The Forest - Richmond

Besides the smoke, crazy weird men who meet me, I love this place. A cool, relaxed environment that I can just listen to all kinds of music, just sit to have a drink. Carrie is always my waitress, she's brilliant! Dorian, the guard is always for talks.

The first time here. Stop for breakfast. It's a typical local bar I love Eggs Benedict was okay. The ham was like lunch. The bartender was super friendly. Grits were amazing. **** Mary was good. Smoking was an adjustment for me, but I sat on the door so it wasn't bad. While I was here, it was a little girl's birthday. The whole bar went to the terrace to sing her birthday.

Nice people great staff, but I am a non smoker and it was very smokey. They do have a non smoking area which is outside the bar no one was in there so didn't go out there. Herd they have great $5 lunch specials and happy hour is 50 cents less then regular time.

Just moved to the area....decided to try what looks like a hole in the wall... One of the best dive bars I've ever visited. I'm a smoker, so being able to smoke is amazing. There is a non-smoking section for you trendy hipsters. I asked for suggestions on the menu, got an honest answer....the steak and cheese sub was beyond words. Will be a regular for sure!

I went for a late night meal and wholeheartedly enjoy my meal. The food was fine, but the atmosphere and vibe topped it off. I spoke to some regulars there and the lady behind the bar took very good care of us!