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    Parallel Wine and Whiskey Bar

    4.0 (471 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    PARALLEL WINE AND WHISKEY BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Live music
    Happy hour specials

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    Pork tacos & instead of the corn - subbed a side of duck fries
    Kalina T.

    I absolutely love this place. The food is phenomenal. I haven't ordered a single meal that wasn't delicious !! Great prices as well. Their outdoor seating area is beautiful when the weather cooperates. The inside seating is just as lovely though. They have a rose sangria and it is to die for!! The service has also been fantastic the last few times I've been.

    Pear and prosciutto flatbread and peach rose sangria

    Fantastic place and service, food is delicious and a variety of options are impressive. The prices are very nice for the quality and quantity of food - we'll definitely be coming back to try everything on the menu.

    Annzie A.

    This is such a great spot for a casual get together, happy hour, or a date night. I believe they have two different entrances, once for where the whiskey tasting/room is and other for wine/dining (I could be wrong...). Vikki was our server, she was super attentive and kept coming by to see if we were ready to order or needed anything else. We ordered a couple drinks and some food to share. They were reasonably priced and tasted great. We asked for burger to be cut in half, and they did...even split the fries, which was perfect! When ordering the wine, I asked Vikki for a recommendation based on my favorite reds and she brought me a sample. Once I finally looked at the wine list, I asked for a sample of the Cigar wine and she brought that as well. Drinks ordered: -Avia Pinot Grigio ($6) -Cigar Bourbon Barrel Cabernet ($10) -Dealer's choice mocktail drink ($8). Food ordered: -Double Parallel Smash Burger (no bacon jam, w/duck fat fries) ($18) -Burrata Bruschetta & Red Pepper Hummus ($14) I would definitely return and want to try the other side. I do think this place is worthy of 5 stars, but knocked off one because the live music was just too loud for such a small space. Also, while the minimal lighting set the mood, it was a bit too dark.

    Bacon lollipops and deviled egg's
    Stina P.

    If you are in the area and don't stop here you're REALLY missing out. Thick cut bacon, wagyu sliders, and the banh mi is INSANE. So good that I had to order the butter chicken to go because I KNOW it's gonna slap. Seriously. Not kidding. This place is incredible. I don't want to leave but I have a flight to catch. And that thought brings me to tears. By the way, all I got was a picture of the bacon and deviled eggs because that's before I knew my taste buds would be blown to smithereens.

    Sliders
    Katie A.

    Came here for a private party. Got to sample a lot of their food, which overall I thought was excellent. Sliders, deviled eggs, flatbread. Chicks and waffles, charcuterie, and a wonderful slab of fried pork. Beverages were also quite good nice draft beer. And a white sangria that was tasty.

    Michael N.

    Located at corner-unit within a typical shopping plaza; parking is ample and the ambiance is upbeat. Outdoor seating / music is great here in the warmer seasons. We ordered the Stuffed Portabella Mushroom Cap, Allen Brothers Farm NY Strip Steak*, mushroom flatbread and the spicy chicken burger. Going to be completely honest here - all the menu items had an average taste. While the flatbread merited itself a 7/10, everything else a solid 4.5 - 5/10. Not necessarily grotesque or inedible, yet not quite tasty enough for you to associate great taste with this spot. Service is very friendly though, and proactive. If looking for a fun spot to reserve for an event, or to just socialize and grab a few drinks, this place is a 5/5. If you're a foodie like me, and want some good found, it's a 3/5.

    Christine H.

    First time at Parallel and we entered on one side, but they seated us in the other building across the walk way which seemed to be quieter. Maybe it was because we had a bigger party. The drinks and food were outstanding. We ordered a bunch of things to try and share and everything was tasty. The steaks were cooked exactly the way we wanted. All of the dishes were great to accompany wine or a drink. We definitely want to come back and check out the brunch menu.

    Linda P.

    This is one of my favorite happy hour spots in Ashburn. There is a crazy happy hour from 3-4 PM and then a regular happy hour from 4-6 PM. The food is incredible and so is the service. All of the staff I have encountered are courteous from the moment you enter. In nicer weather the patio is open for customers and it's the perfect way to a Friday afternoon. I've gone to work from there for a few hours and enjoy some food. I've had a handful of their main entrees and again, everything I've had is very well done.

    Bacon lollipops are incredible!!
    Natalie A.

    We had my dad's 80th surprise birthday here on one of their busiest weekends in September and it was fantastic. The owner even customized our main menu for us!! I wish I had photos of the beef Wellington main course!! It was absolutely perfectly cooked and delicious. But these are just a few of the apps.

    Chicken and waffles
    Tony S.

    Today's brunch was amazing. We had the corn beef hash, the steak and eggs and the chicken special. Each plate was amazing and we shared among each other. The deviled eggs and the maple bacon treats were also a great appetizer. The bake server was just ok and not very attentive. He was more interested in the all girl parties in the restaurant. Also I think the restaurant needs some lite music playing like jazz to cut down the room chatter. Food was 5 stars, service was 3 stars and atmosphere was 4 stars

    Grilled Romaine Wedge
    Mysel O.

    Food is always a hit. Service can be slow at times. You can never go wrong with the bourbon mimosas flights

    Talika B.

    A cute wine and whiskey bar that will damper your pallet. And they have good food. We had shareables then we ordered entrees followed by desserts. Danny our waiter was awesome. The bar is very cute and quaint. What a perfect way to celebrate my birthday.

    Bourbon wings

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    2 years ago

    We really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. I had grilled romaine with hard boiled eggs and sliders. Great service and So delicious.

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    Good music, service, food and drink. Nice place to go. One of our week end favorites especially when they have the right musicians lined up.

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    Had a great time, lovely ambiance, great place to unwind! The service was fast, top tier, friendly. Wine choices were excellent.

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    This place is amazing!! The food and ambiance are top notch! They are very accommodating and highly recommend!

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