Dominion Energy Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Basement in Richmond.

1. Dominion Energy Center

8.6
600 E Grace St (at N 6th St), Richmond, VA
Performing Arts Venue · City Center · 11 tips and reviews

Ryan G.Ryan Gunn: The red floors in the basement are super squeaky

Thomas N.Thomas Nelson: Best of the best theater, top of the line performers. Newly built venue gives downtown a bustling, cosmopolitan vibe.

Jess S.Jess S.: Offer old ladies your ARM when ascending or descending steps. They'll appreciate it, and you'll feel good about yourself.

Plan 9 Music is one of The 15 Best Places for Basement in Richmond.

2. Plan 9 Music

8.1
3017 W Cary St (btw S Sheppard St & S Belmonth Ave), Richmond, VA
Record Store · Carytown · 13 tips and reviews

Christopher S.Christopher Samuels: Go down to the basement... Many fine vinyls for $1.00... You can't even buy a candy bar for a dollar anymore... Get yourself some classic albums by classic artists for $1.00...

Thomas N.Thomas Nelson: Vinyl and awesome music. Best record store in RVA, their new location is neat and they sell everything from The Doors to Drake, something for every music lover in here. Fantastic record store.

Robert M.Robert M: They've moved across the street from the old store.

The Tobacco Company Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Basement in Richmond.

3. The Tobacco Company Restaurant

7.7
1201 E Cary St, Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · Shockoe Slip · 86 tips and reviews

Laurenso W.Laurenso Williams: Smoke permitted in the basement lounge

SarahSarah: Excellent martinis, especially the key lime martini!

Jon J.Jon Jeswald: Great bar atmosphere and good service

Capital Ale House is one of The 15 Best Places for Basement in Richmond.

4. Capital Ale House

7.3
623 E Main St (btwn S 7th & S 6th St), Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · City Center · 115 tips and reviews

Dusk D.Dusk Dargent: If the upstairs is crowded, try the bar in the basement. Darts, pool, and usually a much more relaxed atmosphere.

Joey S.Joey Sichol: Impress your friends with a Delirium Tremens from Huyghe Brewery. Pricy but well worth the price. Beers also available for takeout, at a discount.

Mimi B.Mimi B.: Try if you dare. Hot hot hot

Maymont is one of The 15 Best Places for Basement in Richmond.

5. Maymont

9.4
1700 Hampton St, Richmond, VA
Park · Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver · 76 tips and reviews

The Flats a.The Flats at West Broad Village: Beautiful gardens and lots of different animals! Definitely a great place to take the kids on the weekend when the weather is nice!

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: One of Richmond's favorite outdoor settings, Maymont offers walking paths, gardens and over 100 species of animals living on the grounds. Don't forget to bring quarters for the animal feed dispensers!

HeatherHeather: Visit the Japanese Garden

The National is one of The 15 Best Places for Basement in Richmond.

6. The National

9.0
708 E Broad St (btwn N 7th St and N 8th St), Richmond, VA
Music Venue · Capitol District · 74 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: Amazing old theater with great architectural details and history, but face it, we're really all just here to see the show!

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Richmond's Premiere 1500 person venue is general admission and offers VIP sections and two private bars upstairs.

Kate H.Kate Hall: Hang with hipsters! It's fun.

Citizen is one of The 15 Best Places for Basement in Richmond.

7. Citizen

1203 E Main St (12th St.), Richmond, VA
Sandwich Spot · Shockoe Slip · 22 tips and reviews

Berkeley G.Berkeley Goodloe: The pulled pork torta is delish. Get here early to beat the crowds.

Tiffany G.Tiffany Green: Come here for tasty food made with locally sourced ingredients.

Julia L.Julia Lord Nickle: The seared plantains torta is amazing.

Lady N'awlins Cajun Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Basement in Richmond.

8. Lady N'awlins Cajun Café

8.3
2329 W Main St (at S Stafford Ave), Richmond, VA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · The Fan · 56 tips and reviews

Andreas A.Andreas Addison: You have to try the Hoegaarden on draft, especially to wash down great oysters and the best jambalaya. Deliciousness.

ARTART: Sometimes you want to go—where everybody knows your name! And they're always glad you came! You wanna be where you can see, our troubles are all the same. You wanna be where everybody knows your name.

Trevor D.Trevor Dickerson: Get shady at the Lady.

Science Museum of Virginia is one of The 15 Best Places for Basement in Richmond.

9. Science Museum of Virginia

8.8
2500 W Broad St (at Terminal Pl), Richmond, VA
Science Museum · Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver · 32 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Creative and interactive displays where everyone can get involved. IMAX®DOME creates the ultimate "you are there" experience with the largest film screen in Virginia wrapped around you.

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Ccreative and interactive displays where everyone can get involved. IMAX®DOME creates the ultimate "you are there" experience with the largest film screen in Virginia wrapped around you.

Dawn V.Dawn V.: Yeah Physics!

Ipanema Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Basement in Richmond.

10. Ipanema Cafe

8.3
917 W Grace St (btwn N Harrison & Shafer St), Richmond, VA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · VCU · 44 tips and reviews

AliAli: We come here whenever we are in Richmond. The tofu Caesar salad is amazing. The BBQ jackfruit is also delicious. Bottom line its all good.

Joel B.Joel Burleson: Ask for Amanda. She's tops server!!!

B P.B P: Great vegetarian / Vegan restaurant. Great beer selection

Triple Crossing Beer is one of The 15 Best Places for Basement in Richmond.

11. Triple Crossing Beer

8.9
113 S Foushee St, Richmond, VA
Brewery · Downtown Richmond · 17 tips and reviews

Curtis C.Curtis Correll: A great, rotating selection of beers. You can't go wrong with any of their IPAs or DIPAs.

Jim W.Jim W: Drink from the source. A great stop on your RVA brew tour for great attention to craft brew and nothing more.

William C.William Correll: Great environment, great brews, changes tap list regularly. Highly recommend!

Richmond Ballet is one of The 15 Best Places for Basement in Richmond.

12. Richmond Ballet

8.7
407 E Canal St, Richmond, VA
Dance Studio · City Center · 2 tips and reviews

Carmie S.Carmie Schiano Nelson: Dance here everyday! But come check out performances by the company and even the school. It's all amazing!

Lesie P.Lesie Pumphrey: $15 walk-in adult ballet classes taught by School of Richmond Ballet teachers...doesn't get much better than this :)

The Camel is one of The 15 Best Places for Basement in Richmond.

13. The Camel

7.3
1621 W Broad St (btw Lombardy & Allen), Richmond, VA
Music Venue · Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver · 47 tips and reviews

Melissa B.Melissa Bollbach: The open-faced goat cheese sandwich with roasted red peppers and roasted garlic is earth-shattering. Also available on crostini as an appetizer.

Gretchen R.Gretchen R: Go and drink a PBR while listening to local music Read more.

shari s.shari schaefer: Cute ladies, bangin men, & the bar staff will make you swoon. Plus the most local beers on tap, you'd be a crazy folk if ya didn't check it out!

F.W. Sullivan's Fan Bar & Grille is one of The 15 Best Places for Basement in Richmond.

14. F.W. Sullivan's Fan Bar & Grille

6.7
2401 W Main St (at S Stafford Ave), Richmond, VA
Bar · The Fan · 40 tips and reviews

Megan M.Megan M.: Wednesday night is $12 steak night.. it was delicious and wasabi mashed potatoes are awesome!!

Jake C.Jake Crocker: Free WiFi

Jake C.Jake Crocker: Bluegrass brunch with Jackass Flats on Sundays