My friend and I go to 1969 in Astro Beer Hall several days a week to shoot pool, eat, and drink. I…read morewent on 8/23/2026 at 4:15 P.M. and saw that 1969 was closed. I asked the manager why. He said that they can't staff it. I asked him to find the staff. He said, no, it will be closed all night. I told him that he just lost my business. He said, " We don't need your business."

This is a beer hall. Went here with my girlfriend on Finals weekend for the World Cup. Service was…read moreslow, which was to be expected. Servers were friendly enough and gave us good drink recommendations. We had espresso martinis and loaded tots minus bacon. No complaints. Everything was fine. Solid outing.

I've been here so many times but this time I can for happy hour and on Friday the happy hour is…read more4-7. All of the happy hour menu for drinks and food is under $8 which I absolutely love. Always a pleasure

Ugh! I really wanted to love my experience here, but unfortunately, it just didn't live up to my…read moreexpectations. My sister and I visited for her birthday dinner and were excited to try the bottomless dinner experience. Our server was incredibly kind and attentive, and she made sure we were taken care of throughout the meal. Unfortunately, most of the dishes we ordered just didn't hit the mark. Some were overpowering, others lacked flavor, and a few came out soggy. My favorites of the night were the Tuna Crudo and Chicken Tikka Masala. I also made sure to let our server know about my peanut and tree nut allergy. She was very understanding and specifically told us that she would communicate with the kitchen to have the nuts removed from the hummus. Unfortunately, the hummus still came out with nuts on it. Thankfully, I caught it before eating it, but this is definitely an area where better communication between the kitchen and front-of-house staff is needed. Overall, I left feeling pretty underwhelmed by the experience. I think I'd still choose their brunch over their dinner offerings any day. Maybe I just caught them on an off night, but unfortunately, the bottomless dinner wasn't too great.

Bro the food here is abysmal, but this is a great ambiance for watch sports or for large gatherings…read morewith nice staff. I can't recommend anything on the menu. Stay far away from the nachos. Best to stick with like a side of fries to tide you over. Come for drinks alone.

The food is excellent! Especially with the new menus, it offers many more tastier and healthier…read moreoptions. I love their extra large milk shakes! Prices are reasonable. They also have great daily specials. They have a gigantic projection screen TV on the ground floor for sports and karaoke. They have been experimenting with the karaoke, but I am so glad they brought it back! It was so popular so it was confusing why they changed it to begin with. Karaoke is hopefully back to stay on Fridays from 9pm-1am. When it gets busy, the service can be slow. However, it is usually good. They have a private back room on the ground floor for hosting private parties, holiday parties, birthdays, corporate events and happy hours. The rooftop patio has a full bar and is very nice to eat there and relax in warmer weather. Bathrooms are usually clean. There are two entrances -- one sliding door without stairs near the ground floor outside patio and the main entrance does have stairs. There are no elevators. The ground floor is massive and able to hold hundreds of people. This is a great spot for sports, brunch, karaoke, and just socializing.

Customer service was excellent and our waiter was very on top of everything. He made our experience…read moregreat. We thought the duck eggs were okay (first time trying duck eggs) The ribeye was delicious! I was expecting the mushroom sauce to not pair well but it was phenomenal

Great and quick service. Emma was our server and she was knowledgeable, friendly and a pleasure as…read morea server. There were five of us and each person's meal was tasty. A couple of dishes which were good could be enhanced by larger shrimp and a little more pasta (seafood linguine). The rainbow trout was delicious and the crab cakes were real Md. crab with little fuller! Thanks all!

The space looks like how I might imagine an Irish Pub. There's plenty of nearby parking and it's…read moreright across the street from the AMC theater. I had a Bevkett's Burger and a Black & Tan (Guinness and Harp). I would order the combination again. Service was good and the place was clean. I would put this place on par with Busboys (without the pretense) and will be back there soon.

We had a reservation after a show at Signature, and were seated promptly. It's decorated with old…read morebooks and it's charming. Our drink orders were taken promptly. We shared the Irish baked brie. This was tasty but definitely could have been warmer. I had the Lamb Stew as my entree. It was just OK. I prefer a creamier sauce, and the lamb wasn't as tender as I expected. The Irish brown bread (thin slice) that accompanied it was tasty, but the butter was not Kerrygold as the menu states. I'll select a different entree if I return. My friend had Shepherd's Pie which she enjoyed. She also ordered the bread pudding. I had a bit but it was too sweet for me. We did enjoy the ice cream that came with. Karlen, our waiter was attentive, and offered to split the cost of our appetizer. Much appreciated!

Best gourmet donuts in the area! Their monthly flavors are fun and tasty, and their classic flavors…read morelike pb&j or maple bacon are really delicious. Their jam filling can be a bit too sour at times, but I still enjoy it paired with their sweet glazes. The donuts are soft, airy, and have the perfect chew. I only come here for their yeast donuts, as the cake donuts are dry and dense. I love Astro Doughnuts and will be a forever customer!

Overall: 5/5 A shirlington village fave. Exquisite donuts…read moreand chicken sandwiches. The donut flavors are constantly rotating and they tend to sell out quick, a testament to high quality. These bakers know what they're doing. Not a place I'd lounge at, but if I wanted to there's pleasant seating outside and near the large light welcoming windows.

This is a cool bar that is in the back of the restaurant. They have a dark, cool neighborhood bar…read morevibe and a nice tap list. They also do have a side door for the bar specifically if you plan on going. There is not a ton of space so you may have to wait or go at not a busy time. A nice bar to stop in if you are around Del Ray.

Walked in with no expectations. 5/5. Perfect mix of dive bar, non descript entrance, and good food…read more The draft beer menu is solid, cocktails are fun and high or low end. The food is all really fresh. I had the taco salad, it was great. I ordered the Irish Iced coffee - it's a frappe without the blender, nice treat on a brunch day. Walked out with a new neighborhood spot to frequent.

We came to try out the new pop up bar in Del Rey. Ordered the Cherry Point Sour, Basil Hayden…read moreBourbon, amaretto, orange and lime for the wife and the Don Johnson, rum, guava nectar, fresh mint for me. Excellent drinks. Also ordered the chicken wings, which had the perfect burnt touch. Vibe is nice with great service. Making all stops to make sure we don't miss any hip spots in town.

Miami Vice, a pop-up bar, is dripping with cool vibes, 80s Miami themes, and a strong cool factor…read more The drinks and service are fairly good, but that's almost besides the point - this is a cool place to visit, a sort of place to chill with friends and enjoy a vibe. I'd strongly recommend coming in costume.

We were visiting from out of town and decided to stop by McNamara's--and I'm so glad we did. This…read moreplace ended up being one of our favorite meals of the trip. We ordered the wings, a burger, and the Carolina pulled pork sandwich, and everything was amazing. The wings were full of flavor, the burger was juicy and cooked perfectly, and the pulled pork sandwich had that perfect smoky, tangy balance. It's always hit or miss trying new spots when you're traveling, but this one was definitely a win.

Went back for a second shot at it. Still crappy. Not worth the stop…read more Service is weird. It has a sketchy vibe.

I absolutely love King's Ransom! The atmosphere is really dope. It is definitely hard to find as it…read moreis in a pizza shop. I went there with one of my friends and we really enjoyed ourselves. It is a nice quiet, hidden speak easy with great vibes. The service was impeccable. The bartender was very friendly and attentive. She gave great suggestions for drinks. We decided on a sour. Which was whisky, lemon, and honey. It was perfectly mixed and served. I also tried the Toki Highball which was excellent. It was rich in flavor and not too strong. If you are really into Whisky King's Ransom needs to be on your list to visit. Unfortunately, we did not order food but the couple next to us ordered the pizza and fries and it looked delicious. The ambiance was great. Its a little upscale with dark lighting. The raised bar and lighting add to the unique experience. This bar is great for date night or just a night out with friends in Alexandria, Va. If you are in the area check it out...you won't be disappointed. Cheers!

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.