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The Blacksmith Bar
Richmond cocktail bar on Swan St known for personalised drinks and genuinely warm service
- Cocktail menu with drinks tailored to what you're after
- Reviewers repeatedly single out staff for standout service
- Small food menu including pâté with toast
- Owner personally responds to nearly every review
- Popular for good happy hour value
The Blacksmith Bar is a cocktail-focused bar on Swan St in Richmond, drawing consistent praise for its drinks and the warmth of its staff. Reviewers repeatedly single out bartenders by name for tailoring cocktails to what they're after, and several mention returning specifically because of the service they received on an earlier visit.
Beyond the drinks list, guests mention a small food menu and a happy hour that's been called great value. The owner replies personally to a large share of reviews, thanking guests by name and referencing specific details from their visit, which reviewers note as a nice touch.
With a 4.7 rating from 247 reviews, it's built a loyal local following in Richmond.
Venue details
- Venue type
- Cocktail bar