Richmond is a fantastic beer city to visit! They are cranking out some delicious brews and have some awesome places to explore.
RVA Tips:
Hang out in Scott’s Addition—there’s a plethora of breweries, cideries, wineries, and distilleries all within walking distance of each other.
Bop around Carytown and The Fan! These two neighborhoods are overflowing with restaurants, bars and shops to explore.
Adventures & Ales Top Richmond Recommendations:
The Veil Brewing Co.: Their main location in Scott’s Addition has a fantastic outdoor patio to relax on with a variety of beers to choose from. Their Sours and Stouts are my personal favorites that they make! In Scott’s Addition they’ve got Nokoribi inside with a Japanese yakitori inspired menu.
The Funkhaust Cafe is their smaller funkier taproom with chill vibes and a small tap list. The hours are limited here so be sure to check ahead of time.
Forest Hill is their third, larger location and is across the river in Richmond. Y Tu Mama is located inside this location serving up delicious Mexican eats.
Triple Crossing Beer: Their Fulton location has chill vibes and is one of my favorites spots in town to hang out. There is a ton of outdoor space, great pizzas, and absolutely phenomenal IPAs! Their downtown location has a great patio as well.
The Answer Brewpub: Great beers, particularly their ‘Joose’ Fruit Beer series and Stouts. They’ve also got tasty food.
Nate’s Bagels: A delicious bagel shop downtown. Order online ahead of time to skip the line!
Mekong: A Vietnamese restaurant and beer bar with a superb tap list. It is connected to The Answer Brewpub and owned by the same folks.
Roastology: A delicious spot for breakfast and coffee! Their biscuits are massive and delightful.
Final Gravity Brewing Company: A great brewery just outside of central Richmond specializing in Hazy IPAs. They have a beautiful, dog-friendly taproom as well!
Corks and Kegs: A killer bottle shop with a few taps and great selection of cans and bottles.
Nate’s Bagels
Other things to do in richmond:
SB’s Love Shack: A fun dive-bar-esque spot for breakfast, lunch and brunch. They have two locations: Lakeside and Main Street.
Tabol Brewing: A Lager focused brewery in the northside neighborhood. They have a nice patio and a cute space. They have their own food truck onsite and frequent live music.
Vasen Brewing Company: A brewery with a wide variety of beers just up the block from The Veil in the Scott’s Addition neighborhood.
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery: A large brewery with lots of outdoor space and chill vibes. Their Stouts and seasonal releases are what they do best!
Benchtop Brewing: A Lager focused brewery in the Manchester neighborhood with solid brews. Their main taproom is in Norfolk, VA.
Zorch Pizza: A delicious spot for ‘za in the Carytown neighborhood. Heads up this is a popular spot!
Richbrau Brewing: A solid brewery right downtown with a small food menu. Their Sours are particularly good!
821 Café: A delicious spot for brunch! They’ve got lots of vegan and vegetarian options as well.
Bingo Beer Co.: Another brewery in Scott’s Addition with a full arcade and food menu.
Cupertino’s Bagels: Yummy New York style bagels!
Social 52 Kitchen and Craft Bar: A restaurant and bar with a solid beer selection and craft cocktails. Right near SB’s so if you have to wait for brunch this is an ideal spot to grab a drink while you wait!
Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop: A popular brewery in Scott’s Addition with a lovely rooftop patio. They usually have a food truck out front as well. The beer here is average.
Ardent Craft Ales: One of RVA’s OG breweries with average beers and a nice patio space. Located in Scott’s Addition.
