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The Good Sport, Charlottesville, VA

The Good Sport

4.2
4.2
104 Reviews
$30 and under
Pub
540 Massie Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
The Good Sport delivers classic tavern fare, local craft beer and a sense of familiarity in a warm and relaxed setting – the perfect pre- and post-game spot, or a reprise after a long workday. This gathering place serves up comforting classics, such as Wagyu Brisket Slider with hydro watercress, fresh grated horseradish crème and shaved onion, along with a classic Fried Chicken Sandwich, with kimchi slaw, chili crisp mayo and pickled cucumbers. A large selection of signature cocktails, as well as whiskeys, local wines, and other spirits rounds out the bar experience. Valet parking is available, free for the first two hours with validation. Street parking is also available without a permit after 5pm daily and on the weekends.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 11:00 am–5:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 104 people are saying

The Good Sport reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charlottesville

    Good for groups

  • Charlottesville

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Good Sport offers a "casual clean and friendly vibe" with "fresh and yummy" food. It's perfect for a quick meal before or after UVA sports events. While service can be slow due to understaffing, the "excellent cuisine" and "great sports viewing" make it a delightful dining option.

104 Reviews
  1. Andrea VIP

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was there with a group of students and the service and food were fantastic. A great vibe!

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  2. Susan

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience with option to dine on or outside. Service was excellent, casual clean and friendly vibe. Food was fresh and yummy!

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  3. Addie

    Richmond2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We love this hotel and the food here is great. We did not have good service, in which we waited over an hour for appetizers and then at the end of the night the checks were randomly split up. It created a hassle to later have to figure out how much each person actually owed and then do Venmo musical chairs.

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  4. Carey

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It has a great atmosphere, food, and service.

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  5. Christine

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined for a business lunch. Excellent cuisine and friendly, prompt service.

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  6. Harry

    Richmond7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoy this restaurant, especially before or after a UVA sporting event. The food has always been very good but often they are under staffed to handle the crowd so it can be a little slow. The menu could offer a few more choices or at least a few specials. It doesn’t change much. No real dinner options basically soup, salad or sandwich. Nice atmosphere.

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the chopped salad, and great service! Five stars.

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  8. Gary

    Richmond9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff, quick service. Lovely atmosphere.

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  9. Karen

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I was very pleased with the convenience of online reservations for a tight lunch meeting. I was able to preorder our food as well, and made it to my next meeting without a hitch, thanks to staff at The Good Sport!

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  10. Chris

    Washington DC37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As usual very good and even better service for a busy night.

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FAQs

The Good Sport is rated 4.2 stars by 104 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for The Good Sport

540 Massie Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Charlottesville
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 11:00 am–5:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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