Gallery5 Review

Game Night on Wednesday nights at Gallery5 is super fun. Cash bar and games of all sorts from board games like Scrabble and Chess (local talent is very competitive) to console games like Mario Carts and whatnot. Meet new friends or bring your own. It's a super cool place to hang.

Solid venue, super excited for all of the upgrades.

Great place to see shows. Always have a decent selection of beers and other alcohol. 10/10 experience

Wow. Such a cute quaint space. I came to see Elvis Depressedly and was impressed. I thought there were too many sound checks and audio guy needed to be fired for not doing these earlier. The sound in the small space was very good quality. So I guess the audio guy has nine lives. It could improve by being more organized then again I agree this is a micro venue so the experience level of a worker might not have followed Aerosmith

Great little venue for local bands. Decent beer list for a place it's size and mixed drinks as well. My only complaint is about the restrooms: there's only two of them and they're unisex so there's always a line. Nothing significant and you shouldn't let that stop you from visiting. Just be aware. They took over a firehouse (which is kinda cool in and of itself) and turned it into what it is today

Great variety of entertainment.....nice atmosphere!

Always fun to see a show there. Parking isn't that bad if there aren't too many events going on in the same area. Burlesque shows are on the calendar often and a lot of fun.

Art shows, concerts (even dance parties), and a bar. Pretty welcoming place. Although I don't know what happened to the second floor...it just isn't there anymore.

Don t drop a human baby off at the front door cause that ain t a fire station, there are no dalmatians and they never sell tickets in advance

Of the events I went to, I was able to enjoy myself. Drinks are a little pricey, but what bar doesn't? Depending on the show, sitting is provided. The go-to spot for most Fridays.

The venue is an amazing spots for live music. The drinks are plentiful and the people are nice. The upstairs has an Art Exhibit that rotates pretty regularly. The only reason I did not give it 5 Stars was that's the night of my most recent visit, the band was way too loud and not good. They normally do have talented acts.

This is what we can do when Richmonders associate and incorporate. Good job, buds.

Awesome venues, good music, depending on what you're into, but it was pretty amazing. Really enjoyed my night out here, and I highly recommend this spot.

Art, Beer, music, and more, all in an old firehouse. First Friday's are a good time to swing by.

The space is a little small so it made seating hard. The floor is brick so wear some comfortable shoes. Bar was nice for how small it was.

It's a smaller venue but has a ton of character and a decent beer selection most the time. They also tend to host more obscure artists and performers so keep up with their events. Also, they usually have great art and put on a cool show for first fridays.

Great for live music, burlesque shows, and amazing local art.

Hands down one of Richmond's top 5 venues for diverse, and unique show offerings. The burlesque shows are great, and the biannual outdoor festival setting of the fire performances at the carnival of five fires, and pyro circus make this establishment one of RVA's most important.

Cool room, wonderful bartender and sound guy. But the promoter and management lacked communication and didn't seem to care about our show. Good place to check out for exhibits and shows though!

It is a converted firehouse. They serve beer and drinks. Anyone can get in, but you get Xs on your hands if you are not 21. It is a great place great music fun seen.

Can't give an impartial review. While waiting for a show I became extremely ill. Staff wouldn't/couldn't let me inside to use the restroom. Ended up in the ER instead of seeing the show.

Great art studio. Wonderful place to see performances and live music.

This gallery in the pulse of the Richmond eclectic art scene!

This venue is nothing like any other in the city. Local art are constantly showcased each week. Come and enjoy the creative arts while listening to the live band and adult beverages. There's always something fun and new to see every week. Come support the locals

Richmond staple! Great music. One of the best First Friday spots.

This is a great venue for local and touring bands! Very diverse acts come through as well. We ve had a great time performing our post rock/ math rock type music! Good people run the place.

Some of the best alternative and creative shows in Richmond are here. It's great for that. Two stars removed for two seperate occasions not letting me bring tea in. I am struggling to kick alcohol consumption and decaf tea is a good alternative. You don't have to lie to me and tell me tea is against ABC laws, come on buddy... It would be better to just sell me tea or present an alternative rather than a bad excuse, quit your rabble rousing for alcohol sales.

Easy going venue. Very nice, laid-back, and helpful staff. Great drink prices.

Everyone really needs to support Gallery 5. They are a nonprofit that brings in great shows and gives back to the community as well.

A show here is really like hanging out with 60 friends. Great room. Sounds is good but not The National...get over it! #DinosaurJr

Depending on the event, it can be amazing with a great atmosphere, or very awkward. Everytime I've been, there's been at least two events going on, like an art exhibit and a musical performance that nnever really seem to work well together. Like a clown showing up at a playground unannounced. Yes, they're technically intended for the same demographic... But it's still a little off putting.

Have a great time at game nights. Very friendly and welcoming.

Very eclectic space. I was here for the Pyro Circus this year and had an amazing time. There were vendors and artists with booths upstairs and a concert with a full on bar downstairs. I sipped on ginger drinks and danced all night.

Great venue for all gamers on Wednesday nights cool crowd of ppl with all kinds of games to play.

Jackson Ward
Firehouse of history

Hard to navigate when crowded. Not impressed at all. Crew is usually very good though. Just not a comfortable place. Poke your head in but keep going.

One of the best place I have been at Richmond, thanks to Judy for bringing me here.

Local Non-profit venue for music, art, dance, public forum, and a weekly game night! 13 years running and still going strong. Located in a former fire house in historic Jacson Ward!

Cool place, love the vibe and nice staff! Saw a great show there!

Good place to see a show. $3 Hamm s. Fun to go to on First Fridays as well.

RVA's longest standing alternative independent venue and art installation gallery

I have been coming to Gallery 5 for over 6 years. It is a great little venue that's has multiple uses. While it's focus is music it also host one of the the more prominent local galleries. First Friday at Gallery 5 is one of those Summer things to put on your To Do List.

I need to go here more often. I took my daughter here for a Krampusnacht show and was very pleased with the people.

Great location to support the arts. If you haven't been, you have to come to a show or event.

As Richmond's leading gallery in alternative creativity, Gallery5 carries their mission with tact and an embrace of the community. I am grateful to be able to experience the clever use of an outdated public service facility.

Quirky spot that is perfect for burner parties. Check out their annual krampus party and the first Friday pyro street circus.

Good art space, but also perhaps more notably an important up and coming music venue in the city with decent sound but a great atmosphere. Just wish it was a little bigger to accommodate more of a crowd comfortably for larger shows, but that's no fault of the venue itself.