Once upon a time the Midtown District, the area surrounding S. Virginia Street just south of Downtown Reno, was made up of run-down businesses and neglected buildings. But over the past decade, local business owners, artists, chefs and others with a plan brought an edge to the historic brick buildings and tree-shaded streets, reviving the area and transforming it completely. Now the Midtown District has become perhaps the most thriving spot in all of Reno. Painted murals adorn the sides of award-winning craft breweries, tattoo parlors, restaurants featuring locally sourced menus, boutiques, event venues and some of the most popular bars in the city. Just take a walk (or a bike ride) down S. Virginia Street and you'll see the Sticks Development with its independent restaurants and trendy boutiques, cutting-edge cocktail bars like Public House and Chapel, craft breweries and restaurants like the renowned Brasserie Saint James, specialty coffee shops, classic vinyl shops like Recycled Records, the homegrown art gallery/music venue the Holland Project, yoga studios and probably even a vegan food truck parked down a side street. The area is brimming with life and activity. There's almost always an event going on somewhere in Midtown, and the area is still expanding with new restaurants, retailers and bars. Explore all of the art, activity and new excitement Midtown Reno has to offer.
Getting to the Reno Midtown District
The Reno Midtown District is roughly bordered by Plumb Lane on the south, Plumas Street on the west, Liberty Street to the north and Holcomb Avenue to the east. So if you can find South Virginia Street, you can find the Reno Midtown District. From the downtown area, follow Virginia south, and if you are anywhere south of the Peppermill Resort, just get on Virginia and head north.
Celebrating the year Nevada officially became a state, 1864 Tavern fits in with Victorian-era brick-walled pubs as much as it does with eclectic Midtown...read more
In the historic Crystal Springs Ice and Water building in downtown Reno, Brasserie Saint James is surely the only microbrewery in the area that has its own...read more
Death & Taxes, located in a stern brick building in Midtown Reno, is a cocktail bar of the highest order. Sit in the dark corners of the lounge or under...read more
Festively decorated El Adobe Cafe sits in the heart of Reno's Midtown district. Open from mid-morning until 9 or 10 pm, depending on the day or season, you...read more
Right next to the Discovery Museum in Midtown Reno is the city's first specialty doughnut shop. Holey Schmidt is full of loud colors, a kid-friendly...read more
Starting as a popular Portland quick-serve dining spot that quickly spread through the rest of Oregon, Laughing Planet Cafe made its first stop outside of...read more
Mari & Chuy's Mexican Kitchen is in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Reno's Midtown area with a wide open dining space and a full view of Midtown...read more
Midtown Eats is a high-end, hipster eatery offering eclectic, gourmet comfort food, artisanal cocktails and craft brews. Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday...read more
Midtown Reno's newest local bar is actually a throwback. Press Start Arcade Bar combines nostalgic fun with a modern, friendly neighborhood bar offering...read more
Sharing building space with Junkee Clothing Exchange, this is an eclectic Midtown shop with a simple recipe: your choice of ice cream inside a sliced warm...read more
Calling all craft beer lovers! SixFour Growlers is Reno's first growler station, a place to drop in and fill up your beer growler with any one of 28...read more
This hip and healthy restaurant specializing in soups, salads and sandwiches was one of the vanguard of fresh businesses revitalizing the Midtown area. For...read more
Since 1981 The Cheese Board has been bringing quality cheeses and wines to Reno. It's evolved into a lunch bistro and catering service. Enjoy freshly made...read more
Located on a S. Virginia Street segue to S. Center Street near St. Lawrence Avenue, The Mustard Seed can be a little tricky to find. If you're a fan of down...read more
From the women who brought Reno the gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches of GourMelt, this breakfast and lunch restaurant features a whole laundry list of...read more
Washoe Public House is near a ton of downtown's coolest attractions. Pop in for a fun drink or spend an entire evening with friends. The menu includes...read more
Wild Garlic Pizza has a menu to fulfill all your pizza cravings and beyond. Appetizers include garlic and pesto knots, CheeZ bites, baked wings with your...read more
