Abbey Road Pub & Restaurant
203 22nd Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Good Food, Good Times, 101 International Beers Est.1982
"It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play..." and it was more than twenty years ago today (actually 28) when the bands began to play, right here at Abbey Road. Owner Bill Dillon has been bringing the best in good food and live entertainment to the residents and visitors of Tidewater since it was established in 1982. Our fresh seafood, beef, and pasta dishes are summed up by The Virginian Pilot's reviews: "Abbey Road Leads Diners to a Satisfying Evening (1983)" and "Abbey Road is a great pub in the midst of a tourist location. For locals it is well worth the trip any time of the year (2008)." Hampton Road's Port Folio Magazine says: "Abbey Road is the Best Acoustic Venue in Tidewater, offering the best and the most variety..."
After three and a half years in the food service industry Bill decided in the fall of 1982 to open his own restaurant in the resort area of Virginia Beach. Heavily influenced by the Beatles when growing up, thanks to his two older sisters who listened to their records all the time, he decided to name it 'Abbey Road' after the last album the Beatles recorded (although 'Let It Be' was the last released) before they split up in 1970 (thanks, Yoko).
Many national, regional, and local musicians have performed
at Abbey Road since 1982, including:
Richie Havens (the man who opened
Woodstock), Ronee Blakely (toured with Bob Dylan), Livingston Taylor (James'
brother), The Ventures (theme from Hawaii Five-O), Rick Roberts of Firefall,
(wrote sang many of their #1 hits), Robert Hunter of The Grateful
Dead, Robbin Thompson The Robbin Thompson Band, Gove Scrivener,
Lewis McGehee (toured with Bruce Hornsby), Lisa Noel, Mike Proffit
The Mike Proffitt Band, Chuck Bird, David Petretto, Kyle Davis, Keller Williams,
Suzy The Naturals, Catapult,T.K. Llegs, Instant Karma, Acoustic
Ceiling, Chuck 'Coyote' Larson Robbie House Norman Harrell
of Snuff, Tammy Gardner, Vintage, Tim Hopkins, Karl Werne, Tim Beasley as John
Lennon,... Thanks for the last twenty seven years. Here's to twenty seven
more! We are proud to offer a smoke free environment for our patrons and employees!
We are a Certified Virginia Green Restaurant through our recycling program and
energy conservation! We participate in the SENSIBLE SEAFOOD program, partnering
with theVirginia Aquarium and the Monterey Aquarium in California serving only
sustainable seafood. "Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song..."
