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Where to find non-alcoholic drinks in Richmond
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Mocktails at Fanboy, Lolita’s, and Tazza Kitchen. | Photos by RICtoday, R. Walker-Robinson, and Tazza Kitchen
Taking a break from booze can be difficult, but Richmond has a growing number of non-alcoholic options, from mocktail menus to NA craft pours. Here are 13 places to sip, minus the hard stuff.

Restaurants

Lolita’s
This Carytown spot offers mango, hibiscus, and corazon mocktails, plus NA margaritas and aguas frescas.

Fanboy
Enjoy small plates and specialty mocktails at this intimate cocktail bar.

Crafted
Head to Libbie Mill for locally sourced eats and specialty mocktails.

Pinky’s
Try mocktails like the Afternoon in Monaco with strawberry, basil, lime, and soda water.

Pho Luca’s
Non-alcoholic options include lychee lemonade, a virgin Thai mojito, and the Winter Mule with lime, cranberry juice, and apple cider.

Fighting Fish
Sip a non-alcoholic Japanese old fashioned, Tokyo sour, or blood moon.

Tazza Kitchen
Order a seasonal mocktail like the Friendly Fire with pomegranate, spiced hibiscus, lime, fizz, and mint.

Grandstaff & Stein
Reader Kristin C. says the team at this downtown speakeasy can make a mean mocktail.

The Daily Kitchen & Bar
Choose from an entire menu of mocktail and kombucha options. Try this: the Cucumber Cooler with basil, lemongrass, coconut water, and soda.

Pro tip: When in doubt, ask your server or a bartender what they can whip up for you. You could help invent a new favorite drink.

Breweries + distilleries

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Want craft beer without the booze? Three Notch’d has you covered.

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Photo via @threenotchdrva

Three Notch’d RVA
This Charlottesville-born brewery’s “Uncool” line includes three IPAs, a sour, and a wheat beer.

The Veil Brewing Co.
The Ever Calm Gose features pineapple and passion fruit purees for a fruity finish.

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
Both Hardywood locations offer local kombucha and sodas as well as seasonal house-made lemonade and ginger beer.

Virago Spirits
The tasting room offers non-alcoholic versions of several cocktails. Try This: the NA Tangerine Sour with lemon, honey, and sage.

Bonus: Richmond is home to non-alcoholic bottle shop Point 5.
Events
Tuesday, Jan. 9
Wednesday, Jan. 10
  • UR Women’s Basketball vs. Massachusetts | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 11 a.m. | Robins Center, 365 College Rd., Richmond | $7 | The Spiders continue A10 play with a game against UMass.
  • Movie Matinees: “The Last Duel” | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 2-5 p.m. | RPL West End Branch, 5420 Patterson Ave., Richmond | Free | Snacks will be provided at this screening of the Ridley Scott film.
  • Literary Virginia Book Group | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | This month, register to discuss “This Boy We Made: A Memoir of Motherhood, Genetics, and Facing the Unknown.”
Thursday, Jan. 11
  • Blues Night | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 6-10 p.m. | Strangeways Brewing, 3110 W. Leigh St., Richmond | Cost of purchase | Enjoy a local brew and some blues.
Friday, Jan. 12
  • A Tribute to Gospel Legend Richard Smallwood | Friday, Jan. 12-Saturday, Jan. 13 | 6:30 p.m. | Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, 600 E. Grace St., Richmond | $15-$86 | Dr. Henry Panion III conducts this tribute to the Grammy-winning arranger with community choirs.
  • Breaking the Chain | Friday, Jan. 12 | 9-11:59 p.m. | River City Roll, 939 Myers St., Richmond | Cost of purchase | Rock out at this tribute to Stevie Nicks fronted by Desiray Lorain.
Saturday, Jan. 13
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News Notes
Opening
  • There’s a new eatery at Hatch Local. Indian and Asian street food concept Khushbu had a soft opening yesterday and is hosting a grand opening tomorrow to kick off its residency at the Manchester food hall.
Closing
  • Nama Indian Restaurant has announced that it will close for good on Sunday, Jan. 14. The Arts District restaurant will become a private event space called Art Haven.
Development
  • The city is going full steam ahead on the new baseball stadium. In an effort to make the 2026 opening day deadline, it will defer purchasing Sports Backers Stadium from VCU. The move temporarily saves $25 million but puts a hold on VCU’s planned athletics village. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Civic
  • Welcome to the James River Park System, Mayo Island. The city finalized the deal to purchase the parcel for $14.9 million. More details will be announced soon about the process to turn the island into a public park. (Richmond BizSense)
Traffic
  • The intersection of Laburnum Avenue and Hermitage Road could soon be a lot safer. The Dept. of Public Works is hosting a community meeting on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 5 p.m. at Holton Elementary to share several proposals for improvements and hear feedback. You can also fill out this online survey.
Community
  • Chesterfield is opening its new Midlothian Library with a ribbon cutting event on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. The 25,000-sqft facility was built on the same site as the previous Midlothian Library and offers improved seating, a digital media center, an outdoor reading garden, and an outdoor classroom.
Film
  • The James River Short Film Showcase returns this week for two nights at the VMFA Reynolds Lecture Hall. The same program will be held on Thursday, Jan. 11 and Friday, Jan. 12, with prizes being awarded on Friday. Get $5 tickets online or purchase at the door.
Read
  • Nominate a local author for the Young Adult Virginia Author Award and they could win a cash prize. Nominees must have released a YA book in 2023 — fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or graphic novel all count. RPL also needs teen judges for this year’s contest. Nominations and applications are due Feb. 29.
Fun Fact
  • Did you know 38,000 of you welcome us into your inbox every morning? We’re asking you to take two minutes to tell us more about yourself so we can continue to write about things you find interesting. One lucky RIC survey participant will win $500. Take the survey.
Tech
Wellness
  • Step into your most confident self at the new Midlothian Syngery Face + Body by Dr. Travis Shaw, now accepting appointments. Whether you’re seeking subtle surgery or non-invasive treatments, this award-winning med spa can help you achieve natural-looking results with a full offering of aesthetic services. Book now + see special offers.*
 
Civic

🚲 Henrico plans pedestrian improvements

Share your thoughts on bicycle and pedestrian improvements near Willow Lawn
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Proposed changes include improvements for safety and mobility around Willow Lawn. | Photo by RICtoday
Henrico wants to make it easier to bike and walk to your favorite businesses at Willow Lawn. The county has opened a survey with proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements for Libbie Avenue, Monument Avenue, and Willow Lawn Drive.

Willow Lawn itself is in the midst of its own long-term redevelopment. Federal Realty Trust wants to add as many as 2,000 residential units and 510,000 sqft of commercial and office space to the shopping center area.

The survey takes users through proposals for each street, along with visuals to help imagine possible changes. It covers roughly the area between Willow Lawn and St. Mary’s Hospital with Broad Street and Monument Avenue as north and south boundaries.

Proposed improvements include adding a bike lane on Willow Lawn drive and a shared use path on Libbie Avenue.

Complete the survey by Friday, Jan. 19.
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