Bogarts Profile
RVAJazz has a nice feature on Bogarts at 1903 W. Cary St. Bogarts is now re-opened after an overnight fire about a month ago.
Established in 1970, Bogart’s has a rich history as one of Richmond’s favorite places to enjoy live music. Bogart’s has evolved from its early days as a weekend jazz club where coats and ties were required to a bustling Fan bar and restaurant where students and residents alike gather to enjoy a wide range of musical genres. Located at 1903 West Cary Street, the restaurant is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, and offers take-out and catering services. There is live entertainment Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and off-street parking is available behind the residential buildings adjacent to the restaurant. More information about Bogart’s is available at www.bogartsinthefan.net.
NOT Students. Bogarts has/had (I have not been to the new one yet) a VERY strict ‘no persons under 21 policy’. The only time I ever got in there before I turned 21 was to see NoBS and that’s cause I was on the list, and even then my group was seated close to the bouncer’s eye. I’m not gonna drink guys, freakin relax. I got carded and eyed down more times than when I went to my first gentleman’s club.
Hopefully Bogarts will continue to bring the good music and relax their rules so that maybe some nice music students who don’t abuse the system can get in there and watch every once in a while. I realize you can’t police every asshole that walks in there, but I missed SO many great concerts by just being too young to drink. I would’ve bought a coke and maybe some fries and enjoyed myself, while patronizing the joint as well.