These 10 RVA bars are open Thanksgiving night

by | Nov 27, 2014 | POLITICS

For many red-blooded Americans, Thanksgiving is about gathering around the table with family and friends and feeding your faces. And after the table is cleared and the family’s headed home, you’ll probably be in need of a stiff drink, or maybe a place to watch the game.


For many red-blooded Americans, Thanksgiving is about gathering around the table with family and friends and feeding your faces. And after the table is cleared and the family’s headed home, you’ll probably be in need of a stiff drink, or maybe a place to watch the game.

Or perhaps you have managed to avoid the entire affair.

In any case, there are several respectable establishments in Richmond that would be more than happy to facilitate your Thanksgiving after party/counter-Thanksgiving/Black Friday pre-gaming. Here are ten bars/restaurants where you can get stuffed and sauced.

Sticky Rice, 2232 W Main St. Opens at 9PM

Curbside Cafe, 2525 Hanover Ave. Opens at 8PM

The Local, 1106 W. Main St. Opens at 6PM

New York Deli, 2920 W. Cary St. Opens at 7PM

Starlite, 2600 W. Main St. Opens at 7PM

Buddy’s Place, 325 N. Robinson St. Opens at 7PM

Legend Brewing Co., 321 W. 7th St. opens at 4:30PM

The Cleveland Market, 801 Cleveland St. Open normal business

Cary St. Cafe, 2631 W. Cary St. Opens at 6PM, live music at 9PM

Daddio’s Grille, 12385 Gayton Rd. Open normal business hours

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner is the former editor of GayRVA and RVAMag from 2013 - 2017. He’s now the Richmond Bureau Chief for Radio IQ, a state-wide NPR outlet based in Roanoke. You can reach him at BradKutnerNPR@gmail.com




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