Kristen's Guidebook - Welcome to RVA
Food scene
Richmond has an amazing gastro scene and much of the beauty of staying in Jackson Ward is that everything is SO close! A few places in the neighborhood are: Saison (great dinner!), Saison Market (coffee and quick eats!), Gwar Bar (hearty bar food/low cost drinks!), Mama J’s (you’re in Richmond, grab some soul food!), Lillie Pearl (incredible brunch/dinner!), Sonora Bar (this is where you Marg!), Salt & Forge (great breakfast biscuits), Urban Hang Suite (coffee + sandwiches + salad!!), and if you want great wine… order same day delivery from RichWine RVA (natural, organic, biodynamic wine from around the world!).
55 locals recommend
Richmond
Richmond has an amazing gastro scene and much of the beauty of staying in Jackson Ward is that everything is SO close! A few places in the neighborhood are: Saison (great dinner!), Saison Market (coffee and quick eats!), Gwar Bar (hearty bar food/low cost drinks!), Mama J’s (you’re in Richmond, grab some soul food!), Lillie Pearl (incredible brunch/dinner!), Sonora Bar (this is where you Marg!), Salt & Forge (great breakfast biscuits), Urban Hang Suite (coffee + sandwiches + salad!!), and if you want great wine… order same day delivery from RichWine RVA (natural, organic, biodynamic wine from around the world!).
Restaurant Adarra
618 N 1st StTapas. All time favorite shrimp and gnocchi!
Lillie Pearl
416 East Grace StreetIncredible soul food!
Metzger Bar and Butchery
801 N 23rd StBrenner Pass
3200 Rockbridge StThe Roosevelt
623 N 25th StTBT El Gallo
2118 West Cary StreetCoppolas Deli
2900 W Cary StHighly rated wine bar just around the corner from the ABB! Open daily at 2pm Wednesday - Friday and starting at 12pm on Saturdays. Tapas all day with dinner starting at 5pm, highly recommend the charcuterie, fish of the week and/or korean beef short rib!
Penny's Wine Shop
Highly rated wine bar just around the corner from the ABB! Open daily at 2pm Wednesday - Friday and starting at 12pm on Saturdays. Tapas all day with dinner starting at 5pm, highly recommend the charcuterie, fish of the week and/or korean beef short rib!
Coffee
Solid coffee shop with great salads and sammies!
Urban Hang Suite
304 E Broad StHuge fan of hazelnut latte
Roastology
2701 West Cary StreetSaison
23 W Marshall StBlack Hand Coffee Co
3101 Patterson AveWine Delivery
Natural, organic, biodynamic wine delivered right to your front door, same day!
RichWine RVA
2601 Maury StSightseeing
Walk through historic Richmond neighborhoods to this incredible view ~20min away!
129 locals recommend
Brown's Island
South 7th StreetWalk through historic Richmond neighborhoods to this incredible view ~20min away!
Hotel Greene
508 E Franklin StHip new take on put put!
Libby Hill Park
2801 E Franklin StSunset!
Picnic on the lawn and catch an awesome exhibit if it’s too hot!
494 locals recommend
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdPicnic on the lawn and catch an awesome exhibit if it’s too hot!
Chimborazo Park
3215 E Broad StGreat loop in historic Churchill, amazing sunset
Carytown
Hip shops, bars, food!
Maymont Japanese Garden
1700 Hampton StWeight Lifting - Day Passes for Purchase
RVA Iron Gym
3910 Adams RdBars
The Jasper
3113 W Cary StSonora Cantina & Rooftop
11 West Broad StreetQuirk Hotel
201 W Broad StBreweries
Triple Crossing
113 S Foushee StVasen Brewing Company
3331 W Moore St