About GWARbar
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.
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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 …
If you love good food and GWAR… you’ll love this place. Go!!!!
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 …
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!
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 …
Great atmosphere and feel. Like hellade itself a little diner. Full of fun Gwar Artifacts. Good food. And mystery beer!
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!
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 …
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 …
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!