Your Next Stop After the Casino: River District Social

Caesars Virginia brought world-class gaming to Danville with its $750 million resort that opened in December 2024. But the entertainment doesn’t stop at the casino floor. Just 10 minutes down the road, River District Social delivers a completely different kind of nightlife experience in the heart of Danville’s historic River District. Whether you’re riding high from a winning streak or looking to shake off a tough session at the tables, we’ve got golf simulators, LED-lit bowling lanes, craft cocktails, and live music waiting for you.

Casino visitors from across Virginia and North Carolina have quickly discovered that pairing a trip to Caesars Virginia with a stop at River District Social makes for the ultimate Danville night out. We offer the kind of laid-back, social entertainment that perfectly complements the high-energy casino atmosphere. Trade the slot machines for a Full Swing golf simulator bay. Swap the poker face for strikes and spares on our Rollerball Classic bowling lanes. The drinks are flowing, the music is pumping, and the vibe is exactly what you need.

Why Casino Visitors Love River District Social

Caesars Virginia is a destination in its own right, with nearly 1,500 slot machines, 79 table games, a WSOP Poker Room, and Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant. But when you’re ready for something different, River District Social fills a niche that no casino can. We’re not competing with Caesars. We’re completing the experience.

  • ✓ Full Swing golf simulators with 38+ world-famous courses and real-time shot analytics
  • ✓ Rollerball Classic bowling lanes with LED lighting and automatic scoring
  • ✓ Pro-grade billiard tables in a relaxed lounge atmosphere
  • ✓ Live music every weekend with local and touring artists
  • ✓ Full food menu with chef-crafted burgers, flatbreads, wings, and bar bites
  • ✓ Craft cocktails, local drafts, and premium spirits with table-side service

A 10-Minute Drive to a Different World

Getting from Caesars Virginia to River District Social could not be easier. The casino sits on the former Dan River Mills site in Danville’s Schoolfield District, while we’re located at 680 Lynn Street in the River District, right in the center of downtown. The drive takes about 10 minutes with easy parking available from Franklin Street. Many visitors grab a rideshare or taxi so everyone in the group can enjoy the full bar experience at both locations.

The River District itself is worth exploring. This revitalized downtown area has seen over $375 million in private investment, transforming historic tobacco warehouses into restaurants, breweries, boutique hotels, and entertainment venues. River District Social is housed in a 120-year-old converted tobacco warehouse that blends industrial character with modern entertainment technology.

Plan Your Casino-to-RDS Evening

The best Danville nights start at the casino and end at River District Social, or vice versa. Here’s how seasoned visitors structure their evening:

Pre-Casino Warm-Up (5 PM – 8 PM): Arrive at River District Social for happy hour. Grab half-price appetizers and craft cocktails while your group warms up with a few rounds of bowling or a simulator session. Our mango habanero wings and bacon cheese fries pair perfectly with a cold draft beer.

Casino Time (8 PM – 11 PM): Head to Caesars Virginia for the main event. Try your luck at the tables, spin the slots, or catch a show at their 2,500-seat theater. The energy on the gaming floor is electric.

After-Casino Wind Down (11 PM – Midnight): Come back to River District Social for late-night bowling under the LED lights, a final round of cocktails, and live music or DJ sets. We’re open until midnight on Friday and Saturday, giving you plenty of time to cap off the night.

Group Entertainment Packages

Visiting Caesars Virginia with a group? River District Social offers combo packages designed for groups of all sizes. Our packages bundle bowling lanes, golf simulator bays, drinks, and appetizers into one easy reservation. The Combo 1 package starts at $175 and includes one bowling lane, one golf suite (one hour each), eight drinks, plus appetizers and wings. Scale up to the Combo 4 at $700 for the full VIP experience with four lanes, four bays, 32 drinks, and enough food for the whole crew.

These packages are popular with bachelor and bachelorette parties, corporate groups, and friend groups who are making a full weekend out of their Caesars Virginia trip. Reserve ahead through our online booking system or call us at (434) 228-4155.

More Than Just a Bar

What sets River District Social apart from other bars near Caesars Virginia is the sheer variety of entertainment under one roof. This is not a place where you sit at a bar and watch TV. You’re actively playing, competing, laughing, and creating memories. Our Full Swing golf simulators use the same technology trusted by PGA Tour professionals, delivering real-time shot data and stunning course visuals. Our bowling lanes are modern Rollerball Classic installations with LED lighting that turns every frame into a moment. And our pro-grade billiard tables offer a more relaxed pace for anyone who wants to slow down and enjoy a game of pool.

Pair all of that with a menu featuring smokehouse burgers, buffalo chicken flatbreads, sirloin salads, and an espresso martini that rivals anything you’ll find in a casino lounge, and you’ve got yourself a destination. Multiple winners of Danville’s Best Of awards, we’ve been voted the top spot in four out of five entertainment categories by nearly 96,000 local voters.

The Danville Entertainment District Is Growing

Caesars Virginia’s arrival has accelerated Danville’s transformation into a regional entertainment hub. Tourism spending in the area hit $275.2 million in 2024, up 23.5% year over year, making Danville the fastest-growing tourism destination in Virginia. River District Social has been part of this story since opening in December 2022, bringing a unique blend of technology, entertainment, and social dining to the historic downtown.

Whether you’re a Danville local, a casino day-tripper from Greensboro or Roanoke, or a weekend visitor staying at the Bee Hotel or Caesars’ own 320-room resort, entertainment near Caesars Virginia starts and ends at River District Social. Come for the games, stay for the cocktails, and leave with a story worth telling.