Always a great time at the Bayou Room. I was so happy because I was able to try some of their food…read moreoptions this time. They did not disappoint. I tried the Cajun Mac n Cheese which came with chicken on top. It was seasoned to perfection and was very delicious. The temperature of the dish was just right. Along with food we ordered two jack and cokes. Since they don't have a cocktail menu but a full bar it is a little difficult to choose a drink that you think you may like. But luckily the Jack and Coke was great. The bar tender was very nice and very attentive. He gave provided an awesome service. The ambiance was great as well. Like always, they had live music. I did not enjoy the live band as much as I did before but they were still good and they kept the audience entertained. I will be back soon! Cheers!

I had the best mule of my life here!!! Their Christmas decorations also, were a nice addition to…read morethe bar. As other reviews said, the service was hit or miss. The bartender that we had, was somewhat attentive. She was kinda in and out with service, also acknowledging that there were other customers in the room. But I do wish she was a little more attentive. Other than the missed service, this Bayou Bar was decent. An okay place to get some drinks or relax a little bit before going upstairs for a jazz performance or some dinner reservations.

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.

Introduction to my Scrapbook series & health update to start Scrapbook series:…read more Starting a new Yelp series: Scrapbook series, stuff from Scrapbooks of my now 15 years living in the DC area. I'll have various # of reviews per year. I moved to Alexandria from Arizona on Saturday, October 15, 2011. As a 27 year old at the time and being new to town, I wanted to check out the bar scene in various places like DC, Clarendon, other areas of Arlington, & the city I lived in Alexandria, more specifically Old Town. My scrapbook series of reviews will likely go into 2027 (but I'll get some done from 8/31 to whenever things get bad for me) as I may not be getting much if any Yelp reviews done in October-November time range due to high dose chemo with stem cell replacement. You never imagine what life throws your way. Sure, I had various issues when I was kid, teen, & in 20's, but pails in comparison to 40's for me. In the 20's, job situation was unstable, dating/women drama, etc. But you never imagine that at 15 year anniversary of being in DC area having to do high dose chemo. My experience at Murphy's in October 2011 & beyond: When I lived in Alexandria, this was my #1 favorite & go to bar. I liked a good Irish pub over some club or some generic bar, although I enjoyed some of those to in my 20's. Murphy's staff was cordial here, and beer was good. They had some music at times and could be crowded on a weekend. My 1st weekend in the DC area was October 15-16, 2011, I was busy with moving & settling in and starting job on that Monday. Following weekend I explored DC amongst other fun things. On the 3rd weekend, Friday, October 28, 2011, I explored the Old Town Alexandria bar scene and stumbled across Murphy's Irish Pub. It was also Halloween weekend and there were some people in costumes. I got a chick's phone #. Her name was Adele, like the singer. Tried to get a date with her but never panned out as she claimed to be busy with whatever else. I went to Murphy's a few other times and always enjoyed. I included pic of the October 2011 receipt from my scrapbook. I'm going to take a pic of each thing from scrapbook as that'll take more time, but I had to include the first thing at the very least. All the stuff in for the 2011-2017 living in Virginia era businesses included are just receipts.

I was looking forward to Irish Stew and a beer with soda bread. The stew was good but a small…read moreportion. The soda bread was not good IMO. The beer and atmosphere get a five review though. Great looking pub with awesome character. Our server was great and attentive.

Extremely small menu but hand crafted specialty cocktails. Although the cocktails are made by…read moretrained mixologist they were prettier than how they tasted. We stumbled upon this place and after looking at the menu must say it's bar food. Think burgers and wings. We ordered the wings and were told they are fried twice and double coated. They were wet and soggy in side. We ended up leaving g and after the waterfront we went to Bugsys to eat as they had more options.

The People's Drug....a throwback to the 90s and decades before when this drugstore dominated the DC…read morelandscape. CVS bought them out. This was named in homage to the brand. Cool backstory huh? Anyhoo, met some friends for drinks here and it was fantastic. The People's Drug has been reimagined, with a general store, lunch counter style but a decidedly modern take on its offerings. Serving chef-driven gourmet sandwiches, locally-sourced bowls, and crafted cocktails, it's the perfect place for all manner of social indulgences. I spent $100 on drinks. I had a Negroni Incognito w/Italian Dill and a couple Old Fashioneds. We didn't order any food (although it looked good going by). Will definitely try some the next time. Limited street parking so I parked in the lot next door. Warning: the joint is kinda smallish with limited seating so beware depending on when you go! Good stuff.

Chadwick's was such a fun little stop while walking around Old Town Alexandria! We popped in to…read morecool off from the heat and immediately loved the laid-back, local feel. The bartenders were super friendly, and the bar was full of locals chatting, laughing, and clearly enjoying themselves. We tried a local beer and cider, and both were delicious and so refreshing after being outside. We also noticed at least four people around us ordering the fish and chips, which definitely caught our attention for next time! If you're looking for a cold drink, great A/C, friendly bartenders, and that comfortable neighborhood-bar vibe right in Old Town, Chadwick's is definitely worth a stop.

If it seems like Chadwicks has been around for over 100 years...that's because it kind of has…read more Opened in 1979, the building which houses Chadwicks is a historic 19th century warehouse and is located right besides the Alexandria waterfront. Haven't been to Chadwicks in a while, so it was nice to convene for a recent brunch to catch up with some friends. While there is limited outdoor seating, I prefer the upstairs since it's typically quieter, and the abundant windows naturally illuminate the space. The interior is also characterized by nautically themed decor, along with exposed brick walls and hardwood flooring. TBH, this is one of the better Brunch spots in Old Town. There brunch menu is extensive - https://static1.squarespace.com/static/68d065ce6d80726524c2bca9/t/6a3d8efe5e4fbd1439f0bc1a/1782419198238/Brunch.pdf - and has all of traditional breakfast offerings of pancakes, french toast, a variety of eggs, sausage/bacon/ham, etc. While there are also lunch type savory options such as sandwiches and chicken and pasta entrees, I opted for the classic biscuits and gravy. I don't normally eat this type of heavy carb heavy dish...but every now and then, it's not so bad. The plate arrived with two buttermilk biscuits, country bacon gravy, two sunny side up two eggs, and home fries. The gravy was nice and thick with pieces of sausage bits, but I found the biscuits on the dry side, rather than buttery and flaky. Eggs were prepared properly and had that satisfying "ooze" when the yolks were popped. Home fries tasted previously frozen and could've used a few more minutes in the fryer. Service was a bit slow as there was only one staff taking orders and delivering food. But he was friendly and would circle back around to check on our group frequently. Pair your meal with a few choices of cocktails (I ordered a $5 mimosa) and Chadwicks brunc h is a great way to spend a few hours on a Sunday afternoon. Be sure to inform your server ahead of time, if separate checks are desired. One brunch entree, one mimosa with tax and tip totalled to about $25.

Meet two of our fellow coworkers from our Chicago and Portland station here. We joined them mid…read moremeal. (We were chagred extra due to us being a large party) I got their gumbo and their soup of the day, I believe it was like a crab bisque. There was only one server but it wasn't busy so we were able to get our orders in on a timely fashion. I've tried their sweet potato biscuit and I personally didn't like it. Their cornbread biscuit was good though. I was going to get their fried chicken but was told by my peer that their fried chicken was a day old? So she opt out of that and so did I. Other than that their food looked delicious and I wished I tried their Mac and cheese cause my peers said it was delicious. Their portions are huge. They don't like likey they are but it's a lot of food.

Came out to this area looking for a shovel, ended up here!…read more We were seated promptly in the dining area. I got the Pot Roast. Nice size. The meat was a little too hard for my liking. Collard greens were good. Mashed potatoes were alright. Misto Margarita. Refreshing. You can taste the blackberries on the back end Friend got the Fried Chicken (3 pieces). That came with mashed potatoes and gravy, a small side of cole slaw and he subbed for a cornbread, that was sweet and he loved! Friend got the Black Manhattan. This tasted good. He said it was one of the best he's had We shared the Macaroni, which was enough for 3 people. It was not good hot, but as it sat on my plate after a few minutes, it was really good! Menu is described as Southern food. My friend said it's definitely "Virginia southern" LOL We sat in a comfy booth There is a bar Side street/neighborhood parking

Okay, let's start with the bad news. You have to have military base access to get on Bolling to…read moreenjoy this place. That's the only bad news. The good news -- my wife and I had 6 pieces of chicken, fries, and a soda for 20 bucks plus tip. VALUE! And, the people are friendly and engaging. SERVICE! Plus, our meal was ready in about 5-7 minutes. FAST! But, most importantly, if the restaurant wasn't on base, I think everyone would know, this might be the best fried chicken on the planet. It's homestyle flavor, but with the crispiest crust ever. DELICIOUS! If you have base access, and have never tried the Slip Inn, you should feel bad about your choices right now. And, then you should try it at your first opportunity. It's great!

My colleagues and I visited this establishment while on base for lunch. As first-time customers, we…read morewere unsure whether ordering was done at the table or at the register. When we asked for clarification, the response we received from the cashier was somewhat dismissive and carried an attitude in her response. Despite this, we proceeded with our order. When our food was served, my meal was missing the side of fries that I had ordered. I returned to the counter to address the issue and informed the staff that my order was incomplete. I was talking to the cashier when the kitchen staff came out and asked, "what's the problem?" Also, with an attitude. I explained that my fries were missing. It appeared there had been a mix-up within our group orders, and another member of my party had received my fries. The staff suggested that I take those fries, despite the fact that my colleague had her hands all over them. I declined and requested a fresh order instead. I was then charged an additional $3 for the replacement, rather than the issue being corrected as part of the original order. When my order was ready, I was directed by the cashier to retrieve it from the kitchen window, rather than it being handed to me directly. Isn't it her job to serve the customers? Overall, the interaction throughout the visit reflected a lack of professionalism and customer service. I strongly believe these women need proper customer service training or not work there at all as they look like they hate their jobs. In addition, the food was mid. Given the experience, I do not plan to return or recommend this establishment.

We loved Union Street Public House! The menu had so many great options that we decided to skip full…read moreentrées and just order a bunch of appetizers to share... which turned out to be the perfect choice for us. We started with the French onion soup, and that cheese pull was AMAZING. Seriously, one of the better French onion soups I've had. The bacon-wrapped steak bites were delicious, the calamari was really good, and the shrimp gnocchi with pesto and pistachio was light, flavorful, and such a nice surprise. But the chef's kiss of the night was the ravioli. Everything about it was superb -- rich, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. That was definitely the standout for me. We enjoyed a few local beers and were completely stuffed by the time we were done. The ambiance was great, service was friendly and attentive, everything felt very clean, and the building had that historic Old Town feel we were hoping for. They had sport's playing, music going, and just an all-around fun atmosphere. Definitely a great spot to share dishes, try something different, enjoy a few drinks, and soak up the Alexandria vibe. We'd absolutely come back!

Surprisingly good. Great fittings. Good bar and comfortable booths. Pretty much standard food but…read morewell priced considering so close to King street which is the main tourist drag. Steak ok but would expect nothing better. Kids meal just fine. Some TV's so you can watch Arsenal loose in European Cup. Not very busy at noon on Saturday which seems surprising. But worked for me. I would go again if in the area. You should try it also.

I've been here many times in the evenings to enjoy a cigar and live music. The lounge is upstairs…read moreand has a cozy, old rustic feel with wooden bar tops and tables close to the musicians. The bartenders can be busy but are always friendly. I ordered the Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary, which was a little on the dry side possibly their humidor was a bit off. It also gets fairly loud when the music is playing, so it's not ideal for conversation. Overall, it's still a great spot to relax, enjoy a cigar, and listen to live music.

We were walking down the street and heard "live music" so we ended up at this location!…read more Cigar bar upstairs. My friend actually went next door and purchased cigars. We walked upstairs. No charge to get in. There was a live band doing songs from the 80s and 90s.... SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOOOD!! Bathroom is upstairs tho, so you have to go right infront of the stage :) Espresso Martini was just okay. Beer was tasty. No street parking

Placed to go order Ready in 10 minutes…read moreAnything fried is made to order Total - $87 Beef rib dinner Turkey wing dinner 3 additional sides Pork chop sandwich EntireSweet potato pie Slice of pound cake All delicious!

This is my 1st time after seeing this spot over 100 times. I give it a 4-star because the staff…read morewas very friendly and pleasant. I ordered the beef ribs, potato salad, and corn. I was disappointed in the ribs, one large bone hardly had any meat on it and it was saturated in BBQ sauce. The potato salad was just okay. However, my sister ordered the fried whiting and it was delicious. Flavored just right. She wasn't fan of the collard greens. I will go back to try the fried fish sandwich, but not really interested in the sides.