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    3.5 (80 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    David W.

    I'm new to the Richmond Virginia area. This LGBTQ+ bar has been awesome in having me feel welcomed, find friends and feel like I'm part of the community!! The customers our wonderfully diverse from young to old, gay, lesbian, transgendered, questions, non-binary, straight, black, white, Asian, Hispanic, thin, heavy, all body styles, wealthy, penniless everyone is welcomed and people mix. Since moving to Richmond in the one bar I've made friends with warm friendly people in all those categories and people who may not fit those categories. The bartenders are awesome. At least three including the owner have been there over 15 years. In addition to drinks, they also serve food and it's good ranging from salads to wings and beyond.

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    Wrenexplores ..

    To me, the previous reviews did not provide many details about this bar. Therefore, I decided to see for myself. That's right, I took the train from Philly to RVA and I came on a Saturday late afternoon. My impression of Barcode was WOW, this place is so clean and spacious. I did have trouble finding the entry door at first lol.(my fault) Friendly greeting from the bartender Savita and a very welcoming friendly locals. My Cocktail drink was balanced and made well. The music sound level was great! Not too overwhelming, and I was able to have conversations without yelling at my friends. Overall Great environment. I ordered a Soft Chicken Tacos: Marinated Pulled chicken Corn Black beans Tomato Bell Pepper Onions Lettuce Sour cream and secret sauce? Ask for Jalapenos and Cilantro on the side if available (I think it would add a wow factor). Overall, great experience, a well-balanced cocktail, and tasty tacos! I would come back here on Saturdays. I hope you enjoy the pictures of the bar. Parking on the street is not too bad. So, circle around, find a parking spot, and stop by.

    Stephen H.

    I have to say this bar was pretty on point with food and drinks. I ended up getting basic bar food, grilled cheese and a chicken quesadilla. I highly recommend this bar. Even the service was on point. Staff are super friendly!

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    Sam N.

    My partner and I came early to get some food and drinks, so this isn't based on the late night club experience--which we didn't get to check out. We got drinks and some tacos--taco Tuesday! I had their chicken tacos and my partner had the fish tacos--we were both pleasantly surprised. Food came out quickly and looked and tasted good! The drinks were great, not too strong that it's like drinking hair spray, and not too weak that it's like chugging simple syrup--just right(Goldilocks)! Brian was serving us and he was great and friendly.

    Enjoy the night with my nephew, niece and her wife
    Lorenzo H.

    As the Gay Socialite, I can not visit a city and not check out the local nightlife. Before my niece and her wife suggested Barcode I had already seen their page on social media and thought I would pass. Glad I didn't! Although it's not much to look at, it has heart and soul. The bartender was a sweetie, the locals were so friendly and I met a few other people visiting Richmond for the weekend. The drinks were delicious and easy on the Amex. I say go for cocktails and conversation. Xoxo Lorenzo!

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    Carley M.

    We walked in this bar trying to find a place for drinks after finding a bug in my vodka at 3rd street diner. Someone was trying to talk to us and the bouncer saved us and offered us sanctuary inside. Once inside we realized this wasnt the usual place we would go to but the vibe was so welcoming. Good music, everyone was friendly, they have art on the walls that is for sale and beautiful AND THE DRINKS WERE SUPER AFFORDABLE. Id actually come back here over and over if i was in the area. $4 vodkq and sprite marcus our server was quick and attentive

    Front bar at happy hour. Temporary sparseness.

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    10/10 nice bar, didn't meet anybody bad. Was decently busy even on Sundays. Very chill place.

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    The service was good the space was not interesting and bland. The crowd was non existent. It was lacking and drinks had a bleached taste.

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    It's a great place for dinner and drinks and a great food and nice people for service and the bar is stocked

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