Brookside Inn

Nice friendly staff and great service. I would recommend highly…read more The prices were really excellent especially for the area.

Love the menu! It's a big menu so there is something for everyone, but their Irish classics are…read morereally where it's at, and things you won't find just anywhere. Our server was not only nice but also very knowledgeable, giving us in depth descriptions about the beer options. Will definitely be back!

Interior tables

Hot Irish Whiskey Sausage Sandwich

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Irish BLT! (A different cut of bacon)

The Rabbit Hole Gastropub

4.1(460 reviews)

8.8 mi

Beautiful setting, great views, really lovely restaurant. Great for a group of people. Indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating. Quite crowded on the weekends but you don't need a reservation. The poutine was really flavorful and creative. Good flavors, and a large portion of meat. Fries were crispy and good. Burgers were really nice as well. The blue cheese burger had great flavor and all the toppings were fresh. Service was quick.

My lady friend and I went there on 14 Aug 26 based on the reviews. We must have hit it on an off…read moreday! We ordered the C&O Canal Chicken sandwich (which we split) and paid the $2 up charge for sweet potato fries. The chicken breast was not only dry but it was half the size of the bun it was served on. The food came out rather quickly to the point that my thought was that the food was pre-cooked and was sitting under a heat lamp. The fries were soggy to the point that my lady friend did not even finish her share of them. Which is EXTREMELY unusual as she LOVES sweet potato fries! We sat outside and the ambiance is nice. The only saving grace was our server Clarence provided friendly and efficient service and the Margarita was fairly tasty. As I stated: We must have hit them on an "OFF" day based on the reviews of others. We will NOT be returning.

A spring in the middle of the restaurant

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Mango Margarita and Cider

The Purcellville Pub

3.9(202 reviews)

16.6 mi

We do love this place, the food is excellent, we go here a couple of times a month driving from…read moreLeesburg. Great mix of outdoor dining plus the screens, even the bar works for a meal. I don't really get why when they don't have a beer on tap you have to ask for a glass, and when your order another they don't give you a chilled glass, it's almost a weirdly aggressive "we don't do that here" thing (lord help you if you want a lime or whatever) but I guess that's minor.

Got take out from the Pub. I had the Reuben, which was good, and one of my boys enjoyed his pasta…read more Unfortunately, my other son found a big hair in his wings, and that pretty much ruined the meal for all of us. It's hard to keep enjoying your food after that. Disappointing, especially since the Reuben and pasta made it feel like we were off to a good start.

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A nostalgic, easy choice appetizer! Paired with a Miller draft? Chef's kiss Popcorn Chicken With Ranch Dressing

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Smoketown Brewing Station

4.2(88 reviews)

4.2 mi

Best Brewery food w've had in a long time! We had a veg…read moreMediterranean wrap ( add the chicken!) Mac and cheese ( made with beer cheese) was amazing!! Even the side coleslaw was a unique blend of spices that made it not just a side of "stuff". Would absolutely recommend this place. We were riding the C&O canal towpath trail and was an easy stop of in Brunswick.

Stopped here after a bike ride at the nearby path. We came in to get a cold drink and snacks. I had…read morethe seltzer, which wasn't bad. Hubs ordered a pilsner which he said was good. The service was good and the woman thay served us was very pleasant and efficient. We also ordered a pretzel with various dips. This was pretty good and good combo with our drinks. Overall, nice spot near the Brunswick station if you're nearby. Worth a try!

Smoketown Brewing

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The taproom.

O'Brien's Irish Pub

4.0(92 reviews)

45.2 mi

O'Brien's food has always been good. This time I had the Reuben sandwich and the corned beef had a…read morevery nice taste, There was nothing I found outstanding about the Reuben, it was just a very good tasting Reuben sandwich with not anything extra special about it. The fried fish and chips were a surprise. because of the amount of fried fish that was served. There was a generous amount of fried Cod with fries (chips) and a small amount of coleslaw. There was enough coleslaw served to make you hungry for coleslaw. The fish was properly fried and very hot when placed on our table. The fried fish had a good flavor. The Roasted Red Pepper Bisque had an excellent taste. If you like a bowl of Bisque, you need to try one at O'Brien's.

I love a good dive bar and their decor is amazing. But unfortunately smoking cigarettes is somehow…read moreallowed inside? It smells soooooooooooo bad. I would not have gone if I knew it smelled so bad.

Toucan

Homemade finger sandwiches, scones and selection of sweets

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Unique gift items

Mecklenburg Inn

4.3(55 reviews)

13.4 mi

Cold drinks and a very beautiful outdoor area. It's the perfect stop for a day of wandering.read more

Cool town, their kitchen ended up being closed at 6 on a Thursday, also strict 21 and over so…read moreforget about family stuff. No online menu.

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The Roasthouse Pub

4.1(331 reviews)

9.3 mi

Sunday evening 5:30-7:30 for live bluegrass music! What a…read morefantastic selection of beer! The chef is very talented and creative, several of the dishes are stunners. I love the spicy salad and the tacos! The music is why I come on Sundays! The atmosphere is very friendly and the small audience is completely appreciative of Josh and his crew! I've made several like-minded friends here since last year, this scene is a gem in Frederick.!

I loved this pub. That salad was 10/10 hot fire flames, I wish I could eat it everyday. All of the…read morebeers I ordered on my flight were delectable. #13 and #20 were my favorites but I unfortunately don't remember their names. Shoutout to my server for answering all my questions and ultimately helping me choose the beers for my flight. I don't remember what I ordered for my entree but I'm sure it was delicious. I will definitely visit this pub again.

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Roast House Burger

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Hawk & Griffin

4.0(259 reviews)

35.7 mi

Wow, what a quaint British pub in the middle of Vienna. Parking is a little tight for this area,…read morebut you can definitely find some spots in the back on a weekday. I ended up biking and there's a bike stand really close by. My friend was craving fish and chips, so we ventured out this way. Because we came on a Thursday they had a deal going where if you ordered a pie, you could get a beer for free. Of course I had to partake, so I ordered the special pie, which was a masala, chicken, curry pie, and it was quite good. A bit small for the price point but with the beer included totally worth it also because their fries are so good. I could demolish over a pound of those fries. They were thick potato and maybe the extra added bonus of having to use a glass ketchup bottle added to it. My friend and I were also taught how to properly hit the ketchup bottle to get the ketchup out by the bartender. You find the 57 on the bottle at an angle and bump you palm there that instead of hitting the bottom and hoping and praying that ketchup comes out. It actually worked or at least it was more efficient than trying to hit the bottom of the bottle upside down. I had never had a hand pumped beer before, but it was quite good. They are a warm beer rotating and it was quite good, it especially paired well with the pie or fish and chips.

This pub had excellent food & drinks. And a whole menu for many Gin & Tonic options…read more We enjoyed curry mussels, steak& ale pie, British fries and curry chicken salad. They had several pimms cups too. Highly recommended.

Proper lush Bangers & Mash and a proper pint too.

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One of the smaller rooms

Hunter's Head Tavern

3.7(471 reviews)

30.0 mi

•$$$

While celebrating a special birthday we made reservations for a birthday dinner here. I will admit…read morethat I was slightly worried after reading so many negative comments. My interpretation of the gist of what everyone was complaining about was that they used to come here all the time (as did I years ago, but it's been a year since being here) and they didn't like the new, slimmed down menu... and they definitely hated the prices here now. Our service was ok, nothing special. I feel like the majority of the servers are very young and might not have the training, nor experience to understand what true service is, not just taking orders and bringing food. The menu was nice. We liked their "Everyday is Sunday" section of the menu, so we tried 2 orders (4 persons) of the pork chop tomahawk and 1 order (2 persons) of the Côte de Boeuf. We started with their Scotch Egg - WOW! Really flavorful with a great texture, inside and out. Definitely a very nice way to start. Cocktails and wine were a hit here for sure! Especially Jarad's G&T, which we got a couple of. Main dishes were great! Plenty of food too!! The spices on the crust of the porkchop tomahawk were so tasty and the temperature was spot-on! The steak in the Côte de Boeuf was incredible! Perfectly seasoned and at that absolute perfect temperature too! The carrots that came with this were very nicely done, but the potatoes stole the show! This dish came with OUTSTANDING Fondant potatoes... They had a great, smokey flavor to them, as if they were basted in pork fat. The meat was perfectly textured and flavored. Overall - While this is no longer the Hunter's Head that many came to know, love, and enjoy, I feel they're doing a decent job here. I'll definitely return, as I want to try their fish & chips!

Modern take on English Pub Food. Everything we had was…read moretasty! Friendly staff. Multiple serveres help you. Generous portions. It was a busy Friday night, kitchen felt a little slow. We would dine again Other: It gets busy- make a reservation. Small bar area, large outdoor seating area; parking lot My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

Upstairs dining area

Everyday is like sunday - Côte de Boeuf option

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Upstairs dining area

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Brandon A.

8 years ago

Nice little place. Will definitely stop in when I'm in town. Happy hour prices were great and food delicious.

Tom G.

3 years ago

Crazy good food, great service, great atmosphere. I would highly recommend checking the place out!

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