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About Sandman Comedy Club
Welcome to the Sandman Comedy Club venue guide. Located at 401 E Grace St in downtown Richmond, the space has a rich history as a theater-turned-casino-era venue. While the original comedy shows paused in mid-2023 and the space rebranded as Sandman Casino Bar with gaming and live events on hold, we’ve got you covered with practical details for planning your visit. This page respects the venue’s evolving status and provides seating context, parking options, transit directions, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you secure your night out with ease.
Travel tips: Downtown Richmond offers multiple Parking options around Adams-Grace Street and nearby garages. For transit, GRTC stops at Harrison & Grace and 8th & Grace provide convenient access. If you’re staying nearby, consider affiliated hotel partners for a comfortable stay after your night out. We’ll keep this page updated as the venue’s format and events evolve. Secure your seats and plan ahead with trusted local guidance—you’ve got a guy who’s got you covered.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 401 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219 (former Bank of Virginia building).
- Original capacity: about 300 seats (200 downstairs, 100 on upstairs mezzanine) per planning coverage in 2020; seating chart not publicly published for the casino-era layout. [Source: Richmond BizSense, 2020/2021 planning coverage]
- Current status: Rebranded to Sandman Casino Bar in mid-2023 after closing as a comedy club; includes eight Texas Hold’em poker tables, pool tables, dart boards, and keno/skill games. Final comedy show was June 25, 2023. [Sources: Axios, Richmond BizSense, Casino/Local outlets]
- Notable acts (pre-rebrand): Kyle Grooms, Finesse Mitchell among performers at Sandman; the venue hosted regular stand-up shows before pivot. [Sources: Richmond Magazine, RVA Mag]
- Seating chart/public layout: No public seating chart published for the casino-era venue; space described as 6,000 sq ft configured for casino gaming with multiple tables and gaming stations. [Sources: Richmond BizSense 2020, 2023 articles]
- Parking: Downtown Richmond options with limited on-site/nearby parking; Parkopedia lists Adams-Grace Street Lot (near 100 W Grace St) with typical rates; street/garage parking common in the area. [Source: Parkopedia; venue articles]
- Transit: Accessible via Richmond area public transit; nearby GRTC stops include HARRISON + GRACE and 8TH + GRACE corridors. [Sources: GRTC stop listings]
- Nearby hotels: Omni Richmond Hotel (100 S 12th St), Hilton Richmond Downtown (501 E Broad St), The Jefferson Hotel (101 W Franklin St) among options for attendees. [Sources: Omni, Hilton, The Jefferson]