Dec 4, 2025 - Things to Do

Richmond's Fanboy gets Grinch makeover for holiday pop-up

Sabrina Moreno

Bright mural of the Grinch wearing a red Santa hat on an orange wall, holding a martini glass, with red eyes and sly expression around a black door and two windows. — He's a mean one. Photo: Sabrina Moreno/Axios

Fanboy, the Broad Street cocktail bar known for its moody lighting, just added a mural of the biggest Scrooge in history: the Grinch.

Why it matters: Anyone can see it in between "wallowing in self pity" and "wrestling with their self-loathing," as Jim Carrey's Grinch once put it.

The big picture: The mural from local artist Brad Bacon is part of Fanboy's holiday pop-up, which they're calling "Disco Christmas."

And it features the famous Dr. Seuss character holding a dirty martini with his Grinch fingers.

Some highlights from the holiday-themed menu, which has nearly 20 drink options:

Cocktail: Nightcap with Mrs. Claus, with Wild Turkey Rye, Averna and cinnamon sweet vermouth. $15.
Mocktail: Rudolf's Revenge, with cinnamon syrup, lime and Stappi Red Bitters. $12.
50/50s: Yippee Ki Yay (MF'er), a mix of Midori and Mezcal. $9.

If you go: Make a resy. Fanboy's open Tuesday-Sunday, 5pm-midnight (unless it's Friday or Saturday, then stay until 2am).

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