The Answer Brewpub is located at 6008 W. Broad St. | Photo via Google Maps
A new national study says craft beer could be on the decline.
The New York Times reported that more craft breweries closed than opened in 2024, an occurrence that hasn’t happened since 2005. However, here in RVA, the brewery scene is bubbling with excitement. It’s home to 40+ locally owned breweries, and it was ranked the No. 5 best beer city in 2024 via a nationwide vote in USA Today’s 10best.
So we are tapping in with some of the top spots in the River City.
If you’re looking to pair your local beer with food, this is your answer. The beer menu is expansive, ranging from Japanese rice beers to homemade seltzers, and the Vietnamese food consistently gets rave reviews.
This is one of the top locally recommend breweries and it has multiple locations in RVA. It’s ranked highly on Yelp + numerous craft beer fans across the web vouch for its lagers and hazy IPAs.
Champions | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Coalition Theater | Free | A total of 12 local comedians will perform at this open mic, but only two will be crowned as a champion at the end of the night.
Friday, Jan. 24
Good Luck Club: An Unapologetic Dance Party | 8:30-9 p.m. | Canal Club | $18+ | Grab tickets to this inclusive dance party that will play hits by Chappell Roan and other similar artists.
Paint Party Workshop | 2-4 p.m. | Kim & Garrett Make It! | $55 | All supplies are included in this hands on class where you’ll make a new hanger for your front door.
The 2025 Iron Blossom Music Festival lineup is here, and it is star-studded from top to bottom. A total of 20 bands will perform at the two-day festival in September, including The Lumineers, Vampire Weekend, and Rainbow Kitten Surprise. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. (ABC 8)
Cause
Valentine’s Day is next month, and Henrico County officials want to spread the love to senior citizens. The community is encouraged to drop off Valentine’s Day cards at the following locations: the Henrico Government Center, the Public Safety Building lobby, and the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center.
Concert
Tedeschi Trucks Band, a Grammy Award-winning blues band, will take over the Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront on Oct. 21. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. (ABC 8)
Opening
A former Italian restaurant at 2709 E. Marshall St. is being transformed into a sandwich shop. Chimbo Sandwich Shop comes from the owners of Liberty Public House, and it will have specialty sandwiches on freshly baked bread, soups, and deli-style sides. It’s planned to open around March. (Richmond BizSense)
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