37 Best Bars in Richmond

“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.“

“Food was outstanding, from the Cobia special to the rhubarb hand pie. Excellent food would highly recommend“

“Dear Emilia and Chef Joe, (a letter of thanks for a recent evening event for 62 ladies of The Fan Woman's Club) You and your staff have earned our highest admiration and gratitude in making The Tasting Supper an overwhelming success. This was truly a night sans pareil for all members of the Fan Women’s Club. You curated a seasonal menu elevated by quality farm-to-table ingredients with a combination of extraordinary flavors; crafted a French 75 that could rival the original; your staff provided impeccable and seamless service; and your restaurant gave us an intimate and jovial venue in which to celebrate our 50th anniversary. We have no doubt you’ll be seeing members of the Fan Women’s Club as regular diners in the months and years to come.“

“The ambiance is lovely. Sarah was so informative, professional, and kind making us feel taken care of throughout our dining experience. The Pasta Alla Norma vegan was slightly lacking in flavor but very fresh and overall still good. The Brussels vegan were phenomenal. Thank you for a lovely evening!“

“Birthday trip with my daughter, first time visiting this establishment. A small establishment filled with a smooth relaxing and charming environment. I enjoy the salmon bite basket , seasoned just right. The salmon wasn’t overcooked or dry. The young lady played the flute beautifully, very smoothing. The entire environment was nice. Overall we enjoyed ourselves , will return“

“The food was absolutely amazing. The customer service was exceptional. The atmosphere was such a delight, very clean, very romantic the pricing that you paid for the amount of food you got was really great. It's so great to have this type of customer service stateside I felt like I was taking a trip just by visiting a restaurant, if you haven't been definitely put it on your bucket list a must experience“

“While in this area of downtown Richmond for work a co-worker and I stopped in for coffee and to get some work done…. Staff was very friendly and the place looks beautiful. Like places like this where they update and renovate such older structures and make then useful and beautiful for today’s clientele!

Coffee was really good… Plenty of seating… They have a bar too and it looks like a fun place to be in the evenings!“

“Burger’s are out of this world!!!“

“We came to Revel with friends who are regulars. Revel is their new go to place and I can see why. Revel is relaxed with friendly staff and great small plates, my favorite. Every dish we had was expertly prepared. Pork empanadas, grilled broccolini, scallops, a spinach salad. To pick a favorite is tough because every plate was really good. We will definitely be back!“

“Great vibe. Fun lights and seating. Its a bit expensive to get a buzz of sorts going but i like that its a good alternative to alcohol. Made me feel kinda silly and cozy. Tasty mocktails. I probably needed 3/4 of a bottle to feel it which is ~ $30“

“We came on a Saturday night for dinner. It was a bit unclear if you were to seat yourself or not, and the service was a bit slow due to how busy the bar was since a live band was starting soon. However, our experience overall was excellent.The biscuit is probably the best biscuit I've had at a restaurant, ever. Absolutely recommend. We tried three flavors of wings and all thought the gochujang was the most outstanding. The pinto beans, pickles, slaw, and chicken quesadilla were all flavorful and solid. We loved everything we tried.“

“I ordered the hamburger with fries. It was a dollar or two less than the restaurant next door. I am so glad I did because the burger was fantastic! Very fresh and a great tasting. The service was great too. Yes, it cost a little more at other locations but hey, we are at an airport! I don't expect to see prices like we would see in the community.“

“First time visit but certainly not the last. Highly recommend. Superior food and drink 🍹“

“I will turn 75 years old on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020. All I want for my birthday is some of the delicious pub grub from The Cask Cafe, and a growler or two of selections from the world’s (and Richmond’s) greatest brews. Unfortunately, this will be via touch-free curbside pickup. I’d much rather sit at the bar and chat about the role of diacetyl in English pub bitters, or the varieties of Bohemian or Moravian hops available in commercial Czech lagers...but not this year. The cask is Richmond’s best bar for real beer afficionados, IMHO. DAN MOUER“

“Absolutely love this place, recommend 10 out of 10.“

“Great place to grab good food and great margaritas, Grant and Sam were amazing!!“

“We drove all the way from Newport News Virginia to come here It was amazing food was great The staff was friendly music was perfect Great environment“

“Such a fun atmosphere but it's awkward. The beer place sharing the lot and a wall with the vodka place doesn't allow a mix of beverages on each of their properties. I get it, it's the liquor license. We found a wall shared by both properties. Beer on one side of the wall, vodka on the other. And, yes. We were told we couldn't sit together. Awkward. Ok if your companions agree to one type of alcahol. Know this before you arrive. Awkward.“

“We had a small wedding reception at OCB and while I would recommend it as a venue, I’d also recommend writing down exact details of what you want the event to go like. I don’t know if we ended up with inexperienced staff or just an odd night, but nothing really went like it should have. We were told two bartenders but there was only one, they didn’t seem to know when to bring out the food even though we said it was an open buffet, we asked them to serve slices of a cake from the back and instead they just placed it on a tray in the front and our guests had to slice and serve themselves. Every time we met with Bill he reassured us they’d done so many events and wedding there that they had it down pat, but it definitely didn’t seem like they did. On the whole, I’m still glad we had our reception there. The venue is awesome and the food is amazing! I’ve always heard great things about people using them as catering at other venues.“

“🌟 Bsounds Takes Over the Park 🎶🔥 Tonight!!! was pure VIBES at Park RVA as the one and only Bsounds hit the turntables and shut it DOWN! 🎧 From start to finish, the energy was unmatched, the crowd was rocking, and the music was non-stop fire! 🔥💃🕺 Bsounds didn’t just DJ — he transformed the park into a full-blown party zone! If you missed it, you missed out BIG, but don’t worry — this is just the beginning! Stay tuned for more events and more unforgettable nights. 🎤🎵 #BsoundsLive #DJLife #ParkEva #ShutItDown #VibesOnVibes“

“Been a regular of Bryant’s for about a year. Every experience I have had has been chill and I felt very comfortable with the bartenders and vibe very quickly. They specialize in brut dry cider with a great selection of different flavors. They have options for people who prefer a sweeter cider. There is ways to spruce it up. Yummy cider daiquiris in the summer. I loved Bryant’s so much since my move to Richmond I just recently was hired on as a bartender. This place made me wanna stay. Definitely recommend to anyone who loves cider and a good atmosphere with a cool aesthetic 🖤“

“This place is everything you want in a dive bar, any of the bad reviews come from people who have been tossed out of the place for acting up . It’s a 4.7 out of 5. Only real problem is probably the location and you could easily argue that’s one of the benefits to the joint ! great staff , great owner and overall its a great place to meet people !“

“Delicious food, mediocre service and 0 stars for not being friendly to kids. Would not recommend bringing your kids here as you’ll get lots of eye rolls and passive aggressive attitudes towards your children. Also asked for a replacement Thai iced tea after mine came with coconut milk and was supposed to be half and half and serve was very clearly frustrated and offered zero resolution other than “being out of half and half so that’s all we can do”. Will just order carry out next time so we don’t have to deal with the poor service.“

“Pitchers of beer and cigarettes. Pool (billiards), darts, shuffleboard, and touchtunes. I wouldn't bring the family for dinner, but I would bring the boys for football. Plenty of other food options nearby, this is where you go to go back to 1985.“

“Gay-Fa-Lay Flipper Waffle-fry nachos“

“Best friendly neighborhood bar in town.“

“awesome vibez, great service“

“My husband asked the bartender/head mixologist, Steve Yang, for a gin based dealer's choice and he made the most wonderful drink I've had in a long time. He called it "Some kind of wonderful" it had dill, yogurt, and some other stuff and tasted like some hard to find European candy. Awesome!“

“Our first time there and it did not disappoint. Drinks were excellent and food was to die for. Noise level was higher than I expected, however my wife and I were able to carry a conversation easily. Service was prompt and friendly. Will definitely come back for more oysters.“

“🐽 I love this kitschy bar! Chad and the crew are top tier odious earth pigs that serve some of the gnarliest slop and grog in town. 🐽 ☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️ 5 outta 5“

“We hosted a rehearsal dinner at OCB in November 2016. The OCB staff was very helpful as I was planning from long distance. They have a flexible, and diverse menu and they were very patient with me as we tried to find a good combination of offerings for our group. Try the mac n cheese....Divine! Food was all delicious. Nice atmosphere too.“

“My first visit to The Boathouse in Richmond was nothing short of exceptional. We were seated outside on the patio, which provided a perfect view and a relaxing atmosphere. The food was incredible every dish was well-prepared and flavorful, and the drinks were just as impressive. Our waitress, Veronica, truly made the experience unforgettable. She was absolutely amazing – patient, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. She checked on us regularly and had spot-on recommendations for everything we ordered. Her warm and welcoming personality added such a personal touch to our dining experience. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but The Boathouse exceeded my expectations. If I get the chance, I’ll definitely be back. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great food, drinks, and exceptional service.“

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

“Awesome relaxed atmosphere and intimate show setting. My wife and I saw Neil Hilborn and Caracara here.“

“The food was hi quality , I was impressed first with how fresh the corn tortilla chips were without a bunch off grease, the guacamole had a pleasant spice to it and the salsa was fresh. The star of my meal were the pork tacos , the marinade was amazing! The side of plantains had some sea salt and were cooked to perfection , I like the ends a little burnt !
What made the atmosphere was our incredible waitress ALONDRA. She was very pleasant , answered all our questions , and she had a deep knowledge of the menu which helped us decide what to order. Alondra checked on us throughout each course to make sure we had everything we needed and she made the entire meal an unforgettable experience.“

“Shout out to Armondo for excellent service“

“Great social place for dogs and humans alike! This is Gidget a block from “the club”;)“