10 stars! I went to a going away party at the winery on Sunday and realized after I got home that one of my diamond earrings was missing. Left a voicemail and the owner Kevin called me back within 10 minutes, told me he was headed to the winery on a holiday Monday and would look for my earring. He also thoughtfully asked where we had parked and whether I had been in the restroom so he could look there.HE.FOUND.IT! Called me back, made arrangements for me to pick it up and refused my offer of a reward. Restored my faith in humanity. Please give Kevin and Barbara your business, they are good people!
Allie C.
10 stars! I went to a going away party at the winery on Sunday and realized after I got home that one of my diamond earrings was missing. Left a voicemail and the owner Kevin called me back within 10 minutes, told me he was headed to the winery on a holiday Monday and would look for my earring. He also thoughtfully asked where we had parked and whether I had been in the restroom so he could look there. HE.FOUND.IT! Called me back, made arrangements for me to pick it up and refused my offer of a reward. Restored my faith in humanity. Please give Kevin and Barbara your business, they are good people!
Gina G.
If you haven't been to Riggers Loft, highly recommend checking out on a weekend exploration of Richmond. Tucked away in the Port of Richmond shipyards, this family-owned space is filled with love ~ there's music on select dates/times, a wine bar/tasting room, cider from Far West, delicious food, and epic views of the Bay. Chef Frank Miller is awesome ~ we chatted with him for a while about food, the space, and Richmond. Such a cool and talented person who whipped up an amazing wood-fired pizza and Brussels sprouts. A huge fan of Far West cider, there's nothing better than getting a tasting sampler and sitting outside by the water on a weather appropriate afternoon taking in the sips and ships! There's a little something for everyone here - when we came, there were a lot of families and larger groups celebrating life's milestones. Whether you're a wine or cider person, or just want to explore Richmond in a different way, Riggers Loft should have a spot on the list! There is plenty of parking and also views of the historic SS Red Oak Victory Ship. If you're planning an event, this space is also known for wedding bookings and more!
my music box
They don't seem to care to much for their reputation for local promoters in the richmond area...like they clearly don't get it. We tried working with them around 2018 or 19 they seemed really clueless in regarding to putting on a show. they did however seem interested in over chraging for venue space forcing you to purchase food. they need to take some classes or hire a mentor to help them with this. I recently tried to work with them a again after one of my artists wanted to perform there and they were even worse with their stuff. I looked at some of the previous rating and yes they are correct they don't want to pay for an ascap license because they are cheap and unprofesinal. Their main focus is to get you to buy wine witch s undestandable but to force these other types of demands says you don't want to stay in business very long or, you hate your community. So promoters DJ's stay away
Freshy Sequa
These people literally want you to pay thousands of dollars to rent their venue out for 3 hours and then have the nerve to tell you you have to pay to license the event because they are too cheap to pay for their own cabaret license! Yikes run away and run away fast do not spend your money with these people they are scam and the sad thing is you won't realize you've been scammed until way after
Kevin K.
Lousy wine...like seriously, I've never had such bad wine before. Also the staff seem overworked and rude which really reflects on the management. I've recently read an article indicating this business is fighting with the landlord. They should just give up. Close up and move on. Let someone who knows how to run a wine bar step up! We need more cool spots to go in Richmond and this is not one of them.
Ava R.
Riggers was a BEAUTIFUL place to get married. The planning was pretty seamless with a very knowledgable and talented staff. Very helpful and understanding. Definitely recommend.
Ian D.
Great view! Good selection of wine and beers. Probably the most unwelcoming staff I have experienced in a tasting room.
Sunil S.
Wonderful, under the radar, spot right on the waterfront! It's a bit of a trek from most parts of the East Bay that aren't near Richmond (and even from Richmond it's a relatively long winding drive through a shipyard) - but that meant it wasn't busy at all when we went at 5pm on a Friday! We made reservations but based on the availability of tables - at least on that evening - we probably didn't need to. We met a friend and our group had two toddlers - they had a lot of fun walking around the outdoor patio, whilst we enjoyed a tasting flight of various Far West Cider Co's ciders. Good comfort food options (pizza, fries, brussel sprouts and the like) and that Friday they had a band playing some exceptional jazz. The patio has wide open views of the Bay and if you have kids who like spotting boats, there was the occasional sailboat and ferry sailing by which kept them entertained! It was a little cool in the evening and there aren't heat lamps - so bring a sweater! Would highly recommend stopping by - I'll definitely be going back!
Husband and I explored here on a Saturday morning and arrived shortly after they opened. Nestled deep in Richmond it seems like a locals only / hidden sort of place except for the hundreds of yelp reviews. It's very dog friendly, ample parking and tucked behind a massive out of commission General Warehouse building - but after what feels like walking through your friend's parents garage it opens up to a tasting room with beautiful views of the bay. I was a bit confused by the set up - it's all independent (separate pay stations) for wine, food and cider. We tried all three and it was great! There was a wedding party that day as well that they were setting up for. The gentlemen at the wine bar was a bit cold (distracted maybe?) and focused on providing as few words as possible to my questions. I ended up with the flight of 4 white wines - all were tasty except the first one which tasted like it had been open for too many hours. Husband got the guava cider and we took a few cans of that home afterwards! I ordered too much food (pizza, crab dip and chips, French fries) and it was all delicious! Would definitely come back !
Tiffany L.
I had my wedding here, and it was the best decision. The view is breathtaking and Barbara is very prompt in communicating and working with you to put your vision to life. She keeps it realistic so everything is clear from the start. I would highly recommend hosting any event here! It will never disappoint! They also have an in house chef who can whip up anything you desire! I mean, come on, great drinks, amazing food, and a million dollar breathtaking view? What else is needed?!? Such a hidden gem.
Jacob F.
I'm reviewing Riggers Loft as a wedding venue, as I recently had my wedding here. The venue is spectacular: the views are incredible, the building has the perfect warehouse vibe, and there is an active Osprey nest nearby that adds to the overall allure of the place. Ships, both big and small, float by, reminding you that even though this is part of an old WW2 facility, the nearby port is still very active. My partner and I interacted with Barbara, one of the owners, to plan our wedding. Barbara was always kind, professional, responsive, and totally accommodating of our requests. Thanks to Barbara and Riggers Loft staff, our wedding went even better than we imagined. If you like the feel of this place as a wedding venue, they'll work with you to make your dream wedding become reality. Such an amazing place! Also--our guests loved the wine!
Anjuli C.
One of the best decisions my husband and I made was to have our wedding at Riggers Loft. From start to finish, the owners, Barbara and Kevin, were super friendly and responsive, and really took great care of us. Also, the venue itself is super unique, and we got a ton of compliments on our choice from our guests! You really can't beat the amazing view of the SF skyline, being right on the Bay, in such a cool and historic area. Oh, and the wine and cider selections are simply impeccable! We cannot recommend this venue more highly!
Valerie JP
Wine bar with food vendor. Wonderful view of the bay and SF. Great place to relax, enjoy a wonderful glass(s) of wine, good conversation, musical events. Relax and enjoy
The food is good. The view is amazing!
10 stars! I went to a going away party at the winery on Sunday and realized after I got home that one of my diamond earrings was missing. Left a voicemail and the owner Kevin called me back within 10 minutes, told me he was headed to the winery on a holiday Monday and would look for my earring. He also thoughtfully asked where we had parked and whether I had been in the restroom so he could look there.HE.FOUND.IT! Called me back, made arrangements for me to pick it up and refused my offer of a reward. Restored my faith in humanity. Please give Kevin and Barbara your business, they are good people!
10 stars! I went to a going away party at the winery on Sunday and realized after I got home that one of my diamond earrings was missing. Left a voicemail and the owner Kevin called me back within 10 minutes, told me he was headed to the winery on a holiday Monday and would look for my earring. He also thoughtfully asked where we had parked and whether I had been in the restroom so he could look there. HE.FOUND.IT! Called me back, made arrangements for me to pick it up and refused my offer of a reward. Restored my faith in humanity. Please give Kevin and Barbara your business, they are good people!
If you haven't been to Riggers Loft, highly recommend checking out on a weekend exploration of Richmond. Tucked away in the Port of Richmond shipyards, this family-owned space is filled with love ~ there's music on select dates/times, a wine bar/tasting room, cider from Far West, delicious food, and epic views of the Bay. Chef Frank Miller is awesome ~ we chatted with him for a while about food, the space, and Richmond. Such a cool and talented person who whipped up an amazing wood-fired pizza and Brussels sprouts. A huge fan of Far West cider, there's nothing better than getting a tasting sampler and sitting outside by the water on a weather appropriate afternoon taking in the sips and ships! There's a little something for everyone here - when we came, there were a lot of families and larger groups celebrating life's milestones. Whether you're a wine or cider person, or just want to explore Richmond in a different way, Riggers Loft should have a spot on the list! There is plenty of parking and also views of the historic SS Red Oak Victory Ship. If you're planning an event, this space is also known for wedding bookings and more!
They don't seem to care to much for their reputation for local promoters in the richmond area...like they clearly don't get it. We tried working with them around 2018 or 19 they seemed really clueless in regarding to putting on a show. they did however seem interested in over chraging for venue space forcing you to purchase food. they need to take some classes or hire a mentor to help them with this. I recently tried to work with them a again after one of my artists wanted to perform there and they were even worse with their stuff. I looked at some of the previous rating and yes they are correct they don't want to pay for an ascap license because they are cheap and unprofesinal. Their main focus is to get you to buy wine witch s undestandable but to force these other types of demands says you don't want to stay in business very long or, you hate your community. So promoters DJ's stay away
These people literally want you to pay thousands of dollars to rent their venue out for 3 hours and then have the nerve to tell you you have to pay to license the event because they are too cheap to pay for their own cabaret license! Yikes run away and run away fast do not spend your money with these people they are scam and the sad thing is you won't realize you've been scammed until way after
Lousy wine...like seriously, I've never had such bad wine before. Also the staff seem overworked and rude which really reflects on the management. I've recently read an article indicating this business is fighting with the landlord. They should just give up. Close up and move on. Let someone who knows how to run a wine bar step up! We need more cool spots to go in Richmond and this is not one of them.
Riggers was a BEAUTIFUL place to get married. The planning was pretty seamless with a very knowledgable and talented staff. Very helpful and understanding. Definitely recommend.
Great view! Good selection of wine and beers. Probably the most unwelcoming staff I have experienced in a tasting room.
Wonderful, under the radar, spot right on the waterfront! It's a bit of a trek from most parts of the East Bay that aren't near Richmond (and even from Richmond it's a relatively long winding drive through a shipyard) - but that meant it wasn't busy at all when we went at 5pm on a Friday! We made reservations but based on the availability of tables - at least on that evening - we probably didn't need to. We met a friend and our group had two toddlers - they had a lot of fun walking around the outdoor patio, whilst we enjoyed a tasting flight of various Far West Cider Co's ciders. Good comfort food options (pizza, fries, brussel sprouts and the like) and that Friday they had a band playing some exceptional jazz. The patio has wide open views of the Bay and if you have kids who like spotting boats, there was the occasional sailboat and ferry sailing by which kept them entertained! It was a little cool in the evening and there aren't heat lamps - so bring a sweater! Would highly recommend stopping by - I'll definitely be going back!
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Husband and I explored here on a Saturday morning and arrived shortly after they opened. Nestled deep in Richmond it seems like a locals only / hidden sort of place except for the hundreds of yelp reviews. It's very dog friendly, ample parking and tucked behind a massive out of commission General Warehouse building - but after what feels like walking through your friend's parents garage it opens up to a tasting room with beautiful views of the bay. I was a bit confused by the set up - it's all independent (separate pay stations) for wine, food and cider. We tried all three and it was great! There was a wedding party that day as well that they were setting up for. The gentlemen at the wine bar was a bit cold (distracted maybe?) and focused on providing as few words as possible to my questions. I ended up with the flight of 4 white wines - all were tasty except the first one which tasted like it had been open for too many hours. Husband got the guava cider and we took a few cans of that home afterwards! I ordered too much food (pizza, crab dip and chips, French fries) and it was all delicious! Would definitely come back !
I had my wedding here, and it was the best decision. The view is breathtaking and Barbara is very prompt in communicating and working with you to put your vision to life. She keeps it realistic so everything is clear from the start. I would highly recommend hosting any event here! It will never disappoint! They also have an in house chef who can whip up anything you desire! I mean, come on, great drinks, amazing food, and a million dollar breathtaking view? What else is needed?!? Such a hidden gem.
I'm reviewing Riggers Loft as a wedding venue, as I recently had my wedding here. The venue is spectacular: the views are incredible, the building has the perfect warehouse vibe, and there is an active Osprey nest nearby that adds to the overall allure of the place. Ships, both big and small, float by, reminding you that even though this is part of an old WW2 facility, the nearby port is still very active. My partner and I interacted with Barbara, one of the owners, to plan our wedding. Barbara was always kind, professional, responsive, and totally accommodating of our requests. Thanks to Barbara and Riggers Loft staff, our wedding went even better than we imagined. If you like the feel of this place as a wedding venue, they'll work with you to make your dream wedding become reality. Such an amazing place! Also--our guests loved the wine!
One of the best decisions my husband and I made was to have our wedding at Riggers Loft. From start to finish, the owners, Barbara and Kevin, were super friendly and responsive, and really took great care of us. Also, the venue itself is super unique, and we got a ton of compliments on our choice from our guests! You really can't beat the amazing view of the SF skyline, being right on the Bay, in such a cool and historic area. Oh, and the wine and cider selections are simply impeccable! We cannot recommend this venue more highly!
Wine bar with food vendor. Wonderful view of the bay and SF. Great place to relax, enjoy a wonderful glass(s) of wine, good conversation, musical events. Relax and enjoy