Guidebook for Richmond

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Guidebook for Richmond

Food Scene

Cocktails are amazing. Food is incredible. Ambiance is 10/10. Small, chef-owned, german-inspired food. Great for dinner and Sunday brunch. Rated one of the South's essential 38 restaurants: http://www.eater.com/2017/3/23/14717648/best-restaurants-south-bill-addison
62 locals recommend
Metzger Bar and Butchery
801 N 23rd St
62 locals recommend
Cocktails are amazing. Food is incredible. Ambiance is 10/10. Small, chef-owned, german-inspired food. Great for dinner and Sunday brunch. Rated one of the South's essential 38 restaurants: http://www.eater.com/2017/3/23/14717648/best-restaurants-south-bill-addison
Impeccable cocktails (the seersucker), apps (the buratta) and entrees (everything). Great atmosphere and staff. One of Richmond's long-standing best restaurants. Sister restaurant to Laura Lee's on Semmes Ave.
101 locals recommend
The Roosevelt
623 N 25th St
101 locals recommend
Impeccable cocktails (the seersucker), apps (the buratta) and entrees (everything). Great atmosphere and staff. One of Richmond's long-standing best restaurants. Sister restaurant to Laura Lee's on Semmes Ave.
Richmond's best restaurant. Get the Perfect Egg. They used to serve homemade gourmet hotdogs and sodas on the sidewalk summer Saturday's from 12:00-2:00, then opened "Stroops" around the corner to satisfy customer demand. Stroops may or may not be open currently.
55 locals recommend
Dutch & Company
55 locals recommend
Richmond's best restaurant. Get the Perfect Egg. They used to serve homemade gourmet hotdogs and sodas on the sidewalk summer Saturday's from 12:00-2:00, then opened "Stroops" around the corner to satisfy customer demand. Stroops may or may not be open currently.
Some of Richmond's best BBQ right down the block. THe Jalapeño Mac & Cheese and the train wreck or brisket burrito are my go-tos. If you leave the apt windows open you'll be able to smell it some afternoons. Outdoor patio eating.
60 locals recommend
Alamo BBQ
2202 Jefferson Ave
60 locals recommend
Some of Richmond's best BBQ right down the block. THe Jalapeño Mac & Cheese and the train wreck or brisket burrito are my go-tos. If you leave the apt windows open you'll be able to smell it some afternoons. Outdoor patio eating.
Union Market is half market/ half restaurant. Great for lunch and light fare dinner. Patio seating is popular. Craft beer and kombucha on tap, free wifi. I usually get the 1/2 French dip or Chicken Tarragon sandwich, 1/2 chopped salad (chickpeas and avocado!). Market offers awesome local food options, some pre-made snacks, craft beer and great wine selection and lots of locally made icecreams and cookies.
97 locals recommend
Union Market
2306 Jefferson Ave
97 locals recommend
Union Market is half market/ half restaurant. Great for lunch and light fare dinner. Patio seating is popular. Craft beer and kombucha on tap, free wifi. I usually get the 1/2 French dip or Chicken Tarragon sandwich, 1/2 chopped salad (chickpeas and avocado!). Market offers awesome local food options, some pre-made snacks, craft beer and great wine selection and lots of locally made icecreams and cookies.
The BEST brunch in the city. Huevos Rancheros is my go-to. Any of the Mess's are killer, too. Booths have working jukeboxes. Get there early or expect a pretty good wait time. Dinner is also amazing, but brunch is where they reign.
80 locals recommend
Millie's Diner
2603 E Main St
80 locals recommend
The BEST brunch in the city. Huevos Rancheros is my go-to. Any of the Mess's are killer, too. Booths have working jukeboxes. Get there early or expect a pretty good wait time. Dinner is also amazing, but brunch is where they reign.
Sweet and Savory pies New Zealand style. Right across the street from St. John's historical church. Get a slice of pie and enjoy it at Libbie Hill park.
94 locals recommend
Proper Pie Co.
2505 E Broad St
94 locals recommend
Sweet and Savory pies New Zealand style. Right across the street from St. John's historical church. Get a slice of pie and enjoy it at Libbie Hill park.
Great for groups and families, this is the neighborhood's anchor bar and restaurant. Wide menu to choose from, and a little easier on the wallet than the neighborhood's cream-of-the-crop restaurants.
67 locals recommend
The Hill Cafe
2800 E Broad St
67 locals recommend
Great for groups and families, this is the neighborhood's anchor bar and restaurant. Wide menu to choose from, and a little easier on the wallet than the neighborhood's cream-of-the-crop restaurants.
Good for families and groups, and kinder to the wallet than other neighborhood restaurants.
15 locals recommend
Liberty Public House
418a N 25th St
15 locals recommend
Good for families and groups, and kinder to the wallet than other neighborhood restaurants.

Shopping

All american-made goods and craft soda-fountain, Drew calls himself a classic "broom salesman." Awesome selection of American curated goods. Classic candies, toys and home items. In addition to sodas and milkshakes, they made coldbrew coffee cocktails (non-alcoholic) that are INCREDIBLE! Try the Mule or the Copperhead.
10 locals recommend
Roaring Pines
2025 Venable St
10 locals recommend
All american-made goods and craft soda-fountain, Drew calls himself a classic "broom salesman." Awesome selection of American curated goods. Classic candies, toys and home items. In addition to sodas and milkshakes, they made coldbrew coffee cocktails (non-alcoholic) that are INCREDIBLE! Try the Mule or the Copperhead.
Highly curated neighborhood gift shop is owned by Husband and Wife team Kristy and Evan Cotter. Kristy is owner/ designer of Drift/Riot jewelry line. You'll find locally and nationally made home goods, candles, jewelry, and lifestyle gifts. They have backyard markets and events almost every weekend.
18 locals recommend
Dear Neighbor
2415 Jefferson Ave
18 locals recommend
Highly curated neighborhood gift shop is owned by Husband and Wife team Kristy and Evan Cotter. Kristy is owner/ designer of Drift/Riot jewelry line. You'll find locally and nationally made home goods, candles, jewelry, and lifestyle gifts. They have backyard markets and events almost every weekend.
Well curated vintage and found home goods. Records, hammocks, vintage clothing, home decor, etc.
12 locals recommend
Tiny Space
2708 E Marshall St
12 locals recommend
Well curated vintage and found home goods. Records, hammocks, vintage clothing, home decor, etc.
Shared curated retail space between plant-lover Melissa and Suzy, local maker of Pan Natural Goods. Their natural insect repellant is awesome. You'll be able to buy plants and home items, art, cards, natural goods and get all the information you need about how to care for your green friends.
6 locals recommend
Gather Home and Garden
2025 Venable St
6 locals recommend
Shared curated retail space between plant-lover Melissa and Suzy, local maker of Pan Natural Goods. Their natural insect repellant is awesome. You'll be able to buy plants and home items, art, cards, natural goods and get all the information you need about how to care for your green friends.

Getting Around

Good team of people, quick uber.
10 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
207 E Main St
10 locals recommend
Good team of people, quick uber.
Central train station stop for the city.
35 locals recommend
Main Street Station
1500 E Main St
35 locals recommend
Central train station stop for the city.

Drinks & Nightlife

Richmond's #1 dive in the basement of the Patrick Henry Inn. Trivia Mondays at 8pm. In winter time they have a working wood fireplace to keep the space cozy and warm.
54 locals recommend
Patrick Henry's Pub & Grille
2300 E Broad St
54 locals recommend
Richmond's #1 dive in the basement of the Patrick Henry Inn. Trivia Mondays at 8pm. In winter time they have a working wood fireplace to keep the space cozy and warm.

Sightseeing

Where Patrick Henry gave his "Give me liberty or give me death" speech. The most charming church ground and graveyard. Edgar Allen Poe's mother is buried here. They do historical costumed tours and reenactment events.
74 locals recommend
St. John's Episcopal Church
2401 E Broad St
74 locals recommend
Where Patrick Henry gave his "Give me liberty or give me death" speech. The most charming church ground and graveyard. Edgar Allen Poe's mother is buried here. They do historical costumed tours and reenactment events.
Walk the Canal from Great Shiplock Park (where the Capital Trail Richmond trailhead is) to Brown's Island. Restaurants, street art, river tours, entrances to natural trails and historic markers line the scenic walk. Walk West toward Casa Del Barco to see some incredible street art.
42 locals recommend
Canal Walk
Canal Walk
42 locals recommend
Walk the Canal from Great Shiplock Park (where the Capital Trail Richmond trailhead is) to Brown's Island. Restaurants, street art, river tours, entrances to natural trails and historic markers line the scenic walk. Walk West toward Casa Del Barco to see some incredible street art.
The Capitol grounds are really lovely and you can tour some of the buildings on certain days. Within walking distance if you're up for it!
70 locals recommend
Virginia State Capitol
1000 Bank St
70 locals recommend
The Capitol grounds are really lovely and you can tour some of the buildings on certain days. Within walking distance if you're up for it!

Parks & Nature

The view that named the city. Wonderful park for sunset, jogging, dog walks, etc. Donation-based outdoor yoga Thursdays from 5:30-6:30.
115 locals recommend
Libby Hill Park
2801 E Franklin St
115 locals recommend
The view that named the city. Wonderful park for sunset, jogging, dog walks, etc. Donation-based outdoor yoga Thursdays from 5:30-6:30.
Bike all the way to Williamsburg, VA from the Richmond Trailhead.
37 locals recommend
Virginia Capital Trail
2803 Dock St
37 locals recommend
Bike all the way to Williamsburg, VA from the Richmond Trailhead.
River park home to tons of Richmond festivals including the Friday concert series "Friday Cheers," Dominion River Rock, and Richmond Folk Festival. You can walk here if you're committed! Next island over is Belle Isle, old civil war prison and awesome access to rocks for summer-time hangs.
129 locals recommend
Brown's Island
South 7th Street
129 locals recommend
River park home to tons of Richmond festivals including the Friday concert series "Friday Cheers," Dominion River Rock, and Richmond Folk Festival. You can walk here if you're committed! Next island over is Belle Isle, old civil war prison and awesome access to rocks for summer-time hangs.
Awesome place to bike or walk. Access some of the river's best rocks for summer-time hanging. Foot bridge access from North Bank is awesome.
276 locals recommend
Belle Isle
1 Belle Isle
276 locals recommend
Awesome place to bike or walk. Access some of the river's best rocks for summer-time hanging. Foot bridge access from North Bank is awesome.

Arts & Culture

Museum open daily. Staff is incredible. Monthly "Unhappy Hours."
158 locals recommend
Edgar Allan Poe Museum
1914 E Main St
158 locals recommend
Museum open daily. Staff is incredible. Monthly "Unhappy Hours."
59 locals recommend
Virginia Holocaust Museum
2000 E Cary St
59 locals recommend
Incredible archives. Great place to spend an afternoon.
9 locals recommend
Library of Virginia
800 E Broad St
9 locals recommend
Incredible archives. Great place to spend an afternoon.