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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Richmond Magazine and Axios Richmond. Updated September 2026.
The Jasper · Carytown
The Carytown cocktail bar pours classics and house drinks with close attention to ice and presentation.
The Emerald Lounge · Church Hill
The Church Hill cocktail lounge from The Jasper’s team mixes tropical drinks under bar manager Marcelo Lopez-Cortez.
Fanboy · Scott's Addition
A West Broad Street bar that pairs cocktails with a vinyl listening room and a food menu.
Birdie's · Arts District
An Arts District oyster bar and cafe where the martini is a centerpiece of the drinks menu.
Cirrus Vodka · Scott's Addition
A Scott’s Addition vodka distillery with a tasting room at Ballast and a cocktail menu built around its spirit.