What to Reach For After a Night Out in Richmond
We’re lucky to live in a city with no shortage of breweries and award-winning bars, but that means we’re also not strangers to a hangover. If you’re in need of a greasy meal or a healthy fix, we’ve got you covered with this list of remedies.
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Grilled Cheese from Home Sweet Home
I don’t think Home Sweet Home originally set out to curate a menu of the best hangover remedies, but curate one they did. If you aren’t familiar, this Carytown restaurant infuses mac and cheese and inventive add-ons inside a traditional grilled cheese — served alongside tomato soup, of course. Whether you choose from one of their specialty grilled cheeses like the Mac and Me (mac and cheese and pork BBQ on challah bread) or build your own, their dishes are the key to reviving yourself after a night out.
Location: 3433 W Cary St (Carytown)
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Frozen Oaxacan Coffee at Get Tight Lounge
For those who prefer a little “hair of the dog” as their hangover cure, Get Tight Lounge has you covered with their Frozen Oaxacan Coffee. This drink is a blend of mezcal, Rostov’s iced coffee, horchata milkshake, and coffee grounds served in a souvenir cup. If you’re feeling adventurous (or that hungover) you can add a floater for an extra $5.
Location: 1104 W Main St (The Fan)
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The Hangover Brunch at District 804
Every Sunday, District 804 serves up brunch, live music, specialty cocktails, and good vibes for those trying to shake off their Saturday night decisions and ward off the Sunday scaries. Seats fill up fast, so be sure to visit their Eventbrite page or call ahead for reservations.
Location: 8004 W Broad St (West End)
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Hangover Cure Burger from Burger Bach
Mexican green chile sauce, hot sauce, mayo, caramelized onions, tomato, fried egg, uncured bacon, and cheddar cheese — do I have your attention? Richmonders swear by this meal from Burger Bach as a hangover fix. And for good reason! It has a little bit of everything and just enough grease to get you back on your feet.
Location: 3426 W Cary St (Carytown)
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Re-Up Shot from The Beet Box
This juice shot may be small, but it packs a punch. A mix of lemon, ginger, turmeric, and coconut water will reinvigorate you after a late night. Be sure to grab a sandwich or a bowl to fill your belly while you’re there.
Locations: 2611 W Cary St (Carytown) and 2400 Jefferson Ave (Church Hill)
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Hangover Sandwich from Rare Olde Times Public House
This authentic Irish pub knows a thing or two about curing a hangover. Their signature sandwich features bangers, bacon, scrambled eggs, grilled tomato, and American cheese on brioche bread. You’ll leave satisfied and ready for a post-meal nap.
Location: 10602 Patterson Ave (Tuckahoe)
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Pho from Pho Tay Do
Pho Tay Do is a Richmond staple, especially when you need a pick-me-up. Reddit users swear by their Chin, Nam, Gau, Gan, Sach bowl of pho to heal a hangover. Pro tip: take an extra order home to freeze and have on hand in case of emergencies.
Location: 6328 Rigsby Rd (Near West End)
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Black is Beautiful Juice from Brewer’s Café
If you’re looking to quench your thirst and detox your body, the Black is Beautiful juice from Brewer’s Café will do the trick. It’s a blend of watermelon, ginger, and lemon juice mixed with activated charcoal to help your body remove toxins and aid in digestion. And as an added bonus, 10% of the proceeds are donated to Blackwell Elementary School in Manchester.
Location: 1125 Bainbridge St (Manchester)
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Hair Of The Dog IV from The Feel Better Lounge
For those occasions when you’re really down bad, The Feel Better Lounge will… help you feel better, duh. Try their Hair Of The Dog IV blend to replenish your system after a night out. You can choose from 500 mL (30–45 minutes) or 1,000 mL (45–60 minutes) treatments and customize your IV with add-ons like B12, zinc, and B6.
Location: 5901 W Broad St Ste 200 (Near West End)
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Infrared Sauna at Purify
If all else fails, sweat it out in one of Purify’s infrared saunas. The sauna’s list of benefits is as long as the line to get into your favorite bar on a Saturday night, but those with a hangover will most appreciate that it helps with detoxification. Hit up one of their two locations in RVA.
Locations: 5609 Patterson Ave Ste D (Westhampton) and 301 Maltby Boulevard Ste C (Short Pump)
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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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