Imagine looking out the window of a restaurant with a cold pint of craft beer in your hand, watching sailboats gliding through the water. If this sounds like your kind of scene, check out Tugboat Annie’s Pub & Grille. Located at a marina in Richmond, Tugboat Annie’s has been a staple in the marina community for years.
A family run restaurant since it opened, Tugboat Annie’s has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere—something embraced by boat-lovers in the area. “It’s a very welcoming and friendly place,” explains the manager, James. “Everyone here knows each other. Everyone says hi. The atmosphere is one thing that definitely keeps people coming back.”
After years of being run by the restaurant’s owners, Tugboat Annie’s hired James to take over its day-to-day operations. “Tugboat Annie’s has had regular customers here for years,” says James. “When the owners hired me, my goal was to maintain the friendly atmosphere and high quality food. So far, everyone seems to love what we do here.”
