Guidebook for Richmond
Drinks & Nightlife
If you go early, the back outside deck is very nice for some food. The bar scene is mostly downstairs and inside.
It looks like a house, but it is not. :)
54 residents recomanen
Patrick Henry's Pub & Grille
2300 E Broad StIf you go early, the back outside deck is very nice for some food. The bar scene is mostly downstairs and inside.
It looks like a house, but it is not. :)
Another one of Richmond's original craft breweries that started in a garage in Church Hill. The owners are delightful and the beer is delicious!
83 residents recomanen
Ardent Craft Ales
3200 W Leigh StAnother one of Richmond's original craft breweries that started in a garage in Church Hill. The owners are delightful and the beer is delicious!
One of our favorite breweries in Scott's addition. Take the Pulse to Scott's addition and enjoy an afternoon/evening sampling the beer in the breweries.
88 residents recomanen
Veil Brewing Co.
1509B Roseneath RdOne of our favorite breweries in Scott's addition. Take the Pulse to Scott's addition and enjoy an afternoon/evening sampling the beer in the breweries.
With the exception of Legend's ont the Southside, this is the OG brewery that got the micro-brew movement going in Richmond. Their classic, the Single, can't be beaten!
123 residents recomanen
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
2410 Ownby LnWith the exception of Legend's ont the Southside, this is the OG brewery that got the micro-brew movement going in Richmond. Their classic, the Single, can't be beaten!
Vasen Brewing Company
3331 W Moore StOne word... Yum!
A little further out, but loved by the adventuresome beer drinkers!
18 residents recomanen
The Answer Brewpub
6008 W Broad StA little further out, but loved by the adventuresome beer drinkers!
Great local music and touring acts! Check out who is on the lineup.
They manage a lot of venues including the Richmond Music Hall (next to the Capital Ale House).
Check out the full lineup.
https://www.thebroadberry.com/the-broadberry/richmond-music-hall/
45 residents recomanen
The Broadberry
2729 W Broad StGreat local music and touring acts! Check out who is on the lineup.
They manage a lot of venues including the Richmond Music Hall (next to the Capital Ale House).
Check out the full lineup.
https://www.thebroadberry.com/the-broadberry/richmond-music-hall/
Stone Brewing Richmond
4300 Williamsburg AveGREAT spot for a sunset beer.
The National
708 E Broad StGreat place to see a show!
Sightseeing
Patrick Henry gave his famous speech and furthered the call for independence!
74 residents recomanen
St. John's Episcopal Church
2401 E Broad StPatrick Henry gave his famous speech and furthered the call for independence!
It is stunning old train station from the turn of the century. Check out the building and the soon to be park in Shockoe Bottom.
35 residents recomanen
Main Street Station
1500 E Main StIt is stunning old train station from the turn of the century. Check out the building and the soon to be park in Shockoe Bottom.
Stunning walk on the banks of the river. Go near sunset and revel in the Herrings that dot the rocks.
36 residents recomanen
James River Park Pipeline Walkway
310 S 14th StStunning walk on the banks of the river. Go near sunset and revel in the Herrings that dot the rocks.
Beautiful walk across the James River. If you go all the way across, you'll reach the Manchester rock climbing wall. Bring your gear!
43 residents recomanen
T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge
T Tyler Potterfield Memorial BridgeBeautiful walk across the James River. If you go all the way across, you'll reach the Manchester rock climbing wall. Bring your gear!
Museu Edgar Allan Poe
1914 E Main StIs spooky and beautiful! Take the tour. It's worth it.
Stop into a stunning building from the past. The staircase inspired the famous scene in Gone with the Wind.
If you in town for the Christmas Holiday, go see the gingerbread house!
45 residents recomanen
The Jefferson Hotel
101 W Franklin StStop into a stunning building from the past. The staircase inspired the famous scene in Gone with the Wind.
If you in town for the Christmas Holiday, go see the gingerbread house!
Parks & Nature
Parc Jefferson
East Marshall StreetPlayground and a great view of the city.
Belle Isle
1 Belle IsleTake the walking bridge across the river and explore!
Stunning view of the James River and amazing sunsets. If you're up for some exercise, there are many flights of stairs with runners!
115 residents recomanen
Libby Hill Park
2801 E Franklin StStunning view of the James River and amazing sunsets. If you're up for some exercise, there are many flights of stairs with runners!
Get your legs ready for a ride from Williamsburg to Richmond on a paved path without traffic!
37 residents recomanen
Virginia Capital Trail
2803 Dock StGet your legs ready for a ride from Williamsburg to Richmond on a paved path without traffic!
Take the kids to the playground or just take a blanket and lay under the large trees in this beautiful park. Great for picnics!
36 residents recomanen
Parc Jefferson
East Marshall StreetTake the kids to the playground or just take a blanket and lay under the large trees in this beautiful park. Great for picnics!
Parc Chimborazo
3215 E Broad StShopping
World of Mirth
3005 W Cary StSuper fun, one of a kind, funky gifts.
A great local store owned by a Church Hill resident and full of handmade artisanal gifts!
18 residents recomanen
Dear Neighbor
2415 Jefferson AveA great local store owned by a Church Hill resident and full of handmade artisanal gifts!
Mongrel
2924 W Cary StBest card and novelty store within a 100 miles...maybe more.
Biggest and best farmer’s market in Richmond on Saturday mornings. Go early!!
33 residents recomanen
South of the James Market
4021 Forest Hill AvenueBiggest and best farmer’s market in Richmond on Saturday mornings. Go early!!
Food scene
Great local spot with sandwiches and salads and local music. Has a small grocery as well.
97 residents recomanen
Union Market
2306 Jefferson AveGreat local spot with sandwiches and salads and local music. Has a small grocery as well.
Wood fired oven for pastries and bread where everything is made from scratch. Written up numerous times in national and good magazines.
130 residents recomanen
Sub Rosa Bakery
620 N 25th StWood fired oven for pastries and bread where everything is made from scratch. Written up numerous times in national and good magazines.
Alamo BBQ
2202 Jefferson AveYummy and inexpensive!
A bit of the Down Under right here in Richmond, VA. Delicious savory and sweet pies. Just go!
94 residents recomanen
Proper Pie Co.
2505 E Broad StA bit of the Down Under right here in Richmond, VA. Delicious savory and sweet pies. Just go!
James Beard nominee. Fresh, contemporary food. Intimate and inviting.
62 residents recomanen
Metzger Bar and Butchery
801 N 23rd StJames Beard nominee. Fresh, contemporary food. Intimate and inviting.
Delicious Ethiopian food. Owners are awesome and you feel the love in every bite.
17 residents recomanen
Nile
306 N 29th StDelicious Ethiopian food. Owners are awesome and you feel the love in every bite.
Alewife
3120 E Marshall StNewest creation by local legend Lee Gregory.
Edo's Squid
411 N Harrison StOne word. YUM!! call ahead for large groups.
You want delicious Greek, you found it. Make reservations ahead of time or walk in and sit at the community table
95 residents recomanen
Stella's
1012 Lafayette StYou want delicious Greek, you found it. Make reservations ahead of time or walk in and sit at the community table
Oak & Apple
1814 E Main StNew comer to the scene with an excellent smoker!!
Thin slice with tangy sauce and quality toppings. Neighborhood favorite with a market and pastries on Saturday mornings.
Pizza Bones RVA / FriendBar
Thin slice with tangy sauce and quality toppings. Neighborhood favorite with a market and pastries on Saturday mornings.
Delicious spot that takes reservations. Bring your appetite. Portions are very generous!!
17 residents recomanen
Dinamo
821 W Cary StDelicious spot that takes reservations. Bring your appetite. Portions are very generous!!
Museums
The Valentine
1015 E Clay StFun, off the beaten path museum with local history.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Wonderful to visit any time of the year!