The food was good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nothing spectacular about this place, in my opinion.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was average. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat upstairs and it was dark but semi quiet.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I'd come back but only to sit at the bar. The bar seems like the most lively part of this place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Went to three old town bars tonight and this one made the drinks the strongest! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I also love the vibe with the dark green walls. Very cool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There is an upstairs bar and a downstairs bar, and they change the drinks up every once in a while. read more

Old Hat Bar - Gastropubs Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a fun bar in Old Town![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's plenty of seating as it's three stories and the drinks were great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I remember the service being fast too. I recommend stopping by if you're in the area. I'm very new to the bar scene in Old Town Alexandria but I am glad I found this place. I will be stopping by again. read more

Old Hat Bar - Gastropubs Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Where do I even start. We're back home & we truly miss this place because of Jack the owner & the friends we made because of him. We even met his family! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The minute you walk into the main floor smaller quaint bar area, you're greeted with a warm genuine smile from Jack letting you know to seat wherever you'd like or continue up to the other 2 floors.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Which are very roomy. Jack makes you feel at home & even introduced us to "his friends." He makes each drink as well as his staff. He has a passion & attention to detail to each cocktail. He made a wonderful old fashion and we tried a couple of his own concoctions. We also got to try the food. We chose apps, pierogis & dumplings. So delicious. There are also a lot of Korean influenced food items and couple traditional American items. Everything was fresh and delicious. We loved it here so much we came back 2 more times! Location is fantastic. Close enough to main section of restaurants but off on its own. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's truly a welcoming place. No TVs here. Jack wants people to make friends and we were honored to make the friends we did.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We hope to keep in touch. Thanks Jack & company! Stay well & Hope to see you again! read more

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BRUUUUNNNCHHHH!!!! Do it. Food was absolutely stellar. Drinks were amazing. Absolute gem of a find. read more

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Old Hat Bar is one of my favorite old town Alexandria spots. Great drink and Korean fusion pub food options at approachable prices. Our group loved the kimchi hotdog, bibimbap, and a must have would be the fried cheese curds! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is dc dive bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They don't take reservations but we usually are able to find a table. read more

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So, Old Hat Bar opened for brunch today for the first time. I haven't been so satisfied with breakfast food in a long time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Old Hat brought its usual charm, great drinks and wonderful vibes to the brunch arena![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everyone enjoyed themselves, and the food was a pleasant surprise. The quality of the new menu items were comparable to their regular menu, which I find to be amazing as well. Service was timely and the contagious positive energy was exactly what I needed after a long work week. If you're ever in the neighborhood, the experience will be worth it. read more

Old Hat Bar - Biscuits and gravy was outstanding! Savory with a kick! - Gastropubs Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Old Hat has some great vibes, food and drinks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I love that their cocktail menu changes and that they have really unique twists that you wouldn't find elsewhere. In terms of food, I loved the Kim-chi hot dog, but if you don't like spicy food think twice! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It gets busy so I'd recommend coming a bit on the earlier side to grab a seat or booth.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm definitely going to be back and can't wait to try some more fun drinks! read more

Old Hat Bar - Kim Chi Hot Dog - Gastropubs Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Three floors (with bars on two of them) with excellent cocktails, plus a short-ish but decent food menu. The weight of the experience is on the drinks for sure, but the food is pretty good as well. We haven't ordered at the bar so no idea what the service is like there, but the servers we've had have been good. I'm always a little leery when they take an order by memory, but so far it's worked out here. The servers seem to have pretty big sections, but ours was around and alert enough that it wasn't an issue. Food menu isn't super long, but it was good. Fried pork dumplings were tasty and not greasy, and the Korean hot dog was solid (I especially appreciate the buttered and toasted top-slice bun, which is the way all hot dog buns should be served). Bi Bim Bap was a nice option, but the sauce wasn't a tradition gochujang sauce, it was a little sweeter than usual. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Our only caveat is that the third floor at least is really pretty dark, or maybe that's just middle age catching up with me, but I had a little trouble reading the menu up there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall a great place for a drink and some food, especially if you're looking for some interesting cocktails! read more

First time here and it was great! Amazing cocktails. We got here right at 5 when it opened and really you had to do that, otherwise there was a wait. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat at the second floor bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is bigger than it looks from the street level.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I want to come back for the food sometime and eat dinner. We did try the cheese curds which were delicious. read more

Best espresso martini I've had in a long time! The service is very good, the waiter was attentive read more

Old Hat Bar - Gastropubs Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Very nice restaurant/bar. This business has a limited food menu but what they make is quite good and very tasty. For our first trip here we had the Fried Pork dumplings, Arugula Goat cheese toast, Gyro and the Crab Rangoon. All three dishes were very well made and oh so tasty with the Fried pork Dumplings being my favorite of the three. This business also has a specialty cocktail menu where we ordered the Bourbon old Fashion and the Five Points Cocktails. The Five Points was OK but unfortunately the Bourbon Old Fashion was not up to par in my opinion where it comes across as a straight Bourbon on the rocks and was lacking any sweetness where I questioned if any sugar/simple syrup/maple syrup was used in the drink. Also as a pet peeve the drink was missing the signature cocktail cherry that is an integral part of this drink in my opinion and adds the extra texture/complexity/taste that a better made old fashion would have. Relative to the environment/service, it has a dark casual environment with comfortable seating over three floors and is really a great place to hang out with friends for a bite to eat or just drinks. Service was super friendly with great follow up and is definitely a strength of this business. Overall I was very pleased with our first visit here and would have given five stars overall had it not been for the sub par Old fashion. Having said that if you are in the area, you should definitely check this business out as the high reviews in YELP are definitely warranted. Also as a tip they have a Happy Hour menu comprised of some of their drinks and food on Mon to Fri from 5 -7 PM that you should take advantage of. read more

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After my buddy walked pass this place many time, then I finally able to visit this place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a mixed between dry bar feel and classic home bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They are focus on cocktail and mixed drinks. Not much of beer. The food menu was interesting, because they have Asian dumpling and mixed with western style. The burger wasn't bad, but just what you will need. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were a lot people sit at the first floor bar, and there are still bar on the 2nd floor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]You might run into a dog looking for people : )[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The drink price is within the acceptable price range in Oldtown area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bathroom is at the second floor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The music was kind of toward heavy rock or alternative...[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our bartender was cute and very friendly : ). Street parking could be challenging, and pull your car to parking lot is much easier. read more

One of my favorite spots in old town. Honestly my only complaints are that it's always busy and that the drinks are so strong I can usually only handle one, and if those are considered complaints then this place is great. It's such a weird, funky place. I seriously notice a new, weird detail each time I go there - like the pencil machine on the third floor. Service can be slow, but again that's due to the place being busy and the drinks being complicated. The bartenders make them all to order - nothing premixed here! I've never eaten here so I can't speak to the food, but the cocktail menu is one of the most innovative I've seen and I'm excited each time they update it. read more

Old Hat Bar - Paper plane - Gastropubs Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Hands down an all around fantastic stop for craft cocktails. Friendly bartenders welcome you as you enter and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the seating is nice on either floor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's a solid choice any time for a drink and we'll be back when visiting Old Town. read more

We happened upon this bar while out and about. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The venue is two levels and we opted for the ground floor level as the vibes were better.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our bartender had an amazing mustache. I asked him to make a vodka gimlet (which is off menu) and it was perfect. my friend and i shared the bibimbap which was SO good. read more

An amazing local bar. Count on having a delicious craft cocktail, and equally impressive food bites or meal to match. The staff and owners are wonderful. This is a place you can come back to again and again. read more

This is a new-to-me spot in Old Town. On that day, I did not find street parking nearby, so I parked in a garage. A short walk and I could see the entrance to Old Hat. Our group was already seated at a long table on the first floor, so that's where I spent our stay. I noticed they have at least another floor if not two, so those will have to wait until my next visit. The drinks were great and the staff was very nice. Service was just right, not rushed, not slow. I tried several appetizers and plates and they were all good. The Fried Cheese Curd and the Gyro were my favorites. read more

Was given a table upstairs, but then repeatedly told by the bartender that we were "too loud" on a Saturday night......this is a bar? On a weekend night? Where the atmosphere indoors is already loud? Bizarre mixed signals with ultimately poor service and sheer lack of hospitality, we won't be back and highly recommend others to take their business elsewhere if you're trying to have fun. read more

New favorite place and can't believe I didn't visit sooner. Great cocktails and service, along with food. The kimchi hot dog was so good! read more

Old Hat Bar - Kimchi hot dog and soft pretzel - Gastropubs Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Stopped by Old Hat after getting dinner with some friends. Upon walking up to the bar, I thought they had the most awesome sign (I think it was a bird with a cat on its back or something like that). When we entered, one of the bartenders had the most epic mustache, and looked like he was putting on a show for the crowd gathered. After finding some room upstairs, we were greeted promptly, ordered some drinks (which came quickly), and took in the scene. While we didn't order food, some of the items other people had looked pretty tasty. If you're looking for a new spot to grab a drink, Old Hat Bar should be near the top of your list. read more

This place is "real." The Belgian peach beer is really good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is really loud on a Saturday evening.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And the menu is really rigid (can I get vinaigrette on the side? "No." Hey can I add avocado to my burger? "No." Do you have any hot sauce? "No." Well, ok but your cemita comes with chipotle aioli...can I get a side of that? "No.") read more

I didn't eat anything here, just had a few drinks with my sister. The staff was so great and the vibe was definitely worth checking out. I would suggest having a slightly larger wine selection but their cocktails definitely make up for their limited wine list. read more

Formerly King Street Blues location has a new neighborhood pub. Dining is available both upstairs and downstairs. Nice bar area with an excellent selection of craft beers & ciders. They currently have a limited food menu do to staffing shortages. The Korean Cheesesteak was delicious. If you are looking for a friendly place for a drink pop it to Old Hat. read more

Old Hat Bar - a clock on the side of a building - Gastropubs Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This place is awesome. Great vibe, great food with incredible cocktails and service. I can't say enough about the staff. They are super friendly and personable. Jack the bartender is the coolest dude. Highly recommend. I had a pour of the very rare William LaRue Weller bourbon, it was fantastic. The Spaghett cocktail is by far my favorite. read more

Old Hat Bar - Gastropubs Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

What are you looking for in a gastropub? Amazing handcrafted cocktails? Staff with the gift of gab? Impeccable design and artistic ethic? Come here. Amazingly friendly staff, made to order cocktails, and a menu (we unfortunately didn't eat because we had dinner plans) that is limited in choice but not flavor or geography. I want to spend more time here and am thrilled it is close to home. read more

Old Hat Bar - The mustachioed bartender/owner made this to order. Bourbon based, phenomenal. - Gastropubs Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Wonderful bar, the best place for date night in Alexandria. Great food and cocktails, amazing service. Love this place, thanks guys read more

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The bartender wearing a cowboy hat argued with a member of my party to the point where she felt uncomfortable, leading us to leave before ordering drinks. He had an air of entitlement and superiority. We have never encountered such a bartender. read more

The drinks here are awesome. The bartenders and other staff are exceptionally nice. It's a cocktail bar that could justifiably be pretentious--but it's not. read more

I have visited ALMOST all the bars on lower king street of Old Town, Alexandria, and I must say ... this is (currently) my favorite. - Bartender Jack is a very sociable and likable person w/ a plethora of Mixology knowledge. W/ nothing more than a flavor preference he can create something you like. At least 3x I've pulled a drink name off of the internet and he knew it. - Lisa (his usual compatriot in crime at the bar) is equally as nice, so long as you aren't being an azz. ;) - The food menu is not extensive, but what they do have they do well. However, if you want a real dinner, this isn't the place for that. - The feel of the bar historically-old, without feeling like a Dive-Bar. Building has been there for quite some time. It's nothing to see the ghost tour group stop by on route ... and show off the upstairs where (x) happened. (Take the ghost tour to find out what! Lol) This is NOT a pickup bar. Won't find a lot of singles here. Over all, it's more of a place s for locals. Not touristy at all, and there is nothing visually stimulating about the place that's indicative of the typical trendy bars of DC... Gets crowded Friday / sat nights after 7p or so... ... But the drinks are great, people are nice, language is subdued, and thoroughly enjoyable place to enjoy company. It's as great as the company you keep. read more

Food: Korean cheesesteak (4.5/5) - flavors were on point but very messy, chips were just basic Crab Rangoons: 3/5 - disappointed as a previous review rated them so high. They were ok, just not as amazing as they had described Drinks: 5/5 Service: 4/5 (not exactly nice, but not exactly unfriendly) Ambiance: 4/5 (unique, but just so loud hard to talk) read more

Such a great hidden gem in Old Town. Unique ambiance and great for drinks and a small bite.

I have been here at least twice now and tried a number of drinks. I have had the French 75, Ricky Eisenberg, and Paper Plane. All were really good. Great vibe with the bartenders on the second floor. I have not had a meal here so I'll save the 5th star for that future visit. read more

Old Hat Bar - Gastropubs Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Friendly bartenders and owner as well as a cool and chill vibe. The cocktails are also unique and tasty.

Overall this place has a very intimate, but casual ambiance. The lighting makes for an intimate setting but overall the vibes are good for hanging out with friends or on a date. The food was delicious. My girlfriend and I got the crab rangoons which are filled with real crab that tastes so fresh. They had so much filling that when you bit into them, they busted open. We also got the cemita load fries, and honestly they didn't disappoint either. The pork was cooked very well, and the fries were loaded with cheese. Portion sizes were also great for sharing, and they weren't terribly priced for the sizes either. The drinks were good, and well made. We got 3 cocktails and then I got a canned cider as well. The cocktails each weren't over powered with alcohol which I think is way better for the experience. We got Pimento Colada, POG 2.0, and then another cocktail that wasn't listed on their websites cocktail menu and I can't remember the name. Each tasted good and had their own unique flavor. The Colada used a Pablano pepper infused liquor that I had never had before, and it had a kick to it from the slight spicy but wasn't overpowering. The POG was fresh and fruity. I didn't taste the third cocktail but my girlfriend liked it too. The service unfortunately was a bit difficult to navigate. You had to track someone down for you to get your order taken but the bartenders were aware of people needing to be helped. Attentiveness on a busy Friday night wasn't poor and considering you seat yourself, sometimes you can get lost in the shuffle with no one dedicated specifically to you. The service is really the only reason this place didn't get a full five stars, but I would highly recommend and will be going back to try more of the food. read more

Very cool place with excellent food. Had an Old Fashioned and kimchi hot dog during happy hour, really hit the spot. Jack behind the bar is super friendly and welcomes regulars like he's known them for decades. I also hear the Halloween party will be read more

A really cool neighborhood bar - a great place to hit after work, especially if you work on or near King Street. I highly recommend it.

Now this is a fun, energetic bar in Old Town with an amazing owner and staff who make great cocktails and ensure their guests are plenty happy and well-taken-care-of! I came here with friends and family one Friday night after a night of drinks and dinner in DC and even tho they were packed, we still found a decent seat upstairs. We got great service and enjoyed the amazing cocktails they prepared for us! I heard the food is amazing, but the kitchen closes at 10Pm or 10:30PM (or something like that), so by the time we arrived, the kitchen was definitely closed for the evening. Love the décor in this place... Definitely loved it for people watching... lots of fun singles hooking up and friends hanging/partying and couples enjoying each other's company. I'll definitely be back and I can't wait! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], friendly wait staff and owner, made unique cocktails, good food and service

Just go! The atmosphere and bartenders make you want to be there. On our late night visit we had to privilege of meeting one of the owners that works there nightly. If you're looking for a good time and possibly a great convo, check it out. read more