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1. Pasture (Downtown)
416 E Grace St, Richmond, Virginia
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Pasture posts a photo of a new and exciting cocktail to its Facebook page nearly every day. The Southern hospitality and the delicious cocktail options at Pasture make for a very enjoyable experience.
2. Saison (Jackson Ward)
23 W Marshall St, Richmond, Virginia
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Saison’s cocktail menu reads like a book, which is fitting because the menu is literally taped into vintage books. The list is extensive, but the servers are very willing to help you find one that fits your tastes.
3. Rappahannock (Downtown)
320 E Grace St, Richmond, Virginia
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Rappahannock has an inviting feel that makes you want to saddle up to the bar, order some delicious oysters and wash them down with one of their signature cocktails.
4. The Magpie (Carver)
1301 W Leigh St, Richmond, Virginia
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The Magpie is a neighborhood gastropub serving some of the best cocktails in RVA. Whether it’s dinner or a boozy brunch, you can’t go wrong with their specialty cocktails.
5. The Roosevelt (Church Hill)
623 N 25th St, Richmond, Virginia
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The Roosevelt is a fun place to get a cocktail — there is a laid-back atmosphere and an abundance of drink options. Bartender T. Leggett knows what he’s doing behind the bar as much as anyone in RVA.
6. Heritage (The Fan)
1627 W Main St, Richmond, Virginia
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Heritage’s Mattias Hägglund is one of the most acclaimed mixologists in Richmond. His cocktail menu is extensive and impressive — grab one at dinner, Happy Hour or at their outstanding Sunday brunch.
7. Balliceaux (The Fan)
203 N Lombardy St, Richmond, Virginia
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Balliceaux is one of the most popular bars in RVA – and for good reason. Good live music, friendly bartenders and damn good cocktails. The cocktail menu includes house cocktails, classic cocktails, “extra-fancy” cocktails and house tonics.
8. The Rogue Gentlemen (Jackson Ward)
618 N 1st St, Richmond, Virginia
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The Rogue Gentlemen is part of the new scene in Jackson Ward. For a little over a year, this cocktail bar has been slinging drinks the right way. Can’t decide? Go with the bartender’s choice.
9. Lemaire (Downtown)
101 W Franklin St, Richmond, Virginia
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It doesn’t get any classier than dinner and drinks at Lemaire. Try a specialty cocktail or make your own Manhattan.
10. The Blue Goat (Near West End)
5710 Grove Ave, Richmond, Virginia
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The Blue Goat has a Southern-inspired menu that pairs well with its cocktails. The bar area is always busy — a sure sign that the cocktails are delicious.
11. Toast (Near West End)
7007 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond, Virginia
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Toast and sister restaurant Estilo are putting out some of the best food and drinks in Richmond — both from a shopping center in the near west end. The good beer selection, wine on tap and, most importantly, the creative cocktails keep the locals coming back for Happy Hour.
12. Dutch & Company (Church Hill)
400 North 27th St, Richmond, Virginia
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Dutch & Company makes several delicious original cocktails, and boasts an impressive list of bourbons, scotches and cordials. Happy Hour is popular so grab a seat early.
13. Graffiato RVA (Downtown)
123 W Broad St, Richmond, Virginia
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Cheers, RVA!
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