Virago Spirits distillery is a gorgeous, intimate hidden gem of a cocktail bar. My husband loves a…read morestrong drink, and the servers made us a beautiful tasting of each spirit they offer--such a thoughtful touch. You can also bring or have food delivered because they don't serve food. The whole experience felt effortlessly charming, and we're having the best time. The live music was an absolute treat! It's the perfect day-date spot.

Solid 4.5 stars! 1…read more Drinks: are strong, very delicious and beautiful 2. Food: NOTHING! So bring your own or eat before coming. You need to plan ahead. They only have packaged chips and peanuts for sale. If you are allergic, don't come. Peanuts are everywhere. 3. Service: one of them was awkward or borderline mean to me but nice to others including those in my group. I was also the only not-white person in the establishment the first 3 hours and joined by a black gentleman later. It is a very racially-uniform place. Bartender changed halfway through for our table (we didn't ask for it) and it was very pleasant. 4. Live music on certain days. The jazz band was a crowd favorite. All in all, a good spot if you are in Richmond, VA.

Came here for a girls wine tasting. Jolene Family Winery is located in Kent County, VA, about a 40…read moreminute drive from Richmond. The winery is situated by a river. There was parking available, but if you come late, you may have difficulty finding a spot. We entered the building and proceeded to the counter to check out what they offered. The staff were pleasant and patient in explaining the various wines and other beverages they offered. The ambiance was chill, as we had visited on a Saturday which also included a food truck onsite and live music. We settled on the nine-sample tasting which was only $20, a great deal in our opinion. It consisted of 3 whites, 1 rose, 4 reds, and one tasting at the end that we could choose the flavor: raspberry or peach; some chose raspberry some peach. There was plenty of seating inside and outside. There was an outdoor covering, in the event of inclement weather, which also housed a fire hearth, good for a fire roaring chilly night of wine tasting. There were also outside open seating with tables. We also noted that folks were bringing their own chairs, which was a good move given that the crowd grew the longer we were there. Our tasting was nice: we were given a metal tray that held our tastings with a paper under that identified each wine and also given a paper with a description of the notes of each wine. It was mix of dry and sweet red and white blends, which was good. We all had a favorite with one clear winner: the last peach wine of the tasting! You could also purchase wine by the glass, bottle, or to go, in addition to wine slushes. They also had snacks such as cheese, crackers, dried meats, perfect for making your own charcuterie board to nibble on with your wine. There were also folks who brought their own snacks. The food truck on site was Cousin's Main Lobster specializing in all things lobster. They had the traditional lobster roll, lobster grilled cheese, lobster quesadilla , lobster tacos, lobster bisque, etc. We ordered the traditional lobster roll with mayo (they also had one with garlic butter and one with Parmesan), lobster quesadilla, lobster tacos, and shrimp tacos. The food was ok, nothing stood out overall. The seafood was fresh and did lack seasoning, but overall, good. The winery also had local artisan items for sale such as jewelry, t-shirts, wine glasses, throw pillows, etc. We also saw that this was a family and dog-friendly winery as there were plenty of both there. The winery overlooked a lake, which was picture perfect. There was a duo playing music under an outside pavilion stage. All in all, a great afternoon sipping wine with friends and family.

Took a random trip to Jolene's while trying to figure out how to spend a day with nice weather and…read moreit definitely didn't disappoint. Ended up trying different wine flights and they had a lot of options that I definitely enjoyed. They occasionally have live music, and it sits right on the lake, which is definitely a nice way to spend the day. Ended up coming back with my mother and she loved the place Everyone was so nice and knowledgeable and I definitely felt right at home. Definitely think this is a good spot if you're looking for something chill to do on a nice day.

Grey place, had so much fun!!! The atmosphere, the views, food and drinks are on point.read more

I enjoyed the tasting cellar much more than the vibe upstairs at Charley's. The folks working were…read morekind and welcoming, and they answered some questions I had ahead of ordering a wine flight. Since I was planning to share with my mom, I went for the sweet wine flight despite personally preferring semi-dry wines more. I think that was my mistake, as my mom ended up not wanting to drink much, and the sweet wines are SWEET. Like syrupy-sweet. Not just like a nice moscato-sweet. It was like drinking straight sugar. And the price was steep at $37 after tip. We sat on their patio, which is underneath Charley's patio, and were treated to serene river views. A local artist played some music too. Cool vibe, I just ordered the wrong thing.

Before I begin let me start off by saying that this review is based solely upon my personal…read moreexperiences and my personal experiences alone, so without further delay let's begin!. We were invited and decided to join our birthday celebration friends here. This restaurant is very nice and the food was great. Our service was great and the food options were plentiful. I will say I had to take off a star because the upstairs dining area was quite warm,the table was small,and the chairs were not very comfortable!. Other than that I would definitely recommend and return here!.

Not bad, not the best. Just was not a memorable experience…read more But they had a fantastic dessert

Cute! Great wine. Very friendly staff. Would definitely recommend and will come again!read more

We had been on the road and thought it might be good to have a leisurely lunch - Ashton Creek for…read morethe bill! We enjoyed a lovely rose' with our food - benefit of lunch @ a winery. I had fried chicken & frites - the chicken was crispy & flavorful outside and moist on the inside. I didn't really depict the honey - but didn't miss it till almost done. Wayne had the burger - made with lamb & topped with cheddar cheese & bacon. Service is always at the bar, but quick & efficient. We sat by a window and took our time with lunch. So nice.

I stopped by on a weekend afternoon to try some wine. The…read moreman who helped me first asked what I liked and didn't like, then proceeded to give me several wines to taste. I didn't like any of the samples I tried, so he gave me a few more options, including a frozen slushy that tasted like pine and finally a way too sweet sangria. He tried his best and was very helpful, but I just was not a fan of anything I tried. I've been to a number of wineries in VA, and while I haven't always liked everything I've tried, this was the first winery where I did not like anything.

The rehearsal dinner we hosted here on Friday, June 26th was wonderful and everything we hoped for!…read moreWe wanted a relaxed, chill environment with good drinks and food and that is exactly what we got! The planning ahead of time was on point, and the owner was so very helpful and accommodating to our needs! We got a lot of compliments from our guests! We can't thank Barbara and team at Everleigh Vineyards & Brewing Company enough!

We spent a Sunday afternoon, from about 1-3pm, at Everleigh Vineyards…read more We were greeted and served by two very friendly women behind the bar. Both helpful with tips on what to order from their beer and wine options based off what we told them of our tastes. The grounds and building were very well kept. We chose to sit outside so our kids could run around (6 kids between us and our friend's family). They tried to light a fire for us, but that was the one downfall: all the fuel was wet from recent rain I think, so the fire never really took and we just had smoke for a while and no warmth or flames to enjoy watching. But they tried! We enjoyed all the wines we sampled, and went home with one bottle. All that I tried were dry, well-bodied and smooth. My husband only found the beer so-so, so next time we go he'll probably stick to the wines that he also enjoyed from tasting my flight. The soft pretzels are huge, delicious and delivered hot and fresh. The cheese sauce for dipping them was really tasty and much better than most cheese sauce offered for soft pretzels elsewhere. The staff was very courteous, offering us blankets as it was chilly outside and they saw the fire wasn't thriving. We are only 25 minutes from them, and we'll definitely go back; we were very happy with our visit!