Purple Fiddle Home Page

The

Purple Fiddle

Coffee, Brews

and Stage

21 East Avenue

P.O. Box 87

Thomas, WV 26292

Phone: 304-463-4040

thepurplefiddle@gmail.com

Hours: Sun - Thurs

11 am- 7 pm

(later when there is music)

Friday and Saturday

11 am-11:30 pm

Our restaurant serves the area's finest selection of sandwiches, wraps, organic coffee, espresso, teas, homemade ice cream & desserts, plus local wine & the area's best beer selection. In addition, we offer a small collection of eclectic gifts, souvenirs, and CD's for purchase.

The Purple Fiddle Coffee, Brews and Stage is a family-friendly and non-smoking music venue and deli-style restaurant. We are located in the old DePollo General Store in historic Thomas, WV, in the beautiful Allegheny mountains. Every week, and always on Friday and Saturday nights, the Purple Fiddle presents professional, touring acts.

Our music lineup is diverse. We play host to old-time and traditional bands, but also spread our wings with rock n' roll, jazz, funk, reggae, old-country, blues, Celtic, folk, and even Latin bands. We collect a cover charge at the door that goes to pay for the bands, most of which are traveling and playing nationally.

We always encourage families to bring their children to the shows no matter what their age. (Children under 12 are admitted free) We believe the warm crowd and amazing (mostly acoustic) music is a great experience for all. We are proud of the fact that our facility has always been a safe and supportive environment for all. In addition to the music, small kids and big kids alike can find other things to wholesomely occupy their time. We have books, games, and wireless internet access for those with laptops.

The Purple Fiddle lies near the heart of the West Virginia tourism

activity. We are located just 1 mile from Thomas' MountainMade.Com artisan gallery, 3 miles north of Blackwater Falls State Park, 10 miles north of Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, 13 miles north of Canaan Valley State Park, and just beyond that is Dolly Sods National Wilderness Area. Another 30 minute drive and you reach Seneca Rocks. We boast of being located at the head of a new rail-trail that connects Thomas with Elkins--an incredible 30-mile downhill journey through the Blackwater Canyon.

The area is rich in culture and characters. The hospitality of the people is unsurpassed. Come visit us soon and see for yourself! Just look for the purple bass fiddle hanging over the street, the eight-foot bears or the purple elk!