Came by for a nightcap, had 3 and made friends. Great craft cocktail bar upstairs , tell the bartender what you like and they make you something you wouldn't expect but will love ! Had a different old fashion and a spicy, thick, clarified mezcal drink. I could've slammed both but drank them slow to enjoy. Bartender Danny was social and made fuego cocktails, thanks for the conversation! You know your stuff read more

SideBar - Bars Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

Best happy hour in Leesburg. Great food and staff. Highly recommend the happy hour menu - everything is great.

Sidebar is super cute and we had a great experience when we were there. They have an excellent happy hour from 2-6 pm: $5 apps and drink specials that go with the time ($2 beer/wine at 2 pm, $3 beer/wine at 3 pm, etc). We arrived before 2, unaware of the happy hour, and they definitely started getting crowded at 2. I tried the gavel cocktail which was so refreshing and my boyfriend ordered the litigation. His was perfect for the cold weather outside. The food was also delicious. We started with cheese and crackers which was a cheddar ball with bread on the side. I got the fish sandwich to eat which fell apart on me, but the taste was great. The others in my group ordered the Reuben and salad and enjoyed theirs too. Overall Sidebar is a great spot and I'd love to come back. It looks like next door they have a coffee shop and from their Instagram the outdoor area looks cute as well for when the weather gets nice. Lots of reasons to return! read more

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Food was tasty and filling, but our server put in the wrong order and we had to wait a decent amount of time for our food to come out. read more

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Food and Drinks (4/5): The Cali Chicken Sandwich was very good and extremely filling. It had the perfect amount of guac to not feel overwhelming and had more than a single bacon strip! I'd definitely get it again. The SB Tacos were a bit normal, but still very good. I got the Jury drink ($13). It was good, just a bit heavy on the Hennessy and toasted almond. Ambiance (4/5): The place felt like it was taken to with a sledgehammer and them spackled back together. It seemed pretty run down, especially the room to the right of the bar where we were. It was old yet trying to be modern. It was an odd combo, but it worked for the place. Service (3/5): Great host and ok waiter. Our waiter seemed to keep forgetting about us. We never got water refills and we tried ordering drink refills, but he kept disappearing, so we just finished our food and went elsewhere for drinks. He was extremely nice when we did get him at the table. Overall, I'd come back since the food was amazing! read more

SideBar - SB Tacos - Bars Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

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This is a fun and quaint little place to eat at. They have plenty of gluten-free options, a vast wine menu, gorgeous, outdoor seating, and pretty good service. You will spend probably at least two hours here to keep that in mind. It's a little weird to get in at first but worth the weight and worth the experience. I would recommend more adult centered versus kids. I have seen kids there, but I don't take mine because it just seems more adult friendly. read more

This ... is a hidden Gem. The location contains a certain Duality that makes it precious. You can either sit outside on the patio, or inside in the small, intimate seating space. Inside is not for large groups so if you're heading there with a lot of friends, make it a nice day .. you will sit outside have plenty of space. The bartender is knowledgeable and can make you something NOT on the menu.... And the location makes it perfect for people to laugh a loud. Enjoy, be respectful, and you will experience one of the hidden gems that recently opened in the area. read more

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I went there with my sister after work. We sat outside on the patio. Sadly the food was very bland. My deviled egg had no seasoning or salt. Just felt like eating hard boiled egg with paprika on. My salad was ok. The fries was so soggy with oil. The waitress forgot about us. She was very short with us. And came to check once didn't even refill our water. I don't think she even fully stopped while she asked if everything was ok. We where the only people on the patio. We waited for long time ended up going inside and talked to someone to get our waitress so we can settle our check. Only thing we liked was the margarita. read more

SideBar - The Sidebar Fries (V) (GF) - Bars Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

The food and service are always really good, the only down side is the atmosphere needs revamping. Sitting outside is always very nice

While my visit was rather quick, the service was great, the ambiance was quiet and welcoming, with only one person inside working on their computer aside from the worker on staff, and the drink was nice and balanced without the bitterness I sometimes get when ordering coffees at other shops. The coffee shops hours are 8am-4pm (mon-tues) 8am - 5pm (wed-sun) read more

SideBar - Iced 16oz oat caramel latte - Bars Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

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Great neighborly bar/restaurant w/cozy atmosphere plus great selection of food & drinks. Bartenders and servers are attentive and provide good customer experience. My experience at the bar has always been pleasant; other patrons are cool there as well. I highly recommend ordering the 'cheese board' with salami aka charcuterie. Good place to unwind and/or catch up with friends. It's not loud and there's always a seat. read more

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I hosted a birthday party for my husband at The Docket and it was absolutely fabulous. The events team is truly on top of everything; Stephanie coordinated and communicated everything we talked about with the staff working night of and it was a completely seamless evening. Anthony and Ethan ran the event so graciously and Ryan and Hunter behind the bar were wonderful!! Hunter even spent over an hour weeks prior crafting cocktails per my specifications. The setting was perfect, food was amazing, drink service superb. All details were covered! Can't say enough good things!! Thank you!!!! read more

Not bad but not great. Place seems dirty and not taken care of. The staff is super friendly tho. Makes a big difference and it helps. Food was ok. Cauliflower tsos appetizer was delicious. We also had the cheese and meat platter which was good. Parking is a pain on a Friday evening. But it is for all the restaurants in that area in Leesburg. read more

Ava was our bartender and she was an absolute doll! The food was AMAZING!!! This is definitely a new favorite

I love their happy hour specials. $2 wine for 2pm and $3 for 3pm! Also all foods are good. I like the cheese board, the presentation is great. It is crowded for dinner and a little slow service but I will go back for another Happy Hour specials! read more

The side bar is my favorite restaurant in Leesburg. The food is amazing, from their crab cakes to their freshly made pastas and awesome happy hour! We had the best experience thanks to Anthony who was very knowledgeable about the menu and his warm and friendly attitude just made the experience even greater! This place is a gem because the food is delicious and the customer service is exceptional followed by a warm and cozy atmosphere. read more

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I came here for brunch this past Saturday. We arrived around 10:30 and were immediately sat outside for two. We ordered the BYO mimosa, which was a bottle of champagne with three juices to mix yourself. We got pineapple and grapefruit juice. Very good option and perfect for two. I also ordered an ice coffee which the bartender brought out with a side cream and simple syrup because he suggested that simple syrup was better for cold brew coffee than sugar; which I really appreciated because i hadn't known that! For entrees, I ordered the eggs Benedict with Virginia ham, and my boyfriend got the omelet with spinach, mushrooms, and bacon. Each came with home fries and the Benedict also came with fruit. Both were good with very nice sized portions. Our server was pleasant and everything came out with good timing. Overall, we enjoyed our brunch experience and would definitely recommend! read more

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Sidebar has the exact opposite problem that Goosecup down the street has. It's highly priced, but worth it. It also attracts a good amount of day trippers so it's likely packed on the weekend and well-attended on the weekdays. It's an old school first come first serve with a waitlist. Three tips - I know Nightshift is not "officially" Sidebar, but have two drinks there. It's expensive, but they'll make a drink really based off your likes. Literally. They'll ask you what flavors you like and in 10 minutes you'll have something the resembles those flavors. Keep an eye out for their holiday meal kits if they do them. We've done Easter twice - stuff is awesome. Instead of spending that $300 at Wegmans for food, we just order mains/sides/dessert from them! Prioritize Brunch over other meals. Excellent breakfast menu items and a full bar for mimosas. read more

I downloaded the app and made an account just to let ya'll know! I fear this might be the worst coffee I've ever had. It tasted like I was back as a fetus and breastfeeding from my mother. If there are a total of 3 ice cubes and the coffee is as white as my skin, maybe you're adding too much milk. The ambiance was great tho, slay. read more

SideBar - undrinkable coffee - Bars Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

Love this place! My neighbors and I really enjoyed going there this past St Patrick's Day to listen to music and enjoy beverages and food. Also went there this week with a friend for happy hour. Great food and drink deals. read more

I can only confidently give this place a review based off the drinks and the service- would still love to come here this summer for some food out on the patio. We came for a whole bunch of drinks and I will say, they all were decent but there was more ice than drink. Unless you get something like a martini, the bar appears to be putting in so much ice to avoid filling your drink too much. The kicker too is they don't give straws for these big icy drinks so you can't really taste your drink without getting smashed by ice in the face with each sip. We ordered a round of tequila shots and didn't go for anything fancy but everyone said it felt like watered down tequila. When we asked for straws for our drinks they brought out one for a table of 7. read more

SideBar - A nice gin drink but 3/4 is ice...and they don't give straws - Bars Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

Who would have assumed that a breakfast salad is exactly what I was missing in my life? We were in town for a wedding and stopped here for breakfast before the festivities started. I wanted something light and healthy as weddings are typically pretty heavy. This salad was perfect from the egg to the nuts, even the dressing was fantastic. My only wish was that is had a little bit more goat cheese and 2 eggs rather than the one poached egg. I got a side of sweet potato fries which were sweet and delicious. I would definitely come back here if I'm ever in town again. read more

SideBar - Bars Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

Food was really good and had a nice atmosphere! I got the southwest burger and a signature cocktail. My mom got the fish sandwich and we both loved it! the guacamole was especially good! Service was a little slow but they were busy with lunch rush on a Saturday so maybe come at a less busy time. Our server forgot to bring the calamari we ordered but he took it off the bill for us and our food we did get was so good we didn't mind! read more

SideBar - Bars Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

Relaxed vibe with great food options and a friendly staff. You can either sit outdoors and lounge or take a table or seat at the bar inside. The build your own breakfast sandwiches are great. The fruit cup was full of pre cut fresh fruit and could be a meal for some. The brunch burger was on point, cooked exactly to order with a perfectly runny yolk in the egg. Home fries are also great. The star of the show here for me is the Loaded Sweet Potato Fries. The brie, candied bacon, and maple Sriracha dipping sauce all complement the fries perfectly. I typically don't care for sweet potato fries, but these are exceptionally good! All in all the brunch is a great option for groups, families with kids, or even just to chill out and enjoy solo. read more

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Nice Bar and cool vibe. Food was simply ok. Cheese ball was "not good." Do not get cheese ball. Reuben sandwich was very good with lots of meat. Cauliflower bits were ok. French fries were soggy. Service was ok: servers were polite but did not follow up; no sign of a manager. read more

Alex A made our experience wonderful! She was attentive and always had a smile on her face. The patio is beautifully quant. The food was decent, but the happy hour drinks we're more than enough to make up for it. Overall great service, good drinks, and nice atmosphere! read more

I went here with my mom for happy hour!!! They have it every single day! I tried the general tso cauliflower, deviled eggs and dry rub chicken wings with ranch. My absolute favorite was the super addicting cauliflower. It blew my mind. It was so unique and such a treat. All of our apps were $5. My mom also loved her wine which was a red blend called Renegade which she comments that it was full bodied without being too heavy or too sweet. I can't wait to come back and try more things !!! read more

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After leaving the main level bar, a bartender followed my friends and I calling me racist and homophobic slurs drunkenly. After he was done spewing his hatred he wanted to fight. He claimed it was about his tip, but his service was horrible. He kicked out my friend because he had a "fake ID", even though he has been 21 for months. After kicking him out he was asked to check it again and resorted to violence on the girls in our group pushing and shoving. I used to think this place was a safe space for young adults like myself but I will NEVER be going back! read more

The food was good, but service could have been better. Our server was nice, but everything took a really long time. Also we were sat in a small room with two other groups, so it was very very loud and overstimulating. read more

The restaurant and bar were great however tucked back in the alley is a hidden gem called The Docket. A quaint and cozy spot topped off with well crafted drinks! The staff was very welcoming and took pride in their creations! Check it out you won't be disappointed! read more

We hosted our wedding after party at SideBar on 10/9/22 and could not have asked for a better experience! Stephanie managed the event and provide the most spectacular service! We reserved The Night Shift and had the sleekest speakeasy vibe for our event! The food was a big hit- sliders (actually more like burgers), cauliflower, fries, and shrimp crostinis! The bartenders made the best cocktails! We highly recommend SideBar for any of your upcoming events! read more

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Three and a half stars - visited both the coffee shop and the restaurant on a rainy mid-week day. We chose the restaurant to visit because of the well done menu that had clearly listed the gluten free selections that they had. When we went, it was after the lunch rush, and yet we still had the sense that we were bothering or rushing our server. After placing our drink orders (and being given water that we hadn't ask for, but this is a minor annoyance/probably just restaurant policy), we were never once asked if we wanted refills (and frankly, the water was never refilled either). I gave the waitress specifics on my allergies and she was able to confirm that they have a dedicated gluten free fryer (which is pretty amazing and great news). Though she also took care to note that there was mayo in something when I asked if was dairy free, and I had to ask her to talk to the kitchen to see if they (for some reason) added dairy to their mayo (that would have been a first. I ordered the deviled eggs and a side of the sweet potato fries. Hubby ordered the southwest salad. The fries were ok, they come with ketchup, they were fairly well done. No salt to speak of, but they brought some out when I asked. No plain mustard, no Dijon mustard, only honey mustard (not my kind of mustard). The deviled eggs were also just ok (as described here by several others before me). Mostly just taste of the scallions and the salt that I added. Hubby's salad was, as our 20-something daughter would say, 'mid'... so to better describe it, it was Trader Joe's southwest salad with perhaps marginally better lettuce and crisper tortilla strips. It's an open seating bar type area where we were, although there appears to be other rooms for service. We were unfortunately seated by a door that kept being opened and closed so it was quite drafty. It was ok, overpriced for what it was, but if we were close I would probably go back simply for the gluten free fryer. I fortunately didn't get sick, so they must take those protocols seriously. read more

Tyler, the bartender up in the top floor Night Shift bar, is fantastic--great conversation and awesome drinks. I got to try one of her personal gin creations and it was delicious. Absolutely will be back! read more

SideBar - Cosmo - Bars Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

I previously ate here last year and was looking forward to coming back. Disappointed this time. We ordered an appetizer, a burger medium and the fish sandwich. Our meals came out with no appetizer. The person bringing our food checked and said our app went to another table. Honestly I think they totally forgot to place the order. The burger was dry and well done. The best part of the meal was the fries. Our server never checked on us or refilled our water or drinks. She gave us our check and we waited 10 minutes but never saw our server again. Another server saw us waiting and picked the check up and brought it back. Service was horrible and food was Disappointing. I may give them another try hopefully it was just an off day. read more

Walking around downtown Leesburg, BF and I came in for a hot beverage. He had a coffee, I had a hot chocolate. They made the hot chocolate mix syrup, not from a packet jumped in the hot water. I normally don't get a hot chocolate for this very reason-I have an aversion to the type made from a packet. However this hot chocolate was good without being overly sweet. read more

SideBar - Hot chocolate - Bars Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

[12:39PM EST] In attempt to get fresh air, I was walking around downtown Leesburg today and came across this hole in the wall. SideBar is a restaurant but it also has a walk-up window for their cafe. I asked if they had seasonal flavors other than items on their display board and they kindly offered to make a cinnamon-honey latte for me. I ended up going with a maple latte! It was lukewarm when I got it and quickly got cold given the chilly weather. The maple flavor wasn't prominent but the latte was carefully crafted and milky, with a hint of espresso. Overall, I would come back and get a classic latte or give the peppermint mocha a try! read more

SideBar - Special's board - Bars Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

This is a MUST go to when you are in Leesburg! Wow I am so impressed with this place, their food is absolutely delicious and the decor is so unique and chic. They have their main restaurant and then a separate bar in the back "Night Shift" which is a super cool, hipster speakeasy type vibe. For lunch I had the firecracker shrimp (insanely good) and the shrimp tacos. We got drinks at night at Night Shift- try the Dealers Choice! Tell the bartender what you like and he'll whip up something special just for you! Me and my 4 other girlfriends were all so pleased with the drinks they made for us!!! The drinks are more on the pricey side, but they were worth it! read more

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Always like the quinoa salad with salmon! Happy Hour is great and Chris is cool and helpful at the bar! read more

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In an area full of great food, Sidebar serves truly the bare minimum in quality. Not only was the charcuterie board clearly store bought, but it also took 40 minutes to get one drink and CHEESE AND CRACKERS. They seem drastically understaffed so the wait can be excused but during those 40 minutes not a single person came to check on us read more

Really great happy hour (even on a Sunday) in a cozy spot. Good sports coverage on 2 TVs over the bar. Wait staff were attentive without being overbearing. read more