Nanci Rayguns

929 W. Grace Street
Richmond, VA
804.353.4263



Located in the heart of The Fan area around the university district, Nanci Rayguns is an instant standout in the string of rather mundane student pubs and grubs that front Grace Street. But it is not its post apocalyptic modern spray painted Punk / Goth front and interior that makes it distinctive. Nanci Rayguns is a unique blend of a very affordable diner, a pub, and a live music venue for touring local and national acts. This is the kind of club where young bands cut their performing teeth.

The club itself is well sized. A room length bar dominates the club with a sizable stage area in the front. Booths frame the side of the room and tables anchor the back. The space is well apportioned here so that there is room for both entertainment and intimate encounters. The graffiti spray painted interior and tattooed patrons finish setting the stage for a club of diverse dark energies. Pure Goth / Punk at its finest without an ounce of pretension.

And then there is the food. Open for late lunch and dinner, club owner Sara Borey sets a generous table. Menu selections range from Indian & Greek food to vegetarian fare. Most items are in the under $10 range. There are sandwiches and entree items as well as the standard "pub grub". All will find something on the menu to their liking. Portions are overly generous. For about $6-7, I ordered a grilled chicken hoagie with the works that came delightfully prepared and with more fries than I could possible finish. Drinks here too are equally generous. The bar is full service, not just limited to a minor selection of a few beers that is typical of so many college area venues. The drinks I ordered were strong and ample.

Nanci Rayguns is indeed unique and I fully recommend it to anyone looking for a good evening of live entertainment or even just a relaxing enjoyable afternoon.

LA. Judge / nodecafe



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