31 Best Cocktail Bars near Herndon

“We had to pick someone up from Dulles Airport in virginia and had about an hour to spare. We Googled nearby options and found this place just five minutes away from the airport. We ordered mutton masala with rice, plain naan, and a chikoo shake. We also packed a butter paneer masala, which was great. The food was excellent overall. The chikoo shake could have been a little less sweet, but otherwise it’s a great spot for Indian food. Those who need to know, this place is big, clean and has a good bar too.“

“Celebrated my wife's birthday there. The entire experience was fantastic. The service was perfect, and the food was outstanding. We had champagne and caviar to begin the evening which I had coordinated prior to our reservation. The evening was exactly what I had hoped for.“

“Really love it. Excellent venue. Intimate. Not a bad seat from balcony to the front rows. Go see a musician there. Any musician. If you enjoy the arts you will not be disappointed. Fun drinks. Good food too. Plenty of time to eat ahead with doors open early. Hard to get a table but make friends or stand or wait and eventually room opens up before the show. Food comes out very fast to support getting to your seats. Small venues like this the artists also come out to shake hands and say hi to everyone. It's a special place and the performance shows and guests know it too. Enjoy.“

“Excellent dinner and drinks.“

“Nectar is nestled in a little office park area along with J&J Pizza and a few other little food and drink vendors. The staff is always kind and welcoming, even when they are busy. The drinks are well made and tasty. Seating can get a little cramped when there are a lot of people, but other than that, it's a great local place to grab drinks after work or on the weekends. Try to catch some of the live music every Saturday.“

“A fantastic experience! Gabby was our server - - and did such a fantastic job ensuring our first-time experience was excellent. The appetizer and main course selections we made were well-prepared. Love the space too. The hostess greeted us and selected a great table for us. Top on our list during our next visit to this area.“

“I ordered the Nancy Special and it was delicious!“

“Born and raised in Japan, I am pretty judgmental when it comes to any establishments claiming to be “Japanese.”

I had miso soup ($4), Toro Bowl ($28) and hot tea ($3).

Toro Bowl: I was not impressed, but definitely this dish was not disgusting like some other fake Japanese restaurants serve. Ikura wasn’t the freshest, and the three sheets of nori (sea weeds) were stale (thus making it chewy rather than crispy) and tasted very cheep. Overall it was “Okay”

Miso soup: I was pleasantly surprised with how they have used decent amount of dashi in their soup (like how they do it in Japan), giving it an authentic twist. The soup was flavorful and I enjoyed it.

Tea: this was another pleasant surprise to receive what it mocked as Genmai-cha (tea with roasted rice bits in it). Well done.

From what you get in DMV area, I’d give a 4 stars or even 4.5 stars. As an overall “Japanese” izakaya, I’d put this in 3 stars range.“

“First time recently at Ivy and I must say, what an experience. Food and ambiance were excellent, staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Amanda made excellent recommendations for cocktails and really brought the entire experience together. Will definitely be returning with my lady to see Amanda again. Thank you. Five stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟“

“Great meal at The Conche. We did the three course wine pairing and it was excellent. Salvador, our waiter was very knowledgeable and welcoming. Nice atmosphere and good vibe.“

“Food and environment are phenomenal. Staff is always great“

“I love the quality of food the drink where amazing I definitely recommend this place.“

“A friend and I just had the best breakfast in recent memory. As two former bartenders and servers who have worked in the restaurant industry for over a decade +, Jeannie is easily one of the best servers we have come across. If you’re in the area, treat yourself to fantastic experience. All starts.“

“Thanks for hosting our monthly meetings. Foods great!“

“Pho bar is great! The service is quick and our server was very friendly and patient with our kids. Check it out soon - soup is great for this cold weather that we are having.“

“We enjoy Open Road - Reston a lot. It's a 40min ride for us, but we think it's worth it. The food is good, a little pricey, but most things are these days. Most of our service has been great. Everyone has been friendly, but occasionally we have gotten a waiter that forgets us in the back of the restaurant or brings fries instead of sweet potato fries. It's the details you know. I highly recommend it and look forward to going again.“

“Great Thai Food in NOVA. I really enjoyed Burapa Thai. The food was great .“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - I have always had great experiences at Bear Branch Tavern, but today I had Ash and Maria as my server and bartender. They were fantastic. I could not recommend them enough. Every time I go back I am going to try and get Ash as my server. 10/10 experience, 10/10 food. Will definitely be back.“

“Visiting from Birmingham, this was some of the BEST Mexican food I have ever had. It was very affordable and delicious.“

“Great atmosphere with a savory menu and huge drink menu. They even have Buffalo Trace and the Colonel available! Check it out!“

“Amazing. Super clean. New machines. Good trainers. Stuff is friendly. I love my gym.“

“We had SUCH a delicious meal here and the service was fantastic. My husband and I tried two different benedicts- everything was fresh and hot as expected, but the bread before hand was a lovely treat, as was the alcohol free sparkling wine- no- not the same as grape juice, lol Eggs were perfectly poached- everything was flavorful and delivered with a smile. The vibe in here is SO positive and the team truly cares about customer service- we will be back! FULL DISCLOSURE- I also work with them on wine dinners, and I wouldn't have made that choice if I couldn't count on the great service and elevated cuisine!“

“Casa de Avila tacos! Best tacos hands down!“

“Excellent food and gentle people . Very cozy place to be with your loved ones.“

“Perfecto los amigos Vn compte con tus amigos“

“Great atmosphere, fantastic service and outstanding food! Easily one of the best restaurants in Chantilly. A hidden gem!“

“The food was super delicious. All the items we ordered from the menu were delicious. the service was excellent. This restaurant is a must try. I highly recommend“

“We were completely and pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food. They were a bit understaffed but that seems to be a challenge many restaurants are experiencing. Our server was attentive and friendly. The salmon was delicious, the Wagyu burger as well. The wings were flavorful but not overwhelmingly hot. But the highlight were the French fries. Probably the best we’ve had.“

“Solid new Thai spot in Chantilly, formerly Ford’s Fish Shack.

Grilled squid, fried pork belly and spring rolls make for great starters. Lamb Massaman Curry is the best! Garlic beef too, perfect with Singha beer.
Lamb noodle soup and Crybaby noodles were a bit too sweet for my taste.

Impeccable service, Raime is awesome and the crew took very good care of us.

Great addition to the area and highly recommended!“

“Restaurant for the family. Nice environment!!!!“

“Best Thai food in Loudoun County! We can’t wait for the South Riding location to open up.“