The Alley Light

About

French shared-plates restaurant on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall, serving craft cocktails and wines in a casual, elegant setting.

The Alley Light serves French shared plates and craft cocktails in a casual, elegant space tucked into a side street off Charlottesville's Downtown Mall.

Many cocktail ingredients, including bitters, syrups and sodas, are made in-house at the bar.

The wine list includes small grower wines and selections by the glass.

Known for

  • French shared plates
  • House-made cocktail ingredients
  • Craft cocktails
  • Dinner service only

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Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday5 PM – 10 PM
Thursday5 PM – 10 PM
Friday5 PM – 10 PM
Saturday5 PM – 10 PM
Sunday5 PM – 10 PM

Location

108 2nd St SW · North Downtown, Charlottesville

Details

Features

  • Reservations recommended

Good for

Dinner

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