Richmond · Richmond City County, VA

Nightlife in Richmond

Scout analyzed 116 Richmond places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

Places analyzed

116

Matches

Typical spend

$75

Typical visit

1.5 hr

Complete outings

Richmond Date Night: Music, Cocktails & Cuisine

Start your evening with a sophisticated cocktail in Carytown, setting a romantic tone. Then, head to The National, a beautifully renovated historic theater, for a memorable live music performance. Conclude your date with an exquisite French-inspired dinner, perfect for intimate conversation.

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

Carytown

2 matching spots

Shockoe Bottom

1 matching spots

The Diamond

1 matching spots

The Fan District

1 matching spots

Scout-verified spots

Shockoe Bottom

Wonderland

Wonderland is a good spot for an evening to late-night outing to catch a live punk or metal band, suitable for a cheap night out with friends. Expect to spend $10-30 per person over 1.5 hours.

CocktailsLive musicAdventurous

$10–$30 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Carytown

Révéler

Révéler is likely a good fit for an evening out, combining dining, drinks, and potentially a show. Expect to spend a couple of hours and $50-100 per person.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

The Diamond

The Park RVA

The Park RVA is ideal for a full afternoon or evening of active fun, combining drinks, casual food, and activities like bowling or mini-golf. Expect to spend $30-75 per person for food, drinks, and activities.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors

$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

The Fan District

The Camel

The Camel is a good spot for an evening out to catch live music, pairing well with pre-show dinner or post-show drinks elsewhere. Expect to spend $30-75 per person for entry, food, and drinks over a couple of hours.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

The Tin Pan

The Tin Pan is a good spot for a dinner and a show, expect to spend an entire evening here. It pairs well as the main event for a date or a group celebration, costing roughly $50-100 per person.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Carytown

The Jasper

The Jasper is a good spot for evening drinks and snacks, often paired with dinner nearby or a pre-event cocktail. Expect to spend $35-75 per person for a drink or two and a small bite during a 1.5-hour visit.

CocktailsFoodRelaxed

$35–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking