Northside neighborhood guide
What to see
This park is best known for being home to the tennis courts where the legendary Arthur Ashe learned to play — but its name is a nod to a historical reference, since it was also the location where gun batteries were kept during the Civil War.
Location: 2803 Dupont Cir
Hours: Dawn ‘til dusk
Battery Park
2803 Dupont CircleThis park is best known for being home to the tennis courts where the legendary Arthur Ashe learned to play — but its name is a nod to a historical reference, since it was also the location where gun batteries were kept during the Civil War.
Location: 2803 Dupont Cir
Hours: Dawn ‘til dusk
A massive park featuring soccer fields, tennis courts, an 18-hole disc golf course, picnic shelters, a fountain pond, a nature center, a nature preserve, an azalea garden, and more. This historic park is also home to the RVA BIG Market on Saturdays
Location: 4380 Hermitage Rd
Hours: Dawn ‘til dusk
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Bryan Park
4308 Hermitage RdA massive park featuring soccer fields, tennis courts, an 18-hole disc golf course, picnic shelters, a fountain pond, a nature center, a nature preserve, an azalea garden, and more. This historic park is also home to the RVA BIG Market on Saturdays
Location: 4380 Hermitage Rd
Hours: Dawn ‘til dusk
Two large fenced-in areas with plenty of room for dogs to run and play together (not separated by size specification). There are a few picnic tables and benches to sit on, but be aware that there’s not much shade and prepare for a day in the sun.
Location: 500 Forest Lawn Dr
Hours: Dawn ‘til dusk
Northside Dog Park
500 Forest Lawn RoadTwo large fenced-in areas with plenty of room for dogs to run and play together (not separated by size specification). There are a few picnic tables and benches to sit on, but be aware that there’s not much shade and prepare for a day in the sun.
Location: 500 Forest Lawn Dr
Hours: Dawn ‘til dusk
Host to the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series — among other large-scale local events, of course.
Location: 600 E Laburnum Ave
Hours: Vary by event
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Richmond Raceway
7433 Bell Creek RdHost to the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series — among other large-scale local events, of course.
Location: 600 E Laburnum Ave
Hours: Vary by event
An aquarium, nature center with hands-on exhibits, and a park featuring (you guessed it) three lakes for fishing and general recreation. Check out the nature trail while you're there.
Location: 400 Sausiluta Dr
Hours: Dawn ‘til dusk
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Three Lakes Nature Center and Aquarium
400 Sausiluta DrAn aquarium, nature center with hands-on exhibits, and a park featuring (you guessed it) three lakes for fishing and general recreation. Check out the nature trail while you're there.
Location: 400 Sausiluta Dr
Hours: Dawn ‘til dusk
What to do
“An artist-owned and operated shop, showroom, and gallery presenting thoughtfully curated contemporary craft.”
Location: 224 W Brookland Park Blvd
Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 11 am - 6 pm; Closed Sunday - Tuesday
ALMA'S RVA
224 W Brookland Park Blvd“An artist-owned and operated shop, showroom, and gallery presenting thoughtfully curated contemporary craft.”
Location: 224 W Brookland Park Blvd
Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 11 am - 6 pm; Closed Sunday - Tuesday
Find antiques and more at this weekly outdoor marketplace ft. furniture, clothing, home decor, jewelry, accessories, collectibles, and more.
Location: 5209 Wilkinson Rd
Hours: Open most Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays unless otherwise stated
Azalea Flea Market
5209 Wilkinson RoadFind antiques and more at this weekly outdoor marketplace ft. furniture, clothing, home decor, jewelry, accessories, collectibles, and more.
Location: 5209 Wilkinson Rd
Hours: Open most Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays unless otherwise stated
Interested in giving pottery a try? This is a ceramics studio and arts education center offering clay-based classes on wheel throwing, hand-building, and more.
Location: 123 W Brookland Park Blvd
Hours: Find their class schedule
Hand / Thrown Ceramics Studio
123 W Brookland Park BlvdInterested in giving pottery a try? This is a ceramics studio and arts education center offering clay-based classes on wheel throwing, hand-building, and more.
Location: 123 W Brookland Park Blvd
Hours: Find their class schedule
A Saturday morning farmers market at Bryan Park featuring dozens of local vendors selling produce, groceries, craft beverages, home decor, jewelry, apparel, accessories, pet supplies, and more.
Location: Bryan Park on Bellevue Ave
Hours: Saturdays, 8 am - noon
RVA BIG Market
A Saturday morning farmers market at Bryan Park featuring dozens of local vendors selling produce, groceries, craft beverages, home decor, jewelry, apparel, accessories, pet supplies, and more.
Location: Bryan Park on Bellevue Ave
Hours: Saturdays, 8 am - noon
A par-3 course with championship-level conditions designed by Lester George provides six unique holes that range from 185 to 45 yards. The course features Champion Bermuda greens and a downtown skyline view. Open to the public, it is the ultimate space for game improvement.
Location: 400 School St
Hours: Monday - Friday, 10 am - 8 pm; Saturday - Sunday, 9 am - 7 pm
The First Tee of Greater Richmond
400 School StreetA par-3 course with championship-level conditions designed by Lester George provides six unique holes that range from 185 to 45 yards. The course features Champion Bermuda greens and a downtown skyline view. Open to the public, it is the ultimate space for game improvement.
Location: 400 School St
Hours: Monday - Friday, 10 am - 8 pm; Saturday - Sunday, 9 am - 7 pm
Ever considered glass blowing? This is the only public access hot glass studio in central Virginia, offering several levels of hot glass instruction from workshops to classes to studio rental.
Location: 2306 N Lombardy St
Hours: By appointment only
The Glass Spot
2306 North Lombardy StreetEver considered glass blowing? This is the only public access hot glass studio in central Virginia, offering several levels of hot glass instruction from workshops to classes to studio rental.
Location: 2306 N Lombardy St
Hours: By appointment only
Where to eat
Neighborhood food market offering dine-in dinner, takeaway lunch, catering, cooking classes, and private event space.
Location: 305 W Brookland Park Blvd
Hours: Thursday, 5 - 9:30; Friday - Saturday, 5 - 10 pm; Closed Sunday - Wednesday
Brookland Park Market
305 W Brookland Park BlvdNeighborhood food market offering dine-in dinner, takeaway lunch, catering, cooking classes, and private event space.
Location: 305 W Brookland Park Blvd
Hours: Thursday, 5 - 9:30; Friday - Saturday, 5 - 10 pm; Closed Sunday - Wednesday
Northside’s Mediterranean kitchen, concentrating on authentic flavors from Greece, Italy, and Spain. The wine list is spectacular, too!
Location: 4017 MacArthur Ave
Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 5 - 9 pm; Friday - Saturday, 5 - 10 pm; Closed Sunday - Monday
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Demi's
4017 MacArthur AveNorthside’s Mediterranean kitchen, concentrating on authentic flavors from Greece, Italy, and Spain. The wine list is spectacular, too!
Location: 4017 MacArthur Ave
Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 5 - 9 pm; Friday - Saturday, 5 - 10 pm; Closed Sunday - Monday
A destination diner feeding Northside since 1990, featuring the diner classics you know and love in a casual neighborhood atmosphere.
Location: 4030 MacArthur Ave
Hours: Wednesday - Thursday, 11 am - 10 pm; Friday, 11 am - 11 pm; Saturday, 10 am - 11 pm; Sunday, 9 am - 3 pm; Closed Monday - Tuesday
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Dots Back Inn
4030 MacArthur AveA destination diner feeding Northside since 1990, featuring the diner classics you know and love in a casual neighborhood atmosphere.
Location: 4030 MacArthur Ave
Hours: Wednesday - Thursday, 11 am - 10 pm; Friday, 11 am - 11 pm; Saturday, 10 am - 11 pm; Sunday, 9 am - 3 pm; Closed Monday - Tuesday
An intimate Italian bistro featuring all the pasta your heart desires along with imported wines and cheeses and delectable desserts.
Location: 1223 Bellevue Ave
Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 5 - 9 pm; Closed Sunday - Tuesday
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Enoteca Sogno
1223 Bellevue AveAn intimate Italian bistro featuring all the pasta your heart desires along with imported wines and cheeses and delectable desserts.
Location: 1223 Bellevue Ave
Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 5 - 9 pm; Closed Sunday - Tuesday
An independent green grocery, sourcing great food locally. We love to stop by to stock up on local snacks and drinks before we have folks over, since it’s such a convenient spot to pop over to!
Location: 1227 Bellevue Ave
Hours: Daily, 9 am - 7 pm
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Little House Green Grocery
1227 Bellevue AveAn independent green grocery, sourcing great food locally. We love to stop by to stock up on local snacks and drinks before we have folks over, since it’s such a convenient spot to pop over to!
Location: 1227 Bellevue Ave
Hours: Daily, 9 am - 7 pm
The star dish here is the wings and fried rice, a recipe passed down for generations through this New Orleans family — fresh, hot, golden New Orleans fried wings that are crunchy and crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside.
Location: 2914 North Ave
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 11:30 am - 7 pm
Manchu
2914 North AvenueThe star dish here is the wings and fried rice, a recipe passed down for generations through this New Orleans family — fresh, hot, golden New Orleans fried wings that are crunchy and crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside.
Location: 2914 North Ave
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 11:30 am - 7 pm
Our go-to Mexican restaurant. I love it so much I almost didn’t want to include it in this guide, because I never want them to be too full for us to swing and grab a table for margaritas and burritos. My personal favorite dish is Three Amigos
Location: 4019 MacArthur Ave
Hours: Daily, 11 am - 8:30 pm
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Mi Jalisco Family Mexican Restaurant
4019 MacArthur AveOur go-to Mexican restaurant. I love it so much I almost didn’t want to include it in this guide, because I never want them to be too full for us to swing and grab a table for margaritas and burritos. My personal favorite dish is Three Amigos
Location: 4019 MacArthur Ave
Hours: Daily, 11 am - 8:30 pm
If you’re in the mood for something healthy, this is the spot for you! You’ll find cold-pressed juices, smoothies, salads, soups, teas, and more here.
Location: 114 W Brookland Park Blvd
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm; Closed Sunday - Monday
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Ms. Bee's Juice Bar
114 West Brookland Park BoulevardIf you’re in the mood for something healthy, this is the spot for you! You’ll find cold-pressed juices, smoothies, salads, soups, teas, and more here.
Location: 114 W Brookland Park Blvd
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm; Closed Sunday - Monday
This family owned and operated deli and catering company serves high quality, fresh foods at affordable prices — and there's a wide range of items to choose from, whether you're in the mood for a unique sandwich, a classic soup, their latest salad, or anything else on the menu.
Location: 207 W Brookland Park Blvd
Hours: Monday - Tuesday, 10 am - 3 pm; Wednesday - Friday, 10 am - 8 pm; Saturday, 10 am - 3 pm; Closed Sunday
Nomad Deli
207 W Brookland Park BlvdThis family owned and operated deli and catering company serves high quality, fresh foods at affordable prices — and there's a wide range of items to choose from, whether you're in the mood for a unique sandwich, a classic soup, their latest salad, or anything else on the menu.
Location: 207 W Brookland Park Blvd
Hours: Monday - Tuesday, 10 am - 3 pm; Wednesday - Friday, 10 am - 8 pm; Saturday, 10 am - 3 pm; Closed Sunday
Our go-to neighborhood market! They’re somehow stocked with everything we need every time we visit this locally owned grocery, from meats and cheeses to wines and beers and all sorts of things in between.
Location: 2208 North Ave
Hours: Daily, 8 am - 10:30 pm
Northside Gourmet Market
2208 North AvenueOur go-to neighborhood market! They’re somehow stocked with everything we need every time we visit this locally owned grocery, from meats and cheeses to wines and beers and all sorts of things in between.
Location: 2208 North Ave
Hours: Daily, 8 am - 10:30 pm
A locally owned market and a staple for the neighborhood when it comes to fresh produce and healthy groceries.
Location: 16 W Brookland Park Blvd
Hours: Monday - Tuesday, 10 am - 4 pm; Wednesday - Thursday, 12 - 6 pm; Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm; Closed Sunday
River City Market
16 West Brookland Park BoulevardA locally owned market and a staple for the neighborhood when it comes to fresh produce and healthy groceries.
Location: 16 W Brookland Park Blvd
Hours: Monday - Tuesday, 10 am - 4 pm; Wednesday - Thursday, 12 - 6 pm; Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm; Closed Sunday
A shop for 100% natural handcrafted frozen desserts and fresh cookies. The owner, Rabia, just won "Clash of the Cones" on Food Network in September 2021!
Location: 120 W Brookland Park Blvd
Hours: Wednesday - Friday, 3 - 8 pm; Saturday - Sunday, 1 - 8 pm; Closed Monday - Tuesday
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Ruby Scoops Ice Cream & Sweets
120 W Brookland Park BlvdA shop for 100% natural handcrafted frozen desserts and fresh cookies. The owner, Rabia, just won "Clash of the Cones" on Food Network in September 2021!
Location: 120 W Brookland Park Blvd
Hours: Wednesday - Friday, 3 - 8 pm; Saturday - Sunday, 1 - 8 pm; Closed Monday - Tuesday
Seafood and soul food in a cozy restaurant nestled on Brookland Park Blvd, featuring awesome happy hour cocktail specials.
Location: 17 W Brookland Park Blvd
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 12 - 9 pm
Shrimps
17 West Brookland Park BoulevardSeafood and soul food in a cozy restaurant nestled on Brookland Park Blvd, featuring awesome happy hour cocktail specials.
Location: 17 W Brookland Park Blvd
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 12 - 9 pm
Neighborhood coffee house featuring “a fresh selection food and beverage, ranging from sandwiches, salads, wraps, fresh pastries, lattes, teas, wines and beers! Now serving Counter Culture Coffee, Blue Ridge Bucha, Snowing in Space and Rostov’s Tea.”
Location: 4015 MacArthur Ave
Hours: Daily, 7:30 am - 3 pm
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Stir Crazy Cafe RVA
4015 MacArthur AveNeighborhood coffee house featuring “a fresh selection food and beverage, ranging from sandwiches, salads, wraps, fresh pastries, lattes, teas, wines and beers! Now serving Counter Culture Coffee, Blue Ridge Bucha, Snowing in Space and Rostov’s Tea.”
Location: 4015 MacArthur Ave
Hours: Daily, 7:30 am - 3 pm
"Specializing in lake trout, croaker, catfish, whiting, housemade deviled crab, jumbo black tiger shrimp, fried oysters, year-round softshell crab, Alaskan snowcrab legs, seasonal live and steamed bushels of crab."
Location: 2224 Chamberlayne Ave
Hours: Monday - Friday, 11 am - 9 pm; Saturday - Sunday, 12 - 9 pm
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Sugars Crab Shacks
2224 Chamberlayne Ave"Specializing in lake trout, croaker, catfish, whiting, housemade deviled crab, jumbo black tiger shrimp, fried oysters, year-round softshell crab, Alaskan snowcrab legs, seasonal live and steamed bushels of crab."
Location: 2224 Chamberlayne Ave
Hours: Monday - Friday, 11 am - 9 pm; Saturday - Sunday, 12 - 9 pm
A spot for everyone — diner-like classic American fare with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available as well as a great bar and beverage selection in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
Location: 4023 MacArthur Ave
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11 am - 9 pm; Closed Sunday - Monday
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The Mill on MacArthur
4023 MacArthur AveA spot for everyone — diner-like classic American fare with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available as well as a great bar and beverage selection in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
Location: 4023 MacArthur Ave
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11 am - 9 pm; Closed Sunday - Monday
Part coffee shop, part Tex-Mex barbecue joint. Our go-to coffee and breakfast spot any day of the week, but also a local favorite for BBQ on Friday evenings and smoked brunch options on Saturdays and Sundays!
Location: 15 E Brookland Park Blvd
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7 am - 2 pm; Friday, 7 am - 2 pm and 5 - 8 pm; Saturday, 8 am - 5 pm; Sunday, 8 am - 3:30 pm
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The Smoky Mug
15 E Brookland Park BlvdPart coffee shop, part Tex-Mex barbecue joint. Our go-to coffee and breakfast spot any day of the week, but also a local favorite for BBQ on Friday evenings and smoked brunch options on Saturdays and Sundays!
Location: 15 E Brookland Park Blvd
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7 am - 2 pm; Friday, 7 am - 2 pm and 5 - 8 pm; Saturday, 8 am - 5 pm; Sunday, 8 am - 3:30 pm
Where to drink
Called “the toast of Brookland Park,” this is a great spot to swing by for dinner, drinks, and entertainment like live music, comedy, poetry, and more.
Location: 210 W Brookland Park Blvd
Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 5 - 10 pm; Friday - Saturday, 5 pm - midnight; Closed Sunday - Monday
Boogaloos Bar & Grill
210 West Brookland Park BoulevardCalled “the toast of Brookland Park,” this is a great spot to swing by for dinner, drinks, and entertainment like live music, comedy, poetry, and more.
Location: 210 W Brookland Park Blvd
Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 5 - 10 pm; Friday - Saturday, 5 pm - midnight; Closed Sunday - Monday
This friendly rock’n’roll bar and restaurant has quickly become a neighborhood staple. Try the Prickly Pear Margarita and one of their fried chicken sandwiches, or opt for one of their reasonably priced “beer and a shot” combos while you play pool or arcade games.
Location: 221 W Brookland Park Blvd
Hours: Tuesday - Wednesday, 5 pm - midnight; Thursday - Friday, 5 pm - 2 am; Saturday, 11 am - midnight; Sunday, 11 am - 10 pm; Closed Monday
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Fuzzy Cactus
221 W Brookland Park BlvdThis friendly rock’n’roll bar and restaurant has quickly become a neighborhood staple. Try the Prickly Pear Margarita and one of their fried chicken sandwiches, or opt for one of their reasonably priced “beer and a shot” combos while you play pool or arcade games.
Location: 221 W Brookland Park Blvd
Hours: Tuesday - Wednesday, 5 pm - midnight; Thursday - Friday, 5 pm - 2 am; Saturday, 11 am - midnight; Sunday, 11 am - 10 pm; Closed Monday
Richmond’s first kombucha-ry and taproom, featuring work by local artists along with this fizzy, fermented, non-alcoholic, probiotic tea.
Location: 126 W Brookland Park Blvd
Hours: Tuesday, 3:30 - 7:30 pm; Closed Wednesday; Thursday, 3:30 - 7:30 pm; Friday, 4 - 9 pm; Saturday, 11 am - 9 pm; Sunday, 11 am - 6 pm; Closed Monday
Ninja Kombucha
126 West Brookland Park BoulevardRichmond’s first kombucha-ry and taproom, featuring work by local artists along with this fizzy, fermented, non-alcoholic, probiotic tea.
Location: 126 W Brookland Park Blvd
Hours: Tuesday, 3:30 - 7:30 pm; Closed Wednesday; Thursday, 3:30 - 7:30 pm; Friday, 4 - 9 pm; Saturday, 11 am - 9 pm; Sunday, 11 am - 6 pm; Closed Monday
The ideal place to stock up on wine and beer to-go, if you’re hanging out in Northside.
Location: 4009 MacArthur Ave
Hours: Sunday - Thursday, 12 - 7 pm; Friday - Saturday, 12 - 9 pm
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Once Upon A Vine
4009 MacArthur AveThe ideal place to stock up on wine and beer to-go, if you’re hanging out in Northside.
Location: 4009 MacArthur Ave
Hours: Sunday - Thursday, 12 - 7 pm; Friday - Saturday, 12 - 9 pm
Pronounced “table,” this is Northside’s first brewery. Large, well-appointed, dog-friendly interior and a massive patio, along with one of the most beautiful bathrooms in RVA.
Location: 704 Dawn St
Hours: Wednesday, 4 - 9 pm; Thursday - Saturday, 12 - 9 pm; Sunday, 12 - 7 pm; Closed Monday - Tuesday
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Tabol Brewing
704 Dawn StPronounced “table,” this is Northside’s first brewery. Large, well-appointed, dog-friendly interior and a massive patio, along with one of the most beautiful bathrooms in RVA.
Location: 704 Dawn St
Hours: Wednesday, 4 - 9 pm; Thursday - Saturday, 12 - 9 pm; Sunday, 12 - 7 pm; Closed Monday - Tuesday