Guidebook for Richmond
Food Scene
Possibly the best brunch in RVA. Get a drink while you wait, but careful- they are strong. Get there early, or you could be waiting a long time for brunch.
80 locals recommend
Millie's Diner
2603 E Main StPossibly the best brunch in RVA. Get a drink while you wait, but careful- they are strong. Get there early, or you could be waiting a long time for brunch.
A hip convenience store/restaurant combo with a little something for everyone. Nice outdoor seating on the patio, as well as an indoor restaurant.
97 locals recommend
Union Market
2306 Jefferson AveA hip convenience store/restaurant combo with a little something for everyone. Nice outdoor seating on the patio, as well as an indoor restaurant.
James Beard Award winning chef Brittanny Anderson is a bit of a local celebrity for this and her other restaurants. We are lucky to have it 3 blocks away from the house.
62 locals recommend
Metzger Bar and Butchery
801 N 23rd StJames Beard Award winning chef Brittanny Anderson is a bit of a local celebrity for this and her other restaurants. We are lucky to have it 3 blocks away from the house.
Delicious Ethiopian food at a budget price. Great for vegetarians and carnivores alike. PS- ask the owners about the Ethiopian Olympic ski team.
17 locals recommend
Nile
306 N 29th StDelicious Ethiopian food at a budget price. Great for vegetarians and carnivores alike. PS- ask the owners about the Ethiopian Olympic ski team.
It's a plant shop, it's a coffee house, it's a delicious spot to grab a bite and hang out with a good book. Pomona has a little of everything, and something for everyone.
Pomona
2025 Venable StIt's a plant shop, it's a coffee house, it's a delicious spot to grab a bite and hang out with a good book. Pomona has a little of everything, and something for everyone.
Drinks & Nightlife
Who can say no to a bar created by the members of metal band GWAR? It's themed with decorations from their stage shows, and has a great eye-ball decoration. Try their vegan buffalo cauliflower- it's delicious!
24 locals recommend
GWARbar
217 W Clay StWho can say no to a bar created by the members of metal band GWAR? It's themed with decorations from their stage shows, and has a great eye-ball decoration. Try their vegan buffalo cauliflower- it's delicious!
Wonderland RVA
1727 E Main StGrungy punk bar in stumbling distance to our house. Frequent live shows.
Our favorite brewery in Richmond-- not only has it won nationwide awards for their stellar IPAs, the vibe of the brewery is chill. Great murals by local artists preside over the pizza oven, which turns out the best local sausage filled pizzas. There's bocce and vintage arcade games to keep everyone entertained!
29 locals recommend
Triple Crossing Beer - Fulton
5203 Hatcher StOur favorite brewery in Richmond-- not only has it won nationwide awards for their stellar IPAs, the vibe of the brewery is chill. Great murals by local artists preside over the pizza oven, which turns out the best local sausage filled pizzas. There's bocce and vintage arcade games to keep everyone entertained!
A high end cocktail bar with an inventive menu. A cozy spot for date night or a great spot for a group to meet up.
27 locals recommend
The Jasper
3113 W Cary StA high end cocktail bar with an inventive menu. A cozy spot for date night or a great spot for a group to meet up.
Everything Else
The medical center is a short distance away from our house. If you are interviewing for a job, residency, or fellowship, we are in an ideal location.
10 locals recommend
VCU Medical Center Gateway Building
1200 E Marshall StThe medical center is a short distance away from our house. If you are interviewing for a job, residency, or fellowship, we are in an ideal location.
Within a short walk from our house, you can catch the train to your next destination. This is also the pick up/drop off area for several of the major bus lines (like MegaBus).
35 locals recommend
Main Street Station
1500 E Main StWithin a short walk from our house, you can catch the train to your next destination. This is also the pick up/drop off area for several of the major bus lines (like MegaBus).
Entertainment & Activities
A classic movie theater with all the original touches. They play second run and classic movies for a very low price.
156 locals recommend
Byrd Theater
2908 W Cary StA classic movie theater with all the original touches. They play second run and classic movies for a very low price.
Shopping
Local potters and furniture makers sell a variety of ceramics in this store. The staff is very friendly and knowledgable. Only open weekends, but if one of the artists is in during the week they'll open the store for you.
Shockoe Bottom Clay
1714 E Main StLocal potters and furniture makers sell a variety of ceramics in this store. The staff is very friendly and knowledgable. Only open weekends, but if one of the artists is in during the week they'll open the store for you.
A great selection of used and new books. Stop and say hi to Wonton, the store cat.
14 locals recommend
Chop Suey Books
2913 W Cary StA great selection of used and new books. Stop and say hi to Wonton, the store cat.
A curated vintage collection of albums, furniture, and home goods. It truly is a "tiny space" but it has a great selection.
12 locals recommend
Tiny Space
2708 E Marshall StA curated vintage collection of albums, furniture, and home goods. It truly is a "tiny space" but it has a great selection.
Parks & Nature
Maymont
1700 Hampton StA beautiful historic garden and mansion. Well worth the trip.
Whitewater rapids, trail running, rock jumping, swimming, rock climbing walls, history, geology- Belle Isle literally has it all. Gorgeous views and history imbue this site with plenty to experience for every traveller. The suspension bridge across the James offers amazing sights of the city and the river.
276 locals recommend
Belle Isle
1 Belle IsleWhitewater rapids, trail running, rock jumping, swimming, rock climbing walls, history, geology- Belle Isle literally has it all. Gorgeous views and history imbue this site with plenty to experience for every traveller. The suspension bridge across the James offers amazing sights of the city and the river.
Arts & Culture
Edgar Allen Poe relics abound here. A little spooky, but also includes a great snapshot of historic Richmond. Watch for the two cats who live in the garden!
158 locals recommend
Edgar Allan Poe Museum
1914 E Main StEdgar Allen Poe relics abound here. A little spooky, but also includes a great snapshot of historic Richmond. Watch for the two cats who live in the garden!
Open 365 days a year, the VMFA has an exhibit for everyone. It's also 99% free (only special exhibits are fee based).
Locals also love the bar here, which serves great cocktails and has occasional late night hours at the museum.
494 locals recommend
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdOpen 365 days a year, the VMFA has an exhibit for everyone. It's also 99% free (only special exhibits are fee based).
Locals also love the bar here, which serves great cocktails and has occasional late night hours at the museum.