Danville's Ultimate Entertainment Bar in the River District
The All-in-One Entertainment Bar Danville Has Been Waiting For Danville, VA did not have a venue like River District Social until December 2022. Before that, if you wanted golf simulators, you drove to the nearest TopGolf in Richmond or Charlotte. If you wanted bowling with a real bar atmosphere, your options were limited. And finding […]
Golf Simulators
Full Swing sims with 38+ courses. Tee off on Pebble Beach with a cocktail in hand.
LED Bowling
Rollerball Classic lanes with LED lighting, music, and instant scoring.
Pool Tables
Pro-grade billiards in a relaxed lounge setting with full bar access.
Live Music & DJs
Weekend performances by local and touring artists, plus open mic nights.
The All-in-One Entertainment Bar Danville Has Been Waiting For
Danville, VA did not have a venue like River District Social until December 2022. Before that, if you wanted golf simulators, you drove to the nearest TopGolf in Richmond or Charlotte. If you wanted bowling with a real bar atmosphere, your options were limited. And finding a place that combined both with pool tables, live music, and a full restaurant menu under one roof simply did not exist in Southside Virginia. River District Social changed that, and it has been winning awards ever since, including multiple Danville Best Of wins and four out of five categories in the 2023 Readers’ Choice poll with approximately 96,000 voters.
What Defines an Entertainment Bar
An entertainment bar goes beyond screens on the wall and a jukebox in the corner. It is a place where the activities are as much a draw as the drinks. Think Dave and Busters, TopGolf, or Punch Bowl Social, but adapted for a mid-sized city that values local character over corporate polish. River District Social hits that sweet spot. The building is a 120-year-old converted tobacco warehouse in the heart of Danville’s River District. The atmosphere is upscale-casual: you can come in jeans from work or dress up for a night out, and both feel right.
The entertainment lineup includes:
- ✓ Full Swing golf simulators featuring 38+ world-famous courses like Pebble Beach and St. Andrews, with real-time shot data and bays for up to 8 guests
- ✓ Rollerball Classic bowling lanes with LED lighting, automatic scoring, and a max of 4 guests per lane
- ✓ Pro-grade pool tables in a lounge setting with up to 4 players per table
- ✓ Live music most weekends with local and touring bands, open mic nights, and DJ sets
- ✓ Giant HD screens for watching live sports events
How We Compare to the Big Chains
TopGolf gave millions of people their first taste of entertainment-driven golf. Dave and Busters proved that adults will pay for arcade games alongside dinner. River District Social takes the best ideas from both concepts and adds something the chains cannot replicate: a genuinely local experience inside a building with more than a century of Danville history.
Our Full Swing simulators use the same technology trusted by PGA Tour professionals. The bays are climate-controlled and private enough for your group to have its own space. Unlike TopGolf, you are playing full 18-hole rounds on world-famous courses, not hitting balls into a field. Unlike Dave and Busters, the activities here are social by design. Bowling, golf, and pool are games built for groups, conversation, and friendly competition.
And then there is the food. National chains serve reheated menu items designed for efficiency. Our kitchen produces chef-crafted burgers, mango habanero wings, flatbreads, southwest egg rolls, and a sirloin salad that would hold up at a dedicated restaurant. The bar program features craft cocktails mixed with premium spirits, a rotating draft beer selection, and fine wines by the glass.
Combo Packages for Groups
Entertainment bars thrive on group energy, and our combo packages make it easy to bring a crowd. Packages include bowling lanes, golf simulator bays, drinks, appetizers, and wings bundled together at a price that works for the group:
- ✓ Combo 1: 1 bowling lane + 1 golf suite (1 hour each), 8 drinks, appetizers and wings for $175
- ✓ Combo 2: 2 of each, 16 drinks, appetizers and wings for $350
- ✓ Combo 3: 3 of each, 24 drinks, appetizers and wings for $525
- ✓ Combo 4: 4 of each, 32 drinks, appetizers and wings for $700
These packages are popular for birthday parties, corporate team building, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and any gathering where you want the entertainment taken care of.
Live Music and Weekend Atmosphere
On Friday and Saturday nights, the entertainment bar experience shifts into a higher gear. Live bands and DJ sets start around 8 PM, and the venue transitions to 21+ after 9 PM. The music adds energy without overwhelming the space, so you can catch a set while bowling or settle in at the bar with a cocktail and enjoy the performance. Open mic nights give local talent a stage and add variety to the weekly calendar.
The Local Advantage
Danville’s River District provides something no chain entertainment bar can manufacture: context. The converted tobacco warehouses, the walkable downtown, the proximity to Caesars Virginia, and the growing food and drink scene make an evening at River District Social feel like part of something bigger. You are not in a strip mall. You are in the heart of a city that has invested heavily in its future, and River District Social is one of the venues leading that charge.
Come for the games, stay for the food and drinks, and leave understanding why locals voted this Danville’s best entertainment destination.
More at River District Social
Golf Simulators
Full Swing simulators with 38+ world-famous courses. Real-time shot data, climate-controlled bays, up to 8 guests.
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LED-lit Rollerball Classic lanes with full bar service. Up to 4 guests per lane.
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Pro-grade billiard tables in a relaxed, music-filled lounge. Cold drinks and tasty bites.
See Prices →Frequently Asked Questions
What Makes River District Social Different from a Regular Bar?
We combine a full bar and restaurant with golf simulators, bowling lanes, pool tables, and live music. It is the only venue in Danville where you can eat, drink, and play multiple activities under one roof.
How Does River District Social Compare to TopGolf?
We offer the same Full Swing simulator technology used on the PGA Tour, but in an intimate indoor setting with bowling and pool tables added in. Think of it as a TopGolf experience combined with a bowling alley, pool hall, and live music venue with local Danville charm.
Do I Need a Reservation?
Reservations are recommended for bowling lanes and golf simulator bays, especially on weekends. You can book through our SevenRooms system online or call (434) 228-4155. Walk-ins are accepted when space allows.
What Activities Are Available?
Golf simulators (up to 8 per bay), bowling (up to 4 per lane), and pool tables (up to 4 per table). All activities include full food and drink service delivered to your play area.
Is This Place Good for Groups?
Absolutely. Our combo packages start at $175 for 1 bowling lane, 1 golf suite, 8 drinks, and appetizers. Packages scale up to $700 for groups needing 4 of each. Corporate events, parties, and celebrations are our specialty.
Is There a Cover Charge?
There is no cover charge to enter. You pay for activities by the hour and order food and drinks separately. Live music nights are typically included with no additional cover.