Gene’s Beer Garden

Gene’s is a Morgantown staple, and favorite hangout of we townies. Their New Year’s shindig has been going on for ten years now, and is a good time. Don’t come expecting too much fanciness, as Gene’s is a WYSIWYG type of place. Simple, divey, and fun.
There’s small stage, and live music is sometimes available.

While I came here for a local party, I would never have known about this place otherwise. If you’ve been to Mario’s Fishbowl (the original) in town, this is a pretty similar environment. Small, dive, comfortable, and sometimes a little crowded.
While I don’t know their typical menu, for a Beergarden, I was surprised to find out that there were only five beers on tap. That’s fine, but there’s not really a whole lot to keep my attention.
If you’re wanting a quiet evening with your beer, come here.

I go there just to see Lucy! The best damn bartender ever. Go Irish!!!

This place is awesome. Located in a neighborhood. When you first walked in, I noticed the cool old school décor. Love the atmosphere and mood to this place. Very cozy.
Drinks were cheap and bartender and even the locals were extra friendly.
I heard they are known for making great hot dogs, so I got one.
It was bomb! Very simple with a good flavor.
If I ever come back to Morgantown, this would be the first bar I hit.

Gene’s has been in Morgantown forever. It was one of my go-​to stops in college 30 years ago and it still is today. You really can’t beat the dogs for the price, which is further enhanced by the charming setting. It is nice to know that somethings don’t change. I live in D.C. and there is something really American about having a chili cheese dog and a PBR for around $ 5, I hate when I see some of the D.C. «gourmet» hotdog shops jack up the price for what is basically the same dog I get at Gene’s
Gene’s regulars are also very friendly, and I could spend hours listen to some of the regulars talk about the old days. In short, Gene’s is a nice change from other Morgantown bars. in a way coming to Gene’s is like coming home

Do you remember the theme song to Cheers? «Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name»? I’m sure a lot of you don’t, because you were born in the 90s. Google it sometime.
Gene’s is like the Cheers of Morgantown. It has it’s own cast of outsiders, insiders, and people stopping by. People might even know your name. It’s a comfortable place, and the people are pretty cool. Gene’s history is Morgantown’s history. Walk in sometime, and examine the photos on the walls.
The beer selection is pretty minimal, and they don’t serve liquor. They do few things, but do them well. They sell hot dogs, pepperoni rolls, and an assortment of fried foods. The hot dogs are a Morgantown tradition, and the pepperoni rolls have more customization options than a 1996 Honda Civic.
If you attend WVU or have spent more than a week in town, your visit will always be incomplete, unless you have been to Genes.