35 Best Cocktail Bars near Henrico

“This was a great atmosphere, great waiters, and delicious food! I highly recommend this restaurant!👍🍷“

“Food was amazing ☺️ and service was excellent! 10 out of 10 will definitely be back!“

“First time at Sloop John B Island Style Taco Bar and YOU need to go! It is a beautiful and upscale contemporary ambiance that reminded me of a spot I would find on the beach. Everything from the drinks to the food was die for. It was a refreshing take on fresh salsa and Caribbean flavors- the appetizers and tacos were to die for. The service and personal attention was a wonderful experience and we will certainly be back- VERY soon!“

“What a nice little atmosphere in the Short Pump, Richmond area! We were in town celebrating my birthday and found this gem of a brunch spot! The food was really good and super flavorful. I had a breakfast burrito which had some amazing queso cheese on the top and my partner had the sausage and gravy which was sooo good! Don’t forget to get you an espresso martini or mimosa!! Oh and they have all these fun, breakfast shots to try!! I of course tried the birthday shot and it was super cute!!“

“It was amazing. Our waitress Cait was very attentive food was amazing I give it 10 stars. ⭐️“

“Came in before a show at the Camel. Service was wonderful. Amongst myself and company we tried the oysters, fish chowder, chicken wings, trout de florentine (sp?), and three of the cocktails which I forget the names of but they were delicious. Lovely experience and bartenders were especially hospitable (we sat at the bar).

Def plan to return. Oysters were great. Very few places in town have actual choices in selection.

Parking: Not sure about designated parking. Found some street parking within a block or so.“

“My friends and I had a fantastic time indulging in multiple rounds of Lemon Drop Martinis, along with delicious appetizers like cornbread and wings, followed by a delightful dinner. Our server was exceptional, making the evening even more special as we celebrated my friend's birthday. To our surprise, they treated my friend to a complimentary glass of Prosecco adorned with a birthday candle. We couldn't resist sharing our entrees, which included smoked brisket meatballs, pan-roasted shrimp, and fried catfish, all of which were incredibly tasty. The portions were generous enough for sharing, and the fried catfish was simply the best we've ever tasted, prompting us to order some to take home. I wholeheartedly recommend this place for a cozy evening with friends or family!“

“We had the best dinner with the greatest waitress and superb cocktails this weekend! Thanks for the tremendous experience!“

“Caught up with an old friend I hadn’t seen since around ’95/’96 over lunch on 6/17/2025. I’m not usually a downtown Richmond person—city crowds just aren’t my thing—but I’m really glad he suggested this spot. I made the drive from King William, and it was absolutely worth it! The food was fantastic, and the laid-back atmosphere made it the perfect place to reconnect. I had the pork carnitas with a Caesar side salad—super flavorful, and the pork was incredibly tender. The Caesar dressing? Easily one of the best I’ve ever had. I’d love to know if it was homemade or store-bought, because I need it in my life! Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a relaxed and cool meeting spot. I’m already planning to explore more RIC gems soon!“

“The restaurant was very open and spacious with a full bar. I thought it might be very noisy because of the incredibly tall ceilings, but it wasn't. Service was prompt and efficient, our order of chicken sandwich and beet salad arrived promptly. Both were good quality and quantity roughly $15 each. Great beer, wine and cocktail selection. Wasn't impressed with the rib egg roll, they were popular though. Street parking could be a challenge during peak dining hours.

Wheelchair accessibility: Good“

“this right here is the place to be good music best djs the staff was very professional and shout to the security guard at the front entrance for being very professional and nice but still held it down the atmosphere is so classy and shout out to the dj in the library always play the classics the food is on point and drinks a must place to visit and get your party on and shout out to host on the mic you have put Richmond back on the map once again I always enjoy myself and friends when we are at your HOFHEIMER and last to the mangers that keep it real and do interact with everyone .“

“This place is awesome! Great service, great food. My go-to every time I’m in Richmond.“

“Atmosphere was great and so was the food. I will go again.“

“OMG!!!! I love soup , especially Wonton and I had exactly that. That was the best flavor explosion 💥 that I’ve ever had. The broth, the perfect wonton, the delicious oversized noodles 🍜, vegetables. I could go on and on.“

“Had an absolutely wonderful dining experience here. Everything was perfect from the atmosphere and service to the creative and masterfully prepared dishes and cocktails. It is evident that the staff are well trained and attentive and the head chef is a genius. I plan to come back here again for sure“

“We were asked to LEAVE the restaurant by the manager. He told us that just ordering drinks was not making him money and we were taking up space from the people waiting to be seated. I looked and there was NO ONE WAITING. I hope everyone believes this. I was embarrassed and so very angry that I got up and left before I spoke out in anger. Also we had already decided to come back there and have lunch after our scheduled tour was over. After how he treated us..... he lost our business and the business from everyone else I tell my experience to This is the review I posted on their website.“

“Ramen Bowl 🥣 are so good and the happy hour ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Cee Cee and Trinity were wonderful!“

“The bacon wrapped scallops are wonderful. The chicken pot pie was the best I have ever had. My compliments to the Chef �“

“I couldn't speak more highly of this restaurant! When we dined in we had delicious entrees (the duck was amazing!) along with cocktails and Chef Andy was able to make our Christmas dinner a success by catering for us! 5 ⭐️ all around!“

“Visiting VA & was trying to find a nice chill bar to have drinks. We ended up here—atmosphere is very dim/jungle themed, played alternative/disco music at a moderate volume, drinks were also great as well as the service! We had the Espresso Martini and Mental Gymnastics. I highly recommend if you are trying to find a hidden gem bar. Parking can be hard to find but we found street parking and walked over to the bar.“

“Great service and suggestions from Amanda. The Cocoa Mole Sauce Over Brisket Enchiladas was Decadently Yummy“

“Loved the duck and the fried green tomatoes. Great service, too!“

“Love Gather and Hem. Amazing service, very creative drinks and yummy food menu“

“100% recommend! Such a wonder gem of a restaurant. The staff were all so genuine and amazing. And the food was beyond good. The Cubano sandwich was heavenly. Thank you all so much for an amazing experience. ❤️✨“

“We tried Sincero and Royal Pig. Both were super yummy. Cool vibe. Clean, comfortable. Outdoor seating available. Bar for adult beverages.“

“Loved it. Great views, amazing cocktails, perfect for late spring/early summer w a lovely breeze. Kid friendly, but don't be a jerk- if you are ordering food (for yourself or your kid) rub the two neurons together that it takes to understand how unfair it is to the staff to order food on the balcony - it SUCKS to have to get food to there, (and, shockingly!) even more than it sucks having to go back downstairs to order food. Just be a decent person, order drinks at the bar (like a normal person), and get your food downstairs close to the kitchen.... that way it is still warm when you get it, and you won't sound like a completely entitled dumbass when you complain about how long it took/how cold your food is, when you were too lazy to even try to go downstairs without the burden of an order.“

“Moving from the west coast I was worried I wouldn’t find good Mexican restaurants. Thank god I found this gem! They smoke their meats fresh everyday and it’s amazing! Pastor, asada and chicken are all absolutely delicious! Highly recommended! Staff are great, environment is authentic and welcoming! If you’re looking for a great meal stop in and try it!“

“Shout out to Armondo for excellent service“

“Amazing wings, pizza, and service“

“Great Great Great. The best Jamaican food in Richmond“

“Very dog friendly to our three pups. Brought water out for them. Food was Fantastic“

“I happened to show on a taco Thursday night (they have a taco Tuesday as well) so I was pretty lucky on that because I walked in this place by chance.. the music was good .. the workers were nice and super hot lol. I just had tacos but they were pretty good !!! Had 8 of them. Imma go again.“

“First time today! Loved It. Definitely to return!“

“everything was amazing a must visit if in Virginia“