Great atmosphere (5 ): High ceiling, open concept with an…read moreindustrial look. All wooden tables with a combination of high tops and regular 4-person tables, plus a few luxurious looking booths on one side. Bar towards the back with multiple TV with sports channels playing. There is a whiskey tasting room, a game room, and another standing room only bar. We were just there on a Friday night and there was a solo live performance. Not too loud as the place is large enough to absorb the sound, and I was still able to carry a conversation. Great vibes! Food (4 ) Regular bar menu items. Good selection of local beers. Everything is delicious, portion on the small side - We had the Jambalaya and Steak Frites; an old fashioned and a couple beers. Service (4 ) The place was very busy, we don't see our waitstaff often but he's friendly, took our orders and everything came fine. We did ask for the water.

First time at Open Road. Upon entering there was a cool vibe like a sports bar with lots of TVs…read more Arrived at 440pm on Saturday. Quite a few people here but not packed by any means. The young seater proceeds to seat us in a section with 9 empty tables, completely removed from the rest of the restaurant. Weird choice on her part. Husband can see the rest of restaurant/tvs in his view. I can see a wall column and windows. ‍ Server was super laid back. Ordered the Open Table burger with fries and the French onion burger with sweet potato fries as well as a take out order. Server opted to put the take out order in once our food came. Burgers came out quickly. They were cooked just as requested. Food was ok.. nothing special Server kind of disappeared so drink refills were hard to come by. I think because we were so far away from all of his other tables it made it difficult for him to get back to us. Manager (?) came by and offered to refill drinks and bring a box. Take out order came out right on time. No dessert was offered or suggested. Would we come back? Probably not but we gave it a try.

Wonderful experience here. Everyone was so kind and knowledgeable. We did the cocktail class, and…read morethey start you off with the base spirit before slowly adding ingredients so you can really see what goes into different cocktails and how the flavors evolve. The class felt fun and intimate, and the cocktails were excellent. Would 100% recommend.

The food and ambience were great! Our server was lovely but clearly a bit inexperienced.read more

My friend and I stopped by Catoctin Creek when we were in Purcellville a week or so ago for a day…read moretrip to the area. We had just had lunch a few storefronts away and decided to stop in to see if we could try some of their products. They offer tours (free, on the hour, lasting about 30 minutes) or a tasting and tour experience (for a nominal fee and lasting about an hour), but we just stopped in to try a few of their products. I really appreciated that they offer flights or single tastings, too. I was the driver for the day, so I just wanted to try one or two products, but my friend did their cocktail flight (which gets changed up seasonally). I enjoyed a .05 oz pour of one of their brandies and their Hot Butter Rye cocktail. They make whiskey, rye whiskey, brandy, and more. The tasting room had plenty of space (we sat at the bar, but they have plenty of tables, too). The staff were really friendly, and it was just a great, comfortable place to enjoy a few drinks!

Great local distillery with a great variety of hard liquor for you to try. Located in Purceville,…read morethe inside space has great space and a nice bar area inside. The staff are very knowledgeable about their products and are very helpful in suggesting different samples for you to try!

Ah Lost Ark, so sad to see you go. It may seem strange to write a review for a business ready to…read moreclose its doors, but if not to pay it respects, I would recommend that anyone reading this consider purchasing any of their remaining stock from your local store; it's all pretty good! The inside is simple, with the occasional nod to ships at sea, which is easy to do if you have lots of barrels for aging spirits. There is a little bar where they make great cocktails rather quickly. They have spirit-forward as well as citrusy. Never had one I didn't like. The spirits (as of this writing, still available at some local liquor shops) are fantastic. My absolute favorite is the Lady Anne white rum. Some white rums are barely better than rbbing alcohol, but this has character and depth and makes a fantastic mojito. RIP Lost Ark!

Such a terrific place with not just a distillery, but also a bar, sit down area, and entertainment…read morespace. It's in an industrial area, but the decor is spot on for rum drinking. There is a retail area as well. They sell different varieties of their delicious concoctions. The menu is on a TV and there are so many options to pick from. A flight of 4 tastings is $8 and gives you the opportunity to try out the different types of alcohol. The Carmel cream was very good. The South of Manhattan and Muddy Waters were fantastic cocktails. We were greeted upon entering and Erik was very friendly. We sat at the bar. He was filling lots of orders (people come to the bar and order, then sit in the rum lounge area) and was still very attentive and welcoming. They do tours and sampling. Check their socials for more information. They also have an extensive list of entertainment.

Heard while at a nearby brewery that this place had an interesting vibe and some good food so…read moredecided to check it out. They did not lie! They have a Game of Thrones/Dungeons and Dragon kind of theme going on, with cocktails named after the different houses and a page where you can roll for your drink. I went with a flight to try out some of their whiskeys, but they also make gin and vodka. The flight was ok, I find when you make all the things nothing really stands out, but the Everyday whiskey was a nice smooth sip which I very much enjoyed. For dinner I had the smoked brisket which was tasty, but the sides (garlic mashed potatoes, carrots and asparagus) were fire. Service was great, they weren't very busy so it was easy to get a table and get served. Overall I would definitely come back to roll for a random cocktail and enjoy more flights of their other offerings!

Dragon Distillery was a fun time! Ambiance is cool with their medieval theme and spirits selection…read more They have board games available to play and their dice menu option was entertaining. You roll the dice on which shot you will take! Great date spot or for groups. Service was friendly and attentive.

I'm catching on to the idea that some of the best hooch comes from some of the most unsuspecting…read moreplaces. Walking in, there sat one of the proprietor's in his Navy hat. And there's where things got even better. Veteran owned! We hit it off immediately. Richard soon stepped in a poured me a flight, as the fire quickly took the chill from the bones. The gracious young lady behind the bar also made several passes by the area to ensure all needs were met. I highly encourage you to make a stop, enjoy some fair priced, decent drink, terrific company and a warm, friendly, cozy vibe, where brothers and sisters of Uncle Sam's Alma mater are truly welcome.

We had our wedding party dinner and the private room space was perfect. It had just enough room for…read moreeveryone to move around and enjoy the party. The environment gave a vintage/classy yet casual feel to it. We were able to bring in our own catering and purchased drinks from their bar if we wanted. The location sits it a hidden industrial plaza but that is exactly fine because it doesn't have heavy traffic coming in and out of the area. I'll definitely come in when my friends come to visit and grab a small drink.

Really enjoyed stopping by. They had music outside and a food truck on site. The tasting was $14…read morefor everything and you get to keep the glass. They were helpful with explanations and were able to fill in holes on the list. The bourbons were good along with the moonshine and vodka. Definitely worth a stop!!

Friendly staff and really good booze. Ask for a tour of how they go about making the different…read moredrinks.

I love their food and the service was good…read more They have a friendly and welcoming ambiance.

Cute place to hangout with great selection of ciders. There's also a spirits tasting upstairs as…read morewell. We went there in December and got a chance to try their spiked cider with pommeau and it was delicious! Perfect for a cold crispy day.

Visited Bowman Distillery and overall had a really enjoyable experience…read more The tour itself was a little on the longer side, but the guide was very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the process. He took the time to explain everything in detail, which gave a great appreciation for how much goes into making their bourbon. After the tour, we had the opportunity to taste several of their bourbons, which was definitely a highlight. Each one had its own unique flavor profile, and it was a fun and engaging experience to compare them. Overall, a great stop if you enjoy bourbon and want to learn more about the craft. Just be prepared for a slightly longer tour, but it is worth it for the knowledge and tasting experience.

I was looking up things to do while we were in town for a wedding and found this distillery with a…read morefree tour! I reserved our spots online and checked us in when we arrived. We had a bit of time to browse the store before the tour started. The tour was about an hour and included a free tasting. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and led us through the history of Virginia's oldest distillery. He was a bit hard to understand and talked VERY fast, which made it tough to absorb much of the info. However, for a free activity I enjoyed it. The best part of course was the tasting at the end. We were led through how to taste the spirits and given water and crackers as palate cleansers. We tried one of their gins, two bourbons, and the caramel bourbon cream liqueur. The bourbon cream was delicious and so smooth! I really liked the gin as well. We all ended up buying at least one bottle, so I'd say it was a success.

I wish my visit took place while the bar was open. Although the seating area was filled with boxes…read moreand orders, the general interior looks nice. I visited to pick up an order of their Madam whiskey. The worker who answered the phone was nice - I called to make sure I found the place (the sign isn't very large) and they were helpful. Once inside the service I received to purchase my bottles was on point. I thoroughly enjoy the whiskey - the blend is smooth and it doesn't taste very complex which is fine. It's pleasant to sip and versatile enough to enjoy in a cocktail.

I was so happy for the opportunity to order a shipment of product, as advertised on Facebook. I am…read moreRetired, with limited resources. But, eager to support this establishment. Placed a $168 Order on March 21. Called to inquire on the Order 3 weeks later. Sent a FB Message on April 27. No Return Call; No Reply to FB Message. American Express will Dispute and Cancel Payment. I am Sad.