49 Best Bars in Alexandria

“Old Hat Bar recently, and without any notice, hosted an impromptu group of about 20 friends celebrating the life of our dear friend laid to rest at Arlington that day. Not only did you welcome us in but you asked about our friend in the most genuine way. One waitress asked us to tell her a story about our friend, the owner took our picture then asked some of us how we met our friend. We all talked about how awesome the experience was the next day. Thank you all so very much for the space, the conversation & the drinks!“

“Truly a hiddent jewel south of Old Town Alexandria. If I had been blindfolded and didn't know that I entered the establishment via the parking lot of Belle View Shopping Center I would have thought I was in an upscaled restaurant in downtown DC. This has become our favorite date night spot. Delicious food options and creative cocktails along with exceptional service (Brett) made our evening one to remember. I love a well made Old Fashioned and I wasn't disappointed. The secret ingredient of the quarter branch apple brandy took it to next level. We are looking forward to our next date night already!“

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A Hidden Gem in Old Town Alexandria!

Alice Cocktail Bar exceeded every expectation and delivered an absolutely phenomenal dining and cocktail experience from start to finish.

The cocktails were outstanding. I started with the Alice, a beautifully crafted blend of Roku Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Lychee Liqueur, Butterfly Pea, Yuzu, and Egg White. It was light, refreshing, and perfectly balanced. I also enjoyed the Gold Rush, made with Four Roses Bourbon, Cointreau, Honey, Yuzu, and Egg White—a smooth, flavorful cocktail that quickly became a favorite.

My partner ordered the Beach House and the Flamingo, both of which were exceptional. The Beach House combined Espolon Blanco, Banhez Mezcal, Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Aperol, and Lime for a tropical burst of flavor. The Flamingo was equally delicious and was served in an adorable tiki glass that added a fun touch to the experience.

For appetizers, we ordered the Crab Rangoon and the Grilled Pork Sticky Rice. Let me just say—both were A1 delicious. The pork was perfectly marinated and grilled, and paired wonderfully with the sticky rice and chili garlic lime sauce.

For our entrées, we had the Crab Fried Rice and the Phuket Seafood. Both dishes were absolutely incredible. The Phuket Seafood, loaded with mixed seafood, onions, scallions, bell peppers, young peppercorns, sweet basil, carrots, and roasted chili sauce, was bursting with flavor. Chef’s kiss! The Crab Fried Rice was equally impressive. In my book, both dishes are award-winning.

What truly elevated the experience was the service. Our waitresses were attentive, knowledgeable, and spot-on with their recommendations throughout the evening. Their hospitality made an already fantastic experience even better.

Overall, Alice Cocktail Bar earns an easy A++. Amazing drinks, outstanding food, exceptional service, and a great atmosphere. I cannot wait to return.

I’ll definitely be back SOON!“

“Combination of great food, ambience and hospitality. This is the place if you are looking for authentic Nepali food and fine dining experience. They have always amaze us with their menu selection options and the way menus are platted and garnished. I will highly recommend this place for dining with your friends and family.“

“We had such an amazing experience at Casa Luna! Brian and Sammie were absolutely incredible and truly made our night. Brian took care of us for most of the evening, and he is seriously SO cool, personable, and incredibly knowledgeable.

What really stood out was the time they took to walk us through their top-shelf tequila collection and this wasn’t just pointing out expensive bottles. They actually taught us how to properly taste and appreciate the tequila, what flavors and notes to look for, and what made each one unique. They gave us the same experience with bourbon, and you can tell they genuinely know and love what they do. Their collection is INSANE, and getting to learn about it from people who are so passionate and knowledgeable made the experience that much better.

Brian especially made us feel so welcomed and never rushed the experience. He took his time explaining everything, answering our questions, and just hanging out with us. It felt less like sitting at a bar and more like getting a private tasting experience with someone who really knows his craft. Sammie was amazing as well, and together they created such a fun, intimate, memorable experience.

We will absolutely be back. If you go to Casa Luna, do yourself a favor and sit at the bar and if Brian and Sammie are working, you are in VERY good hands. 10/10 experience! 🥃🍸✨“

“It is a nice bar with good quality drinks. The weird part was that we had to wait quite a long time at the door and then were told to wait more until our reservation at 9pm. While we waited 3 other couples came in and were turned away as they did not have reservations… one couple was told to come after 45min. Then when we entered at 9pm the place was half empty with many free tables 🤷🏻‍♀ I guess they don't need clients and felt bad for couples who were told to leave despite being half empty…“

“Always a great place to stop for food and drink.“

“Such friendly and welcoming service that really made us excited to try Ethiopian food! We tried the veggie combo along with two of the beef options, and everything was delicious. They even brought us samples of their housemade honey wine, which was a delightful sweet little sip to go with the meal. The coffee ceremony was amazing and so special. Highly recommend if you’re curious to try Ethiopian food!“

“Every time I’m in D.C., I make sure to visit Majestic Restaurant in Old Town! Tiffany, Jeffrey, Jose, and Kaelir made the evening so enjoyable. The burger was amazing, and the rolls with butter were SO good! Great food, drinks, service, and the vibes!!!“

“Awesome brunch! This place is a hidden gem.True culinary delight.Everything tasted fabulous! Chessy grits were incredible. Steak was tender. Wings were winging. Resturant was clean and inviting. The fact that it was next to veterinarian clinic threw me off initially but all good. Its has a great bar with lots of TV's, for sports watching. This is distant to be one of my favs in Alexandria. Highly recommend and will be back!“

“Chicken Fried Rice from this restaurant is causing me to reevaluate Chicken Fried Rice from every other restaurant I frequent for Chicken Fried Rice. As far as my palate is concerned, they have raised the bar. And the Bangkok Beef Stew is spectacular.“

“Excellent curated cocktails.“

“Absolutely the best food and service in old town !! Amazing chili and cornbread!! I would recommend this for great prices and excellent food !!“

“Love their gluten free pizza and sandwich selection. Makes dining out so much easier, especially when others in your group aren’t gf!“

“We shared the roast beef sandwich and home fries. It was delicious!“

“My mom and I had an amazing time at Milk & Honey. We ordered the honey biscuits, collared greens, and banana pudding for dessert - so yummy! I would reccomend all of those dishes. Our server Kenzie was amazing! She was so accommodating and made us feel at home. She really made our experience special.
My mom & I are definitely coming back again. Also thank you so much to Xavier who served us our first time here! (this was our second visit)“

“Great drinks and cool bar low key but also fun.“

“I don’t typically take the time to write reviews, but that was the best ribeye I’ve ever had at a restaurant. Highly recommend the surf and turf. Put Fort Worth to shame 10/10“

“Muy buen Lugar la comida fantástica y el cervicio excelente 👌 👏“

“Excellent service and food was great with large portions!“

“You can spend good time with friends Highly recommended“

“The food, drinks and service was top notch. Thank you for a great night.“

“Burger was a bit pink at the ends but it was still delicious. Fries were super salty though. But also delicious. Definitely try it out.“

“I’m a local and I can tell you that this is one of the best restaurants in Old Town and all of Alexandria.

The atmosphere is very nice..

There are many selections to choose from and all of which I’ve tried taste very good.

( I absolutely recommend the POBOY SANDWICHES AND THE GUMBO)“

“Our first visit. Won’t be our last. Good to have this restaurant in our neighborhood. Rice and beans could have been warmer. Music just a tad loud. Difficult to have a conversation. Still will go back. Mushroom and Pork Belly tacos were delish.“

“Superb dining restaurant!“

“Great customer service!! Treated the Alexandria Aces to a great meal. Awesome food and would highly recommend eating there.“

“The Front Porch is a nice, easygoing spot with a relaxed neighborhood vibe. The outdoor seating is comfortable and welcoming, the food is flavorful and well made, and the drinks are smooth and refreshing. It’s the kind of place you go to unwind, enjoy good conversation, and not feel rushed. Simple, casual, and always a good time.“

“This was by far the highlight of any meal we had on a 6 day trip to Alexandria/D.C. The free bus (30/31) stops right across the street and only took 15 minutes from the metro. We had the Linguine Cacio de Pepe with Chicken, Mafalde & Sausage, garlic bread and the chocolate chip cookies for dessert. It was all outstanding, excellent price and our server Rees was awesome!!!“

“We were staying at the nearby Sheraton hotel. Tried T J's. and wound up going there for either dinner or drinks all 3 nights we were inn Alexandria. Food was good and Jeremiah provided great service and entertainment.“

“This continues to be the best little seminary pub in the world. The staff is excellent. The food is great. The people are all happy. I first told my wife I love her outside on what is now the patio. It's a very special place. If you're reading this you should go, have a blast, and tip lavishly.“

“I give the chips between a 4 and 4.5. This place is great but places that have super great chips have shifty food.

Why can't good places like Abi have great chips like Titos in Del Ray(but they have shitty food) or Chili's has great chips but thats not authentic food like Abi

Please Abi upgrade your chips like the other 2 restaurants I just mentioned and I swear your business will double!!“

“We ate here on a Thursday night, arriving at 7pm. We were seated upstairs and it was very warm in the upstairs seating area. They did turn on a fan type device after we were seated.
The food was excellent. However, the service was slow. We were pretty much ignored the first 15 minutes we were there and not asked if we wanted a cocktail or appetizer.
We finally place our order and received our meals after being there approximately 40 minutes.
Again, the food was excellent. My wife had the Yellow Curry and I had the Drunken Noodles with Shrimp.
We walked from our lodging, but parking might be a challenge.“

“Excellent food; great variety!“

“Mango slushie + a breeze + a river view = tropical paradise.“

“The owners and staff are top notch. Fabulous food!!“

“Good tacos and great pupusas (fresh, fast, handmade when you order) at this hispanic bar & grill. No crowd at noon on a Saturday when we visited. Waitress says they're busiest around 10pm on Fri & Sat nights for music, dancing & karaoke. We'll go back!“

“this is easily the best and most authentic Mexican food I've ever had in Alexandria. Everything is fresh and interesting and delicious. Go eat there now! 😀“

“Food is nice 👍 and friendly staff as well no negative comments“

“The staff is fantastic. Steve & Kendall gave great customer service“

“Great stop to dance a little. Beers are not crazy expensive. I got pique macho which I'm not usually a fan of but their steak is amazingly soft and tender. I definitely recommend that. The dance floor gets tight but usually everywhere else is the same. Service was ok just not as attentive as I'd expect.“

“Rock it Rocks. I thought it was a just a bar with karoke. Turns out the food it top notch and the people are amazing. It's a good time for a happy hour or to sing the night away...“

“I ordered the steak quesadillas which came with a mini salad and guacamole. The guacamole was super fresh and tangy which blended perfectly with the cheesyness of the quesadilla. The portion size was plentiful, and I even took some home. My kids ordered the birria nachos to share and they devoured them. They are very picky about their nachos so the fact they ate these is a testament to their quality. I’ve been recommending this place to my friends and family and will be coming here again.“

“Cool as spot coming across the bridge for the first time“

“Just moved to the area and this has quickly become mine and my wife’s new favorite spot.

Great weekly deals, solid food, and an atmosphere that just feels easy to hang out in. The staff really stand out too — super friendly and give you that welcoming, almost “regulars at a family spot” kind of vibe even on your first few visits.

Overall, just a really good local hangout. Easy place to come back to week after week.“

“To Go order was great. Food was excellent“

“Chicken was a bit rough in the middle but otherwise great quesadilla!“

“Service was good and so was the food. Great little place to stop in and have lunch or dinner, safe environment too.“

“Yep 👍 it was really good!“