We can say it officially: there is now shuffleboard in Richmond VA. Along with it, you’ll find surprisingly tasty Tang-based cocktails, a fun menu of gourmet biscuits, and a whole ton of fun. We first ran into Tang & Biscuit‘s purveyors at a block party for nearby Vasen Brewery’s one year celebration. T&B had portable courts set up so beer-toting partygoers could get a taste for hops AND shuffleboard.
Clearly, it worked, because a few weeks later, we enjoyed an afternoon of pairs shuffleboard at Tang & Biscuit’s official grand opening, and couldn’t have had a better time. (Plus, it helps that their courts are a whole lot more level than that block party’s venue!) Long story short, we had an amazing time an can’t wait to go back for our next date night with friends.
On shuffleboard in Richmond VA and what to expect from a date night at Tang & Biscuit
After playing shuffleboard outside on an uneven parking lot, we weren’t really sure what to expect from an honest to god shuffleboard venue. When you walk in, you immediately see courts on your left, backed by gorgeous mural work. And on the right, a lounge-slash-seating area. Walk a bit further in, and you can either turn right to sit down and order at the bar, or left to make and pay for your court reservation.
Boyfriend Perspective: If you’re planning to play, the bartenders do recommend that you wait to open a tab until you’ve gotten a lane. They have servers with iPads that will come around eventually.
Each court comes with a chalk scoreboard (which, be warned, doesn’t erase terribly easily), and a bar-height table and stools at each end for your noshes. You’ll also get one tang (that’s the long stick) per player, and a set of biscuits to split between each couple. Then, once you get settled, one of the court captains will come around to teach everyone on your court about the game. From then on, it’s just you, the tang, and the biscuits. Word of warning, though, don’t be like the guys next to us who decided that trying to take out each other’s ankles with flying biscuits was a good idea…
Boyfriend Perspective: Like billiards, power is NOT the object, guys. Treat your biscuit like a lady.
Once your court time ends, you can either hang out at the bar, enjoy some tabletop shuffleboard, or head to the back game room. There, they have their portable courts set up, along with giant Jenga and a few other games.
The Tang & Biscuit menu – because the best RVA date nights start with Tang cocktails, amiright?
Boyfriend Perspective: Welcome to Tang’s adult side, ladies and gentleman. The side you didn’t know it had. Pairs nicely with booze and biscuit noms. Get on the train.
Okay, before you start making barf sounds, we too had a healthy dose of skepticism around the wisdom of a “Tang-mosa” or a “Tang-quila sunrise.” But guys, we’re not looking back. Tang cocktails will knock your socks off in the best way possible. And if you decide that Tang cocktails don’t have a place in your life just yet, no worries – they still have a full, traditional bar at your disposal.
Also on offer are a variety of gourmet biscuits, and we both tried the pulled pork barbecue biscuit with sweet slaw. Aside from being a mess to eat, it was absolutely delicious. Recommended all the way around – though, if you’re in the market for dinner, we’d recommend one of Scott’s Addition’s other full-service restaurants.
Who should go play shuffleboard in Scott’s Addition
Shuffleboard, as a game, is intended for two pairs of players. That said, we’ve always just shown up as a pair and either played on our own (which, let’s be clear, is still quite fun) or been paired up with another booze-toting couple for some random competition. You can let the folks at the court reservation desk know if you’re willing to be paired up with another couple or not, so don’t fret if you’re feeling particularly introverted 🙂
While this may be a date, we do know that some dates need to include little ones, and the good news is that Tang & Biscuit has no age limit, so can be just as friendly for kiddos as it is for adults. Plus, what kid wouldn’t like using a long stick to push stuff around?
Boyfriend Perspective: Dude, that back room with pingpong and giant Jenga is just SCREAMING for kids. Or drunk adults. Same thing? Same thing.
Practical information about Tang & Biscuit so you can get your RVA shuffleboard on!
- Address: 3406 W Moore Street, Richmond, VA 23230
- Tang & Biscuit hours:
- Sun: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Mon – Wed: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Thurs: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Friday: 4 p.m. to Midnight
- Sat: 11 a.m. to Midnight
- Sun: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Age limit: 21+ after 5pm
- Rates: $30 per hour/per lane
- Tang & Biscuit menu
- Also, note that in 2019, T&B anticipates starting up league nights. So you’ll be able to bring your “biscuit busting” friends along for some healthy competition.
Boyfriend Perspective: Warning to adults bringing children or a raised BAC to the court: the courts are slightly raised and are waxed, so they’re both a tripping and slipping hazard. So, be safe.
Ever played at a shuffleboard venue like Tang & Biscuit? Did you had fun? Let us know!
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