Keara's Guidebook | Live Like the Locals
Local Dry Cleaning & Laundry
Hawthorne Laundry & Dry Cleaners
8005 Creighton PkwyAffordable Dry Cleaner & Friendly Staff
360 Cleaners And Laundromat
7040 Mechanicsville TurnpikeLocal to the area
RVA Food Scene
Looking for some good food in good company? Try out some of my favorite local restaurants. Why go to a chain restaurant when you are in foodie city central.
En Su Boca
1001 N Arthur Ashe BlvdBandito's Burrito Lounge
2905 Patterson AveFat Dragon Chinese Kitchen and Bar
1200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdKuba Kuba
1601 Park AveHot Chick
7th N 17th StLuLu's
21 N 17th StGreat brunch spot!
Outdoor seating with a beautiful view of the river! Also, great for brunch.
69 locals recommend
The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing
4708 E Old Main StOutdoor seating with a beautiful view of the river! Also, great for brunch.
Croaker's Spot | Richmond
1020 Hull StPerfect if you are craving some southern soul food!
Don't Look Back - Triple
3306 W Broad St23rd & Main Taproom & Kitchen
2302 E Main StMy favorite solo bar!!
Proper Pie Co.
2505 E Broad StBest pot pies ever!!
Millie's Diner
2603 E Main StGreat brunch spot!!
Sub Rosa Bakery
620 N 25th StMust try pastries!
Evening Out in RVA
Indoor restaurant & rooftop bar, great for night out! They also have a DJ Friday and Saturday evenings.
34 locals recommend
The Hof Garden
2818 West Broad StreetIndoor restaurant & rooftop bar, great for night out! They also have a DJ Friday and Saturday evenings.
Awesome speakeasy! Be sure to look up the password on Facebook to get access in 😉
18 locals recommend
Grandstaff & Stein
2113 E Main StAwesome speakeasy! Be sure to look up the password on Facebook to get access in 😉
Bar Solita
123 W Broad StAn evening out? Yes, it is perfect for a night out! Summer, Friday evening there’s locals have wine on the lawn, live music blasting and events happening. It’s perfect for a date night, a girls night out, an opportunity to meet some locals while conserving over the art.
494 locals recommend
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdAn evening out? Yes, it is perfect for a night out! Summer, Friday evening there’s locals have wine on the lawn, live music blasting and events happening. It’s perfect for a date night, a girls night out, an opportunity to meet some locals while conserving over the art.
Kabana Rooftop
700 E Main StChill scene where one can enjoy some hip hop, drinks and cigars!
Cornerstone Cigar Bar and Restaurant
2053 W Broad StChill scene where one can enjoy some hip hop, drinks and cigars!
Kreggers At Hand
2614 W Cary StGood music (hip hop) and drinks!
Pizza & Beer of Richmond
2553 W Cary StThe Jasper
3113 W Cary StExquisite cocktails 😋
Entertainment
Historical theater, showing both current and classic films at a discounted rate.
Byrd Theater
2908 W Cary StThe Circuit Arcade Bar
3121 W Leigh StTang & Biscuit
3406 W Moore StG-Force Karts
800 E Laburnum AveIf it’s basketball season, check out our VCU’s men’s basketball team and get into Ram spirit!
14 locals recommend
Stuart C. Siegel Center
1200 W Broad StIf it’s basketball season, check out our VCU’s men’s basketball team and get into Ram spirit!
The National
708 E Broad StThe Broadberry
2729 W Broad StBon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center
2401 W Leigh StThe Diamond
Richmond Raceway
7433 Bell Creek RdHistorical Richmond Neighborhoods
Richmond and surrounding areas has some of the most historical neighborhoods in the nation. If you have some time during your stay, take a stroll through some of these beautiful neighborhoods to get an idea of our culture. You may end up having trouble returning home once you get a taste.
Carytown
Fan District
Shockoe Bottom
Scott's Addition Historic District
Jackson Ward
Church Hill
Date Night
Here in town celebrating with your loved one? Try out these restaurants to make your weekend even more special.
Max's On Broad
305 Brook RdTarrant's Cafe
1 W Broad StMaple & Pine Restaurant
201 W Broad StRappahannock Restaurant
320 E Grace StPerch
2918 W Broad StThe Hard Shell
1411 E Cary StPick-up or Delivery
These are few local places to Mechanicsville that I recommend trying out if you would like to either dine-in, pick up, or get delivered. If they do not have delivery check your delivery apps (Uber eats, GrubHub and etc.)
Ginger Red Asian Bistro
7500 Jackson Arch DrSkrimp Shack
6493 Mechanicsville TurnpikeThe Giambancos Italian Grill
7500 Jackson Arch DrFuji Asian Cuisine
7330 Bell Creek Rd