Was in town for a work conference, and headed to USPH for dinner with a few vendors one night!…read more Parking is a bit tough in the area, but we were able to find garage parking with not too far of a walk! The space itself is historic and fun, which matches the overall vibes of the neighborhood. Our server was on top of things throughout the meal, even with a large group and many special requests! The menu is a mix of fun takes on classics, with everything that we had tasting great! I had the Shrimp Po Boy, which was a sizeable serving and tasted great! I loved the thick, crispy fries on the side! Finished the meal with the lemon cake, which was a refreshingly sweet finisher! Overall, a really solid spot for casual, comfortable food in the area!

Union Street Public House has quickly become one of our go to spots in Old Town. The place has this…read moregreat mix of historic charm and relaxed comfort, and the overall vibe just feels right for a night out. It's lively, warm, and easy to settle into. Both times we've gone, we've ended up in the whiskey bar section. It's cozy, a little tucked away, and honestly the perfect setting for good drinks and good conversation. We also got lucky on both visits because Jessica took care of us each time. She's fantastic. She's witty, sharp, and knows the menu and the whiskey list inside and out. She makes choosing drinks or food feel effortless and fun, and she brings a ton of personality without ever overdoing it... she reads the group pretty well. The cocktails are excellent, but the whiskey selection is where they really stand out. You can tell the bartenders know what they're doing. The pours, the recommendations, the way they talk about the bottles on the shelf, it all shows real skill and pride. The food has been consistently great. We've tried the burgers, the chicken sandwich, the braised short rib, and the crab dip, and every single one has been a hit. Flavorful, well made, and worth coming back for. The only thing I probably wouldn't order again is the pulled pork. It wasn't bad, just not the style or flavor profile I look for in a place like this. Do it.

Amazing food and the chicken wow!!!! tastes so good. The service was fast and very nice. Ambiance…read morewas so nice like I was at classic nice pub

Amazing food, great service…read more I got the Monte Cristo. Some of the most perfect French toast I've ever had and the jam for the sandwich was tart and delicious. Good prices too Nice dive bar atmosphere, close to a park and a Ben and Jerry's down the road.

I am an Alexandria resident and I would say Virtue Feed & Grain is my go-to restaurant and bar. The…read morestaff is great, the atmosphere and vibe are great, and the food and drinks are top notch. It's semi-casual but also has an appeal for classier settings (work events). If you're looking for a cool vibe and just an all-around good time in Alexandria, this is your spot. The menu is consistently on point -- the quinoa salad is money, the poke bowl is always a solid. Beer, Cocktails, and whiskey selections are the best in the city. It's one of those places where you can keep coming back and still find something you're excited to order. It's also a really fun date spot, lively without being too loud, great energy, and just the right mix of casual and upscale to make it feel special without trying too hard. Special shoutout to Alex and Tara, who are wonderful in every aspect along with the rest of the staff. Thanks, Virtue, keep up the great times for the people of the city.

Great food, Kentucky Clay was excellent server and nice dude! Ambiance was chill even on a busy…read moreEaster brunch afternoon!

Hops n Shine is a little whole in the wall especially for beer. It's located right next to a…read morePopeyes but they have their own food. When you walk in there's some booth and bar seating, but in the back they have a full covered tent and tons of benches. This time I came, there was also cornhole set up. You'd be surprised at some of the things they carry, like the shredder from the Veil, which is an amazing IPA or a 120 minute Dogfish head which according to my friend they don't produce a ton of so it's pretty rare how many places actually hold them. Lots of interesting beer to try and it's a very casual spot. Makes me feel like more of a local. The food prices have definitely got higher since I last came. They usually had really good sandwiches. I ordered the sweet potatoe fries which was $7 for a small tray size.

This is a great spot if you drink beer. It seems they rotate special beers often. (Based on friends…read morechoices) I do not drink. I have gotten food here often. It's reliable bar items but after a while I got bored with the choices. I've had the salad be really good and then other times questionable. Stick with grilled cheese variations or chicken fingers. The management seems ever changing. They have a hard time keeping servers it feels like. Once you get to know someone it changes. Even the bartenders. I feel bad for them. You used to order from QR codes, then back to in person. Sometimes there is only 1 server for the whole place and they're running around like crazy. So keep that in mind if you're in a rush. It's a neighborhood place with 2 tvs, has trivia, back patio. If you bring your pup you have to walk around, not through the building FYI. The parking lot can get hectic. It's close to home/work so it's convenient.

Another win! Even though I'm not a heavy drinker I enjoy sampling the ciders! I sampled the "apple…read morewine" and ended up ordering a cider slushee (first time). I really enjoyed it and would definitely try another one. They also have a shelf of board games, books, and playing cards if you're interested. Pet friendly. It looks like they also have a food truck (Thai) and occasional weekend comedy nights as well. Plenty of seating, couches, and friendly staff!

This is a chill spot with friendly staff, even if the ciders weren't quite my thing. Lost Boy Cider…read moreis a very cool spot to hang out, relax, and enjoy something a little different. The staff was super friendly, and the overall vibe was laid-back and inviting. It's definitely a place meant for chilling with friends rather than catching a game. They do have a TV (maybe more than one, I didn't really notice), but the placement and size make it clear that this isn't a sports bar, and that's totally fine. It's more of a hangout venue with its own cool personality. Parking can be a pain, so plan for that ahead of time. That's probably the biggest frustration. As for the ciders, they weren't really for me, but that's just personal taste. I still had a great time, and I plan to return to try more ciders in hopes of finding one I like. It's definitely worth a visit for the atmosphere and the experience.

Lets state the obvious, some of the best mussels we have ever had! The flavor was Nduja- pepperoni,…read moregarlic, shallot, Thai chili, white wine, cream. Honestly 10/10 mussels. Steak and Frites were cooked to perfection at medium. The chimichurri sauce was also fantastic! Awesome place to meet up with friends, tons of groups of people getting together in their dining areas for the holidays. TVs everywhere if your catching a Navy or Ravens game. Our servers were friendly, informative, and were on their A game!

I moved here last May. Early June we swung by Augies on one of our first trips to Old Town. We sat…read moreat the outdoor bar, it was nice weather and an early afternoon, there were about 11 people in the place. We sat there, chatted with a lady to our left for a few minutes, enough time to register for some "dining" app that promised a $25 credit for the next visit... we sat for no less than 15 minutes as the bartender walked to and from, cleaning and handling service bar orders. Not a look, not a wave, not a word. We left having not given any opportunity to order, much less receive a beer. I promised to never go back. We have walked by no less than fifty times since. Last night, with a few beer drinking friends in town, with four perfect bar stools open, we dove in. We sat for ten mins. I timed it. The Barback was kind enough to give us waters, and the host gave us menus with recommendations... but not a wink, a smile, or middle finger from the bartender... again, I walked out without a beer, and again I swear I will never return. Shame, great beer selection, and cool environment.

Always a great time at Astro!…read more Sometimes you have to wait for service but all in all they always pull through. My go to is the smash burger and tots!! Love their crispy tots. Since I don't eat meat they do offer the smash burger to be subbed with impossible meat. One of my favorite bartenders is Sammy!! He's always great with listening to my drink orders especially when I have a special request and a great person to have conversation with a boy sports and such. Cool guy that loves his family!! If you are around and need a trivia night, want to play pool, play darts, or just looking for a good time...head on down to Astro!!

Astro is a great place to hang out in your late twenties to early thirties. Top level has a full…read morebar and some arcade games, lower level with pool tables and darts. There's always multiple sports games on. Trivia on Mondays and Tuesdays every week. The food is a bit pricey for bar food, unless you get the $10 deal after 9 pm. Best bargain in Arlington! Choice of a smash burger or chicken sandwich with tots or fries and a drink. The waiters are attentive and are great with large groups.

The service was great as usual and the drinks were great. I had two of them which were the Modena…read moreSpritz and the Toki Highball. Both were excellent! The atmosphere was bar appropriate with minimal noise, so I didn't need to raise my voice at all since I was in the tabled area in the back. Would I go back? Yes, absolutely.

My friend and I were looking for a quick bar to slip into around 10-11 PM and stumbled across this…read morespot. It's not too far from the waterfront, so it made for a nice walk after gelato. At first, you'll see what looks like just a pizza shop -- but if you head in and either use the side door or walk through and climb a set of stairs, you'll find the speakeasy upstairs. Very cool vibe: dark, cozy, and date-night ready. Drinks: 4/5 I ordered their take on an Old Fashioned, and it was definitely the highlight of the night but sweeter than I would have liked. They served it over a stamped solid block of ice (a small detail I ). My friend was abstaining from alcohol that night and asked for a non-alcoholic cocktail. To our surprise, they didn't just hand her a lemonade like most places -- they actually made her a crafted virgin drink, which she loved. Food: 3/5 We ordered fries and a slice of pepperoni pizza. The fries turned out to be waffle fries (not mentioned on the menu) and were overly crispy, so not really our favorite. The pizza was fine -- clearly sourced from the shop downstairs -- but it leaned oily and didn't really wow us. Service: 5/5 Pretty standard -- nothing over the top, but not neglectful either. Drinks came out reasonably fast, food followed, and we were checked on enough without it feeling pushy. Vibes: 4/5 The speakeasy itself is definitely the selling point. Dark, intimate, and stylish -- you feel like you've found a little hidden spot. All in all, the cocktails are the reason to come, especially if you're into whiskey. The food was forgettable, but it's convenient that you can order pizza upstairs. We spent about $30-40 for drinks and snacks, which isn't shocking for Old Town. Would I go back? Maybe if I was already in the area, but for a dedicated whiskey night, I'd probably head somewhere else.

Let's talk about Daniel O'Connell's Irish Pub, because clearly, there's a leprechaun in that…read morekitchen guarding a pot of gold... and that gold is corned beef. I ordered the corned beef and cabbage on DoorDash, fully expecting the usual takeout roulette: soggy cabbage, tired meat, and a mild sense of regret. Instead? I got hit with a full-on Irish blessing disguised as dinner. The corned beef was so tender it practically whispered "top of the mornin'" and fell apart on command. No knife, no effort--just fork, bite, and immediate life improvement. Juicy, flavorful, and cooked like someone back there has ancestral pride on the line. And the cabbage? Listen... cabbage is usually just there for emotional support. Not this time. This cabbage had purpose. This cabbage had ambition. By the end, I wasn't "finishing my meal"--I was chasing the last bites like I'd just spotted the end of a rainbow. Container: empty. Dignity: questionable. Satisfaction: unmatched. If this is what survives a DoorDash trip through Old Town, I'm convinced eating it fresh in the pub might unlock hidden Irish heritage I didn't even know I had.

My husband and I dined here last Sunday after church and it was AMAZING! We were put on the…read morewaitlist and told it could take 15-20 minutes and it took maybe 5 for us to be called back. We were sat on the rooftop and were able to enjoy the beautiful weather. Our waiter was fantastic and made sure we had everything we needed. We both ordered the fish and chips and it was absolutely DIVINE. The fish was well cooked and was super flakey. The fish is a very good size and the fries and slaw were also very good. That homemade tarter sauce honestly set the fish off! We will definitely be back sooner than later!

Saturday was my first time back at Majestic since the new management took over, and I have to…read moresay--it was a great experience. Even though it was quite crowded, everything felt very well organized. The wait time to be seated was reasonable, and the staff were warm and welcoming from the start. Our waiter, Lorena, truly stood out. She was incredibly patient and accommodating while we took our time deciding what to order, and she was very helpful in guiding us through the menu. On top of that, she had such a pleasant and positive attitude that made the whole experience even better. As for the food--it did not disappoint. I had the salmon, which I would absolutely recommend. My daughter ordered the steak frites with French fries, which was excellent, and my other daughter had the same dish with mashed potatoes. Everything was so good that we left our plates embarrassingly clean. We'll definitely be coming back. And if you happen to get Lorena as your server, you're in for a genuinely great dining experience.

Lorena was an amazing waitress! Very friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. The majestic is…read morehands-down, one of my favorite restaurants in Alexandria.