14 editor picks in Richmond.
Food tour in Scott's Addition
Scott's Addition Brews & Bites Tour
4 of these places are in Scott's Addition
Richmond's cocktail scene mixes craft bars with restaurant bars that pour as seriously as the kitchens cook. Scott's Addition and Carytown carry much of the energy. The Jasper on West Cary Street is a Carytown classic-cocktail room, while Cobra Cabana and GWAR Bar bring a louder, music-tied edge to Scott's Addition.
14 cocktail bar places in Richmond we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Richmond · Cocktail Bar across every city.
Drink Bartender's choice cocktails
The Jasper on West Cary in Carytown is Richmond's no-pretense cocktail bar.
Drink Tiki cocktails and outrageous specials
Cobra Cabana on West Marshall in Scott's Addition is the late-night cocktail dive with strong vegan options.
Drink GWAR-themed cocktails
GWAR Bar on Clay in Scott's Addition is the bar of Richmond's heavy-metal band GWAR.
Drink Boddingtons pint and English pub fare
Penny Lane Pub on East Franklin is downtown Richmond's British pub.
Drink Craft beer flight and house cocktails
Galley on Hathaway is the Forest Hill craft beer bar with an American brunch menu.
Drink Cold beer and pours, longtime regulars
Joe's Inn's bar in the Fan has poured for regulars since 1952.
Drink Virginia sparkling, oyster shooter
Rappahannock's bar on Grace pours Virginia sparkling and East Coast whites with Croxton family oysters.
Drink Japanese whisky flight, sake list
Sticky Rice on Main runs Richmond's late-night sushi bar program until 2 am.
Drink Cocktails and beer with diner food
Galaxy Diner in Carytown runs a small bar program alongside diner food.
Drink German pilsner pour, riesling
Metzger's bar in Church Hill pours German pilsner and Mosel rieslings alongside Brittanny Anderson's charcuterie.
Drink Classic cocktails in the Jefferson Hotel lobby
Lemaire's hotel bar inside the Jefferson is the city's grand-lobby cocktail room.
Order Bartender's choice cocktail.
The Jasper in Carytown is open until 2 am every day.
Order Tiki cocktail with vegan tacos.
Cobra Cabana on West Marshall is the late-night cocktail dive with strong vegan plates.
Order Late night menu with vegan or meat snacks.
GWAR Bar on Clay in Scott's Addition runs until 2 am every night.
