How to Plan the Best Girls’ Day (& Night!) Out in RVA
Whether you’re hosting friends from out of town or planning a bachelorette party for a bride-to-be, Richmond is the perfect place to spend a girls’ night out or long weekend. Ahead, we’re sharing our recommendations for where to go and what to do, from drag brunch to cozy wine bars. In the words of Shania Twain: Let’s go, girls!
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Make reservations for Godfrey’s Drag Brunch
Drag performances, banana stuffed French toast, and mimosas — Godfrey’s has all three (and more!). Make a reservation for their drag brunch to see the queens strut their stuff every Saturdays and Sunday. Can’t get enough? Come back for their drag shows on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights.
Location: 308 E Grace St (Downtown)
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Work out at BOHO Studios
If you’re looking to break a sweat before or after you party hard, head to BOHO Studios for a quick workout. You and the crew can choose from cycling and strength training to Pilates across the biz’s three locations.
Locations: 711 N Sheppard St (Museum District), 127 W Brookland Park Blvd (North Side), 4930 Forest Hill Ave Ste (Forest Hill)
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Have drinks at Jardin
For a casual afternoon, head over to Jardin for bottles of wine, charcuterie boards, and other light bites. When the weather’s nice, the spot’s patio is the perfect place to chill and people-watch on Main St, while the indoor areas — including the newly updated Salon — are a cozy place to hang if it’s cold or rainy.
Location: 1520 W Main St (The Fan)
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Play games (+ more!) at The Park
The Park is a one-stop-shop for games, karaoke, food, and drinks. Bring the girls for activities like duck pin bowling, mini golf, and pool, then grab food from one of the many onsite restaurants and pour yourselves some drinks from The Park’s beer wall, too.
Location: 1407 Cummings Dr (Diamond District)
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Go dancing at Sticky Rice or Babe’s of Carytown
Sushi and dancing are must-haves for any girls’ night, and lucky for you, Sticky Rice has both. Share an order of their famous bucket of tots and split some of their monster rolls for dinner before hitting the dance floor or the tables (yes, you can dance on tables) later in the evening.
Location: 2232 W Main St (The Fan)
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Babe’s of Carytown has been a staple for girls’ nights out in Richmond since 1979, and it’s still a popular spot to grab a drink and dance the night away. Fun fact(s): It’s also the East Coast’s oldest and America’s second oldest lesbian bar.
Location: 3166 W Cary St (Carytown)
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
A born and bred Richmonder, Christine’s love of RVA runs deep. So does her love of words. She’s wanted to be a writer since she was 8 years old, leading her to earn a degree in Communication Studies from Roanoke College. Since then she’s edited and contributed to a handful of local and national publications. When she’s not working on her next article, you can find her taking walks throughout the city with her fiancé and their adorable rescue pitty Rosie. You can also find her on Instagram @christinewinder where she posts way too many photos of her cats.
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