Tip

Bring pizza or other delivery for a group meal; ordering single cans from the fridge is an easy way to try new brews.

Enjoy the most unique and sought after beers in West Virginia. A craft beer bar serving beer at correct temperatures in the correct glassware. Try the Pallet Craft Stacked Sandwiches or test your knowledge at our weekly trivia night. Check the calendar for live music and other special events.

Editorial Review

The Pallet Bar feels like the kind of neighborhood room everyone quietly claims as their own. It’s a roomy, convivial taproom built around rotating craft drafts — taps change often, and a well-stocked fridge lets you sample cans without committing to a six-pack. The food is bar-forward: pretzel bites and shareable plates that pair perfectly with bitter IPAs or a crisp pilsner, and staff are practiced at running private rentals for holiday parties and trivia nights. On game nights the place hums with local voices and clinking bottles; at midweek trivia it becomes a deliberate oasis for groups. Service can lag when it’s packed, and there have been billing hiccups, but the overall vibe is unpretentious and welcoming. Locals treat it as a gathering place for craft-beer discovery and casual celebrations, while visitors find a friendly, down-to-earth entry point into the Valley’s brewing scene. If you want a relaxed evening of beer sampling or a roomy spot to host a party, this is where you’ll land.

Price Level

$

Contact

+1 681-235-7339

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Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Sunday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM

Frontier Insights

Hidden Gem
Rare Find
Gem Score
75

Local favorite with excellent reputation

Tourist Awareness

LevelUnknown
  • Good for watching sports
Data confidence: medium(3 sources)
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