Guidebook for Richmond

Johanna And Charlie
Johanna And Charlie
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Millie's Diner
2603 E Main St
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Union Market
2306 Jefferson Ave
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Metzger Bar and Butchery
801 N 23rd St
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
Delicious Ethiopian food at a budget price. Great for vegetarians and carnivores alike. PS- ask the owners about the Ethiopian Olympic ski team.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nile
306 N 29th St
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delicious 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 St
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.

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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
GWARbar
217 W Clay St
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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!
Grungy punk bar in stumbling distance to our house. Frequent live shows.
Wonderland RVA
1727 E Main St
Grungy 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Triple Crossing Beer - Fulton
5203 Hatcher St
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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!
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Jasper
3113 W Cary St
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.

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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
VCU Medical Center Gateway Building
1200 E Marshall St
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Main Street Station
1500 E Main St
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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).

Entertainment & Activities

A classic movie theater with all the original touches. They play second run and classic movies for a very low price.
156 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Byrd Theater
2908 W Cary St
156 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A 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 St
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.
A great selection of used and new books. Stop and say hi to Wonton, the store cat.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chop Suey Books
2913 W Cary St
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tiny Space
2708 E Marshall St
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A curated vintage collection of albums, furniture, and home goods. It truly is a "tiny space" but it has a great selection.

Parks & Nature

A beautiful historic garden and mansion. Well worth the trip.
259 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maymont
1700 Hampton St
259 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Belle Isle
1 Belle Isle
276 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.

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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Edgar Allan Poe Museum
1914 E Main St
158 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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!
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
494 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.