Richmond bar Pink Lemonade has plenty of the former, but you're probably not going to be coming here for the latter. The Miami-themed open-air bar is decked out in gorgeous pastels – not only the signature pink but also plenty of aqua and turquoise. White picnic tables are perched on bright green astroturf, and a couple of sassy ladies in pastel shades overlook the vast space from their murals on one wall. This is a bar that knows how to have a good time, with ample neon decor for photo ops, too.
DJs and live acts provide entertainment, though there's also lots to be found in people-watching the bright young things flitting about.
Drinks veer more towards fun than fancy, with cocktails, beer and wines available. This isn't the place for fussy, deconstructed drinks or ultra-rare spirits, but rather simple, refreshing beverages.
There are food trucks on site, which change periodically. When we visited, food came from Hells Bellz, an American barbecue truck cooking brisket, ribs and sticky-sweet chicken wings on site. Sides are simple, like macaroni and cheese, coleslaw and a potato salad cut with slivers of fennel.
You can book a booth or a table or just take your chances and turn up. Make sure you bring your phone.
