Virginia Beach · Virginia Beach City County, VA
Live music in Virginia Beach
Scout analyzed 103 Virginia Beach places and surfaced the ones that actually fit live music.
Places analyzed
103
Matches
24
Typical spend
$60
Typical visit
1.6 hr
Scout-verified spots
North Virginia Beach
Ocean Eddies Seafood Restaurant
This informal seafood eatery on the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier is suitable for a casual meal, offering crab cakes and chowder with ocean views. Expect a visit of about an hour, costing roughly $20-$40 per person, and it pairs well with a pier stroll.
Outdoors
Grommet Island Park
Grommet Island Park is an excellent free stop for families with young children, especially those needing accessibility features. It's a good place to spend an hour or two outdoors, often paired with a visit to the Virginia Beach boardwalk.
Northwest
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
Tupelo Honey is a good spot for a Southern comfort food meal or brunch, often pairing well with a shopping trip or local attraction. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $25-60 per person.
Food & Drink
17 Hands Coffee
17 Hands Coffee is a suitable stop for a casual coffee break or light snack. Plan for a 30-minute visit and expect to spend $5-$15 per person.
Food & Drink
Heirloom
Heirloom is a good choice for a dinner outing, offering innovative farm-to-table cuisine. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $40-$80 per person for an evening meal.
North Virginia Beach
Waterman's Surfside Grille
Waterman's Surfside Grille is a good spot for a sit-down meal with beach views, suitable for a family dinner or a relaxed date. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $30-$75 per person for food and drinks.
North Virginia Beach
Becca Restaurant & Garden
Becca Restaurant & Garden is suitable for a meal or brunch, often pairing with a walk nearby. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $35-75 per person.
North Virginia Beach
Driftwood Kitchen
Driftwood Kitchen is suitable for an evening meal, offering American cuisine for dates or family dinners. Expect to spend $30-75 per person for a visit lasting about 1.5 hours.
North Virginia Beach
2D CAFE & EATERY
This cafe offers a casual Mediterranean meal with a unique 2D art aesthetic, good for a quick bite or coffee. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $15-35 per person for food and drinks.
Food & Drink
Blue Moon Taphouse
This bi-level taphouse offers pub food, drinks, and live music, suitable for a casual evening out. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $20-40 per person, especially if enjoying the rooftop views.
Ocean View
Ocean View Golf Course
Ocean View Golf Course is suitable for a 4-hour golf outing for individuals or small groups, costing around $40-80 per person for greens fees. It's best experienced during the day, weather permitting, and often pairs well with a meal at the clubhouse.
Outdoors
Red Wing Park
Red Wing Park is good for a morning or afternoon walk with kids, a pet, or by yourself. It pairs well with a picnic and is a free outing that requires about 90 minutes.
North Virginia Beach
Beachside Social
Beachside Social is a cocktail bar suitable for an evening drink, often paired with dinner nearby or as a standalone social outing. Expect to spend $30-75 per person for drinks and some small bites, with visits typically lasting 1.5-2 hours.
Dam Neck
Motor World
Motor World is a good spot for a few hours of family fun, offering go-karts, mini-golf, and other small rides. Expect to spend $30-70 per person for activities and snacks, making it a solid option for a weekend afternoon or a kid's birthday party.
North Virginia Beach
The Back Deck
This is a casual, open-air spot for seafood and drinks with ocean views, ideal for a relaxed meal. Expect to spend 1-2 hours here for lunch or dinner, costing around $25-50 per person.
Family
Pungo Dino Park - Metal Dinosaur Park
This is a free outdoor park featuring metal dinosaur sculptures, best for a casual family stroll or a quick photo op. It's a short activity that can be paired with other Pungo area outings or a visit to a nearby farm.
North Virginia Beach
Tides Coastal Kitchen
Tides Coastal Kitchen is a good spot for a relaxed dinner with family or a casual date night, often pairing well with an afternoon by the shore. Expect to spend $30-70 per person for a meal and drinks over 1.5 hours.
North Virginia Beach
Milk & Honey Southern Inspired Kitchen
Milk & Honey is a good spot for a sit-down meal, especially for brunch or dinner. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and about $30-60 per person on a southern-inspired menu.
Northwest
Zeiders American Dream Theater
This performing arts theater is suitable for an evening outing for live performances, often pairing well with a pre-show dinner. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and $25-$75 per person on tickets and perhaps a drink.
Nightlife
Scandals Live
Scandals Live is a good spot for an evening of live music and drinks, potentially with dinner. Expect to spend 3-4 hours and $50-100 per person.
ViBe Creative District
Three Ships Coffee Roasters
Three Ships Coffee is suitable for a morning or afternoon stop for coffee and a baked good. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $5-$15 per person.
North Central
Steinhilber's Restaurant
This is a good spot for a celebratory dinner or an upscale date night, offering seafood and steaks in a historic setting. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $50-$100 per person.
Northwest
Colattao Coffee House
Colattao Coffee House is a casual stop for a coffee and a light bite, perfect for a quick break or a solo work session. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for an hour-long visit.
North Virginia Beach
Elevation 27
Elevation 27 is a good spot for an evening of live music, typically lasting 3 hours with drinks and possibly food. Expect to spend $50-150 per person including tickets.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
Worth the splurge
When the night needs to land.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 60 of the 103 analyzed Virginia Beach places fit live music.
- 30% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 53% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Playful, Scenic, Upscale, Adventurous.
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