Monroe Ward

Downtown Richmond’s Monroe Ward neighborhood is located in the northwestern portion of downtown Richmond and bordered between N. Belvidere Street to the west, W. Broad Street to the north, 5th Street to the east and Byrd Street to the south. Map

The Monroe Ward neighborhood has seen notable visitors like Charlie Chaplin, Elvis Presley, Zelda Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and Dolly Parton over its years. Today, it is a favorite filming location for notable projects like Succession, Homeland, Dopesick and more. This historic neighborhood combines the grand architecture from its storied past with new developments serving as a gateway to its surrounding Arts District and Financial District neighborhoods.

Living in Monroe Ward is a great option for student housing, empty nesters and young professionals alike as it offers convenient and quick access to the VCU Monroe Park Campus, Financial District and all of the events and outdoor adventures happening along downtown’s riverfront and Brown’s Island. Enjoy the laid-back feeling that the Monroe Ward neighborhood evokes while receiving the benefits of urban living in downtown Richmond.

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Apartments in Monroe Ward:

• 4N4 Midtown, 4 N. 4th Street
• 8 ½ Canal, 8 W. Canal Street
• Adams Jefferson Apartments, 17 W. Main Street
• The Berkshire Apartments, 300 W. Franklin Street
• The Edgar at Linden Row, 114 E. Franklin Street
• Grace & Monroe Apartments, 401 W. Grace Street
• Monroe Park Towers, 520 W. Franklin Street
• Park Plaza at Belvidere, 515 W. Franklin Street
• Phoenix on Foushee, 1 E. Cary Street
• Sydnor Flats, 108 E. Grace Street
• The Towers on Franklin Apartments, 104 W. Franklin Street

Monroe Ward is the perfect place to start your day or getaway with its array of well-loved local restaurants, historic hotels and even a comedy club nestled along the picturesque blocks like Franklin, Grace and Main Streets.

• American Civil War Museum, 480 Tredegar Street
• Belle Isle
• Brown’s Island
• Dominion Energy Center, 600 E. Grace Street
• Ellen Glasgow House, 1 W. Main Street
• The Jefferson, 101 W. Franklin Street
• Richmond Ballet, 407 E. Canal Street
• Richmond National Battlefield Park Visitors Center at Tredegar Iron Works, 470 Tredegar Street
• Virginia War Memorial, 621 S. Belvidere Street

From nationally recognized restaurants like Perly’s and Lemaire to specialty shopping at stores like Trail Hut, Whilom Goods, Blue Sage Bridal and more, Monroe Ward is a scenic neighborhood perfect for a relaxing weekend morning stroll to window shop and grab brunch at in downtown RVA.

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Shops and Services in Monroe Ward, Richmond, VA

• 5th & Main: A Hodgepodge, 422 E. Main Street
• 1st Grace Market, 11 E. Grace Street
• 7-Eleven, 221 W. Main Street
• Arcane Arrangements, 123 E. Main Street
• Bloom’s at The Jefferson, 101 W. Franklin Street
• Blue Sage Bridal, 20 E. Main Street
• Bradley’s Antiques, 101 E. Main Street
• Bunkie Trinite Trophies, 12 E. Grace Street
• Cary Street Tattoo, 6 W. Cary Street
• Davis Market, 301 W. Grace Street
• Enterprise, 207 E. Main Street
• Goodrich Gourmet Catering, 112 S. 2nd Street
• Leete Tire & Auto Center, 12 S. 2nd Street
• New Image Cleaning Service, 110 E. Cary Street
• Richmond Public Library - Main Branch, 101 E. Franklin Street
• Richmond Tattoo Club, 300 E. Main Street
• Stella’s Grocery, 109 E. Grace Street
• Trail Hut Gear Exchange, 114 N. 2nd Street
• Two Pillars Tattoo, 121 E. Main Street
• Whilom Goods, 1 N. 2nd Street
• YMCA, 2 W. Franklin Street

Restaurants in Monroe Ward, Richmond, VA

• Ay Caramba, 204 E. Grace Street
• Barcode, 6 E. Grace Street
• Buttermilk & Honey on Grace, 415 E. Grace Street
• The Byrd House Rooftop, 301 W. Franklin Street (within The Graduate)
• Chez Foushee, 2 E. Grace Street
• Chicano's Cocina Bar & Grill, 523 E. Main Street
• Chili’s, 355 W. Grace Street
• Fall Line, 500 E. Broad Street
• The Foundation, 401 E. Grace Street
• Gather & Hem Bar, 501 E. Broad Street
• Godfrey’s, 308 E. Grace Street
• Grilled Meats and Treats, 200 E. Main Street
• Henley on Grace, 314 E. Grace Street
• Irie Ting Jamaican Grill, 100 E. Grace Street
• Jimmy John’s, 520 W. Franklin Street
• Julep’s, 420 E. Grace Street
• La Grotta Ristorante, 529 E. Broad Street
• Lemaire, 101 W. Franklin Street (within The Jefferson)
• Lillie Pearl, 416 E. Grace Street
• Maya Mexican Grill & Tequila Lounge, 525 E. Grace Street
• NuVegan Cafe, 417 W. Grace Street
• Parterre, 100 E. Franklin Street
• Patio Thai, 103 E. Cary Street
• Perly’s, 111 E. Grace Street
• Rappahannock Oyster Co., 320 E. Grace Street
• Secret Sandwich Society, 501 E. Grace Street
• Spice of India, 106 N. 7th Street
• Starbucks, 500 E. Broad Street (within Richmond Marriott)
• Stella's Grocery, 109 E. Grace Street
• Triple Crossing Brewing, 113 S. Foushee Street
• Tenka Ramen House, 110 N. 5th Street
• Vagabond, 700 E. Broad Street
• Valentino’s Italian Pizzeria, 223 E. Grace Street
• Wong Gonzalez, 412 E. Grace Street

Make your trip to Richmond, VA one to remember with a relaxing stay at one of Monroe Ward’s hotels:

• Graduate Richmond, 301 W. Franklin Street
• Holiday Inn Express, 201 E. Cary Street
• The Jefferson Hotel, 101 W. Franklin Street
• Linden Row Inn, 107 N. 1st Street

Check out even more hotels to explore in downtown Richmond.

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