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    Godfrey’s

    4.0 (127 reviews)
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    GODFREY’S ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
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    Loud
    Outdoor seating

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    Drag brunch
    Jahmelia B.

    We decided to hit up drag brunch to celebrate my friends wedding and we had a blast!!! Heres what I loved -The process to book a reservation was super easy online. You do have to put down a 20 dollar deposit to hold the reservation. You card will only get charged 20 per person if you DONT show up. -The drag queens accept tips electronically via Venmo or other apps if you don't carry cash. -The staff is friendly and super accommodating -The queens put on a really good show. The day we went there were 4 queens who each performed 2 different sets. -The vibe is great. Everyone is there to have a good time. There were people celebrating 24th birthdays, 50th birthdays and a 80th birthday. I am calling this out because this is a great place to come and have fun with friends of all ages. -Restrooms: They have 3 gender neutral restrooms located in the back of the facility Here's what I didn't like: -the brunch menu is small but mighty (You can review online ahead of time) each meal cost 30bucks and comes with unlimited non alcoholic drinks. Cocktails cost extra. -I ordered eggs Benedict with crab. It also came with a salad. The food was good but needed more seasoning. I know food cost are increasing but this just seemed a little high for what you actually get. Overall I enjoyed my experience and would return.

    Carolyn C.

    What a treat this event was. My Mom has been begging to do a drag show since COVID has calmed down. So for my parent's 40th wedding anniversary, we made a reservation for 10 of us to attend a Sunday Drag Brunch. Performances were awesome. Staff members, including bartenders were amazing. Food took over an hour but didn't disappoint once served.

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    Kenya M.

    I had been hearing about this spot for drag brunch and finally got around to checking it out. Godfrey's is a super fun and high energy place! The waiters do a great job keeping the tables hype before the entertainment starts. They take food and drinks orders beforehand. I ordered the Godfrey's club with home fries. For my drink I ordered the frozen drink called "Juicy Wet Lips" and it was really tasty. The club was delicious too but the home fries were a little undercooked. The show was a lot of fun and very entertaining. The performers didn't really dance much but rather they walked the room and lip sync songs. I was waiting for some twirls, splits or drop it like it's hot situations lol! The drag performers attire was beautiful! Overall it was a great time and I would return.

    Intimate indoor seating
    Lynette R.

    Intimate small space that hosts regular drag brunches and related events. They break bills but also offer cash app to tip the talent

    Katie W.

    Godfrey's drag brunch is a fun way to spend a weekend morning. We were entertained by four drag artists who each performed two sets. The performances were energetic and engaging, and the costumes were very elaborate. The venue can feel a little cramped, since they try to fit as many guests as possible while leaving room for the drag artists to move around, but my party of six was comfortable at our table. The food service was a little slow, since they were very busy that morning, but the food and drinks tasted good. Brunch costs $30 for food and non-alcoholic drinks; the food is a bit expensive due to the fact that it includes entertainment, but the entire experience is worth it in my opinion.

    On skates - I am deeply impressed!
    Casey Q.

    I cannot believe it's taken me so long to go to Drag Brunch at Godfrey's. I have no excuse, it's just never happened. That changed Xmas Eve 2022, when I took my sister to brunch'n'frolic, and discovered thar yes, indeed, Godfrey's deserves its spot on Top Ten lists of best drag venues in the US of A. My sis had never been to a drag show, and when we were watching an ep of HBO's Emmy winning show about drag and being LGBTQ+ allies, We're Here, she said she'd never been to a drag show. Opportunity! We had an absolute blast. Food was great - I had the Chesapeake Benedict, sis did their steak and potato salad - and the Bloody Marys were spicy delightfulness. Coffee was good, too, so bonus! Service was great fun - everyone was fun, funny, and focused on making sure everyone had a great time. Mission accomplished. The show itself was outstanding. All the ladies performed fabulously - of course! - and dollar bills were flying from start to finish. Speaking of which, make sure you bring at least a couple $20s to turn into singles, so you can make it rain for the ladies. It's part of the show, and they are more than worth it! Highly recommend that you take in a drag show at Godfrey's if you visit Richmond. If you're local, put it on your list of fun hrunch options, definitely a place you can take folks who visit Rivah City.

    Sharmella Y.

    OMG...why haven't I came here SOONER! The show was nonstop amazing & entertaining to say the least. I was there to celebrate a friend's birthday and it did not disappoint. The MC great and all the ladies who put on a show were just awesome. Can't wait to come back & by the end of the show...all the ladies looked like Beyoncé! Good times and good vibes. The ONLY negative was that my food came towards the end of the show so I felt rushed to eat. However the meal was delicious so I didn't mind too much.

    Cameron W.

    A great brunch to celebrate a friend's birthday! The performances were fab, and our server was hilarious. Definitely get there on time (be respectful!!) and you won't have issues getting your orders in. Drinks were very inexpensive. Food options were good. Also, you can trade cash or credit card for 1s to tip which is great! They also have contactless tipping. We had so much fun and the atmosphere is welcoming!

    The drinks are strong , the energy is high, and the food is good (I got the banana stuffed french toast and it had a nice side of potatoes, 8.5/10) Highly recommend for any celebration or a sunday brunch. It also went on for a while; I was expecting a quick show, but no, each performer had around 3 sets, giving us a solid 2 hour show. Crowds are diverse. A welcoming space for anyone! Highly recommend.

    Good times!

    Fun ambiance! Good food and fun show carried out by 100% local drag queens. The service was phenomenal too.

    Chicken and waffles, French toast
    Lindsey F.

    Definitely a spot to try if you're visiting or live in Richmond. It's a tight space so you need to make a reservation at least 2 weeks in advance. They have two different tip options. You can either get cash when you get there or tip via Venmo. My party chose Venmo but regretted it as it's much more fun and part of the experience to actually tip during each performance. Every lady was wonderful, talented, and fun! If I was rating based of the food I would have done probably a three but you don't go to Godfreys for the food. The entertainment is why you're there and they are five stars!

    Eggs Benedict
    Edwin A.

    YAAAAAAAASSSSSS.... It's a place to go! my girlfriend decided that she wanted brunch and of course as a Boyfriend with the mentality happy wife happy life I obliged. She ended up picking Godfrey's for a Drag show... let me tell you something THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT! . We were seated by Mr. Jeff who looks mean but is a big softy! He exchanged some big bills for some ones for us ( for the show ). As the show was beginning we put in our orders for drink I had a purple rain and my girlfriend had a OG mimosa. For food we got the French toast and the Eggs Benedict. The only downside of the whole experience is that the French toast was 30$. Other than that I recommend going to Godfrey's to have the time of your life! And Godfrey's if you reading this and you need a dancer I can go by Canela ( cause I'm sweet like cinnamon).

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    5 months ago

    Iconic gay bar with drag shows. A must stop when visiting the city. Drinks are good and you're sure to have a great time.

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    Best show in town, hands down. Food better than you would expect. Always a great experience

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    2 years ago

    Good fun great entertainment! A great way to enjoy a Sunday morning. The food is great too!

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    2 years ago

    went for drag brunch with HOTTY TODDY as our sever. LOVED IT. wish i could give it 10 stars. if you're in rva you have to go.

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    Excellent food; friendly service; funny and amazing show; just go, you won't regret it!

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    Ok everyone. Please ignore the 1-star review posted by Bobbie T. My film crew was renting Thirsty's…read moreout to shoot a scene for our film and he and his lady friend barged into the building. There were cameras and microphones and lights everywhere so I have no idea how he thinks it could have been anything other than a film shoot. Mind you we blacked out all of the windows and the door with blankets (on the outside!) which is likely why they didnt see hours listed. But who in the world just walks into a building with blacked out windows like that? So. To summarize it wasnt Thirsty's staff that he claims were rude. It was myself and my crew because they ruined one of our shots. And yeah I didnt know if they were employees because we do not work here. Also just to set the record straight we weren't even actually rude to him. We said "hey we're closed" then he looked around confused wasting valuable and EXPENSIVE time, so we said "or do you work here?" which confused him even more and someone on my crew said "we're closed you cant be here" and they left. The actual staff here has been nothing but friendly and accomodating to us and their food is pretty darn good. P.S. if you're capable of posting a longwinded Yelp review within an hour then you should be capable of checking Yelp to see the opening times.

    This was my second visit to this little place. The previous visit was at night and they had a…read morelimited menu so I decided to return during full menu hours. To my jubilee it was happy hour and I was excited to drink and eat some yummy Cajun chicken pasta. Well their happy hour is nothing to write home about. It's 1 dollar off their cocktail menu.. disappointing. They do have $3 rails. The service is bleh. We weren't given much attention despite being 2 of the 3 people at the bar. I order the Cajun chicken pasta of course and 30 minutes later it arrives. Let me tell you... it did not come through drippin. I took one bite and was disgusted. There was no sauce whatsoever on this pasta. The chicken was hard and gross. I was hurt so hurt I didn't even order anything else. I sat there and drank my water while my partner in food ate his shrimp po boy which was mediocre. The fries are lit. To my surprise, while waiting for him to finish up they brought out a brand new pasta for me to try. The guy said he made it himself and I was so shocked. He gave it to me free of charge and I'm very appreciative of his effort. The second pasta was better still not for me. I ate some of it and he let me know they would be taking it off of the menu in three days which is probably for the best. I wanted to like this place but unfortunately they just don't cut it.

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