Drink Scene
If ale isn’t your preference, there are a variety of coffee roasters in town. If you enjoy a cold craft brew, see below – there are many in Richmond. If your partner isn't a craft brew fan, many of the breweries are now also serving ciders and / or wine. Note, majority of breweries are closed on Mondays. Check their websites for details:
3 miles or 10 min Uber, outdoors was recently renovated with additional seating and firepits - Seasonal Favorites: Pappy’s Pumpkin Pie, MeMaw Peach Cobbler, Gingerbread Stout, Christmas Pancakes, Fluffy. Ciders are also now available. Hardywood now has a pizza kitchen. There's usually salad or pimento cheese and crackers on the menu also. Music Events held most weekends - check website.
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Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
2410 Ownby Ln3 miles or 10 min Uber, outdoors was recently renovated with additional seating and firepits - Seasonal Favorites: Pappy’s Pumpkin Pie, MeMaw Peach Cobbler, Gingerbread Stout, Christmas Pancakes, Fluffy. Ciders are also now available. Hardywood now has a pizza kitchen. There's usually salad or pimento cheese and crackers on the menu also. Music Events held most weekends - check website.
Walk to Legends Brewing across the scenic Pedestrian bridge (Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge) at Brown’s Island. Spring to Fall, go right before sunset and have a drink or dinner on the patio overlooking the city (uber ride back to the house is necessary after dark). Pre-COVID, Sunday nights had Blues or Jazz. Check website.
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Legend Brewing Co
321 W 7th StWalk to Legends Brewing across the scenic Pedestrian bridge (Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge) at Brown’s Island. Spring to Fall, go right before sunset and have a drink or dinner on the patio overlooking the city (uber ride back to the house is necessary after dark). Pre-COVID, Sunday nights had Blues or Jazz. Check website.
Many varieties to choose from and we enjoy Choosy Mother Peanut Butter Stout (it’s like drinking a Reese Cup) which recently won 2020 Best Beer Award. Go out back to their patio for fresh air or sit inside and play games or listen to a local band (check website for events or food trucks)
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Isley Brewering Company
1715 Summit AveMany varieties to choose from and we enjoy Choosy Mother Peanut Butter Stout (it’s like drinking a Reese Cup) which recently won 2020 Best Beer Award. Go out back to their patio for fresh air or sit inside and play games or listen to a local band (check website for events or food trucks)
Strangeways SA (Scotts Addition – 4 miles or 10 min Uber) Wide variety of beers and board games to play while relaxing inside or out on a picnic table. During peak evening hours, there’s usually a local food truck or try Smohk RVA BBQ adjacent to the brewery during the day hours. Another option, head across the street for food/games at Circuit Arcade Bar (currently closed due to COVID).
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Strangeways Brewing RVA-Scott's Addition
3110 W Leigh StStrangeways SA (Scotts Addition – 4 miles or 10 min Uber) Wide variety of beers and board games to play while relaxing inside or out on a picnic table. During peak evening hours, there’s usually a local food truck or try Smohk RVA BBQ adjacent to the brewery during the day hours. Another option, head across the street for food/games at Circuit Arcade Bar (currently closed due to COVID).
A bit out of town but a beautiful location for Girls Day Out, lunch, dinner, wedding, or just a wine tasting.
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Upper Shirley Vineyards
600 Shirley Plantation RdA bit out of town but a beautiful location for Girls Day Out, lunch, dinner, wedding, or just a wine tasting.
Variety of craft beers. If you like dark and sweet (and if its in season), try Bourbon Barrel Biggie Smores.
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Three Notch'd Brewing Company - RVA Collab House
2930 W Broad StVariety of craft beers. If you like dark and sweet (and if its in season), try Bourbon Barrel Biggie Smores.
Bingo Beer Co
2900 W Broad StFood, drinks, and games. Fun for everyone close by.
One of Many breweries in Scott's Addition. This one is often packed Thursday to Sunday with locals.
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Vasen Brewing Company
3331 W Moore StOne of Many breweries in Scott's Addition. This one is often packed Thursday to Sunday with locals.
Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop
3406 W Leigh StAnother local favorite
Great variety and always a food truck available. Check their website for details.
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Veil Brewing Co.
1509B Roseneath RdGreat variety and always a food truck available. Check their website for details.
Forrest Hill (southside across the river from downtown) location. Get good beer AND a great mexican burrito or quesadilla at Y Tu Mama's (located inside The Veil). Picnic tables outside.
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The Veil Brewing
4910 Forest Hill AvenueForrest Hill (southside across the river from downtown) location. Get good beer AND a great mexican burrito or quesadilla at Y Tu Mama's (located inside The Veil). Picnic tables outside.