Things To Do
Scott's Addition Historic District
If you like beer, head to Scott's Addition aka The Warehouse District! Scott's Addition is filled with warehouses turned breweries. There is something for everyone based on the type of beer you prefer and most places have food. It's a great spot for a casual dinner or to get some good day drinking in! Wood & Iron for a restaurant vibe Brambly Park for an outdoor vibe Tazza restaurant for food before or after breweries The Veil Vasen Ardent Hardywood
Church Hill
The Church Hill neighborhood is one of our favorites! Explore Church Hill if you are looking for a place to see some old homes, history and stop by one of the local restaurants for dinner or an app! Here are our favorite spots: The Roosevelt (First Date and Engagement spot!) Patrick Henry Pub for an old establishment Hill Cafe for dinner Union Market for a super casual lunch Blue Atlas if you are feeling fancy, get a reservation! Tour St. John's Church
Carytown
This is our home! We live right in the heart of Carytown and absolutely love it. Shops, restaurants, coffee, bars, restaurants make it a super fun place to wander around in the early evening or during the day. Here are the spots we recommend: Can Can for drinks Minglewood for gluten free and vegan bakery options + coffee Jasper for cocktails Botanya for dinner New York Deli for sandwiches and beer Fuel Pump for hipster coffee Sen Vietnamese Greek on Cary Jalapeno for hole in the wall Mexican, our favorite!
The Fan District
The Fan is great for a morning walk to see some of Richmond's most beautiful homes or to stop in to one of the small, local restaurants and bars. This is Colleen's first neighborhood when she first moved to Richmond! Restaurants we recommend in the Fan: Jardin wine bar - solid charcuterie Beauvine Burger - great burgers and a good bar Pit & Peel - smoothies and acai bowls for the morning North End Juice Co. - Great smoothies, bowls, and breakfast wrap Kuba Kuba - Delish Cuban food Joe's Inn - A classic with large portions Helen's (Third date location!) - Casual LGBTQ+ bar and restaurant Scoop - Great ice cream Lamplighter Coffee - Hipster coffee and lattes
Downtown Richmond
If you are looking to explore near the hotel, there are a ton of restaurants and bars to try! Some of our favorites include: Birdie's - Great for cocktails or coffee, small bites, and oysters Penny Lane Pub - Quirky, casual and fun British inspired bar with good chicken tenders and more! The Lobby Bar - Upscale restaurant in the lobby of the super cute and trendy Quirk Hotel ML Steak - Delicious and modern steakhouse Perly's - Deli sandwiches and more, there can be a line sometimes! Lillie Pearl - Comfort food and very casual spot Wong Gonzalez - Casual and fun fusion restaurant with great fried rice Julep's - Southern inspired cuisine, a touch fancy