Basic City Beer Co. Southside RVA — Restaurant in Richmond

Ah, Basic City Beer! Let me tell ya, sonny, that place is like a time machine. You step in, and suddenly you're whisked away to the good ol' days when folks wore suspenders and bowler hats, and the air smelled of pipe tobacco and adventure.

Now, Reilly and Tyler, those two young whippersnappers, they joined me for a tipple at Basic City Beer. We each had two beers, and let me tell ya, those brews were smoother than a buttered biscuit on a Sunday mornin'. Reilly had a stout that was so dark, it looked like it'd been brewed in the depths of Hades. Tyler, bless his heart, went for a hoppy IPA that made his mustache twitch with delight.

The place itself? Well, it's got that old wear house feel, like it's been around since the dinosaurs roamed the Earth. The wooden beams creak, and the walls whisper secrets of bygone days. And there she was, the lovely lady behind the bar, with eyes as bright as a harvest moon. She poured our beers with a grace that'd make a swan jealous, and she even let us sample 'em before we committed to a full pint. Ain't that hospitality for ya?

Now, we didn't eat a lick while we were there. No sir, we were too busy exploring the back room. And let me tell ya, that back room is a treasure trove. Ping pong tables as far as the eye can see! Reilly and Tyler, they fancied themselves ping pong champions, but truth be told, they played like a couple of drunken squirrels tryin' to dance a jig. Balls were flyin', paddles were flailin', and laughter echoed off the walls like a chorus of tipsy angels.

And don't get me started on the amenities! Two bathrooms, sonny! Not one, but two! You could take your pick: the one with the floral wallpaper that smells like grandma's potpourri, or the other one with the flickering light bulb that gives you a sense of impending adventure. And that shuffleboard table—oh, it's a thing of beauty. We slid those pucks like seasoned sea captains navigating treacherous waters.

But the pièce de résistance? The bean bag game! You know the one, where you toss those little bags into a hole like you're flingin' corn at a barn door. Reilly and Tyler, they were fierce competitors. Faces red, brows furrowed, they chucked those bean bags with the determination of men who'd lost their spectacles in a haystack. And when one finally landed in the hole, they hooted and hollered like they'd won the lottery.

And the beer, my friend? Oh, it flowed like a mountain stream after a spring rain. Smooth, crisp, and as refreshing as a dip in the swimming hole. I tell ya, I'd come back to Basic City Beer faster than a jackrabbit on a hot skillet. So, if you find yourself wanderin' those creaky floors, raise a glass to Reilly, Tyler, and that lovely lady behind the bar. And remember, sonny, life's too short to drink bad beer—so make it a Basic City brew, and you'll be grinnin' like a possum in a...

December 2022. What’s goood babes. My friend and I visited this place for his birthday - and it’s a gem. Recs are at the bottom. He’s been here before so we ordered a pizza and quickly headed over to the ping pong 🏓 tables hidden in the back. They do have some paddles available (not pro grade or anything, just for casual play - bring your own if you have some) and Jenga. From the entrance, you wouldn’t know that there’s a hidden play room in the back, so I do encourage you to check it out if you’ve been here before. A good place for friends and families too - if you have kids. We did come on a Thursday, so I can’t recommend what days to come, however, I would assume they’d be more busier on weekends. We ordered a pepperoni pizza and it was 🔥. We played a couple of games and it was super chill. The staff who served us pizza was friendly and made some good conversation. Will definitely come back ✌🏼

Recs: Pepperoni Pizza 🍕 Drinks 🍺 Playing ping pong...

I really enjoy the food and FOH staff, and probably everyone and everything there minus the head pizza guy. This review is solely because of him because I go here every so often for events, trivia, and just to hang out with friends. I dont understand his problem with me but he continues to go out of his way to be a completely and utterly rude, aggressive, drunk old man. If I try to bus my own pizza tray, he rips it out of my hands. Ive helped a dnd event where he kept asking me why I was there and how we didnt need 3 people to host the event...? Im sorry im contributing to the establishment by buying pizza. I feel very uncomfortable when he is around, he is always staring so aggressively. Drinks on the job constantly so maybe thats why? Very miserable old man whatever the case. I really hate going to Basic City because of this specific...