Restaurants & Breweries - Richmond | Hunnicutt Construction

Crafting Exceptional Spaces for Richmond’s Food and Beverage Industry

Richmond, VA has emerged as a vibrant hub for food lovers and craft beer enthusiasts alike, boasting over 1,300 restaurants and more than 30 breweries that celebrate innovation and quality. Hunnicutt Construction specializes in hospitality construction tailored to the unique needs of restaurants and breweries. We bring together specialized technical knowledge, deep regulatory expertise, and a passion for culinary culture to help your establishment thrive from design through completion.

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Our Specialized Approach to Restaurant and Brewery Construction

Technical Expertise for Complex Hospitality Systems

Building commercial kitchens and breweries requires mastery of intricate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. We manage complex installations such as brewing tanks, kitchen ventilation, refrigeration, specialty piping, and fire suppression systems. Our experience ensures these systems integrate flawlessly, supporting operational efficiency and safety.

Front-of-House Excellence

The front of house demands craftsmanship that impresses customers at every touchpoint—from welcoming exteriors and inviting dining areas to customer restrooms and stylish bar spaces. We expertly install sophisticated finishes, security and POS systems, custom built-ins, and signage that reflect your brand’s personality.

Navigating Stringent Codes and Regulations

Hospitality projects in Virginia must meet rigorous building, health department, and ADA compliance standards. Our team’s thorough understanding of these requirements allows us to expertly guide your project through permits and inspections, ensuring a smooth process and a fully compliant, safe final space.

Collaborative Design-Build Process

Our design-build services deliver seamless project execution aligned with your vision, budget, and timeline. From initial preconstruction consultations to finish selections and equipment installations, we partner with you every step of the way, fostering clear communication and proactive problem-solving.

Value Engineering for Budgets That Work

Recognizing that most new restaurants and breweries face a period before profitability, we carefully manage budget items, leveraging trusted subcontractors and suppliers to keep costs tightly controlled without sacrificing quality. Our value engineering process maximizes your investment, helping you open and operate faster and more profitably.

Why Richmond’s Food and Drink Entrepreneurs Choose Hunnicutt Construction

Decades of Experience: Proven track record building successful hospitality venues across Richmond
Passionate Team: Foodies and craft beer fans who understand your business and audience
Comprehensive Construction Services: End-to-end handling of complex kitchen and brewing requirements
Local Market Insight: Deep knowledge of Richmond’s culinary culture and thriving food scene
Project Efficiency: Timely project delivery on budget with minimal business disruption

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The projects that you have completed for us have been on time and very competitively priced. I feel confident when I pass your name on to prospective clients knowing that you will be responsive and competitive and that the final product is of excellent quality.

Frank Bell

Senior Vice President

Chesapeake Bank

It's not often you find a GEM in a small city with big ideas. Hunnicutt Construction is that GEM. Time is money in this industry and wasting Tim on excuses or empty promises is a practice no one can afford. I enjoy their direct communication and taking ownership of their work. These are the foundations of the RIGHT firm you want to work with.

Melissa Ziglar

Property Manager

Richmond Riverfront Plaza

Hunnicutt Construction is fantastic! They were able to help us navigate out project from start to finish. Their staff communicated when to expect them, they did the work completely and correctly and wee extremely courteous, leaving our space cleaner and better than when they found it. They did their job so I could do mine! THANK YOU!

Hollie Woodruff

Pastor

Seventh Street Christian Church

I would absolutely recommend Hunnicutt Construction to anyone. I was completely blown away by the high level of commitment and communication that I received before, during, and after my project. The owners worked on my behalf to keep costs as reasonable as possible, helping me stick within my budget. The work was well supervised and was done in a timely manner. It was managed with ease & I was kept informed every step of the way. A wonderful company to work with.

Katherine Knight

Melody Magic Music Studio

Owner

I have found Hunnicutt Construction to be an honest, fair, and quality driven general contractor. Every project we have worked on with them has been handled professionally and efficiently. I look forward to every opportunity to work with them again. Highly recommended!

Dwane Chisenhall

Lauterbach Electric Co

We value the business we get from Hunnicutt Construction; they are easy to work for and work closely with sub-contractors all along the process to deliver a well-coordinated project.

Josh Krider

Howell's Heating & Air Conditioning

My company has been working with Hunnicutt Construction as a sub-contractor for close to 10 years. I have seen firsthand the quality and efficiency with which Hunnicutt navigates a project. They take a truly creative approach to each of their projects. Their attention to detail, and determination to exceed their customers' expectations is what sets them apart from the rest.

Will Mosley

President

Carraway Glass Co.

Working with Hunnicutt Construction has been exceptional. They're thorough and communicative. Their transparency and team effort are the building blocks to each successful project.

Ryan Hodges

Specified Tile

The project Hunnicutt Construction completed for us was a complicated mixed-use (restaurant/residential), historic tax credit renovation in Jackson Ward. The Hunnicutt team took great care in preparing a budget that was free from excess. Their tradesmen were proficient with our many highly specific standards and expectations. Hunnicutt was highly communicative & immediately responsive; maximizing productivity and efficiency while minimizing change orders and cost overruns. Hunnicutt's dedicated & personally invested team ensured out project was completed to our exact standards, within budget, and in a timely manner, all while minimizing the owner's stress levels.

David Hahn

Owner

Salt & Forge Restaurant