Nice cozy bar for a date night or solo drink. Service and flavors were great. Wish they had food as…read morewell though

Virago Spirits distillery is a gorgeous, intimate hidden gem of a cocktail bar. My husband loves a…read morestrong drink, and the servers made us a beautiful tasting of each spirit they offer--such a thoughtful touch. You can also bring or have food delivered because they don't serve food. The whole experience felt effortlessly charming, and we're having the best time. The live music was an absolute treat! It's the perfect day-date spot.

I took a drive on a sunny weekend afternoon and ended up here. It looks like someone's home with a…read moresmall vineyard in the back yard. You enter through the gate and head inside to get your wine. The couple running this winery were very nice and helped me pick our four wines to try. I don't like oaky whites or tanniny reds, but was able to find four whites to try: 2024 Sunrise on the James, which was semi-sweet and tart from the blood orange; 2024 Island Time, semi-sweet with a tart pineapple flavor; 2021 Vidal Blanc, which I thought had a funny smell and taste; 2023 River Breeze, which was citrusy but also kind of watery. I sat outside and listened to a talented guitar on the covered patio. The service was top notch, and the owners were really friendly, but I personally didn't like any of the wines I tried.

Very friendly, family-run vineyard and winery. The family converted a home into their tasting room…read more The winery has only been open for 3 months, so they were pouring all of their wines for the tasting (10+ for $15). The grapes are a bit younger (oldest vines about five years) so the flavors are sharp and punchy. There drinkable now but also will age well. They have quite a variety on the tasting menu - from port style, whites and reds. We had a great tasting experience with one of the owners and felt comfortable sitting and drinking wine after our wine tasting. No snacks yet, but they are planning on getting.

great vibe, staff were attentive and knowledgeable. Clean, cozy, wonderful smells emanating from…read morethe kitchen. I am so glad we stumbled upon this gem after a lackluster dinner up the road. WIll definitely return And probably try that delicious smelling roast chicken we saw heading to another table.

Richmond's Millennial Slop epidemic strikes again. Overpriced, barnyardy hipster wine at a 500%…read moremarkup and more over salted, unsubtle Richmond cuisine that can craft a cluttered plate but has not nailed down the basics of protein cooking or ingredient sourcing. My "Korean short rib" was a beautiful cut, first sliced and over marinated, ruining it with salt, then cooked on a high temp flat top, rendering the delicious beef tough, mouth-burning in its saltiness, and chewy. Absolute protein abuse. Thus was served on a rice cake that was ice cold cooked white rice seared and pressed in a pan. Could have worked if it was still warm, with a fluffy or chewy interior. As it was, it was brittle, hard, and unpleasant, just waiting to chip a tooth or dislodge a filling. Wildly overrated. Sorry to the very kind bar and kitchen staff. I took a few bites and rejected the food. I was not forced to pay.

Came here for Friday date night! First time coming here, when first walk in, there's a wine tasting…read moresection and then a little merch shop as well! It was a great way to keep people busy while they waited. We had a reservation and the waitress seated us after what seemed like 2 mins. Seth was our server, he was friendly and knowledgeable and attentive. Since it was our first time here, and first time actually trying (good) wine, he was able to provide us with samples and give us his opinion on foods. Started off with the pretzel bread, it was amazing! Such a cool concept (they also use the pretzels as croutons in the salad) speaking of salad, the Caesar salad we ordered was wonderful, crispy and cold. We ordered the drunken shrimp which was delicious, crispy, and complimented very well with a combination of the flavors and sauces. I ordered the seafood risotto and usually I'm not a fan of risotto or it's not my go to, it ended up being one of the best things I've had! The flavors were so good combined and the seafood was nicely cooked and seasoned. My bf got a dish (I forgot what it was called) but had noodles, chicken over a lemon sauce and capers) his was fantastic as well! The fingerling potatoes also had a lot of flavor, almost an au gratin style! Of course, we couldn't finish dinner and my drinking a whole bottle of wine without dessert, we got the smores dessert which was amazing. It has 4 different layers of flavor and every bit was fantastic. As first timers, we will be back! Seth was a great waiter and made the experience good. The service and timing of food was great, and the food itself was phenomenal. This place is the definition of wine and dine! It's busy but spacious with a good vibe.

Food was delicious. I sincerely appreciate all of the precautions that are taken to ensure…read moregluten-free offerings are truly celiac-safe. The service was deeply disappointing. We waited for 90 minutes after being told 25 "if that" initially, missing the brunch specials, and weren't offered even an apology for the wait. We ordered off of the lunch menu and received and were charged for dinner portions. I unfortunately walked out of there feeling totally scammed.

Absolutely beautiful place with amazing food! It honestly felt like we had escaped to…read moreCharlottesville, except it was only a 20-minute drive from home. The crab cakes were on point, and the lamb burger was absolutely delicious! My daughter and I sat outside, enjoyed our food, read the Bible together, and just soaked in the peaceful surroundings. There was something so special about slowing down, being together, and enjoying God's beautiful creation. Such a peaceful and memorable experience. We'll definitely be back!

I stopped by on a weekend afternoon to try some wine. The…read moreman who helped me first asked what I liked and didn't like, then proceeded to give me several wines to taste. I didn't like any of the samples I tried, so he gave me a few more options, including a frozen slushy that tasted like pine and finally a way too sweet sangria. He tried his best and was very helpful, but I just was not a fan of anything I tried. I've been to a number of wineries in VA, and while I haven't always liked everything I've tried, this was the first winery where I did not like anything.

We didn't have any food just the wine tasting. I went with the guided tasting of 8 wines that…read moreshowed the spectrum of what the winery offers and my wife went for a flight of sweet wines. It was very quiet being a rainy day mid week. All the employees were friendly and our server, Amy was knowledgeable and easy to talk with. Most of the wines were pretty good although I didn't care for the Merlot.

We love a tasting room where we can just pop in, impromptu and get great service. You can create…read moreyour own flights minus a few exceptions which is also nice. The wine-tenders are knowledgeable and talked us thru their options, answered our questions, and then you're off to choose your seating and enjoy the wine. They have cute little merch and food purchasing options, a lively event calendar and ample indoor/outdoor seating. 21+ is another lovely amenity!

On the way down from Northern VA to VA Beach, I decided to stop at Jolene's. Even though it was a…read morevery hot and humid day and the inside AC was working well, we ventured outside for the view of the lake and the calmness it brings. Their wine flight was great, and with many options, one can enjoy. On a previous visit, I recall there was some live music. The staff is kind and ready to help. I can see this spot being a regular stop for any trips down that area.

Came here for a girls wine tasting. Jolene Family Winery is located in Kent County, VA, about a 40…read moreminute drive from Richmond. The winery is situated by a river. There was parking available, but if you come late, you may have difficulty finding a spot. We entered the building and proceeded to the counter to check out what they offered. The staff were pleasant and patient in explaining the various wines and other beverages they offered. The ambiance was chill, as we had visited on a Saturday which also included a food truck onsite and live music. We settled on the nine-sample tasting which was only $20, a great deal in our opinion. It consisted of 3 whites, 1 rose, 4 reds, and one tasting at the end that we could choose the flavor: raspberry or peach; some chose raspberry some peach. There was plenty of seating inside and outside. There was an outdoor covering, in the event of inclement weather, which also housed a fire hearth, good for a fire roaring chilly night of wine tasting. There were also outside open seating with tables. We also noted that folks were bringing their own chairs, which was a good move given that the crowd grew the longer we were there. Our tasting was nice: we were given a metal tray that held our tastings with a paper under that identified each wine and also given a paper with a description of the notes of each wine. It was mix of dry and sweet red and white blends, which was good. We all had a favorite with one clear winner: the last peach wine of the tasting! You could also purchase wine by the glass, bottle, or to go, in addition to wine slushes. They also had snacks such as cheese, crackers, dried meats, perfect for making your own charcuterie board to nibble on with your wine. There were also folks who brought their own snacks. The food truck on site was Cousin's Main Lobster specializing in all things lobster. They had the traditional lobster roll, lobster grilled cheese, lobster quesadilla , lobster tacos, lobster bisque, etc. We ordered the traditional lobster roll with mayo (they also had one with garlic butter and one with Parmesan), lobster quesadilla, lobster tacos, and shrimp tacos. The food was ok, nothing stood out overall. The seafood was fresh and did lack seasoning, but overall, good. The winery also had local artisan items for sale such as jewelry, t-shirts, wine glasses, throw pillows, etc. We also saw that this was a family and dog-friendly winery as there were plenty of both there. The winery overlooked a lake, which was picture perfect. There was a duo playing music under an outside pavilion stage. All in all, a great afternoon sipping wine with friends and family.

Disappointed they charge $5 cover charge... don't know of any other wineries or breweries that…read morecharge money to go and pay to support their business Last year the place was packed. Guess others don't agree with the cover charge.

This was by far one of my favorite spots I hit while I was in Virginia recently and I hope to make…read moreit back soon! We were hoping to find a vineyard and found Spring Run on one of our searches. We were unable to reach anyone by telephone at first but it was already kind of late in the day so we just drove over there and unfortunately for us, we happened to go when it was closed. We called while we were in the parking lot and the super friendly owner answered and apologized that she was closed that day but talked us into visiting them the next day. We almost didn't make it the next day but we managed it and I'm so happy that we did! The owners are super friendly and explained the history of the vineyard and it was so beautiful and peaceful to just sit there and enjoy some wine and cheese and talk to the owners. We did wine flights and my favorite was their blackberry wine which we both ended up taking bottles of home with us. I thought the blackberry wine would be too sweet as I'm not a fan of sweet wine but it was more fruity than sweet and had the perfect taste. We also tried the Goot Essa Cheese and Rip Rap crackers and I can honestly say that it was some of the best cheese I had ever tasted! It's a 3 year sharp cheddar and it went perfectly with our wine flights! We also ended up taking a couple souvenir shirts with us as a memory to our awesome experience. I have family in Virginia and will definitely be making time to visit this vineyard again when I make it back!

I really love Maymont Park and will stop here to walk every chance I get. It has parking right…read moreoutside the gate and it's free to just walk right in. I really like how big the park is and that they have an Italian and Japanese specific garden within. This park has so much, from animals to waterfalls, and would be great for photos. It's so easy to find peace here and spend time even just sitting and relaxing. It's the perfect spot for families or to take a date, so you can really have a nice time with anyone. I highly suggest stopping in and getting some zen time.

What a beautiful experience! This park offers a ton of scenery. I enjoyed seeing animals, the…read morepeacefulness and how clean the park is!

This was our first stop on our mini tasting trail in the Scott's Addition neighborhood. Enjoyed the…read morecider here! I tasted the fruit punch and the pineapple kiwi. I ended up going with the pineapple kiwi and did not regret it at all! Perfectly sweet and crisp. Service was great! This place was pretty chill and quiet for a Saturday afternoon. Can't wait to come back

Such a cool spot, I love that they offer flights in different sizes. Scott's Addition has so many…read moredrink spots, that it makes for the perfect drink crawl to be able to do 3-5 cider samples! I tried the RVA, the sweet tart, and the old-fashioned, and they all brought different things to the table that were delicious!! The old-fashioned was very reminiscent of an old-fashioned.This location has tons of seating and many board games which makes for a perfect spot to meet up with friends. They also are willing to offer free samples of everything, which makes it super fun! Highly recommend the next time you're in the area. Bartenders were super friendly and helpful. Chips available for food.