Brewery Profile

Richbrau Brewing

In Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom, a visitor to Richbrau Brewing enters a brewery tied closely to one of the city’s oldest urban districts. The neighborhood sits within the area associated with Richmond’s original 1737 settlement, between 18th and 25th Streets and stretching from the James River to Broad Street. That setting matters to the brewery’s identity: its beers are often named for local lore and historical references, linking the taproom experience to the streets around it. Inside, the main draw is the chance to drink Richbrau’s beer on site and see how its current brewing operation interprets a part of Richmond with a long civic and commercial past.

Travelers exploring Richmond’s beer scene often look for stops that feel specific to the city, not just another place to order a pint. Richbrau fits that kind of visit through recipes described as adventurous and through its use of RVA history and references in beer names. The available styles should be checked on the day of the visit, since the known information does not list a fixed lineup or flagship beers. For visitors moving between historic sites, riverfront areas, restaurants, or other Shockoe Bottom stops, the brewery can function as a locally grounded pause: a place where the beer list is presented with a sense of Richmond context rather than separated from it.

Practical expectations should stay simple. Richbrau has a space where patrons can consume its products on site, so the taproom is the primary visitor amenity confirmed by the available information. Details such as food service, outdoor seating, events, tours, reservations, parking, family policies, or pet policies are not specified here and should be verified directly before making plans. The taproom is also the place to confirm the day’s pours, ask which beers carry local or historical references, and decide how the stop fits into a wider Shockoe Bottom itinerary. Given the neighborhood’s historic street grid and urban setting, visitors should plan their route in advance and check current hours before going.

Richbrau Brewing operates in Richmond, Virginia's historic Shockoe Bottom neighborhood, a location central to the city's original 1737 settlement area between 18th and 25th Streets, extending from the James River to Broad Street. The brewery emphasizes adventurous recipes developed with a passion for RVA, often naming their beers after local lore and historical references. This approach connects the current brewing operation to the deep history of its immediate surroundings. The facility includes a space for patrons to consume the products on-site.

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5 S 20th St, Richmond, Virginia, 23223

Phone: (804) 621-4100

Website: https://www.richbraubrewing.com/

Hours: Monday: 4pm - 10pm Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 4pm - 10pm Thursday: 4pm - 10pm Friday: 3pm - 12am Saturday: 12pm - 12am Sunday: 12pm - 8pm