Backstreet Cafe.

From I-581, take either exit 5 or 6 and get on Williamson Road. Turn on Salem Ave. (it's one block past Campbell Ave, the main street through downtown). Follow Salem and cross 2nd St., SW. Pass the Roanoke Times Building on the left and the VA Transportation Museum on the right. The Backstreet Cafe is just ahead on the left, between 3rd and 4th. Look for the 7-UP sign over the door. It's a very small place.
Cross street: 2nd St SW.

• Crowd:Local gay crowd.
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• Depending on the night, more women here than the larger dance bar down the street, The Park.
• Directions:From I-581, take either exit 5 or 6 and get on Williamson Road. Turn on Salem Ave. (it's one block past Campbell Ave, the main street through downtown). Follow Salem and cross 2nd St., SW. Pass the Roanoke Times Building on the left and the VA Transportation Museum on the right. The Backstreet Cafe is just ahead on the left, between 3rd and 4th. Look for the 7-UP sign over the door. It's a very small place.
  Cross street: 2nd St SW.
• Hours:Tuesday through Sunday, 6 pm until 2 am.
  Best times: Karaoke night, weekends.
• Cruising Info/ Tips:Just sit at the bar
  Cruisiest Spots: At the bar.
• Nudity / Policy:No on premises. Strict local alcohol ordinance.
• Wheelchair Accessible:Yes
• Warnings:Only beer and "wine cooler" type bottled drinks, no mixed drinks. Small menu of sandwiches, burgers, etc.