TalkSmith RVA
The RVA Happy Half Hour
The RVA (Richmond, VA) Happy Half Hour is a biweekly podcast hosted by Rachael and Dan. This is a lighthearted review of Richmond area bars, breweries, distilleries and restaurants and the happy hours that they offer. Each episode Rachael and Dan will rate each place on atmosphere, value, service, quality and barstools (that’s right barstools).
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Latest episode
Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
Train Daddy 10.07.2026 26:33
Rachael and Dan travel to north of Richmond to Ashland to go to the happy hour at IL Forno Bar and Grill. https://ilfornobargrill.com
Log Lady Not A Regular 26.06.2026 29:17
Rachael and Dan check out the happy hour at the Black Lodge a service industry/Twin Peaks inspired bar in Scotts Addition.
Again, Again With The Bonus Episode 12.06.2026 29:41
Rachael and Dan go over episodes 25 through 36 to talk about favorites by rating and chat about their experiences for RVA happy hours.
Legendary 29.05.2026 29:17
Rachael and Dan travel out to West Broad to to check out the happy hour at HogsHead Cafe.
Brush With Celebrity 15.05.2026 27:58
Rachael and Dan travel back to Scott's Addition to check out the happy hour at Bar Buoy.
Industrial Tiki 01.05.2026 27:00
Rachael and Dan travel to Arthur Ashe Blvd/Broad St area to check out the happy hour at Sabai.
Bowling For Hummus 17.04.2026 27:19
Rachael and Dan travel to Scotts Addition to try out the happy hour at River City Roll.
Dandering 03.04.2026 23:12
Rachael and Dan travel out to the west end and Westhampton area of Richmond check out the happy hour at Bar West.
Season Two Bonus Episode, Our Best of List. 20.03.2026 21:41
Rachael and Dan create and talk about their own best of list on the eve of Style Weekly's annual comprehensive list of Richmond's best. Our list of five categories includes: coffee shops; breakfast restaurants; places without happy hours; edgy places and global cuisine.
The Word of the Day is, "Subtle" 06.03.2026 33:10
Rachael and Dan travel to North Chesterfield to try out the happy hour at Midlothian Chef's Kitchen.
That's Elote of Cheese 20.02.2026 25:30
Rachael and Dan travel back to the fan to check out the happy hour at the Blue Habanero.
Rummed Up 06.02.2026 21:32
Rachael and Dan travel to the Museum District of Richmond to check out neighborhood mainstay the Franklin Inn.
Camel Spit? 23.01.2026 26:47
Rachael and Dan travel to the fan area on Broad street to check out the happy hour at The Camel.
Fridge of Cheese 09.01.2026 20:36
Dan and Calvin venture out to Lakeside to tryout the happy hour at Revel Market & Bar. A happy hour rated as the best happy hour according to Richmond Magazine for 2025. Episode will drop on this Friday.
These Are A Few of My Favorite Things 25.12.2025 33:32
Rachael and Dan Travel to Botanya in Carytown to check out their happy hour.
Don't FOMO the BOGO 12.12.2025 27:34
Rachael and Dan travel to Hanover County to check out the happy hour at Charred.
Disco Bar Top 28.11.2025 24:38
Rachael and Dan head down Broad Street to tryout the happy hour at Level Modern Sushi and Taphouse.
Again With The Navy 14.11.2025 26:41
Rachael and Dan travel to Carytown to try out the happy hour at Reveler.
Viking Furniture and Food 24.10.2025 31:33
Rachael, Dan and special guest Calvin travel to Manchester to tryout the happy hour at Stock RVA.
Beer, Beer, Beer Bonus Episode 10.10.2025 54:21
Rachael and Dan talk about the Richmond Area breweries and even have a little Virginia beer history lesson.
Again With The Bonus Episode 26.09.2025 26:52
Rachael and Dan recap episodes 13 through 24 to end the first season in our second bonus episode.
Beautiful Chaos (episode 24) 12.09.2025 26:08
Rachael and Dan travel to Short Pump to try out the happy hour at MPM Tiki and Sports Bar. This is the final episode of the 1st season.
Girl Ears (episode 23) 29.08.2025 26:37
Rachael and Dan and a special guest travel to the dark and mysterious world of a Richmond speakeasy and tryout Grandstaff and Stein in Shockoe Bottom.
Midtown, Henrico? (episode 22) 15.08.2025 30:52
Rachael and Dan travel to Libbie Mill area in Henrico to try the happy hour at Crafted.
Bang Bang? Boom Boom? (episode 21) 01.08.2025 23:30
Rachael and Dan check out the happy hour at Main Street Dragon in the Fan neighborhood in Richmond VA
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