Fiery reds, vibrant oranges, and deep rich browns. No, we’re not describing foliage on the Blue Ridge; we’ve got wings on the brain! We love a good PSL, but the change in weather has got us hyped for football with friends, a cold glass of Oktoberfest, and plenty of flats and drums to go around. College or pro, no matter your team, why not root for them while taking a tour of the tasty options in Downtown Lynchburg?
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{RA} Bistro
1344 Main Street
Looking for traditional wings? Grab an order of bone-in wings tossed in house-made buffalo hot sauce served with celery for just $11. Instagram user @Aleisha7103 says that “RA Bistro definitely has the best wings in Lynchburg.” While you’re at it, enjoy a refreshing Bistro Beer, {RA}’s house pilsner (Natty Bo) for $3. Can’t beat that!
Liam & Pierre Wings and starr hill Taproom
1300 Main Street
Did you know that Liam & Pierre Wings (part of the Cathy Marlene Hospitality Group) offers free delivery to Starr Hill on Main?!? Depending on your appetite and propensity for sharing, order quantities of 6, 12, 18, 24, or 100 wings (from $7.75 - $120). With more than 10 flavors to try including blackberry habanero bbq, seven pepper spice dry rub, teriyaki with sesame & ginger, Peruvian spices dry rub, smoked yellow curry (to name a few), your tastebuds will never have a dull moment. Perfect pairing alert: maple mustard wings with a Starr Hill Last Leaf brown ale.
Badger on Main
1118 Main Street
It’s time to bring on a world of heat! If your motto is “the hotter, the better” then you should check out the wings at Badger on Main. Work your way through sauces like spicy bbq, spicy Thai, and habanero dragon until you reach DEATHLY EVIL (bwahaha). If you are a dry-heat fan, jump on the ghost pepper rub to light your mouth on fire. Calm it down with a bowl of fries covered in beer cheese or a fried oreo as a reward.
Market at Main
904 Main Street
Okay, we admit that Market at Main isn’t known for having a wall of tv’s, but their wing game is still strong. So, if football is a high priority, grab your wings to-go. Otherwise, slow it on down to enjoy your wings (6 for $6.99 / 12 for $10.99). The house-made barbecue sauce is the perfect topping for these traditional breaded wings.
The Water Dog
1116 Jefferson Street
The Water Dog does NOT mess around here. They brine all of their wings in pickle juice before frying. Plus, all of their rubs, sauces, and even their pickles are hand-crafted in-house. If you are on the fence about how to order your riverside wings (one pound for $11), let us steer you to the java jerk - this complex rub crafted with coffee will deliver a slight sweetness and subtle kick.
The Depot Grille
Arriving in orders of 10 or 20, we are strong supporters of the bone-in wings from The Depot Grille. However, if you want the same kick with a bit more meat, you cannot go wrong with their famous chicken tenders in buffalo style. They might be listed as a “lite bite” but we swear there’s enough for two.
Barb’s Dream Hut
1219 Main Street (inside the Lynchburg Community Market)
IYKYK. Open Tuesday through Saturday until 2pm, you’d better not sleep on the crispy wings from Barb’s Dream Hut. To be honest, everything tastes better when she puts her loving touch on it.
Sweet, spicy, or tangy - no matter how you like your wings, you can find them downtown . Be sure to share your favorite flavor with us by tagging @downtownlynchburg.
