Nightclubs in Richmond

Cary Street Café is Richmond's most beloved neighborhood music bar — a Fan District institution presenting local and touring acts in the most authentically Richmond bar atmosphere in Virginia's capital. The Fan District's extraordinary Victorian architecture (one of the finest surviving Victorian residential districts in America) and its community of artists, academics, and creative professionals create an entertainment environment of genuine historical character and contemporary energy.

Richmond's Scott's Addition has emerged as one of the South's most celebrated craft brewery and entertainment districts — a former industrial neighborhood where 15+ craft breweries, outstanding restaurants, and music venues have created one of Virginia's most complete entertainment environments. Scott's Addition's extraordinary density of outstanding craft establishments and its community of creative entrepreneurs create an entertainment district that reflects Richmond's broader creative renaissance.

The Broadberry is Richmond's most beloved independent music venue — a Scott's Addition neighborhood institution presenting outstanding indie, Americana, and alternative acts. Richmond's Scott's Addition neighborhood has become the most vibrant craft brewing and arts district in the Mid-Atlantic, and The Broadberry's remarkable programming in this extraordinary neighborhood creates a nightclub of genuine Virginia independent culture significance.

The Camel is Richmond's most community-centered music venue — a Museum District bar presenting outstanding live music alongside outstanding food in an atmosphere of genuine Richmond community character. Richmond's remarkable arts community (it has been called one of the most vibrant mid-size arts cities in America, with VCU's extraordinary arts program and an outstanding independent gallery and music scene) and The Camel's consistent programming create a nightclub of authentic Virginia community arts significance.

The National is Richmond's most important music venue — a beautifully restored 1923 movie palace presenting outstanding rock, indie, and alternative acts for one of the South's most historically significant cities. Richmond's extraordinary complexity as a city (former capital of the Confederacy, now one of America's most progressive cities with outstanding food culture and a remarkable independent arts scene) and The National's beautiful restoration create a nightclub of genuine Virginia historical and cultural significance.