48 Best Beer Bars near Alexandria

“El Paso is a great spot if you’re craving authentic Mexican food in Alexandria. I ordered the surf and turf tacos, and they were absolutely fantastic—loaded with perfectly seasoned steak and shrimp, plenty of flavor, and served on crispy tortillas. I’d order them again without hesitation.

The complimentary chips and salsa were fresh, the rice and beans were solid, and the service was friendly and attentive. The restaurant has a fun, colorful atmosphere that’s comfortable whether you’re grabbing lunch or dinner.

If you’re visiting for the first time, I highly recommend the surf and turf tacos. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Amazing food and service. Love the atmosphere ❤️💙“

“Try the extra crispy tater tots!“

“Great atmosphere & customer service! ❤️“

“Needed more servers to help,felt a little left out in the cold but bartender (server too) was nice. Enjoyed the food that we ordered. Nice place to visit with some friends. Not a place I would say hey if you come to Alexandria you have to go here but a good place if you just want a close place to the Hilton Hotel.“

“great food, beer and location“

“This place is MOST AWESOMENESS! A definite must come eat!“

“10 out of ten would recommend my server Alexis was amazing definitely having to come again“

“Bottomless Brunch $33. All of their food is very very fresh tasting and delicious.“

“Bistro Cacao was an outstanding choice to cater lunch for a very important business meeting. The food was AMAZING, from appetizers, salad, main course and dessert! Highly recommend them for your next event, meeting or just a fine place to dine!! Great Service, Great Food, Great Presentation!“

“Absolutely loved the ambiance and the food. what a gem! thanks Miss Wow for welcoming us. we will be back.“

“The new space is super cute and the dumplings are just as tasty as ever! When we went, the vegetarians and meat-eaters in the group both loved "Livin' on the Vedge". Also super affordable and filling - 2 thumbs up!“

“Clean, quick service, normal wait time for food. Real sliced beef on the nachos. See attached pic for details.“

“Amazing paired meal with great service.“

“My son and I were visiting DC and always looking for a good burger. The burgers were outstanding. One of the best I have ever had.“

“Was looking for a place to eat that granted a good selection of beers and some vegetarian options, while I spent a couple of days staying in Arlington.
Galaxy Hut has crushed my expectations.
Buffalo things were very good, beer selection is massive, but the highlight was the burger.
By far the best vegetarian burger I have ever had, and also the eggplant fries, just wow!
Do yourself a favor and give this place a try, you won't regret it one bit.“

“Great burger cooked perfect. Good atmosphere good service.“

“super friendly and accommodating. we really enjoyed our visit and the food.“

“Love me Other Half wherever I can find it!“

“Thanks again for a wonderful dinner shared with my family. Though it’s been many, many years, it’s still the same, with a few changes, its a great place. I know I can always count on you all every single time and I’m proud to know you’ve been my neighbor all these years as well. Whenever you’re around, it always feels more like home. And I love that for all these years you’ve had the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue. So many friends have been given a forever home, including a very special friend of mine. Thanks for all you continue to do. I hope you never leave us.“

“Great atmosphere, food, and staff 🥰“

“Due to certain reasons, our store has been targeted with malicious fake reviews by this despicable person.
It has been confirmed that these individuals are not real customers of ours, and the photos they used were not taken in our store.
We have already submitted applications to the platform to resolve this issue and have reported the matter to the police. We know exactly who you are — you are that Uber delivery driver who went berserk because you couldn’t wait for the food due to your own issues.
We have provided your name to the police and filed a formal complaint with Uber. We also have video evidence of you damaging store equipment, along with other supporting proof.
We hope you receive the consequences you deserve as soon as possible.
To our dear customers: please view this situation rationally and objectively. Thank you for your understanding and support.“

“We came from out of state (NC) and just happened to Google bars around and this popped up. Hands down the best time we had. Luke, the bartender, was funny and amazing. We ended up going back the next day just to see him before we left town. Definitely will be back!“

“Five stars for what they do alone...proceeds from Stray Cat Cafe and Lost Dog Sandwiches and Pizza next door donated to animal rescue. The menu at Stray Cat is a bit more sophisticated than the sandwiches and pizza next door - reliable comfort food. Pictures of cats adorn the walls. What's not to love here? Good craft beer list too, just like next door.“

“Good beer, fantastic service, Nice environment“

“Great Spot! You’ll really like it!“

“I happened to be at The Renegade two weeks ago. I love country music so I thought it could be a great idea to show my brother this restaurant. We came from Spain and discovered this place! What we didn’t know is that we would meet Paul, who took care of us and “tour us around” their menu and options. The food was delicious and healthy as well! Artichokes, hummus, cauliflower and the chicken were amazing! My brother is vegetarian so they prepared a pad thai for him and he really enjoyed it. After dinner, was time to look everybody dancing on the floor… With the perfect atmosphere! I wish I could post some pictures!! Thank you very much Paul, for treating us so well, you very much surprised us! Will come back 🤩🤩🤩🤩“

“So good. Just what we were looking for“

“Excellent, efficient and clean establishment. Food was ready when I walked in to pick it up at 10-15 min after I placed the order. The Tejas BBQ brisket taste was fantastic. The SriPraPhai drunken noodles with tofu was so-so. Its taste profile was more like Pad Thai than drunken noodles I have had from prior restaurants, so would not get this again. The taste wasn't bad, but not what I expected. Overall, I would still return and try this food concept chain again (similar to a food court in a mall with many restaurant options but with a small pick up window and assembly room in the back).“

“Spacious place with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and a laid back atmosphere.“

“Nice spot. Close to home yet a good place to grab a burger, a cup of coffee or a sit down meal.“

“Thank you for hosting our parties and providing outstanding service! Everything was perfect and the staff were wonderful. Food was excellent and the drinks were great (and strong)! We had so many people attend and Potomac Social Tavern was amazing at hosting our event. Thanks again.“

“When ordering delivery via door dash you can’t get the cheese pizza without paying extra for the cheese. Pizza was good but this added cheese ($2) made it almost too cheesy. Garlic knots not buttery/oily/greasy like other places which I appreciated.“

“Love trivia night it’s excellent“

“If I could give Burgers @ Apollo 10 stars, I absolutely would! From the moment I walked in, the customer service was outstanding. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and made sure everything was perfect.

The burger was cooked to perfection—juicy, flavorful, and made with fresh ingredients. The fries were hot, crispy, and seasoned just right. Every bite was worth it! The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was inviting, and the food came out quickly.

If you’re looking for one of the best burgers around, Burgers @ Apollo is the place to go. Great food, great service, and a great experience every time. I’ll definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone craving an amazing burger!“

“I’ve been seeing this new place develop but hadn’t had a chance to go in until today. While waiting for my prescription at CVS up the block, I tried their soup of the day. The front of the house has a few tables and a counter, giving the impression of a typical take-out joint. But they have the next store front too, with comfortable high and low tables. Since I was eating in, I was served on nice china, glassware, and real utensils. The Broccoli cheddar soup was excellent. It’s very clean and bright and the restroom is too. This is a much needed addition to the 12th St business district. I wish them much success. I’ll go for the full menu for sure. Hope you do too!“

“First time trying this Korean fried chicken place, we have many around the neighborhood, thankfully the food made up for the lack of customer service, be prepared to wait since the food is made to order or order ahead, hands down best Korean chicken I've had.“

“Lovely spot! Went there for brunch and sat in the sunny window. Steak and eggs was good and fairly priced, as was the coffee. Loved the chillwave/vaporwave playlist on the stereo. Staff were super nice. Totally slept on this place until now, but will be back soon!“

“Great pizza and wonderful extended menu of salads, sandwiches, and Italian classics. Very family friendly — they go the extra mile and have dedicated outdoor playground space on-site to let the kids play and explore while parents enjoy the food and excellent service.“

“Great location we had a great time“

“Have done delivery and take out from here before and it never disappoints. Burgers are great and today went post workout and ordered to go while waiting. It was happy hour so got $2 off my drink and the woman at the bar was so patient with me and let me try several of their options before I finally decided on something delicious to drink.

Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free buns and modifications for all items are available

Parking: Free garage parking 2 blocks away and paid 2 hr street parking“

“We love Astro Beer Hall! It’s a great spot for watching our local DC sports teams and far flung games like the NFL in Europe. There’s a wide variety of food on the menu - something for everyone! There’s an extensive draft beer selection and a speciality cocktail menu if you’re looking for something adventurous. The staff keeps us coming back.“

“This is our favorite pizza place. The food is consistently delicious and the service is great. Just ordered 4 large specialty pizzas the other day with a mix of regular and light cheese, they were ready in 15-20 minute and they all had the perfect amount of cheese. We recommend this place to everyone!“

“The best chicken doughnut sandwich ever.“

“Food is delicious. Best crust in the DMV. Great salads. Service is reliably wonderful. My husband and I are regulars. My husband says the beer is good. My whine is about the wine, which in all categories is mediocre, expensive for what it is, and almost never changes, no matter how many nice requests we've made to the staff. PLEASE up your wine game!“

“Great food, great beer and great service. Trifecta!“

“Decent enough food and average coffee, but would recommend walking a block or two somewhere else considering the abnormally high prices they are charging.

EDIT: I have come around over time. Compared to other places, the coffee is decent for the price. I like the empanadas as an affordable food option. I also find the espresso to be particularly enjoyable.“