Barcode

From the moment I walked into Barcode, nestled in the heart of Richmond, VA, I knew I was in for a unique experience. But little did I expect that their water would leave such an indelible impression! The water here is simply exceptional - chilled to perfection, with a purity and taste that speaks of high-quality filtration. Each sip was a refreshing journey, complementing the vibrant atmosphere and friendly service that Barcode is renowned for.

What struck me was the attention to detail - the water was served in elegantly designed glasses, each with just the right amount of ice, never diluting the taste. It's rare to find a place that elevates something as simple as water to an art form, but Barcode has done just that. Their commitment to quality extends beyond their impressive drink selections and into the very basics, making even a glass of water feel like a luxury.

Barcode's water was not just a thirst quencher; it was a highlight of my evening. It's a testament to their dedication to providing the best to their customers, regardless of how simple the item might be. I highly recommend Barcode to anyone visiting Richmond - come for the unique ambiance, stay for the best water in town! Cheers to Barcode for making even the simplest things extraordinary!

Maybe it's a better vibe when not crowded, but on a Thursday night it was horrible. I waited over half an hour to order a drink while I watched the bartender get MULTIPLE rounds of drinks for groups who stood by the end of the bar. When I finally got to order, she was extremely rude. Certainly not what you'd expect in a gay bar.

Website says they serve food, but I'm not sure who they serve it to because that wasn't offered at 10:30pm even though they have a late night menu. So a 0 review for the food.

This gay bar in downtown Richmond has cheap drinks, cute guys and friendly staff. Feels like a neighborhood bar, it's clean with a long wood bar in a shot gun space. The bartender told me that on weekends people go back in forth between there and Godfrey's the dance club.

I'm new to the Richmond Virginia area. This LGBTQ+ bar has been awesome in having me feel welcomed, find friends and feel like I'm part of the community!!

The customers our wonderfully diverse from young to old, gay, lesbian, transgendered, questions, non-binary, straight, black, white, Asian, Hispanic, thin, heavy, all body styles, wealthy, penniless everyone is welcomed and people mix.

Since moving to Richmond in the one bar I've made friends with warm friendly people in all those categories and people who may not fit those categories.


The bartenders are awesome. At least three including the owner have been there over 15 years.

In addition to drinks, they also serve food and it's good ranging from salads to wings and beyond.

The service was good the space was not interesting and bland. The crowd was non existent. It was lacking and drinks had a bleached taste.

To me, the previous reviews did not provide many details about this bar. Therefore, I decided to see for myself. That's right, I took the train from Philly to RVA and I came on a Saturday late afternoon. My impression of Barcode was WOW, this place is so clean and spacious. I did have trouble finding the entry door at first lol.(my fault)

Friendly greeting from the bartender Savita and a very welcoming friendly locals.

My Cocktail drink was balanced and made well.

The music sound level was great! Not too overwhelming, and I was able to have conversations without yelling at my friends. Overall Great environment.

I ordered a Soft Chicken Tacos:

Marinated Pulled chicken
Corn
Black beans
Tomato
Bell Pepper
Onions
Lettuce
Sour cream and secret sauce?
Ask for Jalapenos and Cilantro on the side if available (I think it would add a wow factor).

Overall, great experience, a well-balanced cocktail, and tasty tacos! I would come back here on Saturdays. I hope you enjoy the pictures of the bar. Parking on the street is not too bad. So, circle around, find a parking spot, and stop by.

I love barcode so much. My go to place to feel myself and accepted. I'm a transgender female, and my name is Ava. They asked immediately if I had a preferred name I go by and I was hesitant to say it at first but Patrick was so sweet and made me feel right at home. I absolutely love tequila and they have wonderful tequila shots. They also have really good food and the environment is very relaxing and laid back. Will probably go here almost every night as I absolutely love it here and they make me feel safe. Hugs to all staff and bartenders here who make us transgender girls feel accepted.

The bar itself is a fairly good establishment. However, you need to be sure to watch the staff when it comes to what youre being billed for. I recently went here to get food to go. I ordered 1 club sandwich, and an order of crispy wings. According to the menu, the club sandwich is priced at $10.50, and the crispy wings are priced at $9.50. When i got my ticket, I hada total of $31.50 total. When I questioned J (bartender); I was told oh its because of city and state tax. I will definitely be limiting my visits to this establishment n the future.

I have to say this bar was pretty on point with food and drinks. I ended up getting basic bar food, grilled cheese and a chicken quesadilla. I highly recommend this bar. Even the service was on point. Staff are super friendly!

My partner and I came early to get some food and drinks, so this isn't based on the late night club experience--which we didn't get to check out. We got drinks and some tacos--taco Tuesday! I had their chicken tacos and my partner had the fish tacos--we were both pleasantly surprised. Food came out quickly and looked and tasted good! The drinks were great, not too strong that it's like drinking hair spray, and not too weak that it's like chugging simple syrup--just right(Goldilocks)! Brian was serving us and he was great and friendly.