Guidebook for Richmond
Food Scene
Amazing hotdogs and in house brewed sodas! (they also have a delicious falafel dog for you vegans!)
8 locals recommend
Stroops Heroic Dogs
2709 E Marshall StAmazing hotdogs and in house brewed sodas! (they also have a delicious falafel dog for you vegans!)
Delicious coffee (basic brewed but super tasty) and super good pastries, cakes, baked goods (they are super great for special food diets i.e. tons of seriously tasty vegan and gluten free goods!!)
74 locals recommend
WPA Bakery
3414 Semmes AveDelicious coffee (basic brewed but super tasty) and super good pastries, cakes, baked goods (they are super great for special food diets i.e. tons of seriously tasty vegan and gluten free goods!!)
Best bakery/coffee in town, full barista bar and delectable breads and pastries all made from a delicious starter and wood fired!
130 locals recommend
Sub Rosa Bakery
620 N 25th StBest bakery/coffee in town, full barista bar and delectable breads and pastries all made from a delicious starter and wood fired!
Alamo BBQ
2202 Jefferson AveBBQ!
Tons of New Zealand influenced savory and sweet pies, perfect lunch spot!
94 locals recommend
Proper Pie Co.
2505 E Broad StTons of New Zealand influenced savory and sweet pies, perfect lunch spot!
This place is delicious, and the waitstaff/décor are amazing. Perfect for dinner and drinks! (Also entirely gluten free if that is your jam!)
10 locals recommend
Tio Pablo
1703 E Franklin StThis place is delicious, and the waitstaff/décor are amazing. Perfect for dinner and drinks! (Also entirely gluten free if that is your jam!)
Fancy Southern fair, super amazing and definitely need a reservation!
101 locals recommend
The Roosevelt
623 N 25th StFancy Southern fair, super amazing and definitely need a reservation!
Drinks & Nightlife
Basic hip bar with really great food! Their aged gouda dipping sauce is so decadent with fries!
15 locals recommend
Liberty Public House
418a N 25th StBasic hip bar with really great food! Their aged gouda dipping sauce is so decadent with fries!
Iconic views of the James River and tasty drinks!
Happy Hour: Monday-Thursday 5-7pm and Friday 3-6pm, $3-4 select drafts, $3.50 well drinks, $3 off wine by the glass, ½ off pizzas
69 locals recommend
The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing
4708 E Old Main StIconic views of the James River and tasty drinks!
Happy Hour: Monday-Thursday 5-7pm and Friday 3-6pm, $3-4 select drafts, $3.50 well drinks, $3 off wine by the glass, ½ off pizzas
Speakeasy themed bar! Totally '20s! Look up their facebook page for the password! (https://www.facebook.com/booksellersRVA/)
18 locals recommend
Grandstaff & Stein
2113 E Main StSpeakeasy themed bar! Totally '20s! Look up their facebook page for the password! (https://www.facebook.com/booksellersRVA/)
Parks & Nature
Libby Hill Park
2801 E Franklin StBeautiful view of the James River and old tobacco warehouses
Chimborazo Park
3215 E Broad StAnother beautiful park to walk to!
Walk down to the river and poke around this lovely little park that connects to a bunch of wonderful biking/walking trails into and out of the city!
16 locals recommend
Great Shiplock Park
2803 Dock StWalk down to the river and poke around this lovely little park that connects to a bunch of wonderful biking/walking trails into and out of the city!
Arts & Culture
Surprisingly thorough art collection for a small town. Open 365 days a year and completely free!
494 locals recommend
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdSurprisingly thorough art collection for a small town. Open 365 days a year and completely free!
Civil War History Museum and also great place to see the rest of the city!
41 locals recommend
Tredegar Iron Works
470 Tredegar StCivil War History Museum and also great place to see the rest of the city!
Its a beautiful building with lots of history! There is a freaky basement tour as well!
70 locals recommend
Virginia State Capitol
1000 Bank StIts a beautiful building with lots of history! There is a freaky basement tour as well!
Shopping
Boujey market for all of your indulgent cravings, also has beer/wine bar and delicious deli!
97 locals recommend
Union Market
2306 Jefferson AveBoujey market for all of your indulgent cravings, also has beer/wine bar and delicious deli!
Essentials
Farm Fresh
2320 E Main StAll the grocery needs!
Shockoe Valley Market
311 N 18th StLate Night market option
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful 30's style movie palace! tickets for all movies are only $2 (cash only!)
156 locals recommend
Byrd Theater
2908 W Cary StBeautiful 30's style movie palace! tickets for all movies are only $2 (cash only!)