GWAR, Bruce Springsteen, Aimee Mann, and Tom Robbins spent formative years exploring the residential streets, cobblestoned alleys, hidden parks, and river views that make up the swath of land west of the Capital City's downtown presence. As Virginia Commonwealth University has grown, it's become more and more a part of the surrounding Fan District. The two have housed cultural, gastronomical, and creative forces for years, and their mix of genteel style and gritty energy set the resulting neighborhood apart. Nearby, Hollywood Cemetery brings historic star-power to the area by serving as the resting place of US Presidents James Monroe and John Tyler, in addition to offering killer views of Downtown and the James River.
Beautiful co-working done in a beautiful space.
The Fan has changed a lot since Joe’s Inn was established in 1952, but the two-sided diner/neighborhood bar has kept it consistent since its inception. Luckily, the dark, wood-paneled, booth-y, atmosphere will never go out of Richmond vogue, and any place that serves breakfast anytime is a place where you’ll find folks from all walks of RVA life. Dinner’s just as delicious, with a big and often Greek-influenced menu. Just don’t overdo it, the portions are more than generous. On the bar side of things, choose your brew from among 24 taps, and settle in for a lively evening of conversation with enthusiastic Joe’s patrons.
