Guidebook for Richmond

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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 locals recommend
Patrick Henry's Pub & Grille
2300 E Broad St
54 locals recommend
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. :)
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 locals recommend
Ardent Craft Ales
3200 W Leigh St
83 locals recommend
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!
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 locals recommend
Veil Brewing Co.
1509B Roseneath Rd
88 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
2410 Ownby Ln
123 locals recommend
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!
One word... Yum!
25 locals recommend
Vasen Brewing Company
3331 W Moore St
25 locals recommend
One word... Yum!
A little further out, but loved by the adventuresome beer drinkers!
18 locals recommend
The Answer Brewpub
6008 W Broad St
18 locals recommend
A 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 locals recommend
The Broadberry
2729 W Broad St
45 locals recommend
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/
GREAT spot for a sunset beer.
48 locals recommend
Stone Brewing Richmond
4300 Williamsburg Ave
48 locals recommend
GREAT spot for a sunset beer.
Great place to see a show!
84 locals recommend
The National
708 E Broad St
84 locals recommend
Great place to see a show!

Sightseeing

Patrick Henry gave his famous speech and furthered the call for independence!
74 locals recommend
St. John's Episcopal Church
2401 E Broad St
74 locals recommend
Patrick 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 locals recommend
Main Street Station
1500 E Main St
35 locals recommend
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.
Stunning walk on the banks of the river. Go near sunset and revel in the Herrings that dot the rocks.
36 locals recommend
James River Park Pipeline Walkway
310 S 14th St
36 locals recommend
Stunning 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 locals recommend
T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge
T Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge
43 locals recommend
Beautiful walk across the James River. If you go all the way across, you'll reach the Manchester rock climbing wall. Bring your gear!
Is spooky and beautiful! Take the tour. It's worth it.
158 locals recommend
Edgar Allan Poe Museum
1914 E Main St
158 locals recommend
Is 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 locals recommend
The Jefferson Hotel
101 W Franklin St
45 locals recommend
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!

Parks & Nature

Playground and a great view of the city.
36 locals recommend
Jefferson Park
East Marshall Street
36 locals recommend
Playground and a great view of the city.
Take the walking bridge across the river and explore!
276 locals recommend
Belle Isle
1 Belle Isle
276 locals recommend
Take 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 locals recommend
Libby Hill Park
2801 E Franklin St
115 locals recommend
Stunning 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 locals recommend
Virginia Capital Trail
2803 Dock St
37 locals recommend
Get 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 locals recommend
Jefferson Park
East Marshall Street
36 locals recommend
Take the kids to the playground or just take a blanket and lay under the large trees in this beautiful park. Great for picnics!
54 locals recommend
Chimborazo Park
3215 E Broad St
54 locals recommend

Shopping

Super fun, one of a kind, funky gifts.
24 locals recommend
World of Mirth
3005 W Cary St
24 locals recommend
Super fun, one of a kind, funky gifts.
A great local store owned by a Church Hill resident and full of handmade artisanal gifts!
18 locals recommend
Dear Neighbor
2415 Jefferson Ave
18 locals recommend
A great local store owned by a Church Hill resident and full of handmade artisanal gifts!
Best card and novelty store within a 100 miles...maybe more.
32 locals recommend
Mongrel
2924 W Cary St
32 locals recommend
Best card and novelty store within a 100 miles...maybe more.
Biggest and best farmer’s market in Richmond on Saturday mornings. Go early!!
33 locals recommend
South of the James Market
4021 Forest Hill Avenue
33 locals recommend
Biggest 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 locals recommend
Union Market
2306 Jefferson Ave
97 locals recommend
Great 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 locals recommend
Sub Rosa Bakery
620 N 25th St
130 locals recommend
Wood fired oven for pastries and bread where everything is made from scratch. Written up numerous times in national and good magazines.
Yummy and inexpensive!
60 locals recommend
Alamo BBQ
2202 Jefferson Ave
60 locals recommend
Yummy and inexpensive!
A bit of the Down Under right here in Richmond, VA. Delicious savory and sweet pies. Just go!
94 locals recommend
Proper Pie Co.
2505 E Broad St
94 locals recommend
A 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 locals recommend
Metzger Bar and Butchery
801 N 23rd St
62 locals recommend
James Beard nominee. Fresh, contemporary food. Intimate and inviting.
Delicious Ethiopian food. Owners are awesome and you feel the love in every bite.
17 locals recommend
Nile
306 N 29th St
17 locals recommend
Delicious Ethiopian food. Owners are awesome and you feel the love in every bite.
Newest creation by local legend Lee Gregory.
37 locals recommend
Alewife
3120 E Marshall St
37 locals recommend
Newest creation by local legend Lee Gregory.
One word. YUM!! call ahead for large groups.
72 locals recommend
Edo's Squid
411 N Harrison St
72 locals recommend
One 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 locals recommend
Stella's
1012 Lafayette St
95 locals recommend
You want delicious Greek, you found it. Make reservations ahead of time or walk in and sit at the community table
New comer to the scene with an excellent smoker!!
11 locals recommend
Oak & Apple
1814 E Main St
11 locals recommend
New 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 locals recommend
Dinamo
821 W Cary St
17 locals recommend
Delicious spot that takes reservations. Bring your appetite. Portions are very generous!!

Museums

Fun, off the beaten path museum with local history.
55 locals recommend
The Valentine
1015 E Clay St
55 locals recommend
Fun, off the beaten path museum with local history.
Wonderful to visit any time of the year!
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Wonderful to visit any time of the year!