One of my favorite bars in Scott's Addition. It can to be a little windy being a rooftop bar so just something to be mindful of but its always nice having a drink viewing the Richmond skyline. They play great music and have great djs on each floor and even when it's really busy upstairs you can retreat to lower levels to chill for a second. Definitely a fun time. read more

This night will go down in my memory banks for sure! It was a balmy, rainy evening and my fam and I went bar hopping! I gotta tell you, it was a trip for my hubby and I to go out with our grown kids and their spouses. We had a blast! The Hof was our last stop... parking in Scott's Addition was a pain, but we trudged thru the rain and several puddles to get in! And I'm glad we did because this place was hopping. We are old so we didn't get carded, haha! The doorman was like, yeah, your grey hair is your I.D.! We did see a few other silver heads at the bar, but mostly they cater to the 25-35 year old crowd. The music was great! If people weren't dancing in the aisles, they were "chair dancing" in the booths and at the bar. Football was on the tv, for the sports fans! At one point my daughter started a Conga line and a bunch of people joined in and we danced around the whole bar... it was a hoot! The DJ kept the songs coming, one tune melded into the next... so many 80's and 90's throwbacks! It was a good time! For drinks, several of us got the Truly hard seltzers and they were fruity and refreshing, while others got beer and cocktails. The bar tenders were in their A game. We didn't get a chance to check out the rooftop view due to the rain, so that's in the agenda next time we get a wild hair! Maybe we will try some food next time too! Lol! My hubby and I haven't been bar hopping for years, we don't really frequent the bar scene... but we felt like kids again tonight and the Hof was a fun place to top off the night! read more

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Nice rooftop bar well located in Scott's Addition. Something that's easy to forget about rooftop bars: well, they're elevated. I recommend bringing a jacket or coat even if it is warm on the sidewalk. It tends to be a little windy at the hof. It's very cute up there too with nice standards of white lights and seating that goes all around the roof. You can get a cute pic of the sunset or the Richmond skyline. We appreciated that, while the hof bills itself as a beer garden, you can get mixed drinks and cocktails -- not limited to just beer. This was a cute spot to drop by. read more

Came here after work. Rooftop is nice. Definitely would only come here if it was happy hour. The food was not worth the price. The pizza was probably worse than frozen pizza from the grocery store pizza. I was holding out hope for the crab dip but even that was very subpar. The best thing was the pretzels and mustard LOL. Guess you can't expect much from the beer garden food wise. read more

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On a weekend visit with a friend, I wanted to find a nice rooftop bar. We made a reservation online and came around sunset. The rooftop is really cute! There are a bunch of tables and high tops spaced out for people to sit at at a safe distance. We ordered some beers and cocktails and they were good. They have a decent selection of food, but that's where we were disappointed. My pizza came out cold. It was not appetizing. My friend's charcuterie board was just okay. This is definitely a better place to just get a drink and enjoy the outdoors. I would come back, but probably forgo the food. read more

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Todd is the best security guard ever! He was super sweet to me and my fam and very professional! 10/10!

My friends and I came out this past Thursday. The happy hour margs were so good! Such a great bang for your buck! We had amazing service from Chloe, Susie & Will! They were so kind, funny and professional. We have a graduation party of 18 coming this Saturday and this confirmed that we chose the right rooftop venue. If you haven't been to the HOF yet or the rooftop it's a great vibe with great people! read more

Security officer TODD did a phenomenal job at making sure myself and my guest felt safe and welcomed when visiting The Hof. He was extremely friendly, helpful and went over and beyond to make sure we all felt safe and secure. His customer service is the reason I will return the Hof again. read more

I would never give this place my business again. Bartender was rude and acted as if we, the patrons, were annoying her by asking for service. Drink was overpriced and not that good. All of that would be enough to not go back but it got even worse.... They were having some sort of bridal shower or something similar on the roof top. My boyfriend and I had already picked our spots but had to go to the bar to order our drinks. We walk back over and I'm getting situated and the next thing I know one of the guests of the bridal shower essentially pushes me away and says "sweetie we need to take a group photo." Didn't ask politely if I could step aside for a moment to take a photo just took it upon herself to shoo me off. Like they owned the rooftop. Oh and my boyfriend was walking over to our spot and they cut him off entirely. The Hof Garden is trash. The view isn't even pretty it's just a bunch of buildings. Stay away from this place unless you want to be put in a bad mood. read more

I'm loving this German-themed rooftop/interior taproom hybrid in Scott's Addition! The atmosphere is so cool and chill (at least during off times...I haven't risked going on a weekend night). I first visited a few weeks ago and enjoyed the cool breeze on the rooftop with a stellar sour pour in a plastic cup for $7. Yesterday, I stopped by with a friend and her two kids around opening, and it turned out they were celebrating 'Hoptoberfest'! So fun!! They had a full band playing traditional German tunes on the roof. We could hear the music perfectly even as we walked down the street. Loved it! They also had giant Jenga, and the kids had a blast. The manager Bobby is really nice as well, and the bartenders are sweet as well (but pls don't make comments about guessing patrons ages. It gets old hearing how I look underage all the time!) The Hof offers a bunch of food items as well -- lots of pork and carb-loaded dishes -- but I've yet to try anything. One day! read more

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Came here last week while my friend was in town visiting and it was a beautiful day outside, so a rooftop bar sounded perfect! We had such a good time that night, we went again the day after! Finding our way up to rooftop was a little interesting, but once we made it up stairs and to the elevator, we were good. We got up to the rooftop and grabbed drinks at the bar and found a seat. The views were great, and the sun was about to set each time we were there. The music was a good mix and it was just a great, chill scene. On our way out, we went through another bar area downstairs and it had good music as well. I will definitely be checking out this place more in the future! read more

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I really enjoyed my first visit to the Hof Garden. It's a more casual and relaxed atmosphere than some of the other rooftop bars in town. There was an incredibly varied demographic, from older couples in biking gear and middle aged women having a girls' night out, to both jean cut off and Lilly Pulitzer-donning millennials and yuppies. On a nice day it's a great spot to enjoy some beer, listen to music, and watch the sunset, or even fireworks from over the Squirrels Stadium. Beers are reasonably priced and there is a decent selection. I particularly recommend their traditional weiss beer as well as the sour cherry. Pierogis and pretzels were both good, although service can be a bit slow, especially if it is crowded. read more

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We had stopped into the rooftop bar on a day that was not so pretty, but the roof was still open for some fresh area and views. While not serving the area seemed like it would be a fun spot to grab some drinks during sun down. read more

The Hof Garden is a multi-level brewhouse with unique spaces and a rooftop! The rooftop is definitely the place to be, and they sometimes have live music or events at The Hof Garden. read more

Location and Ambiance- They have seating at rooftop with a city view. They also have place to sit downstairs but rooftop is much better. Ample seating and well lit up at night. Sometimes they do play live music which is great. Service- we were received by a server who greeted us with some dance moves. He got us a table and then for a very long time nobody even acknowledged us. Anyways we asked for a menu and we were told there aren't any left and are being printed currently. We were still able to get some used ones from the other table. There was nobody to take our order so we ended up going to the bar area and getting a drink for ourselves which they initially refused saying that a server will take your order. Food - Didn't have the patience to wait so we left after our drinks. read more

I love the Roof top its a very fun place to get with friends! Drinks are very good & the food is good too! Very nice staff!

Love coming to Hofheimer food is always good and the people are amazing especially Todd.. he is always welcoming and making sure we feel at ease. He is the main reason I come back to the events being put on here, because I know I'll be safe and always welcome. All the other staff are great as well. read more

COVID or not, this bitch hits different. the girl with green hair made some ratchet strawberry mint lemonades. (see visual image for versions of the same drink ordered 5 minutes apart). one was full of leaves, the other, she spilled half off the drink all over the bar. great. just great. read more

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My first time here for brunch and certainly will be my last. Thankfully the hostesses was accommodating and the waitress was sympathetic. Ordered 9 different dishes, all arrived cold or luke warm. Not only were they cold, but they took 30-40 minutes to come out. Cold? No heat lamp? 30-40 minutes to cook some eggs? For it to turn out cold?? Incredibly displeased with the portions. Tacos came with 5 pieces of potato on the side and did not come with all the listed menu fixings. My friend said their dish looked like left overs. Hair in someone's drink. Hair in someone's food. Sad to be paying for any of this. EDIT: Our bill was taken care of. Thank you read more

Todd was amazing as a front door man and his service was what makes us want to come back!

This is a cool space in Scott's addition. I'm reviewing the bottom floor, not the event space or rooftop. The bartenders are friendly! Typical drinks or beer on tap or in bottles. I haven't tried any cocktails here besides typical vodka cran. I come most for the atmosphere. I'd come for some trivia nights which is pretty fun, you get some prizes if you win. I've also been late at night, where they play 00's music hip-hop and pop which I love. read more

I haven't had more than the pretzel, so I can't really rate the food, but it's a great no frills place to have a beer, especially on the rooftop where the atmosphere is everything and it's a bit sexier. The service, as well, has always been attentive and friendly. And if you want to have an event at The Hof, Bobby is REALLY great to work with. There are several spaces that can accommodate anything from a business meeting to a small concert to a wedding reception. read more

Great cheese and meat plates and awesome drinks. Highly recommend having a night out here! If you're gluten free don't come expecting a meal, but awesome for apps/drinks. read more

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We have been to this beer garden twice and it is our absolute favorite place in Richmond. The rooftop is by far the best in the city. The ambiance, and views are amazing. Their frozen gin and tonic is my favorite here. They add elderflower to it and that elevates this drink to a new level. We took our out of town friends there and they loved it as well. I tried their frozen froze yesterday and I think I might have a new favorite. They have some cool games as well such as Jenga and connect 4. The staff is very attentive and nice. I highly recommend this place. Definitely our new summer hangout spot! read more

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Since moving to Richmond last year I've been wanting to visit the Hof for a while now. With the reopening of local businesses I saw them being one of them and the beautiful weather being my motivation I decided to grab my mask and give them a shot. I'm a sucker for a cool patio and definitely love a rooftop situation so that's the only reason I'm giving this place 3 stars. The Good: I was greeted by a nice hostess upon entering who explained all of the necessary safety precautions the establishment was taking in regards to social distancing and reopening guidelines. I found it very helpful and reassuring that they were taking their customers health into consideration. The Bad: I made a reservation online at their request for 2 because I thought someone would be accompanying but that fell through so I was alone for the evening. I was taken to a table in the very back away from the nice views. Totally killed my rooftop experience to be sitting next to the noisy generator or air conditioner. Not really sure what it was but it was loud af. The table was filthy as was the padded bench. I'm glad I'm carrying my own disinfectant wipes these days so I cleaned it off myself. So much for safety precautions. The menus are accessible online by taking a picture of the QR code on the table. As the waiter asked if was ready to order, I inquired if the spinach dip was cheesy as I know everyone makes it differently. He reassured me that it was so I went with it. As it came out I saw that it had NO cheese. Then I tasted it and it was the worst spinach dip I've ever consumed. When he came back I said, "I thought you said it was cheesy?" He says to me it is. There's mozzarella in it. I'm like no dude but whatever bad proceeded to order a cheese pizza to replace it. Pizza comes out and I'm wondering why I was never given any plates. I look around and the other people around me have plates. I asked the waiter why didn't I get a plate and he says because I'm alone. Smh I'm done at this point. Oh the pizza was tasty however it was very soggy to have to eat it with no plate. I left disappointed. read more

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I absolutely love this place! The ambience is exactly what Richmond needed for a rooftop bar. I've been here on several occasions now and I have to say that the reggae on the rooftop has been my favorite night so far. I have tried 2 of their pizzas, which were delicious and I've had several of their frozen drinks too. I will say that I think their frozen drinks are a little overpriced. $12 for a tiny sized frozen drink seems a bit much. The only thing that kind of turned me off was the smell of burnt food coming from their pizza oven. Overall the view from the rooftop and the atmosphere with friends is an absolute must when you come to Richmond. I will absolutely be back. read more

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Bartenders were very moody and rude to my girlfriend and I. They also charge an additional 5% service charge that they fail to mention anywhere. Usually I am very laid back and give good reviews but this was rough. It took us 2 hours to get an order of cheese fries just to be met with a very poor attitude from the bartenders about it. I get it, you're busy but be honest with us. There is no need to be that unpleasant. I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

It's not my cup of tea but that's not a knock on the place. If you like foozeball, frozen drinks from a machine and college age kids you'll probably like it . Service was perfectly fine. On hot days because the rooftop bar so low you don't get the same cooling affect as you get from another rooftop bars. That's the biggest drawback, it is what it is and if it sounds like you enjoy it then knock yourself out. read more

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Sorry to say that one of our favorite spots has gone downhill. On a recent visit, the combination of little to no service and had very little product, left no reason to be there except that they have a rooftop. And to top it off, the wait staff was very rude and completely unhelpful. My gut feel is they are having staffing problems like many other restaurants. The owners need to know that they need to fix it or they will be out of business. They used to have great service, great food and a spectacular view. What a shame! read more

The Hof has great happy hour deals: half off beer, wine, pizza. Otherwise, the drinks are pricey because you get half pours of all drinks in a small plastic cup. You're definitely visiting for the view and good vibes. All their selections are great- I hope they rotate them throughout seasons! Also, if you're not paying attention the guys assume you're keeping your tab open / not close you out automatically and won't say anything so make sure you do so before leaving! read more

Drinks aren't bad. Chill atmosphere. Bartending is terrible however. Bar was basically empty downstairs, bartender with short green hair was just chatting it up with friends and not taking care of customers. Pretty sickening and aggravating to be honest. I'd come back but the service is just terrible. read more

Really slow food service. We ordered a pizza and three orders of egg rolls. Took over an hour. Bartender was clueless. View on roof top is disappointing. 90% of view is roof tops. We saw the roof top bar from Bingo brewing and thought it would be a cool place to go. Bad idea. read more

Awesome rooftop bar with great view over Scott's Addition and surrounding areas. Nice, comfy seats ! Fun place to drink & enjoy the view. Haven't tried any of the food but we will definitely come back read more

Love the interior theme as it feels rathe European. They go out of their way promoting specials. I was only downstairs as cold night didn't experience roof or the floor for bands. Overall a terrific place and look forward to returning. read more

Great rooftop bar. Also, Ash is the bar manager and she is absolutely awesome. We were there the night before my brother's wedding and she made sure we had a great time. read more

This wasn't my first visit but I enjoyed the rooftop ambiance. The only two games were jenga and connect four but they were both taken up by other guests there. They do have large sitting areas for large groups but for a couple, it wasn't ideal. I must say, the beverage I ordered was great. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed this place Service was fantastic Roof top views were phenomenal Would suggest to anyone to try this Only negative is parking However Richmond is well known for lack of parking read more

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lauren. i love you. lauren made this entire place. service AND drinks 10/10. thank you for recommending the shark bait drink we are having a good night because of you. thank you lauren again we love you. lauren it's me bethany i forgot to close my tab i'm sorry. i'm drunk in the uber i miss you. love you. you made my night. i'm gonna cry read more

Mac the bartender lacks perspective on an unfathomable level. At the end of the night, my friend and I tried to stop in for a night cap because we literally had not seen each other in 3 months. I tried to buy the bouncer a shot because he was a cool guy and mac (the shitty bartender) told me to get the fuck out of the bar. To which I am surprised, and even the bouncer is surprised. This was a weird night. Brutal if you view this, this is not the way to handle grievances. Bottom line, if you want your friend getting asked to "step outside and fight" mac and the Hoff are your place to go read more

I've been to the Hof Garden quite a few times and the experience has never been disappointing. Last night I had an opportunity to visit a show in the Dark Room and it was a small intimate space for the jazz show that my fiancé and I watched. We didn't order food this time, but the NY Whiskey sour was excellent and worth the money spent (I had two). The drink was a nitro infused beverage that really took your normal Whiskey Sour up a notch. I really like how on each floor, there are different bar menus. This is both efficient and easier for the staff and caters to the different levels that this establishment has to offer. read more

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