Great vegan options. I especially loved the tofu bites: soft on the inside, extra crispy outside. Their habanero wing sauce and garlic hot sauce were both great, as was the vegan ranch. The cauliflower wings were HUGE and the whole table enjoyed them. My partner got the vegan artichoke ("GWARtichoke") burger with tofu ricotta and that was awesome too. Our friend got the tofu banh mi and enjoyed it as well. And there are several more vegan options we didn't get to try this time. Will definitely be back. The atmosphere is.. GWAR! Very neat. And they have a parking lot which is so convenient. Did not love the plastic silverware in little disposable packs. (For dining in, real metal utensils are much appreciated pleeeease). Service wasn't super friendly but maybe it's part of the GWAR schtick (they weren't mean at all, just not the most hospitable). We didn't mind anyway. The food came out fast and they got all our orders right. You order at the bar so it's not like you have a server anyway. read more

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So let me start with this- Everyone should go for the experience. The ambience and GWAR nostalgia are off the chain. The service was mediocre at best. We actually wondered if it was supposed to be a "Dicks Last Resort " kinda vibe. (The waiter was just this side of rude). The food was ok. The only thing we couldn't get down was the pretzel. It was so salty just looking at it made blood pressure rise. Even with all that though you should still go. It's a fun vibe. Sit and have a beer and take in all the nostalgia. read more

Good drinks and service. Overall atmosphere is good esp on the weekends. It's a fun grunge place to hangout! read more

GWARbar - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Food Mid at best. Got the vegan tofu bites and the middle was soggy and cold. They should have been cut smaller or double fried because they were not good. The vegan salad was okay? There was not enough lettuce to match the onions that they piled on. Also everything was in single use containers, they really could be better about using better dishes. Service: A dive bar, you order at the counter and they bring to your table. Mostly a QR code and difficult to track down a menu. Ambiance: A dive bar, again. The walls are covered in decor from Gwar and it was decently busy on an early Saturday evening. Loudish music, but the people were friendly. Would come for a drink if I am in the area, but skip the food. read more

I was on my way to watch Gwar at the Norva and have been wanting to go to this bar . Since it was on the way I decided to make a quick pitstop. Unfortunately the full menu wasn't available due to the time. I had the demoned eggs and the Baconecutioner burger. The food was still really good and I got my food in a pretty timely manner. The ambiance was on point of you're a fan of the hand. The costumes, posters, and stickers all over the wall was awesome. The bartender where i made my order was cool as well. I definitely try amd and stop by earlier to try more of the menu. read more

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Best atmosphere/decor ever! What else would one expect after destroying and rebuilding the natural world? Really great food (thank you for the choices from the Jaws 'o Death) I would like to enjoy more time here. Thank you. read more

GWARbar - Grodius Maximus, Jizmak Da Gusha, Willy, Beefcake the Mighty - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Not for the faint of heart, I liked it dark good music, cold drinks, and believe it or not. Great food cool dive bar it stays packed. Gotta try it. I don't think you'll be disappointed. read more

They ran out of all their dinner stuff and only had entrées because they misjudged their Con crowd when we were there long before closing. Made it really not worth the 2 1/2 hour drive to meet friends the food that we had was good but 2 1/2 hours to have tater tots for dinner was not cool. read more

Voted one of the BEST "Dive Bars" in the Whole World- Rightly so- Good selection of beer and Amazing Historical Artifacts from the Intergalactic Warriors GWAR‼ read more

The Ambiance and Service is pure dive bar for a reason, the decor is odd and eclectic for a reason.. its pure VCU/RVA for a reason.. Its GWAR. That said, most the meat and blood is fake also just like GWAR.. They have some of the best Vegetarian bar food in all of RVA. Unique, flavorful and fun - Just like GWAR - Brockie would be proud. read more

The food was really good. I got the Garlic Buffalo wings they were really tender and flavorful the right amount of spicy buffalo and garlic. I loved the vibe of the place. It did however feel like we were a little unwelcome sense we weren't regulars, I get they aren't supposed to be super peppy however. read more

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Well if you know, you know. Stellar food by awesome cooks. BARTENDERs are busy but get your drink pronto. Decent prices and well IT IS GWAR read more

Deliciousness - 4/5 Happiness - 5/5 What a trip. Definitely make sure you make your way here because this is a super memorable place. GWAR made it super fun, even if you don't care about the band or metal. First, the staff was really friendly. The bartender and I talked for a good 45 minutes, swapping travel stories and chatting about Richmond and how much it's changed over the last decade. I must have taken photographs of, like, every single wall there because there are cool decorations everywhere. Stuff they've used in their shows, and general macabre things abound (definitely need to have a liking for the odd and eerie to enjoy - and I most definitely do). The beer selection is good and they also have a surprising amount of wine you can sacrifice, metal style, to your liver. The food is most surprising as it is elevated bar stuff and very vegan friendly. I built my own fries with seitan, jalapenos, mushrooms, onion straws, philly steak and a damned good runny egg. There was nothing left after I ravaged the dish. Also, while they did play metal over the speakers, they had Who's The Boss and Burn Notice on the TVs, which was a fun juxtaposition. There is also plenty of outdoor seating for the warmer months. Absolutely recommended! read more

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An absolute must-stop when visiting Richmond. The decor is legendary, filled to the brim with horror imagery and GWAR memorabilia, which is a neat vibe whether you care for the band or not. They typically play neat underground music or have something cool on the TV. There are a bunch of vegan food options, which is always appreciated, and the few I've tried have all been tasty (despite being a bit on the higher-priced side for the city). In terms of drinks, there are all the kinds of alcohol you'd expect from a bar, but as a beer drinker, there's a good mix of craft beer options (though some of these are priced a bit high) as well as really inexpensive beers you'd expect in a dive bar. The service typically just... is. Not rude nor particularly friendly, which is fine. Regardless, I typically wind up here either before or after shows at The National and it's always a good time. read more

Being from New Orleans we love our dives and my friend took me to this great metal dive bar in Richmond. I didnt eat any of the food on the great menu but the beer was cheap and the ambiance was exactly what I look for in a dive bar, add to that the great GWAR artwork and it really was an experience. read more

Great place to drop in and grab some beet pickles deviled eggs and a burger. Heavy metal plays. Everyone staff and patrons are friendly. This is the kind of bar that could be dropped anywhere in the United States and work. Highly recommend a quick visit. read more

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They do bar food well. Price of beers $7.75 seemed a little high. The food is interesting and has uniqueness in how it's prepared. It's tasty. Food service was slow tonight despite not being very busy. Overall I like it. Kind of a unique experience with friendly staff. read more

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food was alright but the decoration and atmosphere was fantastic to be fair i probably would've liked the food more if i ordered wings but my partner got macaroni so i got tempted read more

GWARbar - Dirty South Jizmak - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I really couldn't pass up the chance to eat at GwarBar. We got there not long after they opened and had a beer, two Cobb Gobbler salads, Tochtos and whatever the chicken and duck confit nuggets were called. I love the names of the dishes. But the food wasn't really very good. It sounds good, and they did a nice presentation. But it just didn't work. The salad was.... a salad. Good, but buy some salad, cheese, egg and bacon and you can do this. Restaurant salads are usually much bigger affairs that justify the $9-$15 you pay for it. This was a little side salad in a Togo container with cheap plastic forks that could barely do their job. The tot dish was slathered in canned cheese and jar salsa, and the duck/chicken things tasted like they were without seasoning. It was a neat place, and I loved the bartender in her Playboy Bunny outfit, but the food was barely better than meh.. read more

YUMMY! That's the most important thing you need to know, especially if you eat vegan or vegetarian (I can't speak for the carnivorous population, as I did not have any meat items). We started with the fried pickles (DELICIOUS). I got the Buffaloaded with fried tofu, and it was so good. I did add extra bleu cheese, because I love to dip. I also got tots that were extra crispy, and they did the thing! It was perfect. My girlfriend got the Hail Seitan (which has seitan as the protein), and they really liked it, but did wish they got it with the Carolina sauce instead of the Gwarbq. My girlfriend also got the $1.25 mystery beer (which ended up being an Old Milwaukee), and I got the techno seductress (x2) and it was so good with the habanero syrup. We cannot wait to come to Richmond again and come here to try a different menu item. read more

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Honestly some of the best wings, and weirdest environment of my life. Would eat again

Hole-in-the-wall bar vibe, cool place to grab a late-night drink and snack with friends. read more

GWARbar - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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10/10 great karaoke and drinks. The bartender was fantastic the owners are amazing. 100% a nice place to relax and chill.

We are loving GWARBAR! The food is great. The seating is very cool with lots of GWAR memorabilia. Service is usually very swift, there is no table service, you can see the menu posted at the ront window ir scan a QR code to pull it up on your phone, then order at the bar and food will be brought to you. Of course, they have a full bar. If you were going to see GWAR live in the late 80s and early 90s, like I was, this place just brings back a lot of memories of fun times had with friends. Don't leave without checking out the restrooms and just taking a look around. read more

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We were in Richmond over a couple nights and after reading the great reviews I knew we would try to squeeze in a visit to GWARbar! GWARbar is described as: "Fake blood-splattered bar offering meat & vegan pub fare inspired by the heavy metal band Gwar" so the ambience is interesting and genuine, even for those of us that are not fans of the band! We ended up coming here for dinner on our second night and we loved it! My husband is not vegetarian but loves veggie chili and GWARbar's is excellent! My daughter and I both had Hail Seitan sandwiches, hers with Gwarbq sauce (sweet) and mine with Carolina (tangy). So yummy! Staff is super friendly, too! read more

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Went to Richmond for a concert around the block and FINALLY popped into GWARbar (a mandatory right of passage for anyone claiming RVA as home) but only had about 15 minutes between sets to grab a quick sandwich and dash outta there. The place was hopping at 9:30 on a Friday night, even so service was timely and perfect. Clearly marked menu options made vegan food easy to order and was delicious, barmaid was cool and aesthetically on brand, but the AMBIENCE is what you come for and it didn't disappoint. Cant wait to get back there and truly take in more than a sandwich. Yes: vegan friendly read more

GWARbar - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Gwar now who doesn't love them and their music as well as totally radical stage performance but they have a bar too and is it just as awesome as they are hell yes it is! Coming here has been a long time coming as I just don't make it to this part of the county as much as I'd like to so this was really a treat! It wasn't too busy when we came in so we grabbed a table quickly and then started browsing all the yummy dead things they serve. To start it was all about the fried pickles as those are always my favorite they were perfect here and kinda like none I've ever had before as the batter was more of a tempura style making for a super yummy texture to an already scrumptious pickle. To eat I went with the hail satan as it just sounded good basically it was ground beef they tasted like a mix of taco meat and teriyaki mixed with bbq on a ciabatta bun it was yummy like full of flavor and just good this along with those fries totally delicious and made for a good meal in a place with such a chill vibe! Inside you'll find body parts on the ceiling blood on the walls and a dark punk vibe with awesome tunes playing from a number of bands some of the ones I heard were Leftover Crack, Voodoo Glow Skulls, and a bunch of other tunes that u know and love. Overall super awesome place good vibes good food and it was sooo Gwar it's for that I hope to get here again at some point because we'll this place rocked in more than one way! read more

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Grab a table. Order at the bar. Sit back and take it all in. So many artifacts from GWAR'S live shows that it's worth a visit. Surprisingly in the middle of a pretty quiet neighborhood. It makes it feel like a locals joint, and maybe that is the idea. read more

I don't fit in with the crowd (unless stoned) so the night life factor doesn't really appeal to me much. and I kind of get starred down by the women who look like they just got off the construction site the ones with tattoos, piercings and blue jean overall look going on. But the food freakin' rocks. The macaroni and cheese with meat add ons rocks!!! Prices for food and drink are cheap for good quality! read more

Was a cool dive bar. Had a lot of cool things too look at. Wasn't crazy about the music they didn't play what matched the place. I was expecting too rock out. read more

GWARbar is a great corner bar right off Brook that serves some great food along with their drinks. I only tried the cauliflower wings - which were absolutely amazing, very crispy/crunchy and delicious - but the place smelled amazing earlier in the night when people were eating. I tried two mixed drinks, the bonesnapper and techno sudectress. The Sudectress was a little too tangy or bitter for my liking, since it had pineapple and coconut I was expecting more of a pina colada or "fun" drink but the alcohol taste was very strong. The bonesnapper was more what I expected, it was sweet and tasted great! Like I said, the cauliflower wings were amazing and I definitely recommend them. The bar also has a great atmosphere if you're into it, skulls, decapitated heads, I'd try to describe it as grunge but that's probably not the right word :) read more

I first visited this bar in early 2020 (before COVID). At the time, my partner got the Philly cheesesteak wrap (amazing) and I got a burger that was delicious. The second time we came, I got a burger again and it was just OK. We came here again for a third time and unfortunately were disappointed. We both got the Philly wrap and it was just OK. The meat was lacking and some of the cheese in mine wasn't fully melted. The fries seemed super stale, like they may have even been made the day before and refried. We both enjoy the funky decor and overall vibe, but unfortunately the food was lacking this time around. read more

Gwarbar is great A staple of Richmond culture It's so fun and so lively Staff is cool Food is really good for a bar read more

SCUMDOGS rejoice! This place rules, even if you aren't a GWAR fan the gormet quality food and elite drinks would tickle anyone's fancy.

Local beer Baconecutioner burger. Crispy French fries. Woah! Service was great too. Intimate little place with a warm feel. read more

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Had to come see GWARbar! Great dive bar with surprisingly descent food. They have a really big food menu with a lot of vegan options. Loved the decor! read more

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Great little rock dive bar. One of the guys from the band bartends once a week. Friendly folks. Chess players. Good beer. Some fun stage props from their shows. read more

Everything you'd expect and more!!! Everything on the menu is and vegan options??!! #WHODATHUNK read more

Great selection of GWAR themed bar snacks. Duck nuggets quite unique and tasty. Spooky metal vibe is perfect for the neighborhood!

I wanted to like gwarbar but it was awful, the blonde bartender was mean and off putting to everyone, every time. I'll never return. Not kidding or exaggerating - she's so awful it's not worth going to. None of the staff was friendly any of the 3 nights we were there. Spend your money where it's wanted read more