Where to Go Out to Meet People for 20 to 30-Somethings
Maybe you just moved here, maybe you are single and looking to mingle, or maybe you’re just curious where people go out around Richmond?
Check out these fun places to see and meet Richmond. Most of these spots offer a variety of ways to strike up a conversation whether your thing is actively participating, hanging around, or grabbing something to eat or drink!
—by Elaine Digges, Contributor Writer
When you’re getting a drink:
District 5
Location: 1911 W Main St (The Fan)
Hours: Found here
Southern Railway Taphouse
Location: 100 S 14th St. (Shockoe Slip)
Hours: Found here
New York Deli
Location: 2920 W Cary St (Carytown)
Hours: Found here
River City Roll
Location: 939 Myers St (Scott’s Addition)
Hours: Found here
Slingshot
Location: 3301 W Clay St (Scott’s Addition)
Hours: Found here
3 Monkeys
Location: 2525 W Main St (The Fan)
Hours: Found here
Pizza & Beer of Richmond
Location: 2553 W Cary St (The Fan)
Hours: Found here
Social 52
Location: 2619 W Main St (The Fan)
Hours: Found here
Tang & Biscuit
Location: 3406 W Moore St (Scott’s Addition)
Hours: Found here
Continental Westhampton
Location: 5704 Grove Ave (Near West End)
Hours: Found here
The Jungle Room
Location: 2727 W Broad St (Near Scott’s Addition)
Hours: Found here
Kregger’s At Hand
Location: 2614W Cary St (The Fan)
Hours: Found here
Bingo Beer Co
Location: 2900 W Broad St (Scott’s Addition)
Hours: Found here
The Jasper
Location: 3113 W Cary St (Carytown)
Hours: Found here
When the weather is nice:
VMFA Friday Wine Night
Location: 200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd (The Fan/Museum District)
Hours: Found here
The Hof Garden Rooftop
Location: 2818 W Broad St (Scott’s Addition)
Hours: Found here
NY Deli Rooftop
Location: 2920 W Cary St (Carytown)
Hours: Found here
The Pit & The Peel Rooftop
Location: 1210 W Main St (The Fan)
Hours: Found here
When you’re feeling active:
River City Sports & Social Club
Sports: Dodgeball, Kickball, Skee-Ball, Axe Throwing, Bocce, and more can be found here
Stonewall Sports RVA (LGBTQIA+ & Allies)
Sports: Dodgeball, kickball, volleyball, bowling and more can be found here
Be Social Richmond
Sports: Basketball, Flag football, volleyball, kickball and more can be found here
Richmond Volleyball Club
Sports: Various levels of volleyball available here
When you’re feeling brainy:
Trivia at Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop (Mondays)
Location: 3406 W Leigh St (Scott’s Addition)
Trivia Starts at: 7:00 PM, 21+
Trivia at New York Deli (Tuesdays)
Location: 2920 W Cary St (Carytown)
Trivia Starts at: 7:00 PM, all ages
Trivia at Isley Brewing (Tuesdays)
Location: 1715 Summit Ave (Scott’s Addition)
Trivia Hours: 7:00 PM, ages 21+
Trivia at Garden Grove Brewery & Urban Winery (Wednesdays)
Location: 3345 W Cary Street (Carytown)
Trivia Starts at: 7:30 PM, all ages
Trivia at Tang & Biscuit (Thursdays)
Location: 3406 W Moore St (Scott’s Addition)
Trivia Starts at: 7:00 PM, select “Main Floor” on online reservation. Reservations highly encouraged.
When you need a little caffeine:
Roastology
Location: 2701 W Cary St (The Fan)
Hours: Found here
Blanchards Broad St
Location: 3121 W Broad St (The Fan, Near Scott’s Addition), 26 N Morris St (VCU area)
Hours: Found here
Birdie’s
Location: 305 W Broad St (City Center)
Hours: Found here
Looking for more ideas?
