Just call it Richmond’s Pied Piper. Scott’s Addition, the gritty industrial neighborhood buffeted by the Museum District to the south and Northside to the north, is in the midst of a super-charged renaissance, enticing businesses and individuals alike to live, work, and play within its vibrant urban confines. Buoyed by historic tax credits, an unbeatable central location, and constant buzz, the neighborhood boasts a dynamic fusion of grit and panache: casual joints and gourmet eateries, upscale boutiques and eclectic antique shops, sleek apartments housed in renovated warehouses, and a host of creative and industrial businesses. But our little secret is out, thanks to national recognition as a premiere destination courtesy of the five craft breweries, two cideries, a meadery, and a whiskey distillery within these 152 acres.
Interested in creative, collaborative brews? Three Notch'd is your spot.
Sip artisanal ciders in the city’s historic horse stables.
A hopping brewery beer-lovers of all sorts can’t help but gravitate to.
Brews on a sprawling patio? You bet.
Inventive brews in a laid-back, pooch-friendly spot.
A bustling cidery bringing a Colonial tradition into a new era.
Richmond’s only meadery is pure gold.
An award-winning, small-batch distillery filled to the brim with the spirit of Virginia.
Serving up California Mission-style Mexican food in a former porn shop (yes, it’s true).
Who doesn’t love a classic hot dog?
Award-winning Sichuan-style Chinese dishes in a renovated historic building.
Stick-to-your ribs food with a Southern flair.
A vintage throwback slinging burgers, fries, and boozy shakes.
Old-fashioned eats in a nostalgic, unpretentious setting.
Make art at Richmond’s favorite studio.
The past meets present in this bustling artist studio.
It’s a little bit classy and a little bit trashy -- and that’s why you’ll love it.
Spruce up your pad with finds from this showy shop.
Get inked at one of Richmond’s favorite parlors.
Catch a rollicking show at this lively, mission-driven theater focused on LGBT works.
If you’ve never heard of rocket yoga, now’s the time to give it a shot.
A local startup brings the power of ancient superfood to the masses.
Host amazing shindigs in this renovated Exotic-Revival historic hall.
Quality, craftsmanship, style and story, all under one roof.
A trendy place for a trendy style.
Explore the darker side of music at this goth-friendly record store.
Seriously good coffee at the very site where it’s roasted.
Stay sharp with a classic barbershop haircut + straight razor shave.
Here to ensure all coffee lovers can experience the freshest, tastiest cup of coffee.
Ice pops and sovereign sandwiches filled with local ingredients.
A co-working collaborative space at its finest.
Alpine-inspired fine dining
Casual coffee shop, bakery, and sandwich place – great any time of day
It’s fitting that artists Kyle and Johannah located their studio in the industrial neighborhood of Scott’s Addition. As a blacksmith and mosaic artist, respectively, the husband-and-wife duo transform raw materials like iron and broken glass into striking contemporary masterpieces through time-honored skills and traditions. Kyle, who studied furniture design, learned blacksmithing through a traditional English apprenticeship, and Johannah, an art history expert, is self-taught in the ancient art of mosaic. Occasionally, the pair will collaborate on a piece for their shop, which boasts architectural ironwork, custom furniture, coat racks, mirrors, and frames. As the founders of RVA Makers, they’re also at the forefront of Richmond’s maker movement, promoting the city’s handmade culture.
