Shockoe

downtown bottom · 23219

Shockoe Bottom is where Richmond goes when it wants to be seen drinking. Cobblestones, brick warehouses, the floodwall doing its quiet work behind the bars on 17th Street. The Slip skews date-night, the Bottom skews louder, and the line between them is mostly which block your Uber stops on. Expect a crowd that mixes VCU graduate students, downtown professionals, and the suburban contingent who drove in because the parking is, against all odds, fine. The tradeoff is honest: you get walkable nightlife and river views, you give up any pretense of quiet. Tuesdays are dead. Saturdays are not.

1,983

singles 22–50

50%

male

$43,255

median income

$1,589

median rent

The data

Shockoe by the numbers

Shockoe runs male-heavy, about 50% men to 50% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Shockoe is about $43,300.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Virginia has no party registration, so this is a 2024 election proxy: the City of Richmond voted about 82% Harris to 16% Trump, one of the most Democratic cities in the country, while its suburbs are more competitive.
● Verified · City of Richmond 2024 canvass
The median renter in Shockoe pays about $1,590 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 2,000 Shockoe residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

26 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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26 spots across Shockoe

Shockoe
Dining
Casa Del Barco - Canal Walk
Mexican restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 5,126
Shockoe
Activity
The Poe Museum
Museum★ 4.7 · 2,751
Wheelchair access
Find it
1914 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 2,751 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Poe Museum.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue10 AM to 5 PM
Wed10 AM to 5 PM
Thu10 AM to 5 PM
Fri10 AM to 5 PM
Sat10 AM to 5 PM
Sun11 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
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Shockoe
Activity
Libby Hill Park
Park★ 4.7 · 1,985
Wheelchair access
Find it
2801 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23223
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,985 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 AM to 9 PM
Tue6 AM to 9 PM
Wed6 AM to 9 PM
Thu6 AM to 9 PM
Fri6 AM to 9 PM
Sat6 AM to 9 PM
Sun6 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Shockoe
Dining
Havana 59
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,582
Shockoe
Dining
The Tobacco Company Restaurant
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,533
Shockoe
Cafés
Ironclad Coffee Roasters & Baking Co.
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,479
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
1805 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23223
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,479 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Ironclad Coffee Roasters & Baking Co..
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 5 PM
Tue7 AM to 5 PM
Wed7 AM to 5 PM
Thu7 AM to 5 PM
Fri7 AM to 5 PM
Sat8 AM to 5 PM
Sun8 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Shockoe
Activity
Virginia Holocaust Museum
Museum★ 4.7 · 1,242
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
2000 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23223
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,242 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 5 PM
Tue9 AM to 5 PM
Wed9 AM to 5 PM
Thu9 AM to 5 PM
Fri9 AM to 5 PM
Sat11 AM to 5 PM
Sun11 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Shockoe
Dining
The Hard Shell
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,173
Shockoe
Drinks
Poe's Pub
Irish pub$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,166
Shockoe
Activity
Chimborazo Park
Park★ 4.5 · 985
Wheelchair access
Find it
3215 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 985 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 4:30 PM
Tue9 AM to 4:30 PM
Wed9 AM to 4:30 PM
Thu9 AM to 4:30 PM
Fri9 AM to 4:30 PM
Sat9 AM to 4:30 PM
Sun9 AM to 4:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Pets
Dog park
Contact
Call Site Maps
Shockoe
Activity
The Canal Club
Live music venue★ 4.4 · 968
Wheelchair access
Shockoe
Activity
Great Shiplock Park
Park★ 4.6 · 932
Wheelchair access
Shockoe
Dining
La Grotta Ristorante
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 863
Shockoe
Dining
Bellos Lounge & Restaurant
Caribbean restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 726
Shockoe
Dining
Alewife
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 724
Shockoe
Dining
Julep's New Southern Cuisine
Southern restaurant (US)$$$$★ 4.5 · 584
Shockoe
Activity
Pipeline Overlook
Vista point★ 4.6 · 584
Find it
Richmond, VA 23219
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 584 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonOpen 24 hours
TueOpen 24 hours
WedOpen 24 hours
ThuOpen 24 hours
FriOpen 24 hours
SatOpen 24 hours
SunOpen 24 hours
Parking
Paid parking lot
Contact
Site Maps
Shockoe
Cafés
Sweet Spot Ice Cream Cafe
Ice cream shop★ 4.3 · 477
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
6 N 18th St, Richmond, VA 23223
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 477 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Sweet Spot Ice Cream Cafe.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Curbside pickup · Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Shockoe
Dining
Seasons Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 308
Shockoe
Cafés
Spotty Dog Ice Cream Co.
Ice cream shop★ 4.9 · 288
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
2416 Jefferson Ave C4, Richmond, VA 23223
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 288 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Spotty Dog Ice Cream Co..
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue2 to 9 PM
Wed2 to 9 PM
Thu2 to 9 PM
Fri2 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
Sun12 to 8 PM
Dining
In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Shockoe
Activity
Wine & Design RVA
Painting studio★ 4.9 · 270
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1311 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 270 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Wine & Design RVA.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu5 to 9 PM
FriClosed
SatClosed
Sun1 to 5 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Shockoe
Drinks
Solaire Rooftop
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.1 · 221
Shockoe
Activity
The Richmond Railroad Museum
Rail museum★ 4.6 · 202
Wheelchair access
Find it
102 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 202 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Richmond Railroad Museum.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
Sat11 AM to 4 PM
Sun1 to 4 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Shockoe
Dining
Echelon Wine Bar
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 123
Shockoe
Cafés
Bruster's Real Ice Cream
Ice cream shop★ 3.9 · 63
Wheelchair access
Find it
512 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
3.9★ from 63 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Bruster's Real Ice Cream.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Tue10:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Wed10:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Thu10:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Fri10:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Sat10:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Sun10:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Site Maps
Shockoe
Cafés
Peaberry Coffeehouse
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 39
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1301 N 32nd St, Richmond, VA 23223
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 39 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Peaberry Coffeehouse.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 AM to 4 PM
Tue6 AM to 4 PM
Wed6 AM to 4 PM
Thu6 AM to 4 PM
Fri6 AM to 4 PM
Sat7 AM to 5 PM
Sun7 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Maps

Shockoe

Shockoe by the numbers

Local date spots

Casa Del Barco - Canal Walk

The Poe Museum

Libby Hill Park

Havana 59

The Tobacco Company Restaurant

Ironclad Coffee Roasters & Baking Co.

Virginia Holocaust Museum

The Hard Shell

Poe's Pub

Chimborazo Park

The Canal Club

Great Shiplock Park

La Grotta Ristorante

Bellos Lounge & Restaurant

Alewife

Julep's New Southern Cuisine

Pipeline Overlook

Sweet Spot Ice Cream Cafe

Seasons Restaurant & Bar

Spotty Dog Ice Cream Co.

Wine & Design RVA

Solaire Rooftop

The Richmond Railroad Museum

Echelon Wine Bar

Bruster's Real Ice Cream

Peaberry Coffeehouse

Reach Shockoe singles right where they plan dates.