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GWARbar is a distinctive bar & grill in Richmond, VA, bringing together hearty food, quality drinks, and the bold personality inspired by the legendary heavy metal band GWAR. Located at 217 W Clay St, Richmond, VA 23220, this lively restaurant and nightlife destination offers an experience that feels both entertaining and welcoming.

Its menu includes meat-based pub favorites, vegan options, comfort food, food served at the bar, desserts, and local specialties, giving groups, regulars, solo diners, and first-time visitors plenty to enjoy. Whether you stop in for brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, or a casual drink, GWARbar offers a flavorful setting with plenty of character.

The business is known for fast service, a great beer selection, great cocktails, and a strong drink offering that includes alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and happy-hour drinks.

Guests can choose from outdoor seating, dine-in service, counter service, table service, takeaway, delivery, and on-site services, making it easy to enjoy GWARbar in the way that best suits the occasion. The casual, cozy, and trendy atmosphere works equally well for a relaxed solo meal, dinner with friends, or an evening spent at the bar.

With a bar on site and restrooms available, GWARbar combines convenience with a memorable setting designed to satisfy both appetite and mood.

Accessibility and flexible planning options add to the welcoming experience. GWARbar offers a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, and accepts reservations for guests who prefer to plan ahead. Payments are convenient, with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted.

Rated 4.60 out of 5 based on 1,586 reviews, GWARbar stands out as a Richmond destination for guests seeking great food, excellent drinks, and a lively bar & grill atmosphere. To learn more or make plans to visit, call +1 804-918-9352.

★★★★★ 4.60 rating (1586 reviews)
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GWARbar interior
Est. Local Favorite

A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

Amanda Hall

Amanda Hall

2 years ago

This place is GREAT!! Stopped in here on a road trip and I tell ya, that food was tasty!! I HIGHLY suggest eating the bay of pigs sandwich! For real... one of my favorite things I put in my mouth on vacation! The atmosphere is just as fantastic and outlandish as you would expect for GWAR!! So glad we stopped in and experienced this little dive 🤘🤘

Joe Olejniczak

Joe Olejniczak

6 months ago

If you love good food and GWAR… you’ll love this place. Go!!!!

Tara Tarantula

Tara Tarantula

year ago

The food is so good like it really didn't have to be THIS good. The burgers are astronomically delicious. I could just eat the patty in it's own. Super cool staff. Awesome decor. Killer music of course. I can't wait to come back and try some of the other menu items. The prices are very reasonable for the quality youre getting. Love everything about this place!

moth tongue

moth tongue

7 months ago

best place in the entire world. food was amazing. Jonah, the bartender, was wonderful. atmosphere is superb. it's clear to anyone paying attention that Gwarbar is an inclusive and safe environment for anyone who's not a fascist of any sort. LONG LIVE GWAR AND LONG LIVE GWARBAR!

Cyrus DuVernay

Cyrus DuVernay

5 months ago

Every time I come to Richmond, this is an absolute must to visit. The beers are super affordable and some excellent options. I’ve tried several food items off the menu in the last few years and have never been disappointed. It’s sick seeing all the retired band items on display in a creative lil spot that’s unique and I like that they do events too. Every time I’ve come here also, the flyer for whatever show my band was playing that day is up along with other flyers so I think it’s great that they’re actively welcoming the local musicians to promote shows and the place itself is a gem to the Richmond scene.

Andrew Gould

Andrew Gould

month ago

Great atmosphere and feel. Like hellade itself a little diner. Full of fun Gwar Artifacts. Good food. And mystery beer!

Ash Sher

Ash Sher

2 months ago

Absolutely Amazing, I cannot recommend this place enough! It's beyond awesome inside, every where you look, and there are so many creative and Delicious Vegan options! Plus I FN love the way they wrote the menu, def check it out if you can!

Tucker

Tucker

2 months ago

I did not have a lot of hope this was going to be anything but a “kitschy” bar and grill but tho it I would try it anyway. I even still had doubts when I ordered my first drink but glad I stuck around and ordered the wings. While my photo does not do them justice the wings (Buffalo on mine) were probably the best wings I have every had and super affordable to boot. I search out dive bars on my travels and this one was a great little find.

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R

4 months ago

One of my favorite spots to visit when in Richmond or passing through on 95. It's been a great place to meet up with friends from out of town and surprisingly on more than one occasion have run into other friends traveling, unplanned run ins. I'm not a huge fan of GWAR but I do love the food here and the atmosphere (I do like metal). It's a nice dive bar vibe with an amazing kitchen - so many vegan and vegetarian options. I don't think I've tried the same thing twice here other than the tater tots. I love being able to get something different each time and have it be delicious. 🤤 I believe their outdoor area is dog friendly, but I've never been in when the outdoor section is open. This most recent visit was also my first time getting a drink and it was one of the best cocktails I've had in a while. Decently priced too!

Caleb McCudden

Caleb McCudden

3 months ago

If you like GWAR, you must make your unholy pilgrimage here. I didn't get any pics of the food because I housed my order, but everything was delicious. I recommend the Meat Sandwich and the Chicken McDuckets, and the prices are very reasonable. Hail GWAR!

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Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • University students

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Plenty of parking

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

217 W Clay St, Richmond, VA 23220, United States

Reservations

+1 804-918-9352

Hours

Closed · Saturday 4 PM-2 AM
Tuesday 4 PM-2 AM
Wednesday 4 PM-2 AM
Thursday 4 PM-2 AM
Friday 4 PM-2 AM
Saturday 4 PM-2 AM
Sunday 4 PM-2 AM
Monday 4 PM-2 AM
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