Go to this bar if you don't mind being berated and treated poorly. It is an establishment that is supposed to be safe for the LGBTQ community and their allies/supporters but that is not at all how they treat their patrons. You would think they could act respectfully to their community. It is a toxic environment and a shame for the community it serves. The bartenders can't handle social situations and they act like they are just fine with treating people like scum for show. On a decently busy Friday, one of the regular bartenders exclaimed to incoming patrons to "lower your expectations". It's like they want to be a jerk bar. Avoid this place if you care about how you are treated. Otherwise, you can get cheap drinks here and try to enjoy your company.
Oliver Harmon
We do love a good gay bar! This one is a little more chill than the other ones in my experience, compared to Papi's for example. They were hosting a Pixar Trivia Night when my friends and I went, and that seemed really cool! When we went, though, they didn't have cocktail menus (maybe that's not an all the time thing though) and I tend to fumble through ordering drinks. That being said, the staff are all very nice! Loved the vibes of the staff member who helped give us drink recommendations, I'm now a gin and tonic guy! Make sure not to forget your ID!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corn Dog Nuggets, Mozzarella Sticks, Fries
Ricky
Such a fun place and great atmosphere and music and friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Richard B.
Awesome fun and good times. Cold beer and good dance music. Friendly staff and make you feel welcome there
Just Me
Such a fun place and great atmosphere and music and friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
sea downs
If I could rate it lower I would. I have never had an establishment without the ability to scan a license and refuse to accept a valid license. ABC should investigate whether they're letting in minors.
Cassidy D.
If I could rate it lower I would. I have never had an establishment without the ability to scan a license and refuse to accept a valid license. ABC should investigate whether they're letting in minors.
Kenton Price
1.51am, music stops. "Leave immediately. And you can't use the rest rooms". But they relented. Upon my return they had taken my beer. 1.54am I dared to question what happened to my beer. "Ask the manager". Second and final visit for me.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 3
Adelina Teves-Revis
Went there with a Bachelorette party of ladies, our age range was 30's to 50's. The environment was fun, social the bartender was great - attentive, knowledge, personable, and informative. We apparently arrived early @10pm on a Saturday night so plenty of room to move around, dance floor was spacious and they had a pool table. Down side, super small bathrooms, only 2 and with a shared sink in a small area in the back. DJ's music selection was to be desired with not much variety in style so the beat did get a bit repetitive. Great variety of ages and people ; yes, it is a "gay" bar but really you wouldn't know it and didn't matter to any of us. No inappropriate behavior whilebwe were there- no drunks, pushy dancers, only one couple in the corner needed to get a room (Lol!). Overall great time!
From karaoke on Wednesday to late night dancing over the weekend, babes is a guaranteed fun night out. They also have great non alcoholic beers available.
Laurie Harris
Top of line for entertainment in Richmond. Loveeeee it!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacon and Cheese Burger with Onion Rings
Eileen Lorenz
Horrible rude service. I only asked for a menu. And was snapped at.. twice. One server at some point told are group to "move on" I was the DD and not drinking.. unbelievable rude!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
AKIMA MUHAMMAD
Didn't eat but the atmosphere was
Atmosphere: 5
Alexandra Moragne
They had an amazing fish tank! Whoever takes care of it does an amazing job. The fish look happy and that's hard to do in a salt water tank. Great music too.
Go to this bar if you don't mind being berated and treated poorly. It is an establishment that is supposed to be safe for the LGBTQ community and their allies/supporters but that is not at all how they treat their patrons. You would think they could act respectfully to their community. It is a toxic environment and a shame for the community it serves. The bartenders can't handle social situations and they act like they are just fine with treating people like scum for show. On a decently busy Friday, one of the regular bartenders exclaimed to incoming patrons to "lower your expectations". It's like they want to be a jerk bar. Avoid this place if you care about how you are treated. Otherwise, you can get cheap drinks here and try to enjoy your company.
We do love a good gay bar! This one is a little more chill than the other ones in my experience, compared to Papi's for example. They were hosting a Pixar Trivia Night when my friends and I went, and that seemed really cool! When we went, though, they didn't have cocktail menus (maybe that's not an all the time thing though) and I tend to fumble through ordering drinks. That being said, the staff are all very nice! Loved the vibes of the staff member who helped give us drink recommendations, I'm now a gin and tonic guy! Make sure not to forget your ID!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corn Dog Nuggets, Mozzarella Sticks, Fries
Such a fun place and great atmosphere and music and friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Awesome fun and good times. Cold beer and good dance music. Friendly staff and make you feel welcome there
Such a fun place and great atmosphere and music and friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
If I could rate it lower I would. I have never had an establishment without the ability to scan a license and refuse to accept a valid license. ABC should investigate whether they're letting in minors.
If I could rate it lower I would. I have never had an establishment without the ability to scan a license and refuse to accept a valid license. ABC should investigate whether they're letting in minors.
1.51am, music stops. "Leave immediately. And you can't use the rest rooms". But they relented. Upon my return they had taken my beer. 1.54am I dared to question what happened to my beer. "Ask the manager". Second and final visit for me.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 3
Went there with a Bachelorette party of ladies, our age range was 30's to 50's. The environment was fun, social the bartender was great - attentive, knowledge, personable, and informative. We apparently arrived early @10pm on a Saturday night so plenty of room to move around, dance floor was spacious and they had a pool table. Down side, super small bathrooms, only 2 and with a shared sink in a small area in the back. DJ's music selection was to be desired with not much variety in style so the beat did get a bit repetitive. Great variety of ages and people ; yes, it is a "gay" bar but really you wouldn't know it and didn't matter to any of us. No inappropriate behavior whilebwe were there- no drunks, pushy dancers, only one couple in the corner needed to get a room (Lol!). Overall great time!
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Great food, great drinks, great prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
From karaoke on Wednesday to late night dancing over the weekend, babes is a guaranteed fun night out. They also have great non alcoholic beers available.
Top of line for entertainment in Richmond. Loveeeee it!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacon and Cheese Burger with Onion Rings
Horrible rude service. I only asked for a menu. And was snapped at.. twice. One server at some point told are group to "move on" I was the DD and not drinking.. unbelievable rude!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Didn't eat but the atmosphere was
Atmosphere: 5
They had an amazing fish tank! Whoever takes care of it does an amazing job. The fish look happy and that's hard to do in a salt water tank. Great music too.
Atmosphere: 5