Guidebook for Richmond

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Guidebook for Richmond

Food Scene

Favorite restaurant in town. Brunch is the best. Hole in the wall authentic Cuban. Get the tostones.
99 locals recommend
Kuba Kuba
1601 Park Ave
99 locals recommend
Favorite restaurant in town. Brunch is the best. Hole in the wall authentic Cuban. Get the tostones.
Walking distance, neighborhood pizza joint. Always tasty. Eggplant Siciliano is a fav.
25 locals recommend
Belmont Pizzeria
602 N Belmont Ave
25 locals recommend
Walking distance, neighborhood pizza joint. Always tasty. Eggplant Siciliano is a fav.
It's a regional pizza place, but feels local, since it's in Carytown, has murals from local artists, and a long bar with local offerings.
22 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
3012 W Cary St
22 locals recommend
It's a regional pizza place, but feels local, since it's in Carytown, has murals from local artists, and a long bar with local offerings.
A favorite restaurant. Local, fresh, organic without being snobby. Pretty. Long bar. Good scene.
70 locals recommend
The Daily Kitchen & Bar
2934 W Cary St
70 locals recommend
A favorite restaurant. Local, fresh, organic without being snobby. Pretty. Long bar. Good scene.
Hip Cali-style Mexican taco place with margs and beers with patio in a space that used to house an Adult store (we promise it's been cleaned).
53 locals recommend
En Su Boca
1001 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
53 locals recommend
Hip Cali-style Mexican taco place with margs and beers with patio in a space that used to house an Adult store (we promise it's been cleaned).
Excellent brunch and lunch. Creative takes on classic American fare. Cute neighborhood shopping district surrounded by pretty older homes.
18 locals recommend
The Mill on MacArthur
4023 MacArthur Ave
18 locals recommend
Excellent brunch and lunch. Creative takes on classic American fare. Cute neighborhood shopping district surrounded by pretty older homes.
French. Atmosphere. Where Richmonders go to see and be seen (yet still feels friendly and casual). Windows open up to street. Patisserie and espresso bar as well.
77 locals recommend
Can Can Brasserie
3120 W Cary St
77 locals recommend
French. Atmosphere. Where Richmonders go to see and be seen (yet still feels friendly and casual). Windows open up to street. Patisserie and espresso bar as well.
Second location of a local favorite. Fresher, bigger, prettier.
12 locals recommend
Kuba Kuba Dos
403 N Ridge Rd
12 locals recommend
Second location of a local favorite. Fresher, bigger, prettier.
Large menu. Cozy, lively, personality. Tons of craft beer. Veggie and Vegan friendly. Popular for brunch.
18 locals recommend
821 Cafe
825 W Cary St
18 locals recommend
Large menu. Cozy, lively, personality. Tons of craft beer. Veggie and Vegan friendly. Popular for brunch.
Continually award winning. Local favorite. Craft cocktails. Go for cocktails or brunch.
41 locals recommend
Heritage Restaurant
1627 W Main St
41 locals recommend
Continually award winning. Local favorite. Craft cocktails. Go for cocktails or brunch.
Neighborhood market with cute patio and small sandwich menu and beer/wine on tap.
97 locals recommend
Union Market
2306 Jefferson Ave
97 locals recommend
Neighborhood market with cute patio and small sandwich menu and beer/wine on tap.
Cute market next door to restaurant that serves a small and always tasty menu of food, coffee, and beer/wine on tap. Small outdoor patio. Popular with locals.
74 locals recommend
Saison
23 W Marshall St
74 locals recommend
Cute market next door to restaurant that serves a small and always tasty menu of food, coffee, and beer/wine on tap. Small outdoor patio. Popular with locals.
Delicious, inventive, clever. Never had a bad meal here. Craft cocktails.
74 locals recommend
Saison
23 W Marshall St
74 locals recommend
Delicious, inventive, clever. Never had a bad meal here. Craft cocktails.
Local favorite. Chill. A family friendly restaurant on one side and more nightlife bar on other. Affordable food, great brunch, huge beer selection.
71 locals recommend
Joe's Inn the Fan
205 N Shields Ave
71 locals recommend
Local favorite. Chill. A family friendly restaurant on one side and more nightlife bar on other. Affordable food, great brunch, huge beer selection.
Vegetarian, but tasty for all.
12 locals recommend
Fresca on Addison
22 S Addison St
12 locals recommend
Vegetarian, but tasty for all.
Classy, popular local oyster bar and restro. Prosecco on tap.
36 locals recommend
Rappahannock Restaurant
320 E Grace St
36 locals recommend
Classy, popular local oyster bar and restro. Prosecco on tap.
Out in the burbs but delicious Indian in a pretty, modern setting
Lehja Restaurant
11800 W Broad St
Out in the burbs but delicious Indian in a pretty, modern setting
beloved local ice cream
14 locals recommend
Bev's Homemade Ice Cream
2911 W Cary St
14 locals recommend
beloved local ice cream
Specialty coffee for the coffee nerd. Much more like a NYC or Chicago shop. Local VCU art on walls usually.
10 locals recommend
The Lab by Alchemy Coffee
814 W Broad St
10 locals recommend
Specialty coffee for the coffee nerd. Much more like a NYC or Chicago shop. Local VCU art on walls usually.
One of the best and most popular farmers markets in town. Busy, local. Saturdays 8am-12pm year round.
33 locals recommend
South of the James Market
4021 Forest Hill Avenue
33 locals recommend
One of the best and most popular farmers markets in town. Busy, local. Saturdays 8am-12pm year round.
Saturday mornings 8am-12pm seasonally. Also local, smaller.
The Farmers Market @ St. Stephen's
Saturday mornings 8am-12pm seasonally. Also local, smaller.
Half small market and deli and half restaurant with tasty sandwiches and salads.
13 locals recommend
Manchester's Table
201 W 7th St
13 locals recommend
Half small market and deli and half restaurant with tasty sandwiches and salads.
Popular. Savory handpies and sweet pies
94 locals recommend
Proper Pie Co.
2505 E Broad St
94 locals recommend
Popular. Savory handpies and sweet pies
Morning baked goods, pies, cakes. Gluten free options. Cozy neighborhood joint.
74 locals recommend
WPA Bakery
3414 Semmes Ave
74 locals recommend
Morning baked goods, pies, cakes. Gluten free options. Cozy neighborhood joint.
sandwiches, brunch, beer, outdoor patio attached to art space
7 locals recommend
Plant Zero Cafe
7 E 3rd St
7 locals recommend
sandwiches, brunch, beer, outdoor patio attached to art space
Local favorite, often written up in dining guides up and down the East Coast. In rehabbed old property. Craft cocktails. Warm feel.
101 locals recommend
The Roosevelt
623 N 25th St
101 locals recommend
Local favorite, often written up in dining guides up and down the East Coast. In rehabbed old property. Craft cocktails. Warm feel.
Long established, vegetarian restaurant. In basement--so a cozy, dark feeling. Lots of VCU students during the school year but don't be alarmed. One of several places by beloved female-owned proprietor.
38 locals recommend
Ipanema Cafe
917 W Grace St
38 locals recommend
Long established, vegetarian restaurant. In basement--so a cozy, dark feeling. Lots of VCU students during the school year but don't be alarmed. One of several places by beloved female-owned proprietor.
Popular biscuit place recently moved and expanded. Espresso bar. Very popular, be patient. Closed Sundays
34 locals recommend
Early Bird Biscuit Co.
119 N Robinson St
34 locals recommend
Popular biscuit place recently moved and expanded. Espresso bar. Very popular, be patient. Closed Sundays
Interesting veggie sushi available. Tots. PBR. Popular bar scene at night.
30 locals recommend
Sticky Rice
2232 W Main St
30 locals recommend
Interesting veggie sushi available. Tots. PBR. Popular bar scene at night.
Dining in feels like you went back in time. Space is a bit odd, but a fun visit and the food is always always delicious.
18 locals recommend
Lemon Cuisine of India
3215 W Broad St
18 locals recommend
Dining in feels like you went back in time. Space is a bit odd, but a fun visit and the food is always always delicious.
Southside version of popular bakery/cafe. Gluten free and vegan options.
74 locals recommend
WPA Bakery
3414 Semmes Ave
74 locals recommend
Southside version of popular bakery/cafe. Gluten free and vegan options.
Pretty, neighborhood joint. Female owned. Art. Bar side and restaurant side.
36 locals recommend
Laura Lee's
3410 Semmes Ave
36 locals recommend
Pretty, neighborhood joint. Female owned. Art. Bar side and restaurant side.
Gorgeous tiki bar/Polynesian influenced space by owners of several popular places in town. Small, go early.
38 locals recommend
Little Nickel
4702 Forest Hill Ave
38 locals recommend
Gorgeous tiki bar/Polynesian influenced space by owners of several popular places in town. Small, go early.
Everything here is delicious. Baked pastries, breads, coffee.
130 locals recommend
Sub Rosa Bakery
620 N 25th St
130 locals recommend
Everything here is delicious. Baked pastries, breads, coffee.
Newly expanded location with huge patio in Carytown. Burgers are some of my favorite in town.
24 locals recommend
Burger Bach
3426 W Cary St
24 locals recommend
Newly expanded location with huge patio in Carytown. Burgers are some of my favorite in town.
Beautiful space with large bar, pizza oven, and interesting takes on classic, familiar American food, near all the breweries when you're hungry after drinking all day.
21 locals recommend
Tazza Kitchen Scott's Addition
1500 Roseneath Rd
21 locals recommend
Beautiful space with large bar, pizza oven, and interesting takes on classic, familiar American food, near all the breweries when you're hungry after drinking all day.
Popular, hip, tasty specialty grocery shop and cafe offering made to order and pre made food and drinks. Walkable from my house.
15 locals recommend
Stella's Grocery
3351 W Moore St
15 locals recommend
Popular, hip, tasty specialty grocery shop and cafe offering made to order and pre made food and drinks. Walkable from my house.
Newly opened spot by owners of "Lunch" and "Supper"
20 locals recommend
Brunch...
2600 W Main St
20 locals recommend
Newly opened spot by owners of "Lunch" and "Supper"
Casual, tasty food. Smallish, so plan for a wait, which is usually worth it, or sit at the bar.
52 locals recommend
Supper
1215 Summit Ave
52 locals recommend
Casual, tasty food. Smallish, so plan for a wait, which is usually worth it, or sit at the bar.
Space-themed casual diner with fun atmosphere and affordable diner classics, in Carytown.
15 locals recommend
Galaxy Diner
3109 W Cary St
15 locals recommend
Space-themed casual diner with fun atmosphere and affordable diner classics, in Carytown.
Opened addition next door that is clean, bright, and airy with delicious Greek food. In Carytown --walking distance from house.
7 locals recommend
Greek On Cary
3107 W Cary St
7 locals recommend
Opened addition next door that is clean, bright, and airy with delicious Greek food. In Carytown --walking distance from house.

Arts & Culture

World Class Art Museum. Open 365. Free. Huge. Cafe downstairs has a popular happy hour on Friday evenings, 20s-30s crowd. Fancy restro upstairs.
494 locals recommend
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
494 locals recommend
World Class Art Museum. Open 365. Free. Huge. Cafe downstairs has a popular happy hour on Friday evenings, 20s-30s crowd. Fancy restro upstairs.
Local print studio. Has classes, a shop, and special events.
Studio Two Three
109 W Clay St
Local print studio. Has classes, a shop, and special events.
Local Science Museum and IMAX
132 locals recommend
Science Museum of Virginia
2500 W Broad St
132 locals recommend
Local Science Museum and IMAX
The Virginia Historical Society, founded in 1811, is a major repository, research, and teaching center for VA history. Walking distance, has fun traveling exhibits and a great VA history exhibit.
81 locals recommend
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
81 locals recommend
The Virginia Historical Society, founded in 1811, is a major repository, research, and teaching center for VA history. Walking distance, has fun traveling exhibits and a great VA history exhibit.
Private museum dedicated to the history of the city. Timely and well done exhibits. Secret Garden. Cafe. Historical house tours.
55 locals recommend
The Valentine
1015 E Clay St
55 locals recommend
Private museum dedicated to the history of the city. Timely and well done exhibits. Secret Garden. Cafe. Historical house tours.
Peek into the early nineteenth century Richmond where Poe lived and worked.
158 locals recommend
Edgar Allan Poe Museum
1914 E Main St
158 locals recommend
Peek into the early nineteenth century Richmond where Poe lived and worked.
Beautiful building and gardens. Exhibits.
15 locals recommend
The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design
2501 Monument Ave
15 locals recommend
Beautiful building and gardens. Exhibits.
Local Children's Museum.
56 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Richmond
2626 W Broad St
56 locals recommend
Local Children's Museum.
A well-done, smart, and balanced history museum and site.
66 locals recommend
American Civil War Museum- Historic Tredegar
480 Tredegar St
66 locals recommend
A well-done, smart, and balanced history museum and site.
Consistently well rated museum.
59 locals recommend
Virginia Holocaust Museum
2000 E Cary St
59 locals recommend
Consistently well rated museum.
Art space with artist studios and openings , participates in 4th Fridays art walk
7 locals recommend
Art Works Inc
320 Hull St
7 locals recommend
Art space with artist studios and openings , participates in 4th Fridays art walk
large gallery, participates in 4th Fridays art-walk
Artspace
2833-A Hathaway Road
large gallery, participates in 4th Fridays art-walk
One of my favorite galleries. Smart, contemporary art.
Ada Gallery
228 W Broad St
One of my favorite galleries. Smart, contemporary art.
Home to the Richmond Symphony, the performing arts venue also hosts many local and national acts
12 locals recommend
Dominion Energy Center
600 E Grace St
12 locals recommend
Home to the Richmond Symphony, the performing arts venue also hosts many local and national acts
Highly regarded and talented ballet company. Large performances like the Nutcracker happen at Center Stage but their Studio School has frequent smaller and more intimate shows too.
7 locals recommend
Richmond Ballet
407 E Canal St
7 locals recommend
Highly regarded and talented ballet company. Large performances like the Nutcracker happen at Center Stage but their Studio School has frequent smaller and more intimate shows too.
A nonprofit gallery for contemporary art. Well renowned. Part of the First Friday art walk.
11 locals recommend
1708 Gallery
319 W Broad St
11 locals recommend
A nonprofit gallery for contemporary art. Well renowned. Part of the First Friday art walk.
Has been renamed Virginia Museum of History and Culture. Permanent and rotating exhibits, very close to the house. Great for bad weather/extreme temps days. Donation for admission.
81 locals recommend
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
81 locals recommend
Has been renamed Virginia Museum of History and Culture. Permanent and rotating exhibits, very close to the house. Great for bad weather/extreme temps days. Donation for admission.

Essentials

Whole wall of craft beer. Friendly long-time owners. Nearest local convenience store.
Kramer's Market
406 Cleveland St
Whole wall of craft beer. Friendly long-time owners. Nearest local convenience store.
This is our neighborhood grocery store. Large craft beer section.
140 locals recommend
Kroger
1601 Willow Lawn Dr
140 locals recommend
This is our neighborhood grocery store. Large craft beer section.
Closet store to buy liquor.
9 locals recommend
Virginia ABC
20 N Thompson St
9 locals recommend
Closet store to buy liquor.
Closest urgent care.
Patient First - Carytown
12 N Thompson St
Closest urgent care.
Neighborhood pharmacy
35 locals recommend
CVS
2400 E Main St
35 locals recommend
Neighborhood pharmacy

Shopping

Affordable consignment. Hip, not too expensive. I shop here a lot.
8 locals recommend
Ashby
3010 W Cary St
8 locals recommend
Affordable consignment. Hip, not too expensive. I shop here a lot.
Local organic grocery. Also has a coffee/smoothie/wine bar.
72 locals recommend
Ellwood Thompson's
4 N Thompson St
72 locals recommend
Local organic grocery. Also has a coffee/smoothie/wine bar.
Local used (and new) bookstore. Say hi to the store kitty named WonTon.
14 locals recommend
Chop Suey Books
2913 W Cary St
14 locals recommend
Local used (and new) bookstore. Say hi to the store kitty named WonTon.
Decent Selection. Half off many items on Wednesdays.
Salvation Army Thrift Store
2601 Hermitage Rd
Decent Selection. Half off many items on Wednesdays.
Large, good selection. Benefits local GLBTQA organizations.
6 locals recommend
Diversity Thrift
1407 Sherwood Ave
6 locals recommend
Large, good selection. Benefits local GLBTQA organizations.
This is Goodwill Second Debut--a more curated thrift shop of nicer things. Good for housewares, shoes, scarves, handbags, dresses.
Goodwill Second Debut Carytown
3114 W Cary St
This is Goodwill Second Debut--a more curated thrift shop of nicer things. Good for housewares, shoes, scarves, handbags, dresses.
Well curated consignment. Designer names. Unique affordable jewelry.
6 locals recommend
Clementine
3118 W Cary St
6 locals recommend
Well curated consignment. Designer names. Unique affordable jewelry.
Go-to for vintage and costumes in town. Curated, so not cheap.
Halcyon Vintage
117 N Robinson St
Go-to for vintage and costumes in town. Curated, so not cheap.
Curated vintage go-to. Curated, so not cheap but deals can be had.
9 locals recommend
Bygones Vintage Clothing
2916 W Cary St
9 locals recommend
Curated vintage go-to. Curated, so not cheap but deals can be had.
Consignment run by local Junior League. Skews older, but good finds.
The Clothes Rack
2618 W Cary St
Consignment run by local Junior League. Skews older, but good finds.
Gifts and toys and novelties for kids and the kid at heart.
24 locals recommend
World of Mirth
3005 W Cary St
24 locals recommend
Gifts and toys and novelties for kids and the kid at heart.
Very cool gift/novelty shop. Cards, decor, gifts, books. Def worth a visit.
32 locals recommend
Mongrel
2924 W Cary St
32 locals recommend
Very cool gift/novelty shop. Cards, decor, gifts, books. Def worth a visit.
Local record/thrift store. Sometimes has live DJs and events. Part of the First Friday Art Walk.
10 locals recommend
Blue Bones Vintage
310 N Laurel St
10 locals recommend
Local record/thrift store. Sometimes has live DJs and events. Part of the First Friday Art Walk.
Local record store in the Fan.
Deep Groove Records
317 N Robinson St
Local record store in the Fan.
Roast lab of local coffee roasting company. Not a cafe, but do offer a free cup to visitors who bring their own cup (weekdays open only) and occasional special events
Blanchard's Coffee Roasting Co.
1903 Westwood Ave
Roast lab of local coffee roasting company. Not a cafe, but do offer a free cup to visitors who bring their own cup (weekdays open only) and occasional special events

Drinks & Nightlife

Local brewery started by one of our friends and is a favorite. Less than a mile from the house. Large, family friendly, outdoor seating. Ok to bring in food.
83 locals recommend
Ardent Craft Ales
3200 W Leigh St
83 locals recommend
Local brewery started by one of our friends and is a favorite. Less than a mile from the house. Large, family friendly, outdoor seating. Ok to bring in food.
Popular local brewery that jump-started the recent craft brew movement in RVA. Food trucks and live music often. Large outdoor space with bocce games. Family friendly.
123 locals recommend
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
2410 Ownby Ln
123 locals recommend
Popular local brewery that jump-started the recent craft brew movement in RVA. Food trucks and live music often. Large outdoor space with bocce games. Family friendly.
Local brewery with large indoor space and rear patio. They have board games, and you can bring your own. Food trucks are often here.
39 locals recommend
Isley Brewering Company
1715 Summit Ave
39 locals recommend
Local brewery with large indoor space and rear patio. They have board games, and you can bring your own. Food trucks are often here.
Vietnamese food. Large, loud. Early adopter of many types of craft beer. Lively bar scene. Families and hipsters alike.
32 locals recommend
Mekong Restaurant
6004 W Broad St
32 locals recommend
Vietnamese food. Large, loud. Early adopter of many types of craft beer. Lively bar scene. Families and hipsters alike.
From owners of Mekong next door. 56 taps and brew their own beer. Restaurant as well.
18 locals recommend
The Answer Brewpub
6008 W Broad St
18 locals recommend
From owners of Mekong next door. 56 taps and brew their own beer. Restaurant as well.
Large restaurant with rooftop bar. Nighttime scene. Veggie friendly.
18 locals recommend
Postbellum
1323 W Main St
18 locals recommend
Large restaurant with rooftop bar. Nighttime scene. Veggie friendly.
Relaxed, open air garage windows overlooking street art complex. Sausage, cheese, and craft beer.
14 locals recommend
The Cask Cafe
206 S Robinson St
14 locals recommend
Relaxed, open air garage windows overlooking street art complex. Sausage, cheese, and craft beer.
Bar/Restro in fancy hotel in town: The Jefferson. Outdoor patio to watch the city, great daily happy hour specials. Feel fancy without spending a lot.
15 locals recommend
Lemaire
101 W Franklin St
15 locals recommend
Bar/Restro in fancy hotel in town: The Jefferson. Outdoor patio to watch the city, great daily happy hour specials. Feel fancy without spending a lot.
Newer boutique hotel with attached art gallery and rooftop bar with great views. Coffee shop and restaurant/bar inside. Pretty, eye to design and art.
62 locals recommend
Quirk Hotel
201 W Broad St
62 locals recommend
Newer boutique hotel with attached art gallery and rooftop bar with great views. Coffee shop and restaurant/bar inside. Pretty, eye to design and art.
Oldest Brewery in town. Fantastic and unique views of downtown on outdoor deck. Food is bar food, but beers are tasty.
82 locals recommend
Legend Brewing Co
321 W 7th St
82 locals recommend
Oldest Brewery in town. Fantastic and unique views of downtown on outdoor deck. Food is bar food, but beers are tasty.
Farm brewery. Outdoor space, events frequently.
12 locals recommend
Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery
4100 Knolls Point Dr
12 locals recommend
Farm brewery. Outdoor space, events frequently.
Many and unusual brews. Themed nights (trivia, Cards Against Humanity, coloring). Two locations in town.
26 locals recommend
Strangeways Brewing
2277A Dabney Rd
26 locals recommend
Many and unusual brews. Themed nights (trivia, Cards Against Humanity, coloring). Two locations in town.
Make their own mead here.
6 locals recommend
Black Heath Meadery
1313 Altamont Ave
6 locals recommend
Make their own mead here.
Pool, bar. Locals. Laid back and classy
8 locals recommend
Greenleaf's Pool Room
100 N 6th St
8 locals recommend
Pool, bar. Locals. Laid back and classy
Bar and grill known for supporting live local and regional music of all types.
41 locals recommend
The Camel
1621 W Broad St
41 locals recommend
Bar and grill known for supporting live local and regional music of all types.
Medium sized venue for regional and national touring shows of all kinds. Gorgeous historic space.
84 locals recommend
The National
708 E Broad St
84 locals recommend
Medium sized venue for regional and national touring shows of all kinds. Gorgeous historic space.
Music venue for regional and national acts.
45 locals recommend
The Broadberry
2729 W Broad St
45 locals recommend
Music venue for regional and national acts.
Brewery in walking distance in nearby Carytown. Sometimes has live music and trivia.
21 locals recommend
Garden Grove Brewing and Urban Winery
3445 W Cary St
21 locals recommend
Brewery in walking distance in nearby Carytown. Sometimes has live music and trivia.
Owned by our friends in easy walk/bike distance. You can bring your own food in.
24 locals recommend
Buskey Cider
2910 W Leigh St
24 locals recommend
Owned by our friends in easy walk/bike distance. You can bring your own food in.
Female-owned, local cider maker. We know the owner. Cool new historic location walking distance to all the other breweries/cideries in Scott's Addition.
39 locals recommend
Blue Bee Cider
4811 Summit Ave
39 locals recommend
Female-owned, local cider maker. We know the owner. Cool new historic location walking distance to all the other breweries/cideries in Scott's Addition.
Cozy, knowledgeable wine bar and tapas style menu. Tasty desserts. Owner is a industry friend and down to earth. Patio with heaters.
29 locals recommend
Secco Wine Bar
325 N Robinson St
29 locals recommend
Cozy, knowledgeable wine bar and tapas style menu. Tasty desserts. Owner is a industry friend and down to earth. Patio with heaters.
One of the newest breweries in Scott's Addition. Outdoor space. Delicious Sour Stout.
25 locals recommend
Vasen Brewing Company
3331 W Moore St
25 locals recommend
One of the newest breweries in Scott's Addition. Outdoor space. Delicious Sour Stout.
Very popular brewery--closest to the house. Lines during the week on release nights. Some outdoor space. Usually food trucks. Industrial feel.
88 locals recommend
Veil Brewing Co.
1509B Roseneath Rd
88 locals recommend
Very popular brewery--closest to the house. Lines during the week on release nights. Some outdoor space. Usually food trucks. Industrial feel.
Restaurant and bar. Cheap late night menu. TVS, live music. Walking distance. Reliable standby.
22 locals recommend
Bandito's Burrito Lounge
2905 Patterson Ave
22 locals recommend
Restaurant and bar. Cheap late night menu. TVS, live music. Walking distance. Reliable standby.
Divey lesbian bar in walking distance. Dancing at night. Sand volleyball court and cornhole out back.
14 locals recommend
Babe's of Carytown
3166 W Cary St
14 locals recommend
Divey lesbian bar in walking distance. Dancing at night. Sand volleyball court and cornhole out back.
One of the few gay bars in town. Diverse crowd. Local favorite. Casual. Outdoor patio hidden in back popular for smokers.
Barcode
6 E Grace St
One of the few gay bars in town. Diverse crowd. Local favorite. Casual. Outdoor patio hidden in back popular for smokers.
City outpost of Farm Brewery. Relaxed atmosphere, good to grab a pint if you're in the Bottom.
8 locals recommend
Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery - Shockoe Bottom
1717 E Franklin St
8 locals recommend
City outpost of Farm Brewery. Relaxed atmosphere, good to grab a pint if you're in the Bottom.
Newly reopened reincarnation of an old brewery name.
6 locals recommend
Richbrau Brewing
5 S 20th St
6 locals recommend
Newly reopened reincarnation of an old brewery name.
Huge menu, American fare and bar food. Trivia nights, live music, and a casual-dancing atmosphere in the evenings on the weekend.
27 locals recommend
New York Deli
2920 W Cary St
27 locals recommend
Huge menu, American fare and bar food. Trivia nights, live music, and a casual-dancing atmosphere in the evenings on the weekend.

Sightseeing

Historic grounds, gardens, home, and nature center. FREE and a huge attraction.
259 locals recommend
Maymont
1700 Hampton St
259 locals recommend
Historic grounds, gardens, home, and nature center. FREE and a huge attraction.
rent paddle boats at Byrd Park
Paddle Boat Lane
Paddle Boat Lane
rent paddle boats at Byrd Park
Historic homes, Victorian architecture, great neighborhood for walking and seeing. Neighborhood joints all along the way.
73 locals recommend
Fan District
73 locals recommend
Historic homes, Victorian architecture, great neighborhood for walking and seeing. Neighborhood joints all along the way.
Opened in 1901, was inactive for many years but now operates a small Amtrak train hub. Great architecture and views of the city.
35 locals recommend
Main Street Station
1500 E Main St
35 locals recommend
Opened in 1901, was inactive for many years but now operates a small Amtrak train hub. Great architecture and views of the city.
Park space, daytime only. Great views overlooking the river and the city, up high in Church Hill.
54 locals recommend
Chimborazo Park
3215 E Broad St
54 locals recommend
Park space, daytime only. Great views overlooking the river and the city, up high in Church Hill.
Fantastic city views looking down from Church Hill, especially at night. The view here of the James River is the view that made William Byrd name the city Richmond--because it looks like Richmond on the Thames in England.
115 locals recommend
Libby Hill Park
2801 E Franklin St
115 locals recommend
Fantastic city views looking down from Church Hill, especially at night. The view here of the James River is the view that made William Byrd name the city Richmond--because it looks like Richmond on the Thames in England.
The oldest State Capitol in the U.S., designed by Thomas Jefferson. Pretty views of the city, grounds and picnic benches for sitting.
70 locals recommend
Virginia State Capitol
1000 Bank St
70 locals recommend
The oldest State Capitol in the U.S., designed by Thomas Jefferson. Pretty views of the city, grounds and picnic benches for sitting.

Entertainment & Activities

Nearest movie theater. In rehabbed historic space.
83 locals recommend
Movieland at Boulevard Square
1301 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
83 locals recommend
Nearest movie theater. In rehabbed historic space.
$4, second run movie theater in historic lovely old building
156 locals recommend
Byrd Theater
2908 W Cary St
156 locals recommend
$4, second run movie theater in historic lovely old building
Local minor league baseball game. Cheap seats can be had and lots of fans and fun.
26 locals recommend
Richmond Flying Squirrels
3001 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
26 locals recommend
Local minor league baseball game. Cheap seats can be had and lots of fans and fun.
Theme Park
137 locals recommend
Kings Dominion
16000 Theme Park Way
137 locals recommend
Theme Park
Arcade bar with food and their own brewed beer. New. In Scott's Addition close to many other breweries, about a mile from our house.
35 locals recommend
Bingo Beer Co
2900 W Broad St
35 locals recommend
Arcade bar with food and their own brewed beer. New. In Scott's Addition close to many other breweries, about a mile from our house.
Arcade bar with pour-your-own beer. Popular.
51 locals recommend
The Circuit Arcade Bar
3121 W Leigh St
51 locals recommend
Arcade bar with pour-your-own beer. Popular.
Newly pedestrian only. Often has events and festivals there.
8 locals recommend
17th Street Farmers Market
East Franklin Street
8 locals recommend
Newly pedestrian only. Often has events and festivals there.