GWAR Bar is a heavy metal themed bar late-night spot in Scotts Addition, Richmond.
GWAR Bar on Clay in Scott's Addition runs until 2 am every night. Heavy-metal-themed cocktails, late-night menu, official bar of the band GWAR.
Must order: Late night menu with vegan or meat snacks.
Tip: Open every night until 2 am; the heaviest scene is post-show.
Address: 217 W Clay Street, Richmond, VA 23220
Cobra Cabana on West Marshall is the late-night cocktail dive with strong vegan plates. Open until 2 am every night except Monday; loud and welcoming.
Order: Tiki cocktail with vegan tacos.
Tip: Friday and Saturday run loudest; Tuesday is the quieter neighborhood night.
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Order: Fish and chips with a pint.
Tip: Saturday Premier League mornings start early; the bar runs through to 2 am.
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Order: Late pizza and beer.
Tip: Kitchen runs to 10 pm; the bar holds the late seat.
The Jasper in Carytown is open until 2 am every day. Mattias Hagglund's cocktail bar carries Richmond's late-night drinking room; bartender's choice.
Order: Bartender's choice cocktail.
Tip: The bar is the seat; the snack menu runs late.
Cobra Cabana on West Marshall is the late-night cocktail dive with strong vegan plates. Open until 2 am every night except Monday; loud and welcoming.
Order: Tiki cocktail with vegan tacos.
Tip: Friday and Saturday run loudest; Tuesday is the quieter neighborhood night.
Sticky Rice on West Main keeps the kitchen open until 2 am. Asian-fusion sushi, Japanese whisky and the city's most-photographed bucket of tots.
Order: Bucket of tots and a sake flight.
Tip: After 11 pm the kitchen pivots; sushi rolls and tots dominate.
