Your Night Doesn’t End at the Casino

Caesars Virginia is a $750 million destination that opened in December 2024, and it has transformed Danville into one of the most exciting cities in the Southeast. But when you step off the casino floor, your evening is just getting started. River District Social sits roughly ten minutes from Caesars and stays open until midnight every Friday and Saturday, giving you a completely different vibe to close out your night in Danville, VA.

Whether you finished up at the slots, left the poker room on a high, or simply want to switch gears after dinner at Ramsay’s Kitchen, River District Social offers golf simulators, bowling, pool, live music, and a full bar and kitchen inside a converted 120-year-old tobacco warehouse. It is the kind of place where the energy keeps building even after the cards have been dealt.

Why Casino Visitors Love River District Social

Caesars Virginia delivers world-class gaming, dining, and entertainment. River District Social delivers something different: a laid-back, social atmosphere where you and your group can compete on the lanes, tee off on 38 world-famous golf courses via Full Swing simulators, or simply grab a craft cocktail and enjoy live music. The two venues complement each other perfectly because they offer entirely different experiences.

  • ✓ Full Swing golf simulators with 38+ courses including Pebble Beach and St. Andrews
  • ✓ LED-lit Rollerball Classic bowling lanes with instant scoring
  • ✓ Pro-grade pool tables in a relaxed lounge setting
  • ✓ Craft cocktails, draft beers, and a full food menu served table-side
  • ✓ Live bands, DJ sets, and open mic nights on weekends

The Post-Casino Game Plan

Here is how most casino visitors make the most of their evening in Danville. After wrapping up at Caesars Virginia, the drive to River District Social takes about ten minutes heading toward downtown. Parking is available on-site with access from Franklin Street, and you can walk right in without switching out of whatever you wore to the casino.

Start with a round of cocktails at the bar. Our bartenders mix everything from espresso martinis to handcrafted margaritas using premium spirits. If you are feeling competitive, reserve a bowling lane or a golf simulator bay. Groups of up to eight can share a simulator suite, making it easy to keep the crew together. Lanes accommodate up to four bowlers, so split your group across a couple of lanes and turn it into a tournament.

The kitchen runs until close, so there is no rush to eat before you arrive. Our menu features chef-crafted burgers, mango habanero wings, flatbreads, and shareable appetizers that pair perfectly with cold beers and craft drinks.

Late-Night Eats and Drinks

One of the best things about hitting River District Social after the casino is that you get a full dining experience at a time when most restaurants have already closed. Our kitchen stays open alongside the bar, so you can sit down for a proper meal or share a spread of appetizers across the table while you bowl or play pool.

Popular late-night picks include bacon cheese fries, southwest egg rolls, buffalo chicken flatbread, and our signature smokehouse burger. Wash it all down with a cold draft beer or one of our rotating cocktail specials. Beer bucket service is available if your group wants to keep things simple.

Live Music and Weekend Energy

Most Friday and Saturday nights feature live entertainment starting around 8 PM. Local and touring musicians take the stage while guests enjoy the atmosphere. The sound carries through the venue without overwhelming conversation, so you can catch a set while you play pool or bowl a few frames. Past performers have included regional favorites across rock, country, blues, and acoustic genres. Check our events calendar before you head out from the casino so you know exactly what is on tap for the night.

Planning Your Casino-to-RDS Evening

Danville is quickly becoming a two-stop destination. Visitors from Greensboro, Roanoke, Lynchburg, and the Triangle are driving in for Caesars Virginia and discovering that the River District has a nightlife scene worth exploring. River District Social anchors that scene with a combination of food, drinks, games, and music that you simply cannot find anywhere else in Southside Virginia.

If you are staying overnight at Caesars Virginia’s 320-room hotel or at The Bee Hotel downtown, you can make a full night of it without worrying about the drive home. The River District is walkable from several downtown hotels, and rideshare services operate throughout Danville.

Half Off Play Mondays

If your casino visit lands on a Monday, you are in luck. River District Social runs Half Off Play Mondays with 50 percent off golf simulators, bowling, and pool all day long. It is one of the best entertainment deals in Danville and a perfect reason to extend your trip by one more day.

Caesars Virginia brought the world to Danville. River District Social gives you a reason to stay out a little longer. Grab your group, leave the casino floor behind, and come see why locals and visitors alike call this the best after-hours spot in the city.