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Sam Adams

3.8 (88 reviews)
ModerateBars, New American
Open • 7:00 am - 7:30 pm

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Casual
Good for groups

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Doug and I with the Hardywood beer!
Wendy W.

Tabbi was the best! We asked for beer and food recommendations and she did not disappoint.

Angie H.

Excellent service!! Gentleman behind the bar was very friendly, and I love being ID'd at my age. Lol!

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Bob P.

Was at the Richmond airport and needed something decent to eat / drink. The Sam Adams place worked great. Food was fine and decent salads. I want to call out the GREAT selection of beers. Had a local Virginia "Pathway Porter" and then a "Legend Brown Ale". So glad I did not have to suffer throug my a macro brew or "our darkest beer is....."some IPA"". Thank you!!!

a glass of wine and a glass of water
Tony M.

Ok! Before getting on your magic carpet ride, stop by Sam Adams bar at the Richmond International Airport. Cozy up to the bar and say hello to Leigh. As a hospitality industry veteran and a working hospitality consultant, I know hospitality when I feel it within 2 minutes. Leigh is one of the very rare breed of the authentic hospitality professionals. Have a glass of wine and chill with Leigh. You won't be disappointed! Cheers and safe travels.

Bacon, egg, & cheese biscuit meal.

Had the bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit meal. It comes with hash browns (which were perfectly cooked). Good prices - worth it. Service, Martin, was great!!! Thank you Martin. The food was great, fresh, and served hot. The didn't take excessively long to come out, but just long enough that you know it's being cooked fresh. Biscuit great and bacon cooked perfectly without me having to ask. I'll come back if I'm ever in RIC again!!!

Burger and beer
Peter A.

The service from Tabbi was AWESOME! She made my time here pleasant as I waited for my flight back home. The ambience was expected for an airport restaurant and the food was really good. Will for sure come back next time I visit Richmond

a glass of beer on a counter
Wendy F.

Good craft beer selection and the bartenders are really nice. Good place to hang out while waiting on delayed planes

Jameson Sour

Flight delayed so I decided to have a few and some great wings. See and ask for Tabbi! She was great; try my go to " Jameson sour "

Krista is an amazing bartender and such a positive spirited woman.   Thanks for excellent service @RIC

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We had a great breakfast and Krista took great care of us. Best option at Richmond International by far!

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Great food and service to kill time, Marvin was great! Fast service with good atmosphere one of my favorite airport spots!

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Krista was amazing! Even early in the morning with a full restaurant, she was friendly, attentive and quick.

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3 years ago

Bartender was great, good spot to grab a beer before a flight, nice to be able to sit not at your gate

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4 years ago

Great bartender called Leigh who was attentive and humorous! Had a great time! I'll stop back when I'm coming through the Richmond airport!

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5 years ago

Leigh was the bomb! Handled a packed house alone without breaking a sweat. Super nice! Food was good too :)

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Krista! Best bartender in any airport I've ever flown through... Breakfast food was pretty good too!

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Service was great Marvin is the man. Had a few hours to kill hung out on our way to ATL.

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Great service by Marvin. Delightful way to start our trip. Hope to drop by our return trip.

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Just had a quick drink before my flight and Marvin was the best! Excellent customer service and just a great person

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4 years ago

Limited menu and the a decent portion of the menu is not even available. Richmond airport has you hostage in concourse B. Pack a sandwich.

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Great relaxing atmosphere in the airport. Edna is always so friendly & attentive. Nice spot for a meal or a beer before heading out.

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