Sub Rosa is a gem of a bakery with the best pastries in Richmond Recommendations: Pastries: Chocolate Croissant (the best Chocolate Croissant in North America) Morning Bun Sour Cherry and Pistachio Morning Bun Seasonal Croissant Breads: Polenta Loaf Flat Bread James Beard Award winning Bakery run by a Brother and Sister dedicated to producing the best breads and pastries in Richmond. Sub Rosa mills their own flour, contracts with local farmers to grow specialty grains for their bakery and uses sourdough in their leavened products which are all baked in their wood fired ovens. The best croissants you may have in your entire life.
If you aren’t squeamish you can get a pretty decent sandwich!
Sandwiches for everyone!
Decent Thai a block from the hotel!
Taco fusion restaurant a couple blocks from the hotel!
For meat eaters and veggies alike!
If you need a sweet treat
Coffee!
If you just want a slice
Drinks in Carytown!
Bar in Carytown close to the Byrd!
Go for a nice walk!
Jack’s old stomping grounds.
Experience the best views of Richmond from a pedestrian bridge spanning the rapids of the James River. Open night and day you won’t want to miss this unique bridge in the heart of downtown and a short walk from the Omni Hotel and downtown Richmond.
Legend Brewing is the original Richmond Brewpub with a wonderful patio featuring great views of the city just South of the River.
One of the best Breweries in Richmond known for their IPAs (Falcon Smash is their stand out flagship) located just West of downtown with another location East of downtown both feature outdoor seating
ZZQ features the best BBQ in Richmond hands down. ZZQ offers Texas Style BBQ with what several Kansas City BBQ fans in the family have proclaimed the best Brisket in Richmond. Open for Lunch until sold out, and they always do sell out. What started as a weekend food truck at Ardent Brewing Company next door is now an award winning BBQ restaurant worth a visit for BBQ fans.
Second run movie theater with one of the only remaining operating Wurlitzer Organ’s in a movie theater in the United State. The Byrd is known as Richmond’s Movie Palace and is worth a visit to catch a movie.
Bourbon and Whiskey lovers will have plenty of options to choose from at McCormick’s. The Old Weller Antique 107 pick from the owner is excellent and highly recommended.
Segway tours of Richmond located a block from the Omni Hotel in Shockoe Slip