Guidebook for Richmond

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Guidebook for Richmond

Food Scene

It is a charming staple in the neighborhood! If you need a caffeinated beverage, quick breakfast bite or just a quiet place to sit and read, you must go see them.
17 locals recommend
Captain Buzzy's Beanery
2623 E Broad St
17 locals recommend
It is a charming staple in the neighborhood! If you need a caffeinated beverage, quick breakfast bite or just a quiet place to sit and read, you must go see them.
Fresh baked breads, pastries and cookies. You really can't go wrong with anything in this cozy little bakery.
130 locals recommend
Sub Rosa Bakery
620 N 25th St
130 locals recommend
Fresh baked breads, pastries and cookies. You really can't go wrong with anything in this cozy little bakery.
Hands down, one of the BEST restaurants in the city. From their website, "Our food is an untraditional celebration of the food of the South, served alongside an all-Virginia wine list, a hearty roster of regional beers, and a selection of craft cocktails that'll knock your socks off."
101 locals recommend
The Roosevelt
623 N 25th St
101 locals recommend
Hands down, one of the BEST restaurants in the city. From their website, "Our food is an untraditional celebration of the food of the South, served alongside an all-Virginia wine list, a hearty roster of regional beers, and a selection of craft cocktails that'll knock your socks off."
This neighborhood market serves a variety of food and beers in their cafe, and offers a great selection of produce and dry goods. Recently named "the best sandwich shop in Virginia" by Thrillist.com, you must try one of their sandwiches! Also a great place to buy some local beer to go!
97 locals recommend
Union Market
2306 Jefferson Ave
97 locals recommend
This neighborhood market serves a variety of food and beers in their cafe, and offers a great selection of produce and dry goods. Recently named "the best sandwich shop in Virginia" by Thrillist.com, you must try one of their sandwiches! Also a great place to buy some local beer to go!
Terrific pizza and pasta only three blocks away from the home!
15 locals recommend
Mike and Maddy's
2824 E Broad St
15 locals recommend
Terrific pizza and pasta only three blocks away from the home!
"Church Hill's original neighborhood cafe since 1989," they offer a wide selection of comfort foods, with a full bar, in a very cozy setting.
67 locals recommend
The Hill Cafe
2800 E Broad St
67 locals recommend
"Church Hill's original neighborhood cafe since 1989," they offer a wide selection of comfort foods, with a full bar, in a very cozy setting.
Delicious New Zealand-style savory pies, and sweet pies, too! They have very limited seating inside, so you will often see a line of people waiting outside.
94 locals recommend
Proper Pie Co.
2505 E Broad St
94 locals recommend
Delicious New Zealand-style savory pies, and sweet pies, too! They have very limited seating inside, so you will often see a line of people waiting outside.

Parks & Nature

The BEST views of the city and river, especially if you catch the sunset!
115 locals recommend
Libby Hill Park
2801 E Franklin St
115 locals recommend
The BEST views of the city and river, especially if you catch the sunset!
A paved walking trail, with exercise equipment, leading up to more fantastic views of the city.
36 locals recommend
Jefferson Park
East Marshall Street
36 locals recommend
A paved walking trail, with exercise equipment, leading up to more fantastic views of the city.
Located directly behind the house, this area features a children's playground (with baby swings), basketball courts and a tennis court.
Chimborazo Playground
East Grace Street
Located directly behind the house, this area features a children's playground (with baby swings), basketball courts and a tennis court.

Drinks & Nightlife

48 locals recommend
Stone Brewing Richmond
4300 Williamsburg Ave
48 locals recommend
Hands down, my favorite brewery, especially if you love IPAs.
29 locals recommend
Triple Crossing Beer - Fulton
5203 Hatcher St
29 locals recommend
Hands down, my favorite brewery, especially if you love IPAs.
A short drive or Uber ride downtown, this brewery has a lot of pinball games to play while you enjoy their beer!
Champion Brewing Company
401 E Grace St
A short drive or Uber ride downtown, this brewery has a lot of pinball games to play while you enjoy their beer!
88 locals recommend
Veil Brewing Co.
1509B Roseneath Rd
88 locals recommend
123 locals recommend
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
2410 Ownby Ln
123 locals recommend

Shopping

Curated gifts and handmade goods. Perfect if you're looking for unique gifts to take home!
18 locals recommend
Dear Neighbor
2415 Jefferson Ave
18 locals recommend
Curated gifts and handmade goods. Perfect if you're looking for unique gifts to take home!

Everything Else

Built in 1741, this active church was home to Patrick Henry's famous "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech in 1775 during the Second Virginia Convention.
74 locals recommend
St. John's Episcopal Church
2401 E Broad St
74 locals recommend
Built in 1741, this active church was home to Patrick Henry's famous "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech in 1775 during the Second Virginia Convention.