I've been here a couple times over the years and unless you come at peak times, it's pretty easy to find seating, especially at the bar, which is what we prefer. I recently got the blueberry gin fizz and it was just a perfect drink. My husband got an old fashioned which he said was very smooth. The bartender was super nice and the ambiance inside is really cool. Definitely worth checking out especially if you're a fan of whiskey. read more

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It's a nice spot. A good spot to just plop down and enjoy an old fashioned or a whiskey flight. It is pricey though, especially when you want a pour of the better stuff. Sometimes the pour is like 25% of the cost of a bottle. A bit shocking. Enjoyed my time here and liked the workers here, just not very economical in the long run as it's much easier to go find the bottles yourself and drinking at home. But if you must for social purposes and you're a fan, try it out. Also docking a point for the cloudy ice cube. read more

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Stopped in here on a whim while in the Mosaic shopping area on a Saturday with a friend. While the name is whisky room they have a variety of spirits. The place definitely gives speakeasy vibes and personally reminded me of Amsterdam. I loved the ceiling high shelving and ladders. The bartender was super friendly and he made the absolute best espresso martini. I only needed one (I wanted a second)!!! I would visit again, and they had food a menu bar, table and booth seating and when it warms up a few tables outside. read more

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This is a great bar in Mosaic with a fun happy hour. They have an extensive selection of whiskey and other liquor and the staff is very helpful in choosing what to order. It has that dark wood vibe while still feeling open because of the windows and the layout. I first tried the whiskey sour, which was light and refreshing, though I can't say I tasted any of the typical sour citrus flavor that I'd expect. I then ordered an old fashioned, which was very good and extremely whiskey forward. The happy hour was a good deal, and I'll definitely be going back if I'm in the area again! read more

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Nice place to sit and have a couple drinks. As someone who doesn't always love whiskey, the whiskey sour was delicious. Great selection of bourbons and whiskey for what I think I a fair price. read more

MacMillan Whisky Room - Whiskey Sour - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

1. Reservation: not necessary, you can walk-in 2. Food: not impressed 3. Drinks: were okay. - Triple threat old-fashioned, has no cherry, strong but lacks anything special - Manhattan: was okay too. 4. Ambience: very dark, intimate, amazing selection of whiskeys and other drinks used as a display. Zero-alcohol cocktails: are a great idea, so that people who don't drink or can't drink will not feel out of place sipping on lemonade, as their zero-proof cocktails look like the actual cocktails from the outside. I applaud this! read more

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This place is smaller than you'd expect for the middle of Mosaic but they do a good job with the traditional dark pub decor while still having plenty of light. We didn't have any food so I can comment on that but they do have an extensive bourbon/whiskey/scotch collection along with some other spirits. We had their old fashioned and it was a classic tasty, strong and enjoyable beverage, they didn't skimp on the bourbon but they oddly also don't list what bourbon they use on the menu. So you're left wondering which of their over 700 options they use. The old fashioned is $8 during happy hour 4-7 everyday. The bartender was really busy since he was initially the only one working there until reinforcements arrived but he did a great job taking care of all the bar and tables/booths as well. I wouldn't make a special trip to Mosaic just to come here but it's definitely worth a try if you're in the area and are in the mood for a drink. read more

It's been several years since I came to this place. I was nearby and decided to walk in during happy hour. I was immediately greeted and sat at the bar. I was given a menu. The bartender was helpful in answering my drink questions. I got the Maple Rose which is a bourbon sweet and honey drink that was easy to drink. I wouldn't say it's complex but for someone who appreciates the sweeter drinks. The place is dark and cozy vibes. They had music playing but not too loud that you cannot think. I will definitely be back to try out some of their food and other cocktails. read more

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First time here and I was impressed. Fantastic selections of bourbon, whiskey, scotch and even wines. The bartender made great drinks and the service was attentive. The trio dip was the perfect drinking snack too. Would definitely come back and try more of their drinks. read more

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Came here for a date night. Always walked by the whiskey bar and finally had a chance to come in for happy hour and dinner. They have a big menu for $2 off drinks and appetizers during happy hour. The place is small but we were seated quickly at the last open table in the whiskey room. Loved the vibe, it felt like an English pub, noisy and cozy. We ordered the steak salad, fish n chips, bruschetta, and the bourbon glazed apple for dessert. The food was surprisingly good. I never thought the food would be as good as the drinks. They have a huge selection of drinks by the wall and I literally see the bartenders climbing a ladder to get the drink. Service was fast and friendly. They also have outdoor seating. Will definitely come again! read more

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Really good selection of whiskey I ended up getting a single serving of Blanton. Which was pretty good! The rest of my party got rye which is a limited selection and unfortunately one of my other friends did not like the cinnamon whiskey they provided, malarkey, as opposed to fireball. Prices are also on the high side. Ambiance is pretty good parking is on the street if you come to the Mosaic district on a Saturday night be warned it is extremely busy and it's picked up in popularity over the years apparently. Overall if I was in the area I would definitely come back. read more

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Service: decent service but they do have a 2 the limit since the bar is very small. Food: I only come here to have whiskey. I love the various whiskey sours here. NY whiskey is what I usually get with red wine. I don't see this at many places. Ambiance: a cozy bar. Been here on a few dates. Yea, the bartenders never out me read more

I was spending a Sunday with friends in the Mosaic district and we were looking for a place that was still doing happy hour. MacMillan actually runs their happy hour until 7pm which was awesome!! They had some apps and specific cocktail specials which was great. We were seated pretty much immediately and I loved the inside space. I felt immediately transported to a tavern or old library. I absolutely loved the decor. The menu was on an iPad which was interesting, but pretty easy to navigate and our server had some great recommendations. I did a bourbon smash which was pretty strong, but delicious. We also got a few apps to share, including the buffalo chicken sliders and chicken quesadilla. The apps were super delicious and perfect portions for happy hour. I loved the crema that the quesadilla came with! Overall, really delicious and quiet spot for drinks. Definitely check it out if you're in the Mosaic district. read more

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extremely condescending and rude staff, the man at the door was sitting on his phone for 2 minutes before he looked up to help customers. The food is cooked like they do not care what the put out, it's bland, not flavorful and poorly constructed. Very overpriced for what you get, the drinks are fine but it'a hard to mess up Guinness and whiskey(don't ask this staff to make you anything). At least the vibes are good to make up for the mediocre service and abysmal staff they hire. If you want to go out and get solidly middling food and a basic drink while the staff ignores you this is your spot! read more

Stopped by one evening after dinner for a night cap. We tried the Whiskey 101 Flight. You can read about each type of whiskey so it makes you pay attention to the subtle flavors and undertones. Great way to try them out if you're not certain what to get. The atmosphere is amazing. I felt like I was in a secret world or something, like Harry Potter with all of these mystical bottles of magical elixars up on the whiskey wall! Nice vibes and atmospehere. The waitress was sort of abrupt and would just announce things to us super loud out of nowhere, like no chill nor engaging. I would certainly go back however, and try food items from the menu. Very impressed. read more

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This whiskey bar has a huge selection of whiskies along with a large selection of great food. My favorite thing was the Bourbon Cinnamon Baled Apples-perfectly ratio of bourbon taste with the sweetness from the vanilla ice cream. A perfect spot for a date night with great service! Apps: Scotch Eggs and Smoked Gouda Sliders Entrees: Braised Short Rib and Honey Chipotle Chicken Pasta Dessert: Bourbon Cinnamon Baked Apples Drinks: Mint Julep and Whiskey Sour read more

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Made a stop here during the Blooms Festival that was happening at the same time. My friends and I saw a sign that promoted their Kikori Sakura Whiskey Drink. We wanted to sit down for a bit after walking around and checking out the various booths. Walking in, I felt like I was transported to a library, or a really neat looking tavern type of aesthetic! We got sat promptly, admiring how pretty this venue is. Already deciding on what we wanted, my friends ordered their drinks while I got my whisky. My drink came out in such an interesting look. It's all pink with actual sakura petals on top which made it all prettier to take photos with. After my phone ate, I took a sip and immediately realized that it wasn't bitter. It was really strange. Drinking whiskey always felt like there was a strong aftertaste to it but this was smooth. The top was foamy as well and it masked off most of the drink until I made my way to the bottom of the drink. And that's when I went, " Ohhhh, there's the whiskey. " We were there for a bit to talk and discuss what everyone else's alcohol was like. I really had a fun time. Although I'm not much of a whiskey person, I'd love to try out their floats! read more

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The food was very good. The inside of the restaurant is way too small and I'm sorry, those of us with asthma are not sitting outside in the heat to eat dinner. It is seriously the tiniest restaurant you have ever seen. It just doesn't make sense to be that small in the mosaic district. And it wasn't noticed until we got home, but our first round of drinks were one price and the second round of the exact same drinks was higher. That's cheap. read more

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My coworkers and I had a night cap at MacMillan Whiskey Room. It was a nice bar and one of the few places in the area that closed late (at midnight). The place was pretty busy for a Wednesday night, and it got to a point when a staff member had to ask us back for a chair that we took from another table for our large party. That being said, we did have one of the large corner booths, so we eventually squeezed our whole group in. I actually wasn't in the mood for whiskey, but they had a variety of cocktails made with other spirits. I'm a gin drinker and found no issues with finding something I'd like. They had classics like the French 75 and Gin Fizz. I stuck to French 75's and was very pleased with the ratio of sweetness and champagne. read more

A nice variety if you're a whiskey drinker though there could be other places with slightly better options. The food was great! Would definitely recommend the salmon or the brisket. The place looks small from the outside but inside it's not quite as small, but probably not the best size for a large party. The service was good as well. read more

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I made an appointment about a week in advance for a birthday celebration. Table was ready when we arrived. The place was lively and vibrant, I was instantly drew to a celebratory mood. There is a sizable bar with ceilings height shelves of libations and about 12 tables in the whole place, so advanced reservations is a must. Our wait staff was fantastic. She is patient and also knowledgeable in the menu and helped make recommendations. Unfortunately they don't do birthday celebration nor any candles to put on desserts we ordered. Otherwise this is a great place to hangout and get acquainted with whiskey. Food was good and on par with other great bars. The whiskey flight selection included average mainstream brand that I already have. They can do a custom flight but more pricey. Happy hour is good value. read more

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Met friends for brunch here, reservations for a table are recommended as the restaurant is small. There is a time limit on the tables depending on party size. Great brunch menu, seasonal drinks and massive whisky selection. Service was attentive. Recommend for those looking for a more reduced noise environment, compared to the larger restaurants in Mosaic, the noise level was not high and we could hold a conversation at the table without shouting at eachother. read more

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Delicious cocktails and crispy tots - try the House Cocktails! The cool ambiance feels like a whiskey library full of bottles from floor to ceiling with plush leather seats. There's a small section of outdoor dining in front of the restaurant. Good Happy hour deal with $2 off cocktails and dinner food items. Surprisingly, wasn't too crowded in the bar area (some of the bar seating was empty). The Maple Rose with Bourbon, maple syrup, rosemary, lemon juice, bitters, and topped with foamy egg white really hit the spot! It was hands-down my favorite cocktail and my pick over Glasglow Mule and Mint Julep (both were good too!). The cocktails pack a boozy punch! My pick is the crispy tots over the fries. The mac and cheese with smoked gouda cheese was fun to try, but not as memorable as the tots. As I nabbed some of hubby's tots from his BLT sandwich, we ordered a side of tots! Will be back for the Maple Rose and tots! read more

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This place has many more whiskey bottles than seats available. Happy hour deal is really good for any cocktail fan, even for non whiskey drinkers. Would have liked to have more whiskey's neat available for happy hour thought. Apps packed a lot of flavor. Fries had a really nice crunch. Each table has a tablet to explore the menu. read more

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We made reservations and they were on time. The food was amazing and the atmosphere cozy, unique, and was exactly what we were looking for as a new experience with our adult sons! This was a memorable family dinner. read more

Happy hour is every day between 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. SAY WHAT?! Does this include Saturday and Sunday? YEP! These three special hours provide $2.00 off any food items from the dinner menu, $2.00 off any cocktail on the menu, $4.00 a dram of any house spirit, half off all non-premium wine bottles AND $5.00 house beer or house wine. Awesome. You must come and give them a try when in the area--all their cocktails are dreamy. read more

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What a great place! Great drinks, great food and great customer service! The vibe here was really cool from the iPads at each table to view the menu, to 700+ bottle selection, to the decorations. They also have outdoor seating. I believe I saw on their menu that they have a daily happy hour! read more

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Location: 2920 District Ave. Fairfax VA Website: https://themacmillan.com/ Menu: see website Hours: see website Price: moderate with low and high-end price points available Service: impeccable Parking: free lot parking with 1-2 blocks) Best whiskey bar, anywhere. Period. Selection, customer service, ambience, great food are all top notch here, a rare find and highly recommended. We had reservations for 6pm and had a large booth with great viewing of the entire space. MacMillan Whisky Room has an impressive collection of whisky, including bourbon and scotch. If that is not your taste (so sorry for you) they also have tequila, vodka, rum, brandy, wine, and beer. Their cocktail menu is impressive on its own but to also have hundreds of whisky options? My goodness you will be so happy here. If you're not, I don't want to know you. Our table of 6 had some dinner as well. The Buffalo cauliflower is remarkably, hauntingly good. Battered and fried perfectly and seasoned perfectly. Our table enjoyed three orders. The Buffalo chicken sliders and chicken sandwich rounded out our table's food order. (I won't comment on the loaded tots order for two reasons: (1) they are tater tots and (2) they were ordered without bacon, which was a little sad) We focused on whisky and cocktails. Our server was amazingly friendly and the perfect amount of attentiveness. The cocktail menu is full of great recipes and we loved everything. Every. Thing. The food was well-priced and perfect portion sizes. The quality was stellar. We cannot wait to return. I'm checking the hours now to see if I can go back for one more pour of the Jane Walker... Just kidding. read more

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Located in Fairfax in the Mosaic District, the MacMillan Whisky Room may be better described as a whisk(e)y library. Hundreds of whiskeys line the walls with ladder access for the staff. Unless you want a seat at the bar, I'd advise a reservation. We had one and were told they had a time limit. Tables remained full the entire time we were there. Being good means you're going to be popular. Flight options are offered and can be customized. Individual pours can be had by the size of your choice. We started with the Triple threat old fashioned and Black Manhattan, then the Dalmore cigar malt reserve and Mcallallan 18. For food we had Scotch eggs, Boom boom cauliflower, Steak Frites, Steak & Guinness Pie. All items were top notch but the drinks are the star here. If you're not a whisk(e)y connoisseur (I'm not) I'd recommend looking up some options to sample as it's certainly here. read more

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I can't comment on the food but the drinks are good and the service is friendly. Good happy hour, too.

A friend recommended this place and I had a chance to dine in recently. I made reservations on open table as I wasn't sure how busy they were in the evenings. The few times I've walked by it, I always found that they were always a packed house. On this day, I had already eaten dinner so I was all about the dessert menu. It's beautifully decorated inside. I ended up sitting at a high top and I will say, if you plan to order a lot or are with company it's a little tight space. I ended up deciding to try their bourbon-cinnamon baked apples. I loved that they separated the apples and the ice cream. It made it truly enjoyable instead of feeling rushed. I think I would prefer it with some type of breading on top but overall was a great dessert I would get again. read more

MacMillan Whisky Room - Bourbon-cinnamon baked apples - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

MacMillan has great service, food and drinks. I highly recommend the short ribs and mashed potatoes. They have a wide variety of alcohol selections and the drinks are flavorful and strong. There's a daily HH from 4-7 with drink and food specials. read more

MacMillan Whisky Room - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

We got in and found a vacant spot for two. We sat down, and a few minutes later, a member of the service crew came over and said (not verbatim), "Hi, next time you can't just sit at a vacant spot because it might be reserved, but it's alright, this one isn't," then gave us water. There was no "reserved" sign on the table, so it felt off to us. Honestly, if she wanted to clarify how seating works, a more welcoming approach would have been better. We weren't trying to be entitled or expect VIP treatment. We're not arrogant people, but the way she delivered it came across as a bit cold and unnecessarily corrective, especially since the table wasn't even reserved in the first place. However, there was another server who really stood out. She greeted everyone warmly and made guests feel at home. I noticed her interact with a customer who brought a dog. She lovingly caressed the dog and even brought the dog some clean water to drink. She had such a natural, caring presence. I really liked her. read more

Came around 7pm on Saturday. The place is very packed! There was a wait for a table inside, but no wait for outside. There are heaters outside which kept us warm! They have QR codes to view their menu, but I'm sure if you asked they could give you a paper menu. For drinks, went with the virgin mojito and the spiced apple cider. Our food was the Buffalo chicken sliders, French onion soup, and a side salad. The servers were very nice :) food was good too. Really loved the ambience of the restaurant. Definitely a good date spot, I would go on a weekday night so it's less crowded. read more

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We came for lunch. The place was pretty much empty, yet we had to wait to be seated plus they still managed to get my order wrong?!? I ordered steak and got salmon instead. Btw, looked dry. Hamburger-juicy and flavorful. Steak salad-beef was tender and tasty. If this place was empty and we had issues, not sure about them being busy? Maybe we'll just stick with cocktails? read more

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Love this location! Great food and great drinks. Sergei is a great bartender. Always the right amount of chat, quick service, and great craft drinks/recommendations. read more

Boyfriend and I had been meaning to try this place and finally went to celebrate his birthday. For context, we both worked in food service for years and tend to be very understanding and tip generously. We ordered drinks and an appetizer. After that, we ordered food and 3 more drinks after that. We felt like food was taking a while, and a waitress came by to ask if we wanted them to take away the silverware. We told her we were still waiting on food. We then watched people who got to there at least 20 minutes after us get their food, and started trying to flag down the waitress who took our order. Finally our food got to us, and she apologized for the long wait, but didn't say anything else. We spent $120 on food and drinks. The rest of the bill was in chronological order of what we purchased. The food was at the end. The meal was clearly forgotten, which happens, but we were there for 2 hours and nobody offered to comp a drink or the appetizer or anything. Nobody owned up to not putting in the order. Drinks were average. The food was pretty good, but not worth the wait. If you make a mistake, please own up to it and offer a resolution instead of avoiding the customers you forgot about. read more

Our friends suggested this little place of a gem prior to a showing of a movie across the street at the Angelika Film Center. Since I wasn't planning on partaking of the alcohol, I had hoped the food would be good. And boy was I surprised. Who knew a whiskey room could make such great food? We had a party of six and got a table outside. Everyone enjoyed their drinks and their meals. I ordered the sweet bourbon salmon with extra veggies instead of the mash potatoes. The kitchen gave me a good portion of sauted asparagus. I thought it was interesting that the menu actually said the salmon would be cooked at medium. My biggest complaint with salmon is that at many places, they are often too dry. There are a few places that do it right and this place has done it. I loved the sweet bourbon sauce on my salmon. Every bite was just perfect. My partner ordered the fish and chips and thought it was also well done. The batter on this fish was crunchy and tasty. The place is small. There is not much seating inside or out. Reservations are a must. Service was fantastic. Our server came back several times to check on us and to make sure we all had our food and that it was correct. After the movie, when we had to walk by the Whisky Room again, we noticed that the people sitting at our table had a nice fire pit on the table. That was nice since the evening had gotten a lot chillier since we were there a few hours ago. read more

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Got seated pretty quickly which I was thankful for. The server was super nice and helpful but there was a time when we waited about 20-30 minutes for our second drink. We also ordered loaded fries and for something that costs like $10, we thought it would be a decent amount. But the moment someone dropped the fries off, me and my friends just stared at each other in silence. It was on a very small plate and I think there were about 15 fries. Super disappointed for how much we paid. Overall, I wasn't very happy with the experience and I don't see myself coming back again. read more

An awesome whiskey bar with a whole bunch of whiskeys from throughout the globe - Bourbon, Japanese, Irish, scotch, some wine, beer on tap (Guinness, IPA, Stella) and great food to accompany the great selection of libation. My buddy and I usually go to a local beer joint, but based on a recommendation from a colleague, we visited MacMillans and I am thoroughly impressed. Every square inch of the establishment (up to the ceiling) has whiskeys stocked - by type (bourbon, scotch, etc) and alphabetic - thus, the bottle of Monkey's Shoulder stocked next to MacAllen 12, 15, and 18. Access is by a ladder (like you would find in an old library). The "high end" whiskeys are locked away in the shelves to the right as you enter the establishment and yes, it is impressive. The "Happy Hour" specials are decent (when we visited, it was Jameson, Four Roses for $4 for 1 oz). In addition to the special we had other whiskeys. The food menu is extensive - we did not order any food, but it did look tasty. A relatively small establishment, it gets crowded quickly for a good reason - great selection of whiskey and food. We sat on the bar so was able to watch the bar tenders work their "magic" pouring and mixing various whisky cocktails. Located in the upscale Mosaic District in Fairfax, its a hidden gem. Parking on the street can be a bit tricky as there are many establishments in the area - however, there is a parking structure to the rear of MacMillans. Service can be a bit slow due to the crowd, but it's worth a visit. read more

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