This local hangout offers a friendly atmosphere and is a fun place to grab a drink and a bite. Kitty welcomed us as we walked in and we had such a fun time! The decor was eclectic with humorous signs and it won Richmond's #1 dive bar. Kitty took good care of us and checked on us as needed. They have a full bar and the food was excellent! We had the buffalo chicken and Reuben sandwich. We hope to return soon! read more

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Stopped in for lunch and had the pulled pork sandwich with a Guinness. It was a quiet afternoon, which gave the place a relaxed, classic pub vibe. The service was friendly and attentive, which made for a pleasant experience. The pulled pork sandwich was decent, especially for $13, though it came without BBQ sauce and wasn't particularly memorable. The Guinness was $8, which felt fair. Overall, the food was good but not something I'd go out of my way for. I'd definitely come back for the atmosphere, a pint, and the friendly service--just without expecting the food to be anything extraordinary. Check their online menu, seems to be accurate! read more

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Definitely a local spot and you'll feel like you don't fit in lol Food is ehh, if your hung over pretty bad food would be great but it's pretty greasy. Not sure if I'll come back it's okay though. read more

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I've been meaning to check this place out for quite a while and finally had the opportunity. It's very casual and laid back. Menu has lots of options and everything that we ordered was very tasty. Our server was friendly and although she was very busy, she managed to take good care of us. The outdoor patio section allows smoking which seemed odd to me, but I was inside so it didn't bother me. All in all the place has a lot of character and I'd definitely go back. read more

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Service was prompt & friendly enough. Food ordered came out hot & tasty- pierogies were a filling bite that I followed up with hushpuppies. A wonderful afternoon snack paired with a cold draft beer. Laid back vibes, interesting decor. Popular spot with the locals, understandably so. read more

Poe's Pub - Pierogies & Hush puppies - Pubs Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Great food. Just a really neat pub. The atmosphere was perfect. Service was outstanding. I will definitely go back. The desserts were delicious. read more

Poe's Pub - Club sandwich - Pubs Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Not what I was expecting, really nice inside. Smells great when you walk in. Steak and cheese was awesome, fries are really good. Coworker had black and blue burger and it was thickkkk. Manager was very friendly, introduced himself and offered a free drink while we waited for lunch. Will be back for sure read more

Poe's Pub - Philly Style Cheese Steak - Pubs Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Poes Pub Sunday 4/21 12:30pm Ordered burger bites w/cheese Side of fries Sweet tea Sat inside then decided to sit outside and watch the rain but then realized it was too cold so went back inside lol. Sliders/burger bites - I can literally only eat one just because I don't eat much. (You get 3). But it was very good. FF - good they are fresh cut fries, yum Sweet tea - delicious Everything was good, people are nice and good customer service. Check em out! read more

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I'm a regular. Family feel. Fun staff. Really good food!!! Reasonable drink prices. Insane decor.

The Reuben was solid. Plenty of meat and good flavor..the fries were trash I put them in the air fryer and they were way too salty..they were out of onion rings read more

Poe's Pub - Pubs Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Food quality / price (value) rating 6. The atmosphere is old time Irish pub. The menu is standard fare. The quality seemed to be lacking. I had a Margherita that was so sour I couldn't drink it. I also had a Turkey Club sandwich, and the quality of the cheese and meats were not what I'd come back for. read more

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"Once upon a midnight dreary" or perhaps it was earlier, we came upon this humble, melancholy restaurant which drew us in with its old spooky signage. Poe, the man, was a genius with the macabre...his hauntingly eerie style beckons you into a somber place. Poe's Pub, however, while dim, moody, rustic and cozy is full of life and is usually pretty busy! It was not "many and many a year ago" since we've been to this iconic RVA pub! I love the cottagey style white washed brick building with the ominous gabled roof. The first hurdle is the parking... downtown parking is a challenge, so if you are "never more" inclined to find a spot, you can always Uber!! The few spots out front are typically full, and be careful for the traffic on Main St. (I love the added outdoor patio/porch space!) "I've [not] lov'd alone" the delish club sandwiches because they are a customer fav here! These triangles of art are stacked high with the usual suspects: ham, turkey, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato - and I like mine on the marble rye! It's a Poe must! That's a helluva good sandwich! I've gotten it with the crispy onion rings and the fries, which seem to be fresh cut with the skins (even if they're frozen, they are yummy)! Hubby gets the Reuben, which is hefty and a tad on the soggy side, so maybe order the dressing on the side. It's a huge sandwich though and sinfully tasty!! And of course a Guinness is the beverage of choice, dark and chilly like Poe's writing! The menu has clever offerings and any Poe fan will love trying all of the options! The prices are not at all mysterious, and Poe's pocket, while scanty, could even afford the food at this local eatery! This is a spot that I also like to bring out-of-towners since it's also near the Poe Museum, Shockhoe Slip & Bottom, Rocketts Landing, Libby Hill Park, and has a nearby view of the James! Love all the history and mystery surrounding this cool hang out! "And, in parting with you now, thus much let me avow" that we will return once again to Poe's Pub and perhaps even see a Raven perched on the flagpole! read more

Great food and drinks, friendly staff, charming ambiance. Excellent neighborhood bar, highly recommend

The food was delicious! We got the hush puppies and pierogies to start. Both were perfectly cooked. I got the Reuben which was super tasty. Plenty of protein and the bread didn't come out soggy. I subbed onion rings instead of fries. My friends got fish tacos, a French dip, and a pulled BBQ sandwich. The fish tacos and French dip got great reviews from my friends. My one friend said the BBQ sandwich was a bit fattier than she would've preferred. Our server was super attentive and had great recommendations. They kept coming by to see how things were and filled up our water whenever it was low. I drink a lot of water so usually places can't keep up. :) The parking is a bit difficult as you have to pull out to a blind curve, but one of the staff actually came out and helped us since someone blocked us in. The inside is sort of "divey" if that makes sense, but it has a unique charm. This worked out in our favor since we came from a workout class and were not dressed for anything fancy. We came around lunchtime on a Sunday and got seated right away. It started to pickup a bit when we finished. You could tell they had a good number of regulars that started to come in. It's right next to Libby hill park if you want to check that out after for some nice views. read more

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Great Local Pub Atmosphere, Very Good "Pub Grub" from Sandwiches, Entrees and Finger Food. Worth a Trip. read more

Poe's Pub - Pubs Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

All I can say is delicious. Usually here for lunch and get burgers only because they are really good. Tonight the wife asked if I wanted Poe's for dinner. Of course I'm gonna say "YES". I was dead set on getting the meatloaf but then they told me about the special steak. So lucky for me my wife got the meatloaf for me to try. Could not disappoint either way. I recommend this place for an early supper on Sunday or any time during the week. read more

Poe's Pub - Center cut Sirloin special with a garlic butter - Pubs Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Service was great. Food was terrific. The chili burger is top shelf. Great music at just the right volume....A neighborhood gem.

We just popped in on a Saturday night. No reservations required as it was a beautiful day and there was plenty of porch seating and restaurant seating. The food was delicious and plentiful. They were sold out of their corn beef egg rolls, but we look forward to coming back for a try. The service was fantastic! We found a gem in Richmond. When you need something good and quick, this is the place. read more

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Poe's pub has great food. I had the Prime Rib French Dip and it was incredible. The onion rings were very good as well, and battered onion rings are always the best. I like to dip mine in ranch, but their ranch was a little thin. The service was very kind and helpful, but they were rather busy when we went, so it was a little slow at times. They have a great little patio area, but smoking is allowed on the patio, so be aware of that before you make plans. read more

Poe's Pub - Prime Rib French Dip - Pubs Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Excellent food at a reasonable price. Got a pastrami sandwich and a half rack of ribs. Staff was super courteous as well. Gives mom and pop vibes on the inside. read more

Rude bartender, food was awful. Very disappointing, I was looking forward to trying this place. Have to say the key lime pie was the only bright spot, hence the 1 star. read more

One of my Favorite restaurants in RIC. Wonderful Meatloaf and fried oyster dinners. Good stick to the ribs food. Great daily specials. Good chef. Service is primo. Ambiance is cozy around the bar. read more

Drove by this a few times and wanted to stop in and today a friend of mine and I did just that. Very cozy, very local, down to earth and the staff seemed to know all the guests. Food was reasonably priced and so was the beer. We had fried shrimp- tasty. And Philly- also tasty. There is a bar area, outside seating and inside seating. I liked the place read more

Delicious food and great atmosphere. The waitress was top notch! Very attentive. Hubby and I definitely could have shared a plate, the amount of food was huge but a great price! read more

Poe's Pub - Basket of hush puppies and club sandwich. Amazing food! - Pubs Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Went for St Pats weekend. Adorable dive bar. Great food. Owner or maybe manager named Dan watching his staff drown while drinking with his friends. Server, Dennis, and older lady were LOVELY. Would definitely go back but was disappointed to see the management's attitude toward their staff who were clearly working hard and were very busy. read more

This past week, I ran out of leftovers in my fridge, wasn't keen on the food truck in front of my office, didn't have the time to take a full lunch break/walk to order food, and had a free delivery code from GrubHub. That's where Poe's Pub enteres the picture. I've yet to actually visit for a proper meal -- I hope to eventually make it there -- but here's my review of delivery: I ordered around 12:30 and was told it'd take 30-45 minutes. It ended up being delayed, but I still had my food around 1:30, which isn't terrible and I wasn't ravenous. When a coworker friend walked by my desk, she laughed that I had a full buffet going on: side salad, cheese wedges, club sandwich, fries, and strawberry shortcake. Essentially I ordered a full-course meal for a random weekday. The mozzarella wedges were delectable. Seriously, I'd get those again without a doubt. They didn't taste like they just popped out of a freezer, which is pretty rare to find. The salad was okay, but had mushrooms on it and that's one fungus I just can't get behind. The fries were delicious and well-seasoned. For the club, I said no tomatoes (which they got right) and asked to add mayo (which I thought was a fair substitute for saving them some tomato slices). They did not add mayo, so I took the sandwich home and ate it for dinner instead (fridge mayo to the rescue). The strawberry shortcake was also tasty, and I basically inhaled the whole portion. Also my sweet tooth is a little nuts so *shrug*. All told, would I order from Poe's for delivery again? Probably, but I'm more likely to actually visit for a sit-down experience first. read more

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Cool place. Came here as a tourist and I am glad I visited this place. With that said, I will not return because the drink and food is just okay. read more

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I'll be honest I was expecting more from this place having driven by there several times and seeing that it is always hopping. My overall impression is that it is just average, however, as a vegetarian, I just got a beyond burger and probably don't get to enjoy the meals they do really well. I went there with my whole family on a Friday night. Although parking was a little tricky, the dining area was wide open. Everyone seemed to be fine with the food options, although my dad's taco soup was so salty he couldn't eat it. I was hoping for more of a Poe type experience (like a creepy) but the decor wasn't anything special. I think it is just a place people go to drink and smoke (outside). read more

Poe's Pub - Inside dining area - Pubs Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Had the shrimp po-boy. Jumbo shrimp fried to perfection. However, fries were a bit over done. Love the atmosphere, location and the staff were friendly. read more

Poe's Pub - Pubs Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I'm from the UK, so am pretty familiar with a "proper" pub. This has the vibe to a decent extent. Service was super friendly, fast, warm and just chatty enough. Jalapeno poppers were amazing! Most places they're ok, but honestly these were just superb! Then I have one of the best Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches ever, my wife had the Club which was also great. Fries were perfectly cooked if maybe a little salty, but no complaints. Price is reasonable. Will go back next time we're in the area. read more

Can never go wrong with Poe's! Staff is always welcoming and provide excellent service. Food is incredible and provides a great atmosphere!

The food is amazing! The ambiance is charming and welcoming. There are just a handful of places in the city to get a fresh tasting Guinness and Poe's hit the mark. Our server, Julia, was so great! She was very welcoming and shared a few laughs with us. Each time she came by the table to check on us she was sincere and attentive. Give this young woman a great tip if you go, she deserves it! Thank you to Julia, the cooks, and our bartender! We will be back! read more

I really wanted a Reuben sandwich and a friend said they were good here. My Reuben did not disappoint! What a delicious sandwich. I ordered onion rings as my side, it was an up charge of $1.50 as stated on the menu. I didn't think there was anything spectacular about them but they were tasty, crispy and hot. I wish my sandwich had a pickle with it. I just need a pickle if I'm having a Reuben. I was surprised that we weren't offered a drink menu or a happy hour menu when we sat down. No one suggested it to us at all so I don't know if happy hour exists on Tuesday at 4:30. I asked my server if the bartender could make a fruity mocktail of some kind and she repeated it back to me, "a fruity mocktail." So I said yes please, something fizzy. She brought back a Shirley Temple and while it was cold and sweet, it wasn't really a mocktail, it was a kids drink. If you're not an alcohol drinker, I don't think you can expect much in the way of mocktail here, it's more of a beer and straight up drink bar. Sodas are also not free refill and are charged as you would be for an alcoholic beverage. My husband had a pulled pork sandwich and he said it was good. There was a bottle of a chipotle hot sauce that accompanied his dish that he enjoyed. The French Fries they serve are very good if you like a more rustic, skin on fry, rather than a golden fry. You can sub mashed potato's for fries at no additional charge. The 1/2 lb shrimp was outstanding. It's something I get when I go to New Orleans, often. And I thought I'd be taking my chances ordering crack and peel shrimp on a Tuesday afternoon but it did not let me down. Peel and eat shrimp are my favorite way to eat shrimp and Poe's Pub knocked it out of the park. Yum yum. Also, Old Bay Seasoning. Yum! I really like this place and will definitely be back! read more

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Food was to be expected from a dive bar. Good but nothing to write home about. Lots of stuff to look at on the walls and although parking was nonexistent. Service was ok. read more

Poe's Pub - Inside Photo - Pubs Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

i've been wantuing to eat here for awhile, keep forgetting about it. Finally tried it. Figured it would be a perfect fish/chips spot. Well the fries were AMAZING, the fish very good until I hit the thicker portion were it wasn't cooked all the way through. Still, though, I'll give it another go. read more

If you are ever in Richmond, I suggest stopping by this place in Shockoe bottom. If you are into Edgar Allen Poe, you can visit his museum and then walk a few blocks to this restaurant. My favorite entrée to get from this restaurant is the practically famous bacon, wrapped meatloaf. It reminds me of a good home style meal My parents used to make when I was just a child. I have to warn you all though parking is tight. That is why I suggest walking. The restaurant has a parking lot but only about 7 to 8 cars can fit. They do have a outside patio which is pretty busy now that the weather is nice. Some other items I have ordered from. There are the mozzarella wedges and the fried catfish. read more

Standard pub fare: beer, cider, loads of burgers and sandwiches plus Irish pub food like corned beef, Guinness. I enjoyed an oyster po boy while my companion got a cheeseburger that she proclaimed delicious. read more

Will try again. Was on a stress-fueled trip and had a bad experience here but i appreciate the establishment wanting to connect and respond to my concerns and resolve. read more

Total neighborhood hangout. Bustling. Rating mostly for the jovial ambiance. Not a great beer selection and only one cider but what Irish bar has a good selection. Just order a Guinness and move on Bar tender makes a perfect mule though! Pub food isn't overpriced and not bad. Staff are great and busting their asses to serve a full house in tight quarters read more

I used to love this place, but they have raised their prices drastically, give smaller portions, and gave us packets of ranch instead of homemade ranch. The chicken tender appetizer came with 3 tenders, and the grilled chicken was basically a kids portion. I'm sad to say that Poe's Pub will no longer receive my business. read more

Poe's Pub - Add Grilled Chicken to Any Salad, Chicken Tenders, Steamed Peel and Eat Shrimp - Pubs Near Me - Richmond, Virginia