The best bars & nightlife in Henrico County

Eclectic industrial chic space for a menu ranging across the cuisines of Asia.

Brewery offering daily tours plus a low-key taproom with tastings, growler fills & outdoor seating.

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

Spacious bar & restaurant with a comfort-food menu, cocktails & regular live music.

Burgers, BBQ & other American comfort foods paired with a massive liquor selection in warm environs.

Relaxed eatery providing familiar Indian food such as curry platters & dosas with veggie options.

Semi-upscale chain for classic Italian fare served family-style in a relaxed, polished space.

Fish- & parrot-themed bars serving American pub fare & featuring dueling piano show on Saturdays.

Expansive, light-filled eatery pairing Mexican comfort grub with craft beer, cocktails & wine.

Relaxed hangout with a walk-in humidor, New American eats & live jazz, plus beer, wine & cocktails.

Elevated Italian cuisine & a global wine list served in a white-tablecloth setting with a patio.

Sports bar & grill chain famous for chicken wings served by waitresses in short shorts.

Low-key, strip-mall bar & grill offering a familiar menu, table games & sports on multiple HD TVs.

Festive pub offering myriad beer options, wine & TVs tuned to sports, plus live music.

Hangout featuring 500+ global beers, lots of craft drafts & tavern food in pub digs with TVs.

Relaxed fixture for Irish & American pub grub, beer & local bands, plus trivia & open-mike nights.

Open, relaxed eatery featuring burgers & comfort food with a global twist, plus beer & wine on tap.

Whether you’re craving a quick mood lift or plotting a night out that doesn’t require small talk, CSz Richmond Theater brings high-energy, competitive improv with ComedySportz plus shows, classes for all ages, camps, and private events. Consider it RVA’s reliable laugh factory when you need something fun this week.

From the Richmond newsletter, September 20, 2026

Blue Bee Cider is Virginia’s first urban cidery, pouring heirloom-apple ciders that run from bone dry to dessert, plus playful infusions. Swing by for a guided tasting or flight, and if you like art with your sips, check out the Soft & Wild cyanotype exhibit happening today.

From the Richmond newsletter, October 7, 2026

White-tablecloth steakhouse in a strip mall featuring classic cuts of aged beef & fine wines.