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
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Metzger Bar and Butchery
801 N 23rd StCocktails 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.
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The Roosevelt
623 N 25th StImpeccable 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.
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Dutch & Company
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.
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Alamo BBQ
2202 Jefferson AveSome 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.
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Union Market
2306 Jefferson AveUnion 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.
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Millie's Diner
2603 E Main StThe 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.
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Proper Pie Co.
2505 E Broad StSweet 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.
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The Hill Cafe
2800 E Broad StGreat 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.
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Liberty Public House
418a N 25th StGood 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.
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Roaring Pines
2025 Venable StAll 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.
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Dear Neighbor
2415 Jefferson AveHighly 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.
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Tiny Space
2708 E Marshall StWell 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.
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Gather Home and Garden
2025 Venable StShared 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
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
207 E Main StGood team of people, quick uber.
Main Street Station
1500 E Main StCentral 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.
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Patrick Henry's Pub & Grille
2300 E Broad StRichmond'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.
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St. John's Church
2401 E Broad StWhere 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.
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Canal Walk
Canal WalkWalk 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!
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Virginia State Capitol
1000 Bank StThe 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.
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Libby Hill Park
2801 E Franklin StThe 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.
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Virginia Capital Trail
2803 Dock StBike 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.
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Isiqithi saseBrown
South 7th StreetRiver 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.
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Belle Isle
1 Belle IsleAwesome 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."
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I-Museum ka-Edgar Allan Poe
1914 E Main StMuseum open daily. Staff is incredible. Monthly "Unhappy Hours."
I-Virginia Holocaust Museum
2000 E Cary StIncredible archives. Great place to spend an afternoon.
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Library of Virginia
800 E Broad StIncredible archives. Great place to spend an afternoon.