Drinks & Nightlife
Tobacco Co Club
1201 E Cary StGreat restaurant, bar and attached club.
Happy hour M-F from 4-7pm = 1/2 price tacos and enchiladas and other drink specials. Sit outside on the patio right on the river and enjoy the artwork across from you!
24 locals recommend
Casa Del Barco - Canal Walk
320 S 12th StHappy hour M-F from 4-7pm = 1/2 price tacos and enchiladas and other drink specials. Sit outside on the patio right on the river and enjoy the artwork across from you!
Restaurant and nightclub/bar. Good top 40 music but can be disorganized.
7 locals recommend
Cha Cha's Southwest Kitchen & Bar
1419 E Cary StRestaurant and nightclub/bar. Good top 40 music but can be disorganized.
Restaurant and bar. Usually has live music on the weekend. Spacious with outdoor patio.
30 locals recommend
Siné Irish Pub
1327 E Cary StRestaurant and bar. Usually has live music on the weekend. Spacious with outdoor patio.
Restaurant and nightclub. Spacious with upstairs, downstairs and outside space. Upstairs plays electronic music, downstairs plays hip hop. Dress code enforced.
13 locals recommend
Off The Hookah
140 Virginia StRestaurant and nightclub. Spacious with upstairs, downstairs and outside space. Upstairs plays electronic music, downstairs plays hip hop. Dress code enforced.
Salsa on Thursdays! Bring a partner or go solo to meet people and have fun! $3 cover from 8-9pm includes free salsa lessons. $5 cover after 9pm. Best sangria in town!
33 locals recommend
Havana 59 Downtown
16 N 17th StSalsa on Thursdays! Bring a partner or go solo to meet people and have fun! $3 cover from 8-9pm includes free salsa lessons. $5 cover after 9pm. Best sangria in town!
Food Scene
Open layout coffeehouse with lots of tables and free wifi to work or people watch.
18 locals recommend
The Urban Farmhouse Market & Café (Shockoe Slip)
1217 E Cary StOpen layout coffeehouse with lots of tables and free wifi to work or people watch.
Southern Railway Taphouse
100 S 14th StNeighborhood upscale sports bar for a fun night out
Best brunch in town! Get there early (they open at 10am) to grab a seat in this teeny diner. The wait is worth it!
80 locals recommend
Millie's Diner
2603 E Main StBest brunch in town! Get there early (they open at 10am) to grab a seat in this teeny diner. The wait is worth it!
Featured on Man vs Food, this restaurant offers huge sandwiches but also makes delicious dinners and brunches. Good for groups smaller than 6.
24 locals recommend
The Black Sheep
901 West Marshall StreetFeatured on Man vs Food, this restaurant offers huge sandwiches but also makes delicious dinners and brunches. Good for groups smaller than 6.
LuLu's
21 N 17th StBrunch! A great local spot, owned by Millie's so you know it's good.
Everything Else
Home of the Massey Cancer Center, Virginia Biotech Research Park, the Egyptian Building, the hospital and dental practice and school of pharmacy.
10 locals recommend
VCU Medical Center Gateway Building
1200 E Marshall StHome of the Massey Cancer Center, Virginia Biotech Research Park, the Egyptian Building, the hospital and dental practice and school of pharmacy.
Main Street Station
1500 E Main StA great public transportation option!
An affordable public transportation option that takes you to/from DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Raleigh, Charlotte and more!
The Plaza at Main Street Station, Richmond, VA
An affordable public transportation option that takes you to/from DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Raleigh, Charlotte and more!
Sightseeing
It's the capital of Virginia! Free to walk through by yourself or sign up for a tour. This is also next to the Governor's mansion.
70 locals recommend
Virginia State Capitol
1000 Bank StIt's the capital of Virginia! Free to walk through by yourself or sign up for a tour. This is also next to the Governor's mansion.
Go for a walk or run! In the summers, Friday Cheers is a $5 concert that brings local and national artists to the beautiful green space.
129 locals recommend
Brown's Island
South 7th StreetGo for a walk or run! In the summers, Friday Cheers is a $5 concert that brings local and national artists to the beautiful green space.
Go for a hike on the trail or lounge on the river rocks. A great place to see nature and get away from it all. Also has an awesome cool bridge to get there; make sure you're not afraid of heights!
276 locals recommend
Belle Isle
1 Belle IsleGo for a hike on the trail or lounge on the river rocks. A great place to see nature and get away from it all. Also has an awesome cool bridge to get there; make sure you're not afraid of heights!
Group tours of Richmond! There are usually Groupons for this so make sure you check before booking.
23 locals recommend
RVA on Wheels
1301 E Cary StGroup tours of Richmond! There are usually Groupons for this so make sure you check before booking.
Essentials
Also next to a 7-11 on 10th and Main. For your emergency snack and toiletry runs!
35 locals recommend
CVS
2400 E Main StAlso next to a 7-11 on 10th and Main. For your emergency snack and toiletry runs!
Farm Fresh
2320 E Main StIf you feel like cooking!
Arts & Culture
C'est Le Vin
15 N 17th StRestaurant, wine bar and art gallery. Check Groupon before going!