Guidebook for Richmond
Essentials
LA VERA PIZZA RVA
214 Hull StDelivery of pizza and subs, of course.
Farm Fresh
2320 E Main StProbably the closest grocery store.
Target
5401 W Broad StTarget, of course.
Walmart Supercenter
900 Walmart WayProbably 24 hours...
Manchester's Table
201 W 7th StMarket and coffee?
Book your appointment when you book your stay... they work like that.
High Point Barbershop & Shave Parlor
112 N Meadow StBook your appointment when you book your stay... they work like that.
2215 W Main St
2215 West Main StreetHaircuts. Walk ins welcome.
Pine Street Barber Shop
334 S Pine StMore haircuts.
Bombshell Brazilian Waxing And Beauty Lounge
10 S Crenshaw AveCuts for the ladies.
Food Scene
My favorite spot in Richmond for a nice dinner or a fantastic brunch! Also... the Bar place to be on Thursday nights after 11 PM.
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Helen’s Restaurant
2527 W Main StMy favorite spot in Richmond for a nice dinner or a fantastic brunch! Also... the Bar place to be on Thursday nights after 11 PM.
Great Cuban American fare and awesome atmosphere. Always trust your instinct with the dinner specials board. Coconut risotto cakes are awesome!!!
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Kuba Kuba
1601 Park AveGreat Cuban American fare and awesome atmosphere. Always trust your instinct with the dinner specials board. Coconut risotto cakes are awesome!!!
Proper Pie Co.
2505 E Broad StBecause Pie!!!
Sub Rosa Bakery
620 N 25th StNeed I say more?
Union Market
2306 Jefferson AveGreat for salads and sandwiches plus a small bar.
Alamo BBQ
2202 Jefferson AveBBQ.
The Roosevelt
623 N 25th StHigher end dining.
Lemaire
101 W Franklin StFine dining.
Honey Whyte's All American Cafe
2116 E Main StBar with a great burger.
Great Italian food and fun if you like awkward / rude / to the point service. Cash, Checks, or American Express ONLY.
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mamma'Zu
501 S Pine StGreat Italian food and fun if you like awkward / rude / to the point service. Cash, Checks, or American Express ONLY.
The Urban Farmhouse Market & Café
1200 Semmes AveNearby cafe and market!
Brewer's Cafe
1125 Hull StMorning coffee / snacks / the closest spot!
Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream
3600 Forest Hill AveOutdoor seating by the Forest Hill Park.
Galley
2805 Hathaway RdUpscale diner.
Lamplighter Coffee Roasters Addison St. Cafe
116 S Addison StClassic RVA coffee shop.
Sugar Shack Donuts & Coffee
1001 N Lombardy StPopular local donuts!
Another local donut shop... open 24 hours... unless its Monday..
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Country Style Donuts
4300 Williamsburg RdAnother local donut shop... open 24 hours... unless its Monday..
Burger Bach
3426 W Cary StSpecialty burgers.
Citizen Burger Bar
2907 W Cary StMore burgers!
En Su Boca
1001 N Arthur Ashe BlvdTacos! Used to be an adult book store...
Peter Chang
2816 W Broad StAwesome Chinese food. The guy worked for royalty.
Coppolas Deli
2900 W Cary StBest sandwiches in Richmond.
Rappahannock Restaurant
320 E Grace StOysters if you like that!
Pasture
416 E Grace StSmall plates
Ironclad Pizza Grill
924 McDonough StClosest bar with pizza!
Parks & Nature
Belle Isle
1 Belle IsleThe views and people watching!
Hiking and Mountain Biking Trail. Can make it a "long loop" by crossing at the Westover Hills Bridge (Nickel Bridge) and returning on the North Bank Trail back across Belle Isle.
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Buttermilk Trail
Buttermilk TrailHiking and Mountain Biking Trail. Can make it a "long loop" by crossing at the Westover Hills Bridge (Nickel Bridge) and returning on the North Bank Trail back across Belle Isle.
Hiking and Mountain Biking Trail. Can loop up with Buttermilk / South Bank Trail across the bridges, too.
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North Bank Trail
North Bank TrailHiking and Mountain Biking Trail. Can loop up with Buttermilk / South Bank Trail across the bridges, too.
Gillies Creek Park
4425 Williamsburg AveLots of weekend activities here. Disc golf and other things. Do some research.
Great part of the loop of Belle Isle and the Canal Walk. Usually free concerts on Friday nights.
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Isiqithi saseBrown
South 7th StreetGreat part of the loop of Belle Isle and the Canal Walk. Usually free concerts on Friday nights.
Dogwood Dell Amphitheater
600 S Arthur Ashe BlvdSometimes there are outdoor performances or music.
Better for road biking. On the trail... not the road... thats the point.
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Virginia Capital Trail
2803 Dock StBetter for road biking. On the trail... not the road... thats the point.
Sightseeing
Great for an evening walk and also access to the bars / restaurants in The Bottom.
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Canal Walk
Canal WalkGreat for an evening walk and also access to the bars / restaurants in The Bottom.
Beautiful park with plenty of ways to spend time. https://maymont.org/
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Maymont
1700 Hampton StBeautiful park with plenty of ways to spend time. https://maymont.org/
Another good place for hiking around and Mountain Biking. Also Saturday Farmers Market + . http://www.growrva.com
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Forest Hill Park
Another good place for hiking around and Mountain Biking. Also Saturday Farmers Market + . http://www.growrva.com
WRVA Building
200 North 22nd StreetActually... turn down Grace St. behind this address. Stunning views of the sunset.
Libby Hill Park
2801 E Franklin StThe views! Plus there are weekend events here, at times.
I-Chimborazo Park
3215 E Broad StIf you've run out of other parks, try this one, too.
Byrd Park Pump House
1708 Pump House DrThe pump house!
Byrd Park
600 Lakeview AvePopular place to exercise.
Drinks & Nightlife
Because I work there... enjoy your free beer in the fridge.
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Stone Brewing Richmond
4300 Williamsburg AveBecause I work there... enjoy your free beer in the fridge.
Good drink deals on Thursday nights, plus cheap pizza / appetizers. Great views from inside or out.
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The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing
4708 E Old Main StGood drink deals on Thursday nights, plus cheap pizza / appetizers. Great views from inside or out.
Siné Irish Pub
1327 E Cary StPopular place every weekend.
Capital Ale House
619 E Main StGreat beer selection. Darts and pool downstairs.
The Canal Club
1545 E Cary StCheck the schedule.
The National
708 E Broad StCheck the schedule.
Check their music schedule! Best dark and stormy in town.
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Balliceaux / Kampot
203 North Lombardy StreetCheck their music schedule! Best dark and stormy in town.
Great restaurant but also a rooftop bar popular with the locals and VCU crowd. Plan to wait in line for late night.
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Postbellum
1323 W Main StGreat restaurant but also a rooftop bar popular with the locals and VCU crowd. Plan to wait in line for late night.
Very popular VCU bar... but also popular for the outdoor seating for the beautiful evening weather.
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Baja Bean Co.
1520 W Main StVery popular VCU bar... but also popular for the outdoor seating for the beautiful evening weather.
District 5
1911 W Main StAnother popular place with good beer selection.
Station 2
2016 E Main StBurgers and such.
Brewery / Bar / Restaurant. I prefer the deck view and beer, only. The brussel sprouts are good, too.
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Legend Brewing Co
321 W 7th StBrewery / Bar / Restaurant. I prefer the deck view and beer, only. The brussel sprouts are good, too.
Blue Bee Cider
4811 Summit Ave... for cider.
Kabana Rooftop
700 E Main StPopular rooftop bar.
Quirk Hotel
201 W Broad StRooftop bar, as well.
Barcode
6 E Grace StFor men...
Babe's of Carytown
3166 W Cary StFor Women...
Patrick Henry's Pub & Grille
2300 E Broad StGood quaint bar with basement and deck.
Great on Thursday nights for food trucks!!! Outdoor and live music on occasion.
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Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
2410 Ownby LnGreat on Thursday nights for food trucks!!! Outdoor and live music on occasion.
Ardent Craft Ales
3200 W Leigh StGreat spot to try and outdoor deck, too!
Triple Crossing
113 S Foushee StAnother cool spot with good brews!
Rooftop drinks on Thursday nights, I think. Do some research, but a neat spot. Not really sure what's happening with it.
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Hofheimer Building Event Venue
2818 W Broad StRooftop drinks on Thursday nights, I think. Do some research, but a neat spot. Not really sure what's happening with it.
Jackson's Beer Garden & Smokehouse
538 N 2nd StFancy!
Bellytimber Tavern
1501 W Main StArts & Culture
Also home of the Friday happy hour in the cafe. Also, there are jazz nights and special activities like dancing etc.
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdAlso home of the Friday happy hour in the cafe. Also, there are jazz nights and special activities like dancing etc.
Iziko Lomfundi LweziMfundo LweVirginia
2500 W Broad StScience!
Plenty of other galleries, too! First Friday of the month is when all of the galleries open for drinks and tours of art stuff.
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Gallery5
200 W Marshall StPlenty of other galleries, too! First Friday of the month is when all of the galleries open for drinks and tours of art stuff.
Itheater le-Altria
6 N Laurel StCheck the schedule.
Richmond Symphony
612 E Grace StRichmond Symphony!
Richmond Ballet
407 E Canal StBallet!
Everything Else
Farm Fresh
2320 E Main StProbably the closest grocery store.