The Empire Theatre has been renamed
the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre
Visting the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre
(formerly the Empire Theatre)General Info | Area Restaurants
Photo by Sara MarsdenWhat do I wear? Going to the theatre is an event, but we also want our patrons to be comfortable. Don’t feel like you have to dress to the nines. Most people come to our shows in business casual attire, but if you’re a blue jeans kind of person, you’re more than welcome to come as you are! Shirts and shoes are required, of course, but ties are not. So wear what you feel good in for a night on the town…and most importantly, wear a smile!
Where do I park? In Downtown Richmond, there are parking spaces on the streets, but sometimes those are all full! Not to worry! There is a pay parking lot just a block away. Click here for a map and more information on parking and accessibility.The Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre is wheelchair accessible.
The Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre is in Downtown Richmond. Is it safe? Of course! The Theatre prides itself on being a family-safe environment. During performances, we have some of Richmond’s finest Boys In Blue on hand to make sure that you and your family can enjoy a fun evening together with no worries about your safety. You’re in good hands here!
What if my kids get restless? Let’s face it. No matter how fantastically entertaining our shows are, sometimes the little ones get squirmy. But we have a solution that will allow those with proverbial ants in their pants to step out for some quiet time…and you don’t even have to miss the show! In our lounge, located just outside the theatre doors, you and your child can take a breather but still be in on the onstage action via a closed-circuit monitor!
Is this show appropriate for my children? We stay true to our “Broadway For Families” slogan. Everyone loves The Great White Way, but you can save the hassle of travel (and the cost of expensive Broadway tickets) by seeing our high-quality, family-favorite Broadway shows right here in Richmond! Our shows are geared a suggested age of 4 and up, but they’re just so darned good that even Mom and Dad will have fun, too! You know your children best. If your child isn’t 4 yet but is old enough that they could sit in their own seat, and you believe they’re ready, bring him or her along. We ask that babies wait until they are a little older to attend.
Does my younger child need a ticket? Students age 13 to 18 and children age 12 and under get a discount off the full ticket price! Each person must have a ticketed seat - no unpaid children in laps.
I can’t make it to the performance I bought tickets for. What do I do? If that company barbecue you forgot about happens to land on the same day that you were going to come see a show, don’t worry! Theatre IV doesn’t offer refunds for ticket purchases, but we do have an exchange policy that makes it simple to switch your tickets from one performance date to another. If your tickets are in will-call, simply call the box office anytime M-F, 9-5, and we can make the switch right over the phone. If you got your tickets mailed to you, you can mail them back to us or come by either our Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre or Barksdale Willow Lawn locations, and one of our fabulous and friendly box office associates will be more than happy to help you with your exchange. But remember…you need to contact us at least 24 hours before the show you’re going to miss!
Will there be refreshments available? Want a little nosh to curb a crazy appetite before the show or during intermission? Don’t go hungry! We have candies, chips and sodas available at the concession stand in the outer lobby. Munch away!
Where can I eat before/after the show? There are a variety of restaurants within a few blocks of the theatre. Here are just a few
Theatre exterior looking west on Broad St. Photo by Catherine Dudley
Restaurants near the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre
(formerly the Empire Theatre)
The Belvidere at Broad
804.344.0644
506 W. Broad St..Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 5pm - 10pm for dinner and bar until....
Friday and Saturday 5pm - 11pm for dinner and bar until....
Sunday brunch from 10:30am until 3pm.
Please click on the link above to verify current prices and hours.Eclectic American dishes with world influences and a focus on fresh, natural and organic ingredients. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options
Bistro Twenty-Seven
(804) 780-0086
27 W. Broad StreetPrice range: entrees starting at $15
Lunch hours: M – F, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m
Dinner hours: M – Th, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.; F – Sat, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Please click on the link above to verify current prices and hours.Twenty-Seven is a lively American bistro located in downtown Richmond at the corner of Broad & Adams Streets. With floor-to-ceiling, wrap-around windows and airy 20-ft. ceilings, Twenty-Seven offers a dining experience like no other in Richmond.
Chez Foushee
(804) 648-3225
Corner of Grace & Foushee Lunch:
Lunch: Mon. - Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Sandwiches $7 - $10 Entrées $10 - $14
Dinner: Fri. & Sat. 5:30 - 9:30 (Bar till 11 p.m.)
Entrées $16 - $25
Brunch: Sundays 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. * Entrées $9.50 - $15
Please click on the link for current information & menus.Conveniently situated just two blocks away with Free Parking at all times. Featuring seasonal fare with an emphasis on local and fresh ingredients.
Comfort
(804) 780-0004
200 W. Broad StreetPrice range: $8 - $17 entrees
Lunch hours: M – F, 11:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Dinner hours: M – Th, 5:30 – 10:30 p.m., F – Sat, 5:30 – 11:00 p.m.
Please click on the link above to verify current prices and hours.Southern food from scratch in a casual neighborhood restaurant in historic Jackson Ward.
Ettamae’s Café
(804) 888-8058
522 N. 2nd Street
ettamaescafe@gmail.com
Lunch Tue-Fri 11am to 3pm
Dinner Tue-Sat 5 to 10pm
Brunch Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm
Please click on the link above to verify current prices and hours.
FREE WI-FI, Smoker friendly balcony
Ettamae’s is located in a quaint turn of the century two-story between Clay and Leigh St, Ettamae’s Café boasts a cheerful to go counter and kitchen downstairs and a dreamy dining room and balcony upstairs.
Lemaire and TJ's Restaurant and Lounge at the Jefferson Hotel
101 West Franklin Street
Richmond, Virginia 23220
Phone: (800) 424-8014 | (804) 788-8000
Please join us in the new Lemaire Restaurant for dinner service from 5pm - 10pm daily. Cocktail service begins at 4:00pm.
TJ's Restaurant and Lounge is open daily for your dining pleasure, serving breakfast and lunch.
Brunch served each Sunday.Please click on the links above to verify current prices and hours.
Lift Coffee Shop
(804) 344-LIFT
218 W. Broad Street
Price range: under $10
Hours: M – F, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Please click on the link above to verify current prices and hours.Lift offers an energetic place to enjoy your favorite coffee and espresso drinks, fresh baked goods, lunches, desserts and local art!
Marshall St Cafe. and Jazz Bistro
(804) 269-3537
23 West Marshall Street
Richmond, Virginia 23220
dining@marshallstreetcafe.comSunday brunch reservations required.
We offer an informal but classy ambiance that makes our guests feel like the special people that they are. You are certain to enjoy some of Richmond’s favorite jazz artists in this very personal and intimate bistro. On the menu you will find an array of delicious choices that range from appetizers to a full course menu and our full bar has all of your favorites.
Perly’s Restaurant
(804) 649-2779
111 East Grace StreetPrice range: most entrees under $10
Hours: M – F, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Sat, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Please phone the number above to verify current prices and hours.Perly’s offers down home cooking prepared with the freshest ingredients and has been serving the downtown Richmond area for over 40 years. They offer daily specials as well as a wide array of vegetarian options. Great breakfast before those 10 a.m. shows!
Popkin Tavern
(804) 343-1909
123 West Broad Street
Price Range: Most sandwiches & entrees $8 - $11
Hours: Monday-Thursday 4pm - 2am; Fri 11:30am - 2:00am;
Sat 4:30pm - 2:00am
Please click on the link above to verify current prices and hours.Standard pub fare in a recently refurbished tavern. Sandwiches, Pizza, Steak and Chicken.
Tarrant’s Café
(804) 225-0035
1 W. Broad StreetPrice range: most entrees under $15
Hours: M – Th, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; F – Sat., 10 a.m. –Midnight, Sun. 10 a.m - 3 p.m.
Please click on the link above to verify current prices and hours.Tarrant’s features a wide array of gourmet salads, sandwiches and soups as well as delicious entrees, all with a bistro flare. Located just a block away from the Empire, this cozy nook of a restaurant still features some of the décor from its days as a corner drugstore!
