16 New Shops and Restaurants in Downtown Richmond

​

​

Serving as a café by day and oyster & wine bar by night, Birdie's homemade pastries and craft coffee in the mornings and raw bar in the evenings make it the perfect place to start and end your day in downtown RVA.

​

Neighborhood: Arts District

​

Hours: Monday and Tuesday, 8AM-4PM; Wednesday and Thursday, 8AM-11PM; Friday and Saturday, 9AM-12AM (Closed Sundays)

​

​

This popular food truck is going brick-and-mortar and opening a storefront along the popular 17th Street Market strip of restaurants and shops. On top of baking their signature beignets, Cafe Beignet RVA has plans to expand their menu to lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch with Cajun-style dishes like red beans and rice, gumbo and more.

​

Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom

​

Coming Soon: April 2022

​

Downtown Richmond has another shop to thrift and find hidden gems at Capitol Vintage, where you'll find vintage decor, clothing, furniture and more.

​

Neighborhood: Financial District

​

Hours: Monday and Friday, 12-6PM; Saturday and Sunday, 11AM-5PM (Closed Tuesday thru Thursday)

​

Celebrating its first flagship store, Charged Up is a hybrid lifestyle and entertainment brand bringing original merchandise, music and more to Broad Street.

​

Neighborhood: Arts District

​

Hours: Tuesday thru Saturday, 11AM-6PM (Closed Sundays and Monday)

​

An interior design and visual arts space, Copeland Studio offers a collection of furniture, textiles and artworks while also specializing in curation, custom designs and creative collaborations.

​

Neighborhood: Arts District

​

Hours: Open by Appointment and RVA First Fridays

​

Nestled in the heart of Jackson Ward, The Deuce is a premier jazz lounge offering live music, cigars, cocktails, patio seating and more.

​

Neighborhood: Jackson Ward

​

Hours: Thursdays, 5-11PM; Fridays and Saturday, 5PM-12AM (Closed Sunday thru Wednesday)

​

Located within downtown's Richmond Marriott, Fall Line Kitchen & Bar is serving up coastal dishes, your favorite comfort foods and weekday happy hour food and drink specials from 5PM to 7PM (don't forget about the complimentary valet service).

​

Neighborhood: Financial District

​

Hours: Sunday thru Thursday, 5-10PM; Friday and Saturday, 5-11PM

​

Looking for locally made paint you can feel good about? Hound Paint Co. makes paint shopping easy with their high-pigmented, hand-crafted premium paint products. Hound Paint Co. is a one-stop paint shop with made-to-last, eco-friendly paints you can find at their storefront, purchase online and pick-up curbside.

​

Neighborhood: Manchester

​

Hours: Monday thru Friday, 9AM-6PM (Closed Saturdays and Sundays)

​

Enjoy the island vibes and tropical paradise aesthetic of Island Shrimp Co. along downtown Richmond's riverfront for dinner with a view.

​

Neighborhood: Rocketts Landing

​

Coming Soon: Opening March 2022

​

Brought to you by the owners of RVA favorite, Soul Taco, Jew Fro blends together African and Jewish cuisine to educate your palate and add fire to your soul with dishes like the Deconstructed Matzo Ball Kedjenou Plate and Ghanaian Peanut Soup with Morrocan Lamb Kreplach.

​

Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom

​

Hours: Wednesday thru Saturday, 11:30AM-10PM (Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays)

​

Jubilee, a beloved term throughout the Black community meaning "celebration," comes from the owners of downtown's own, Lillie Pearl, and plans to continue their recipe for success by incorporating New American dishes that are highlighted by Southern ingredients and global influences.

​

Neighborhood: Manchester

​

Coming Soon: Spring 2022

​

At Kismet, you'll find items curated with the intention to help you find peace and a little magic in your everyday life, art and books to inspire you and a space for makers, artists and authors of Asian heritage to showcase their work.

​

Neighborhood: Arts District

​

Hours: Wednesday thru Sunday, 11AM-4PM (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)

​

This NOLA-inspired sno-ball shop comes from Ruby Scoops Ice Cream & Sweets owner and recent Ben & Jerry's Clash of the Cones champion, Rabia Kamara and partners, offers 60 housemade organic syrups and is the perfect pick for those looking for a sweet treat that’s vegan, gluten-free and delicious.

​

Neighborhood: Jackson Ward

​

Hours: Friday thru Sunday, 1-7PM

​

Authentic Thai food is what you'll find at Thai Studio Restaurant with classic dishes and familiar favorites like Drunken Noodles, Pad See Ew, Duck Noodle Soup and more.

​

Neighborhood: Jackson Ward

​

Hours: Monday thru Thursday, 11AM-3PM and 5-9:30PM; Friday and Saturday, 11AM-3PM and 5-10PM; Sunday, 12-9:30PM

(Closed Tuesdays)

​

The Book Bar is a Black- and Woman-owned bookstore that will provide customers and readers with an experience and space that centers Black, indigenous and other people-of-color authors. Not to mention, a bar that sells wine by the bottle, events like tastings and author events, services like quarterly book subscription boxes, programming like the Book Bar Book Club and more.

​

Neighborhood: Financial District/Shockoe Slip

​

Hours: Wednesday thru Friday, 11AM-6:30PM; Saturday, 11AM-5PM; Sunday, 11AM-4PM (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)

​

At this DIY bar, custom candle creations are made for you by you! Pick your vessel, choose your favorite scent and enjoy complimentary wine with your candlemaking experience. Come alone, buy tickets with a friend, do a date night or book an entire party and treat yourself to a Wick & Sip day.

​

Neighborhood: Financial District/Shockoe Slip

​

Hours: Reservations are available Wednesday thru Sunday

• 14 Coffee Shops, Bakeries and Cafés to Try in Downtown Richmond
• Your Guide to Happy Hour Specials in Downtown Richmond
• 8 Neighborhoods to Explore in Downtown Richmond
• 40 Black-Owned Businesses to Check Out in Downtown Richmond
• 11 New Restaurants to Try in Downtown Richmond
• 8 Things To Do To Feel Like a Local in Downtown Richmond
• Your Guide to Dog-Friendly Spots in Downtown Richmond
• 5 Reasons to Live in Downtown Richmond
• Best Places for Brunch in Downtown Richmond
• Venture Richmond's 2021 Year in Review