Capital Ale House in Richmond

619 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States

★★★★☆
(2510 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Bar Brunch restaurant German restaurant

About

Capital Ale House is Virginia’s Ale House. We are locally owned and serve only the best craft beer from around the world, across the USA and of course local Virginia brews. Please visit any of our six locations and enjoy a great meal, thirst-quenching beer and our Virginia hospitality.

Website
capitalalehouse.com
Address
619 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Plus Code
GHQ6+QH Richmond, Virginia, USA
Time Zone
America/New_York

Business Hours

Sunday
10 AM–12 AM
Monday
11 AM–12 AM
Tuesday
11 AM–12 AM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11 AM–12 AM
Friday
11 AM–1:30 AM
Saturday
10 AM–1:30 AM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery On-site services Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service Great beer selection Great cocktails Great wine list Live music Sport
Popular for
Lunch Dinner Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Comfort food Happy-hour drinks Happy-hour food Late-night food Quick bite Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Tourists Transgender safe space University students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Paid street parking
Pets
Dogs allowed Dogs allowed outside

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Reviews

4.2
★★★★☆
2510 reviews

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★★★★
December 10, 2024

John bartends downstairs and my friends and I come in all the time and we play pool for hours. John is always top-notch, super friendly and very easy to work with. I can’t say that about a lot of bartenders in Richmond. Always happy to see John and it’s always a great night when he’s there. I’ll be back at least one more time this week. Also, burger night is fun. Go see John.

★★★★
December 7, 2024

We were in a big group, so some of the food came out a little cold. The steak was cooked to perfection. The squash soup was lukewarm but flavorful although a bit granular. The side salad is tiny. It's in a little square dish. The prices are roughly $15 on up. I didn't really see the lunch specials unless there's a separate menu that wasn't given.

★★★★★
November 20, 2024

Loved this place. Relaxed atmosphere and ambience. The food was too good. We ordered fish tacos, chicken schnitzel, fried chicken sandwich and apple pie for dessert. All the dishes were very tasty.

★★★★★
October 26, 2024

We hosted our wedding rehearsal dinner at Cap Ale downtown and could not have been happier! They were super easy to work with, made accommodations for allergies/dietary restrictions, and the whole thing was super reasonably priced. And of course, all the food and drinks were delicious! My wife and I are both gluten-free and dairy-free, and we decided to not have dessert since the two options on our pre-set menu weren’t gf and df. The team at Cap Ale took it upon themselves to provide a dairy-free, gluten-free cheesecake for the two of us to share! It was amazing and really left an impression that they took the time to do this. Huge shout out to Jessica who took great care of our whole party, and to Amber who helped us with booking.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Stopped here for lunch while touring downtown Richmond. I’ve heard of this place before. Awesome place! The bockwurst is delicious, especially with the red cabbage. Amazing beer selection too! The bockwurst is actually two but I ate one - I was starving.

★★★★★
October 7, 2024

This place was great. They own the night. It’s not just a slogan. They are open late and I think they come alive for the late night crowd. Quiet and cozy with cool music and the longest beer menu I’ve seen in a long time.

★★★★
October 5, 2024

Saturday night, early, there was a band practicing next door and it was so loud to be deafening. The Host said the band was practicing for a gig that night. Well, they needed to practice. The restaurant was short staffed (we were told) and it took a while to get waited on. But once we had a server he was good and attentive. I am sure he was suffering that the loud music, also. Drink selection, outstanding. Food has been good the times I have visited. The flat bread was excellent. it could have been a five star night, but that band...

★★★★★
June 12, 2024

It is a cozy experience. It has a bar and some great staff and crew. Everyone is so nice and it's a very nice place. I got an entire pound of delicious muscles for only $14. I highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

We were visiting Richmond and were lucky to choose Capital Ale House for lunch. It was a great decision. We decided to go again and both visits were exceptional. Service and Food were the best.

December 15, 2024

Midlothian location. Service at the bar was terrible. Ordered fried pickles. The breading fell off and they were very greasy! I also ordered wings extra, extra, extra crispy. They were under cooked, I am sure intentionally. I will never go back

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Vinnie was GREAT. The fries were on point as well. I ve been coming here for years now. Baylie was also FANTASTIC! Loving the consistency with the food quality over the past couple years

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Vinny was phenomenal behind the bar. He created the atmosphere. Great energy, that was backed by great food and beer recommendations.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Vinny rocked it tonight!

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

If you check this gem out, I hope you get Vinny or John as your bartender. They are very lovely and funny. Great place.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

A bit loud, but everybody is friendly. Excellent beer selection. Food is good enough for me, but my spouse doesnt like the burgers because they only seem to come medium well-done, no matter what you ask for.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Had a great time! Cold beer, good food. Had a fire going outside!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Great burger

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Quick and good service. Food was great and a fantastic draft beer selection.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Bryan keeps the fire going on the patio and the drinks are flowing. Thanks!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Madeline S was a great server! She took great care of us and we had a really good time. Atmosphere is great if you re looking for fun.

★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Food is just ok. I wouldnt choose to go again. The best thing was the Polish Ketchup and the onions and bacon on top of the pierogis. Waitress didnt check on us much and service was slow for them to have not been busy

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

This really was a nice place!

★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Ordered Broccolini & Parmesan Pasta. Look what we got, it was all stems and barely any flower.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Im a fan of fish & chips. The one I had here was one of the best in the USA. Not when compared to the ones you can get in Scotland or Ireland obviously, but this one was very good. Fish was fresh and very well cooked and battered. They also have a laaaaarge and looooong beer menu. Definitely a place to visit when in Richmond, VA, downtown.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Great beer selection and knowledgeable staff. Food was hit and miss. Calamari was wonderful. Fish and chips was not. Parking: Richmond Music Hall next door. Can get wristband with concert ticket to move between bar and venue.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Was really busy due to the Marathon in town, but amazing food and service

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Pretty decent but is the only food in the area

★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

It was conveniently near the races starting line and seconds from my hotel after first landing in Virginia. The nachos had a little kick from the cheese dip and jalapenos. I never had chunks of steak before, was expecting them to be shredded and evenly spread on the nachos. I enjoyed my Black and Bleu burger. The only gripe would be the huge circle of onion used. Would have loved ketchup for my fries, but I think my waitress factory settings were reset. We were at at the far end because my aunt has bad hearing. After I asked for ketchup, I saw her look in a drawer, other tables and then ask a coworker. Then, she just went back to serving other tables. By then, I managed to finish my fries. Finished off the night with the Brownie Rockslide, which was beautifully presented on the menu, but the rockslide already happened when it arrived.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

The staff was very friendly and professional. I sat at bar with my sister and we was treated like family and it was our first time there.the atmosphere was very cozy and comfortable.

October 22, 2024

We came in on Saturday at 4:30 and were welcomed by this horrible noise coming from next door that was supposedly a sound check that lasted another 30 minutes. After waiting for 25 minutes to order, we finally ordered a Cuban sandwich - one with no pickle and one with no mustard. 15 minutes later, we were told we could not customize because they are pre-made. Basically, we spent an hour in the restaurant to get something we can get from a vending machine. To tell your customers they cannot customize a sandwich is absolutely absurd and ridiculous. Should have left when we walked in but others wanted to stay. Don t see us coming back to get pre-made food.

October 22, 2024

Worst service

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

AYYYYY my first time here i came for #burgernight and VINNY was the bartender he was AMAZIN. great double deckers and service

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Vinny was a perfect server and made me enjoy my Monday! He made me enjoy my Monday!! Literally best bartender ever!!!!!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Fantastic burgers!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Excellent!! Enjoyed the sauerbraten

★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

My husband and I were very excited to try this place because of the beer selection. I am a fan of Hefeweizen personally from our time in Germany they didn t have the beer I wanted on the menu and the waitress suggested a different one that she found out they also didn t have. Not a huge deal but why have it on the menu if you didn t have it. It took about 15 minutes just to get drinks. The service is not great and there were only 3 other people seated. The food was good but if I m ever in Richmond again I would not go back. The service is what really threw me off the waitress was just annoyed the whole time. I also think for the amount of beer they had it would be good to offer flights which they do not.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Best bar we visited in America after cycling cross country for 3 months

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Stopped in for a quick break while exploring the city. Very friendly staff and a comfortable atmosphere

★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Food was not good and beignet dipping sauce was hard

★★
October 22, 2024

First I would like to say food is amazing there was only one time I had a issue with the food when my burger was burnt and fries was too salty but I just think it mightve been a different cook that day. But tonight I just called in to place a pick order and I cant remember the girl name but she definitely doesnt need to work the front or answer phones, she was rude and seem uninterested to take the order for one like she didnt want to be at work, then when I go pick up the order same exact mannerisms very dry and unwelcoming. Im usually big on tipping at restaurants but tonight I left no tip I really didnt even want the food anymore but decided to still get it being that I placed an order for 3 people. Honestly the service every time I come to pick up an order isnt that great Ill be standing there for like 10 minutes before anyone even acknowledge me to see if Im there to pick up my order. Wouldve gave 5 stars if service was a little better

September 22, 2024

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★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Went here for a late dinner after a show at The National....we sat in a booth, and the bartender Vinny (I believe that was his name) was our server. From the get-go, Vinny was upbeat and had a great attitude. Ive worked in restaurants for 25 years and by 10 pm at night everyones tired so it was a nice surprise to have someone so friendly. The food was great as well! I ordered mussels as an appetizer and a steak for my meal. The mussels were good, maybe a little more seasoning would have made it even better. I ordered the sirloin rare, and it was cooked perfectly and melted in your mouth practically! I cant say that Ive ever had a sirloin that good and definitely was not expecting that, late night at a restaurant, to be honest. I would highly recommend this Capital Ale House for a delicious meal... completely worth it! And Vinny was the icing on the cake! Thanks for a great dining experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Came here late 45 mins before close after a friends fight. Despite closing soon the kitchen staff served a large group of us and everything we ordered tasted great! So Ive been recommending the food there and if I didnt have to be on a diet for a commercial I wouldve loved to order a flatbread for myself.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Had some wings and fries downstairs on the patio. Bartender was superb and the food was really good.

September 22, 2024

Went here to shoot darts and eat dinner and there is waste water leaking out of a pipe in the ceiling right on the floor. Every time we heard a toilet upstairs flush black water dripped on the floor. The whole downstairs smells like a toilet. We were ignored the entire time we were there also, had to chase someone down to get a drink. Absolutely disgusting.

★★★★
September 22, 2024

Working in the local area, this bar was a great place to go to after work. Very good beer and food menus. Staff friendly and attentive. Screens around the bar too. Downstairs, another bar area with pool table and darts.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great late night eats. $5 for 10 wings (after 9pm and 1/2 off apps).

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Kaylee was our server and was totally awesome for our large group. The beer was great, and the food was delicious!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

We came in with a tough party, Kaylee killed it! She was absolutely amazing and flexible for us.

★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Quiet, but has a funky smell in the basement part... but after a few drinks you dont notice it, LOL

Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Food under cook. Oven doesnt work.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Delicious food and the beer selection is outstanding!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Went here for dinner and to watch the Red Sox game, fantastic service made the entire evening so much better! Food was great, drinks were perfect, and the atmosphere was great. Solid spot, shout out to Jonathan the bartender for a great evening!

★★★★
August 22, 2024

Great beer selection!! Good deal on take away cans

Local Guide
August 22, 2024

I did not intend on leaving a poor review, rather just private feedback for the manager but after their response to that private feedback here we are. One guest in our party got severally sick almost immediately after leaving the restaurant. In the survey and feedback requested by Cap Ale I explained what happened. I did not request a refund, or even to have anyone reach out - just simply wanted to inform them. Shortly after, the manager emailed me to explain it was not possible that their restaurant gave him food poisoning because it does not happen that fast....okay so maybe is wasnt official food poisoning but it was very evident that their meat made him ill. Burger and chicken were both ordered at my table, so sounds like cross contamination/improper handling. It was literally his first meal of the day and he was fine all day before that and within 30 minutes of finishing the meal he was violently ill. They went on and on in this email about how long food poisoning takes to hit etc. and did not want to accept the fact that this was caused by them.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

food was food, service good not exceptional.cobb salad more than enough!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

The potsticker burger was delicious..

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Food was tasty and plenty of drink options.

★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Excellent draft beer selection. Local and otherwise. Food OK. Vegetarian options: The pasta with broccoli was good, but WAY too garlicky. Almost seemed like a mistake. Food : 3/5 |

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Danny did a great job and was very friendly. Got our food in a quick fashion

★★★★
August 22, 2024

The food here is always incredible, and so are the servers.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

manager was on expo killing it the entire time yassss queen. and marco was a very nice server. loved it

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great experience all around. Delicious food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

heavy pours on the liquor!

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great place for drinks and dinner... enjoyed pregamming here before a show next door

July 22, 2024

TL;DR THEY DO NOT DO MUSIC BINGO AS ADVERTISED ON THE WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIAS DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME COMING HERE FOR MUSIC BINGO I wouldn t normally come here to eat but music bingo was an enticing idea.I call the day before to make sure that it s still happening and the host or whoever picked up the phone said Yes we do it every Monday So I suit up and drive downtown with my three friends on a journey across the city for MONDAY MUSIC BINGO. As I cross the threshold into the capital ale house tingling with excitement and anticipation for MUSIC BINGO I ask the host to seat us for the MUSIC BINGO. A confused face mutated onto the host who said give me one minute as I am still waiting in anticipation the host comes back and says we don t do music bingo anymore. I could feel a pit of despair forming in my stomach. The only thing I could manage to get out was but it says there is music bingo on July 1st on the website a thunderous response from the host rang out would you like to speak to the manager. I knew all hope was lost. Defeated I walked out of the restaurant disappointed and sad with no food in my fridge I chose to find another restaurant to patron.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

I came because of the incredible $20 off birthday loyalty perk, and had a great meal. Baylie was super helpful and attentive, and the Pest Chicken Flatbread was delicious.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great selection of beverages and the waiters have a great knowledge of the beverages offered.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Came here for some lunch and to beat the heat after doing a little bit of walking and we were NOT disappointed. The Bavarian pretzel was huge and super fluffy; the honey mustard paired perfectly with it. I got the Chicken, shrimp, and Andouille pasta and it was delicious. The perfect amount of cheesy richness and just a little bit of spice! I also had the Daddy Juice sour and it was served ice cool (ie: the only good temp for a sour) and was very refreshing! The service was amazing and the atmosphere was very chill!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Amazing draught beer selection. The pork schnitzel was spectacular, as were the German style mashed potatoes. The best mashed Ive ever had.

Local Guide
July 22, 2024

They make mistakes, and may check was too high

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Really enjoyed the food and atmosphere! Plenty of room, friendly staff, and their sandwiches are large, unique, and delicious. If you are a beer person, they have a LOT of different options for you. Would go again if I lived anywhere near there.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

I grabbed a bite to eat at the bar. Some of the food was great but the dessert I had was something I wouldnt order ever again. The Apple pie crust was just mush not one thing about it had any crunch. The bartenders were great and made the dinner worth it.

June 22, 2024

Wasn t busy except for one big group that was sitting by the window and a six person group near the bar. Three-five people at bar. A few booths filled. Our server - beady eyed, bearded, bad full sleeve tattoos - took my wife and mine s order and disappeared. Never refilled our water. People at the bar got their food but we didn t. After 28 minutes, I walked up to the bar and canceled the order. The manager(?) said, I m real sorry, we had two large tables come in and that backed us up. Disgusting service. Never coming back. Never recommending this place. Shame, the food looked good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great Big Pretzel

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Good food, somewhat slow service. Loud music from next door makes conversation impossible.

Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Was visiting Richmond and wanted a late drink after dinner, very few options if anything in this area so ended up here. As soon as the door opened we were hit with a horrible smell, we powered through and the prosecco was flat and the Moscow mule way too sweet. The staff however are really nice but impossible for them to compensate for the smell and bad quality of drinks.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

This is an old and gold staple in Richmond. Highly recommend their beer selection; Big fan of the watermelon and pumpkin flavors.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Sat at the bar and got the pound of shrimp. It was delicious. Allison at the bar was extremely attentive even with a lively crowd. Shes great and made my visit worth it.

★★
June 22, 2024

The service was good but the food was not (except for the pretzel which was great). The schnitzel was totally burned. We sent it back and it came back burned again. The fries were under and cold. The drinks were good and our server was nice but the food was bad.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great selection of drinks and very friendly staff

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

I love this place. Good beers; chicken, shrimp & andouille pasta is the best! My empty plate speaks better than me lol

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great burgers, the beer cheese and bacon smash burger I had Monday was phenomenal. I sat at the bar and the bar tender recommended ciders for me and loved them.. Good place to go, relax and enjoy a drink and food!

★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Go here for the beer, stay for the fried pickles. We came as a group for a work lunch. The beer selection is impressive. The food is good, nothing extraordinary but good. Id recommend the fish tacos or the fish n chips. Service could have been better and it is a beer hall so the decor matches.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

My husband and I had our rehearsal dinner/welcome party here before our wedding and it was spectacular! We worked with Destiny and she was so accommodating. We had a three course rehearsal dinner followed by a cocktail style/buffet welcome party and she took our vision and completely made it come to life! The food was SO GOOD and exactly what we were looking for and she helped us to figure out the best way to have an open/cash bar. The atmosphere was moody and matched the space perfectly. We were beyond thrilled, would 100% do it all again and cannot recommend them enough!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Nice place

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Carter was our server and he was amazing. Very attentive and explained the menu perfectly. Very glad he recommended the Cuban. We then went downstairs and Cameron was excellent in getting us drinks and makes one of the best old fashions I have had in a while! Had a great time here and would highly recommend to others!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Exceptionally tasty calamari. We shared it as we only wanted a snack. Waitress was very cool and helpful. 111 brewskis! Who knew? Go!

May 22, 2024

Place going down , pizza we ordered was some frozen stuff nothing as the picture in the menu, the couple behind us where not pleased ether.

★★
May 22, 2024

Smelled really weird inside like rotting vegetables mixed with dog farts. It was pretty packed which was surprising because the mixed drinks were really watered down. I guess that s what I get for going during happy hour. Worse, the waiter was very rude.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Had a chance to visit and it was a great time. The draft beer choices are plentiful along with a full serve bar. A really nice and varied menu to pick from as well. And to rop it all off the service was top notch. A super fun time was had by all.

Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Whatever that smell is needs to be taken care of it is unbearable in there.

May 22, 2024

My friend walked in after closing and was cursed at. The door was open and unlocked. The bartender was way too aggressive towards him. We won t return ever

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

-Edit: Jennifer the general manager adressed the incident and was apologetic, listened to my concerns and made up for the unpleasantness. Shout out to Zack at the bar, who was very nice and pointed me into Jennifer s direction to talk it through! My friend walked in after closing and was cursed out rudely, without giving any explanation. Even with polite behaviour he was shouted at. Unprofessional behaviour from the bartender and it is unaceptable. I ve been a loyal customer to this establishment but from now on I will steer clear.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

An incredible selection of beer and great food.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Didnt order food but waited to get a refill on my drink Had t get bartenders attention Service

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Fantastic all-around experience.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Incredible service. Staff went above and beyond to accomodate our school group and make the logistics of feeding a bunch of hungry kids easy! Highly recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Shout out to AMBER and BRIAN for their hospitality and awesomeness!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Amber, Allison, & Brian were absolutely phenomenal!! My boyfriend and I are visiting from Charlotte and had the best time because of these 3! Very personable, attentive, and helpful. I would come back to Richmond just to have these three as my bartenders again. The best thing Carolina Ale House has ever done was hire these three wonderful people on their staff. I guarantee you will get nothing but the best service from this bartending staff!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

A little expensive for brunch but it was so good. The dessert was AMAZING

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

We just stumbled on the place. Good happy hour. Large selection of beers

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Excellent burger. Good gluten free bun. Limited gluten free beer options (one Glutenberg), would be nice to see more selection (even just more of the Glutenberg - Double IPA, say?) Food : 5/5

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

The food was good, but the service was okay. Our waitress forgot part of our order. However, all in all it was a good experience. This is a kid friendly establishment! I would suggest the mushroom Swiss burger! In regards to kid s menu, everyone in the group agreed that the Mac & cheese was amazing.

April 22, 2024

We were extremely disappointed with our experience at this restaurant. We just popped in to have a drink before our show and our experience was nothing to rave about. When we walked into the establishment it took about 2 minutes for someone to arrive at the host podium. We told him we just wanted a drink but the bar looked full, he advised there was another bar downstairs. Fine, we went downstairs and omg the stench that hit us was like the bottom of a 5 day old mop bucket!!! It was repulsive! We should have just walked away at that moment but we saw outdoor area! Great! The service at the downstairs bar was nothing to be impressed. All and all we won t be going back.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

monday night burger special p good price we drank it w bold rock in draft but forgot to take a pic ! burger meat was a bit dry but if u dress the burger up it gets better ! fries were nice! pretty quiet and service was amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Exceptional service , good food and great beer, wine and cocktail selections. Glad to see they re open and have safety precautions in place for staff and customers. Glad I stopped by on my way home .

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Alisha was a sweet heart and was very delicious food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Had a quick lunch here while walking around town. Great beer selection and food menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Definitely one of the good ones and the food was tremendous omg it was done to perfection. Drinks were mixed perfectly. I love this place 10/10

March 22, 2024

I have been dining at that restaurant for the last few weeks. The initial experience was satisfactory, but yesterday, when I tried the Chicken Shrimp & Andouille Pasta, I became extremely ill. Within 3 hours of eating it, my stomach was in severe pain and I was vomiting as soon as I arrived home. My stomach still feels terrible and I am convinced that there was something wrong with the food this time, as I have never had such a reaction before.

March 22, 2024

Had a horrible experience, my food was done and the servers just talked under where my food was.. until I was asked a third time, it took an hour for me to get my food that I literally looked at (didn t know if it was mine and didn t want to be a negative Nancy).

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

They have really improved the food here since a few years ago. They have good gluten free options and if course a huge beer selection. They also have a good amount of TVs and theyll find your game if you ask, so its a pretty good place for watching sports Dietary restrictions: Good gluten free options

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

I ordered on-line and my order was ready within 8 minutes! The Cuban taco was unbelievable. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend Capital Ale House.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Met a new bartender today! Vinny! Excellent service!

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Seemed upitty. Server wasnt very friendly. Seemed like she really didnt want to be there

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

We booked their Game Room for an engagement party. I cannot tell you how pleased I am with the decision. Clean and spacious for our 50 guests. The large side patio was a plus. Hard working employees. Very good food. Generous portions. An excellent value overall. This is one place to strongly consider when looking for venues to host an event.

★★
February 22, 2024

Boring menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

A great beer list!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

CAH was a quick walk from our hotel. Wait was a bit long, but we just went back to our room and waited. The atmosphere was welcoming - there is music hall next door and a concert was going so it kind of felt like we were there too lol but it was not bothersome. The service was great! Our waitress was really friendly and answered our tourists question. Food was on point. Would def recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Came to see a show at the music hall and grabbed some drinks and grub before the festivities started. Great selection of brews, my wife ordered a cilantro mango rango and loved it. I munched some pierogies and she had a Bacon black and blue burger. She said it was a bit dry but she was the one who done ordered it cooked well. I had a bite and the taste was on point.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Excellent food, service and offered at a reasonable price

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Good choice at Caretown

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Love literally everything about this place highly recommend it! The perogies are the best ever! Great food, beer n service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Killer happy hour for Richmond Virginia

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Kiley, Brit and Sunday staff rock!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

One of the best beer selections in the area, and quite a good burger. Excellent place to grab a meal before heading over to a concert at the National!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

We dined with two young children and everything was great!!

January 22, 2024

The prices that they have do not match the service and kitchen skill. The kitchen couldn t get a simple medium steak right which is pretty sad and the manager has no excuse or care for why the kitchen is so mid. In this day and age where the prices have to be so expensive we shouldn t have to come in and worry about if the food will be cooked good.. I wish more places had a passion for good food rather than just another paycheck. Cool spot to look at though.. I guess ?

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

This was my first time eating at this establishment. I chose the dessert pretzel for dinner, lol ! The price was reasonable. The flavor was incredible! The pretzel was soft and very delicious. The additional cup of half caramel and half chocolate sauce was so tasty, too. Wheelchair accessibility: It was sort of tight going through the restaurant. Im an experienced wheelchair user so maneuvering through the doorways and halls to get to the larger banquet room was easy for me. So be forewarned.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Open on january 1st as everything is closed around ! Made a great stop after a day on the road, awesome staff, friendly, the fries are yummy and they have an impressive selection of local beers !

★★★★
January 22, 2024

Great service, great food, great beer selections . I will go back again and again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

We came in after a concert. Everything hit the spot. Our server handled her business. That spinach artichoke shrimp dip is damn good. I do miss coming for burger night. I meant to ask if they still do it.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Was at cap the other day and had the best bartender ever. his name was Brett. He was absolutely the best and most beautiful bartender ever. Super fast service and wonderful drinks

January 22, 2024

Why is one of your newest guy bartenders so creepy? Longer hair and tattoos not even just to me and my friends when we stopped by trying to get with all of us but even your staff it was disgusting and i will not be returning to this location as ive never had this problem before here or at any of the others maybe hire better staff we felt so uncomfortable the entire time we didn t even finish our food or drinks and just paid and left weve come here for a long time and never been treated like meat before. The one guy we were with was livid the entire time at the way he was treated as he wasnt even paying attention to him and only seemed like he was trying to get someone in his pants we ended up having to order for him so he could even get anything and it wasnt even worth it i dont think theyre taking this as seriously as they want to make it seem as it looks like it got brushed under the rug when it was reported and have had a friend go back and see the same person doing the same thing so gross from this company that you let your customers be in danger and preyed on do not dine here edit: after so much and it being supposedly thoroughly investigated now bernadette has been extremely rude to my friend that called her about the incident and it seems like they try to write the entire ordeal offf and i emphasize once again do not dine here if anything happens they wont even take it or your concerns seriously

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

It is in the capitol of VA. Has good ale. Not in a house.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

The one we went to was pretty empty and the rootbeer was good

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Great food, Smokehouse Burger is amazingly delicious. Service was propt and friendly. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

For some reason I didnt get the advertised happy hour prices and didnt realize it until I left and was adding up what I had. Some of the beers are way over priced for single pours so the 64oz options are WAY WAY better. Cant go wrong with the pretzel.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Like the menu says, they own late night if youre looking for food or live music past 9pm. Our server was incredibly helpful to three out-of-towners, happily offering up fantastic drink recommendations based on what we liked. The food isnt just a well this is the only option either, and was delicious. Very cool vibes and will certainly visit again when coming back for work.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Decent food, not very many options for a vegan. Very friendly staff.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

On a quiet Monday this place stood out as I strolled past. The abundance of different beers can be daunting, aside from that this place hit the spot. I was astounded by the fried chicken sandwich, light, fluffy, flavorful - generally really good. Try this place out. It s worth it

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

love the late night menu, great atmosphere & friendly service!

December 22, 2023

One of the worst restaurants I ve been to. You have to be drunk to eat that food. Wings were rancid - I could taste it even through the spices. The fried pickles were literally dripping off the coating from the sopping grease. The bacon on the burger was raw, and burger was a stone cold hockey puck. 1/2 the orders were wrong and service was abysmal. It makes me embarrassed to even write this review. I would rather have throw my $130 in the trash.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good beer selection and the wait staff are nice, but after waiting an hour for food we left

★★★★
December 22, 2023

If you are wanting to try different beers in the downtown area then this is the place. The food is average and nothing stands out. They have a game room downstairs, large private space in the back and a music room on the side.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Might as well try it once. Has a soft German feel to the style, food and environment with live music next door sometimes.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Kid-friendliness: Dont bring them Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice place

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food is so freakin good here whoever is in the kitchen is doing an amazing job. Service is always great too and of course the beer selection .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

great restaurant

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Beer and food were good. We ended up canceling dessert, they were swamped the night we went and after 30 min dessert still had not arrived. The hostess was a little snippy when we arrived because we didnt make a reservation, we were only seated because a server told her a table was open.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place to grab. I would recommend the flat bread pizza. It could feed 2 on a little date.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food was great and so were the drinks! As someone new to the city it was great to have a server who could tell us about Richmond, plus Madeline was an absolute sweetheart!

December 22, 2023

Bartender (male long black hair) was very rude to me.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We used to come to capital often. I wish they will put a touch tune box . The music really does sucks and i know they will have a better clientele. They need to update the music situation! Vinny is a great bartender and he deserves to be the employee of the month, for the next 12 months.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Meh. Were staying at the Hilton across the street & Capital was recommended to us for food by the front desk. We sat at the bar-- the service was excellent. The bar was reasonably clean. Beer was delicious, and the bartender was kind enough to let me sample the chai brown ale before I ordered it. The food was disappointing. I got a pound of mussels & the small house salad with scallion vinaigrette. My husband ordered the French dip. The mussels were served room temp, the garlic was basically raw & overpowering, the bread was hard & chewy as if it had been microwaved... but it wasnt warm. Shame because the mussels themselves were delicious & a good size. The small salad was served on a tiny, flat, rectangular plate, so the salad kept falling all over the bar. The dressing tasted like it was just olive oil & butter mixed together? The au jus for the french dip was room temp, not even remotely warm. Recommended for a drink.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Love capital ale house. However, this experience was not good. Ordered nachos that did not have much of any toppings. 10% nacho, 90% chips. Daughters Mac and cheese was room temp but the wife liked her Cuban. 5/10 wont be visiting this location again.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Everything about this place has gone downhill in the past year. The food isnt the same, it tastes horrible lately. And the service is even worse. I stood at the bar trying to get a drink for like 10 - 15 minutes and kept getting ignored. No idea whats happened but this used to be a go to spot for me. Lately everything here is horrible.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We were in Richmond for a Graduation from VCU. We had a total of 17 in our party and the Capital Ale House accommodated us with no problems. The food was great and our server (Jay C) was attentive, courteous, and helpful with what to order. I had the Wurst Platter (Bratwurst, Knockwurst, and Polish Sausage), it was amazing. I also took a slice of Apple pie to go. I wish I would ve tasted it there, I would have tried to buy a whole pie. It was the best I have ever had. And unfortunately I live about an hour and a half away so I can t get it all the time. Definitely recommend it when you go.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The burger was delivered in a pool of juice and fat, the bun was falling apart before I can pick it up as it was soaked in juice and fat. Meat was good but the soggy bun made it messy meal.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food took forever. Perogi were bland.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was really good. The lighting was really dark for 11am, but ok. The service was great other than my friend asked for no mushroom gravy and they put mushroom gravy on her food (she is allergic).

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My family and I absolutely loved our experience Fall Line. Our food was absolutely delicious and our server Gabby was very sweet! We will definitely be back!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Staff was amazing. Bathroom felt like I was breaking into King Tut s tomb. Needs a doorknob. Fire wings.