Gate-side sandwiches and beer near the Concourse A/B split
Carvery sits post-security in Terminal 1 at Richmond (RIC), on the main concourse near the A/B gate split, so it works for almost every departure here. It’s a quick-service counter with a bar, so you can grab a sandwich to go or sit for a drink while watching the board. Expect a short walk of under 5 minutes from most gates in this compact terminal.
Menu focus is sandwiches and deli-style plates: think carved turkey, roast beef, and basic grilled items, plus fries and sides. Most mains land in the $10–$16 range, with soft drinks adding another $3–$4. If you just need something light before a 90-minute hop, one sandwich and a drink will keep you under $25 before tip.
The bar pours standard domestic beers like Bud Light and Miller Lite along with a few rotating taps that often feature Virginia breweries. A pint usually runs about $7–$9, with house wine and simple mixed drinks in the $9–$12 band. It’s a decent stop if you’ve got 45 minutes and don’t want to sit at the gate nursing a bottled water.
Service follows typical airport pace: order at the counter, wait a few minutes while they assemble your sandwich, then either take a bar stool or haul it back toward gates A10–A14 or B3–B7. During early-morning banks around 6:00–8:00 a.m., lines can run 10–15 minutes, especially when multiple departures stack up.
One practical tip: if your flight boards out of a far B gate like B15 and you’re cutting it close, place your order to go, pay, and walk back toward your gate while you’re waiting; RIC’s small footprint means the food will still be hot by the time you sit down at boarding area B15 or B17.