Alexandria
This nautical-themed speakeasy is hidden inside a Sugar Shack doughnut shop, which explains the decadent gourmet doughnuts on the menu. As for drinks,…
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Alexandria
Sure, the focus is pizza, but the beer list here is outstanding. With 14 brews on draft, 190 or so bottle varieties and one rotating cask selection, you…
Northern Virginia
Occupying almost an entire block just east of Clarendon Metro, Whitlow’s on Wilson has something for everyone: burgers, brunch and comfort food on the…
Northern Virginia
A shelf of books written by local authors greets guests as they enter this cute cafe, and the cultural theme continues with local art and photographs on…
Northern Virginia
This buzzing pool lounge evokes a trippy, tropical vibe with its murals of palm trees, oversized tiki heads and color-saturated bar stools. All of which…
Northern Virginia
Housed in a grandiose neoclassical building, this joint jumps every afternoon during its happy hour (3pm to 6:30pm), when locals slurp on freshly shucked…
Alexandria
Killer by name and execution, this hipster haven serves Alexandria's best coffee. Enjoy an espresso, drip, cold brew or pour-over example with a gluten…
Northern Virginia
The King St taproom of this Leesburg-based microbrewery specializes in German- and English-style beers and offers 10 types on tap. Enjoy a glass or two…
Northern Virginia
Buckets of Guinness lubricate the O’Connors and McDonoughs at Arlington’s favorite Irish pub. Fish and chips ($11) and other pub grub is on offer, as is…
Northern Virginia
The town's best coffee is available here, served hot, iced and in many other forms. A popular meeting and working spot, it also sells sandwiches, sweet…
Alexandria
Gas lamps out front welcome tourists and locals into this spacious taproom for frosty brews, raw-bar delights and nightly dinner specials.
Alexandria
A fun, family-owned pub and restaurant down an Old Town side street. Head to the downstairs Green Dragon Pub to choose from 12 draft beers or the 100-plus…
Alexandria
Great concept and vibe. Disappointing house-roasted coffee. One can only hope that this puzzlingly popular cafe lifts its game when it comes to the…
