Whether you're a local or you've just moved to Richmond (like me), I've got you covered with some really fun, (& some really unique) date night ideas.
From delicious food to an adult arcade, Richmond has so much to offer.
I’m going to be covering a budget option and mid-range options.
If you'd like to watch the video of 3 Unique & Fun Date Night Ideas in Richmond, VA, you can here:👇
Casa Del Barco
Casa Del Barco is a Mexican restaurant with several locations in Richmond area: downtown, short pump & Chesterfield.
During the month of December they do their “Tinsel & Tequila” Xmas overlay at all their locations. We’ve never been here before & were excited to go inside and experience it.
Lets take a look at the menu:
Food: Mexican
Tacos range from $12-$16
Cocktails: range from $9 - $16
Our Date Total: $57.05
Chips and Salsa
Guacomole
3 Mushroom Tacos
1 Loquito Coquito cocktail
Fav Part:
I especially loved this location because it’s right on the canal. So before or after dinner you could go for a nice walk. And during the summer, you can eat al fresco with a gorgeous view.
2. The Byrd Theatre
The Byrd is an Opulent Motion Picture palace built in 1928. It’s known for its stunning architecture and the fact that it's one of the very few remaining grand movie palaces of its era.
Now they show classic films, like this night they were showing "The Nightmare Before Christmas". This is one of my favorite things to do in Richmond.
This local guy Bob Gulledge also plays the Wurlitzer organ before shows. He rises out of the stage and puts on a show for you. It really is a whole experience.
Prices:
Movie Ticket: $8
Popcorn (Small): $6.50
Popcorn (Large): $8
Our Date Total: $22.50
2 Movie Tickets
1 Small Popcorn
Fav Part:
The vibes inside make you feel like you are living in the past and visiting an opera house or something. I also love the Wurlitzer Organ performance before the movie.
Bingo Beer Company is where you can drink, eat, and play. Here it offers a brewery, restaurant, arcade, and outdoor patio with fire pits. So they sort of have something for everyone.
When we visited they had their Holiday Winter Wonderland overlay, which I absolutely loved.
Let’s take a look at the menus:
Food: American
Vegan Options:
Vegan Nuggets - $12
Jumbo soft pretzel - $12
Vegan fried chicken - $12
Impossible Burger - $15
Pizza $15 - $30 depending on size
Cocktails: range from $10-$12
Our Date Total: $40.70
Vegan Chicken Nuggets w/ Waffle fries
1 Apple Bottom Jeans cocktail
$10 Game Card
Fav Part:
Lukas and I love an arcade and this one had so many games to play. We played skiball, basketball, air hockey and raced each other on mario kart. It was so fun!
That is it for today’s list, but I feel like this should become a series - because there are so many cool date night options around Richmond.
I hope you found this helpful! There are more blogs on my website about other spots around Virginia, as well as Richmond tips. You can also follow me on YouTube for my travel videos or Instagram for daily updates. Feel free to DM me with any questions!
💚Lauren Z Ray