The Billy Motel & Bar / ISH Kitchen

I’ve never stayed somewhere with so much charm, character, and comfort! This place is perfect, everyone we encountered was super friendly. Rebecca was outstanding! All of her drinks were amazing! The lobby was so cozy with a fireplace. Perfect for your nightcap while staying there. The rooms were definitely “hillbilly fabulous” we will be counting the days until we can come back!

We had a fun time getting a cocktail here before dinner. Nice staff and nice patrons at the bar. Very cool and enjoyable ambiance. Oh and the drinks were great and pretty stiff :) gave 5 stars for rooms though we didn't stay the night - NA would be the more appropriate option.

Can't say enough good things about this quaint roadside inn. Rooms were clean, comfortable, and loved that they had Chromecast in all rooms. Thoughtful touches throughout that tell the management truly thought about their guests. Morning coffee was served in a French press with a smile. We loved that Josh was spinning records while he served up awesome cocktails in the bar (oh btw, all rooms include a drink!). We really enjoyed the mushroom stew with warmed French bread after a day on the slopes. (15 minute access to timberline and Canaan ski areas) Don't tell anyone about this place! We can't wait to come back!

The Billy Motel is an absolute gem in Davis. The interior design is tasteful and classy. Service is absolutely amazing. Bar atmosphere is really pleasant and they have a complimentary drink and coffee when you stay at the motel. Staying at the Billy really elevated our experience in Davis/Thomas. The heater was a bit loud but they do offer complimentary earplugs. Pillows were also a little on the soft side.

Daughter & I had a ski trip to Timberline this week, but got cut short due to her breaking wrist. We checked in late Tuesday the 2nd. Bartender was very friendly and took the time to check us in. Since it was dark the place looked cool pulling up with the lights and snow. It reminded me of the ski places I stayed at as a kid up in New England. The place was plain and simple, had a vibe of the 40's/50's. Room was very clean, shower water was hot and loved the pressure. Bed was the best bed I had in a motel/hotel. Like others said the heater was little noise, but the ear plugs helped that they supply.
First day of skiing we had the accident and was back to the motel about 1 pm. We went into the office/bar area (Bar atmosphere is really pleasant, wish had the night to go to it) and talk to the workers in there about what happen. And to see if we could get credited our room back for the night since we were leaving to head home to get daughter's wrist fixed. They said we need to talk to the mangers and they told me about the cancellation policy. I said to them I know and read it and totally agree. Just thought I would ask to see if it could be done. So we went out to walk to our room and the you lady came out to us and said the managers are willing to credit you the night. Sorry about your daughter.
Just for this reason I will be back again! Small town, small business with good people running it. The people we met there were awesome. Thank you Billy Motel for you understanding. We will be back again and will highly recommend you.

There is a lot to love at this exceptional and affordable motel, bar and restaurant.
The service is top notch. Every interaction I had with anyone who worked there exceeded expectations. The owners have chosen great people and trained them well. I had great conversations with all of the staff and they seemed to genuinely care about my experience.
The bar and restaurant has a very special mid century modern vibe. Decor is edited well in jewel tones.
I only had dessert and a mocktail. Drink was refreshing and not overly sweet, carrot cake was beautiful and delicious, crème brûlée had very thick sugar crust and strong flavor.
Rooms look much LARGER than on the website. They are decorated in a vintage style. We had no issues with noise. I forgot they have ice chests in place of fridges so we did struggle to keep our food and drinks cold. Don’t bring too much. Again the service, style, value made this a favorite stay.

Visited the restaurant and the food was amazing! Starting with how clean the property was, inside and out I was excited and they delivered! The meal presentation was superb, I had the Tofu Ramen Noodles and the flavor profile was... It was an experience. I really can't describe how great it was other to say I tipped my bowl and drank the broth to ensure ALL was sampled! The staff was great, all questions answered, if they didn't know they asked and yes they were busy but they still took time to take care of the customers and ensure we felt welcome. The Billy is a wonderful testament to what a business could be and clearly can be! Please bottle what makes this place great and sell it to other folks who struggle to be mediocre!!!

The bar and food are SO good! We had the cheese board, ramen bowl, gabagool, and beet salad -- in addition to their pepperroot margarita, and another drink called red needle.

Outstanding. Great little spot with a personal feel and friendly atmosphere! Loved sitting at the bar!

Perfect location in the Canaan Valley resort area. The rooms are quaint, and the shining star is the Ish kitchen and bar with the cozy fireplace and full service bar. The food is an eclectic menu with -ish foods. Viet Nam-ish, Mexican-ish, etc. Have been here 4 years in a row for a friend's birthday weekend and hope to come for many more!

One of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept on. Great service, the bar with great cocktails and a fire!
Great people who run it as well as their local patrons.So good we stayed an extra night.

Everything about this place is amazing - the vibe, service, people, feels homey in the best way. I was absolutely blown away by the food and drinks. Packed with flavor and affordable.

My room was cozy too. Can’t wait to come back to The Billy!

Prob my favorite place in the state. I honestly go here for the bartender, Josh. Been going here for several years and we have become close friends. I hear this from so many of the patrons. Seriously the best person in service in the region. If I was the onwer I would make him the czar-de-manager.

ISH kitchen is a lovely place. Creative foods from all over the world. Yummy. Great deco atmosphere and friendly staff. Great local beers on tap.

Cute, retro motel with an amazing bar?!?! Yes, please!!!!

The Billy definitely doesn’t disappoint! I was so happy to find an affordable, pet-friendly spot so close to things that I wanted to do while traveling through the region!

Joy and her crew are the BEST! Kyle is a phenomenal bartender and somehow made a dirty, gin martini that converted my partner! Now, after 12 years of trying to convince my boyfriend that martinis are great, it’s all he is talking about!

We didn’t get to try the food, but when we were checking out, which isn’t till noon!, the food prep was happening and it smelled AMAZING!!!!!

I think the only downside I could mention is that we were there on a Monday and Tuesday and most of the town is shut down. Obviously, this is no reflection on The Billy, but with very few food choices a microwave would have been lovely. That said, in hindsight, if I had asked them to heat my improvised, gas station, pepperoni roll dinner, they probably would have! I could have also gone a few blocks away and bought a pizza, but I was having too much fun at the bar!

Finally, they offer amazing French press coffee till noon! Way better than a keurig!

Stayed here before a Dolly Sods backpacking trip and it was AMAZING. Cocktails and cheeseboard (one of the best I've had!) outside in the fenced-in patio, then a leisurely dinner in the restaurant with some truly great local craft beers on tap. Only a handful of rooms, but the restaurant and bar draw non-overnight guests as well so it was a nicely vibrant yet not crowded atmosphere. Felt like we spent all evening eating and drinking and our final tab was really reasonable! The ambiance and service are top-notch. Our stay here felt less like a place to crash before a hike and more like a vacation within itself - highly recommended!

What a great gem in the mountains of West Virginia. The bar is amazing, the food is original and doesn't disappoint. It has the vibe of the big city, and the friendly staff you'd expect in Davis, WV! A must visit.

I can't say enough good things about this place. We stayed for a long weekend, and we loved every minute of it. Dinner and drinks with Josh are reason enough to go! Next time we're staying longer and bringing friends. I ❤❤❤ this place!

Had the absolute BEST experience at The Billy! We brought a group for the night to celebrate my husbands birthday and everyone left raving about the place - from the perfectly appointed and clean rooms (with special touches like handmade soaps), to the free drink tokens, to the fabulous cocktails and food at the ISH, to the free French press coffees on the way out - wow!! It’s such a magical place. Thank you so much to Joy, Josh and Chris for making the evening so special and memorable. The Billy is truly a gem!

I recently used the Billy Motel as a base of operations for a photography workshop in the area and spent several days there. The Billy Motel was amazing! Everyone was super friendly, the location was very convenient to everything we wanted to do - including Davis and Thomas for downtime. It was very handy to have the motel bar onsite as a common area during the afternoon and for some unwinding in the evenings. Will definitely return on my future visits and workshops to this area of West Virginia!

I was extremely impressed with management and how nice the room was especially the pitcher of water that was put out in the room for drinking.