Guidebook for Alexandria
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music most weekends, good drinks friendly atmosphere
22 locals recommend
Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant & Bar
112 King StLive music most weekends, good drinks friendly atmosphere
Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
713 King StLive Music, Good People, easy going atmosphere
Laid back bar with plenty of drink options not too loud conversation friendly, lots of space
30 locals recommend
Chadwicks
203 Strand StLaid back bar with plenty of drink options not too loud conversation friendly, lots of space
Captain Gregory's
804 N Henry StSpeakeasy in Old Town
Good Beer, they also hold events like beer yoga, check before you go
49 locals recommend
Port City Brewing Company
3950 Wheeler AveGood Beer, they also hold events like beer yoga, check before you go
Rock It Grill
1319 King StKaraoke Place also has food options, Large venue but loud
DC Improv Comedy Club
1140 Connecticut Ave NWComedy Club with headliners, recommend booking in advance
Small venue comedy club, can usually get tickets the day of, also a bar upstairs.
30 locals recommend
The Big Hunt
1345 Connecticut Ave NWSmall venue comedy club, can usually get tickets the day of, also a bar upstairs.
Aslin Beer Company
847 S Pickett StGreat place for craft beers
Lost Boy Cider
317 Hooffs Run DrGreat variety of ciders on tap and food trucks for good eats!
The Light Horse
715 King StGreat food downstairs and live music upstairs
Union Street Public House
121 S Union StFood Scene
Columbia Firehouse
109 S St Asaph StOyster Happy Hour on Week Days, Great menu
Meggrolls
107 N Fayette StFood Truck turned restaurant offers unique spins on eggrolls
Gadsby's Tavern
138 N Royal StEat where George Washington used to hang out! Also Great Food
Outside seating on the waterfront good food nice atmosphere
23 locals recommend
Vola’s Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge
101 N Union StOutside seating on the waterfront good food nice atmosphere
Mai Thai Restaurant
6 King StGreat Thai food! Easy location in Old Town
Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company- Alexandria Store
25 S Quaker LnAMAZING BBQ and Great Beer Options!
Sweet Fire Donna's
510 John Carlyle StreetAMAZING BBQ, Full Bar, walking distance from my location
Tequila & Taco
540 John Carlyle StGreat Tacos and Margs! Walking distance from my location
Delicious Pho! small spot though so get there early or there may be wait
33 locals recommend
Caphe Banh Mi
407 Cameron StDelicious Pho! small spot though so get there early or there may be wait
Virtue Feed & Grain
106 S Union StRestaurant and Bar, Great Food, Large Drink Selection
Great seafood, good specials, small ish venue often gets crowded.
43 locals recommend
Hank's Oyster Bar
818 North Saint Asaph StreetGreat seafood, good specials, small ish venue often gets crowded.
Pizzeria Paradiso
2003 P St NWAwesome Pizza Neapolitan style, AMAZING Beer selection!
Arts & Culture
Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N Union StLocal artists studios and Art for sale
Hirshhorn Museum
7th Street SouthwestSightseeing
Right nearby, great views of DC and Old Town
65 locals recommend
George Washington Masonic National Memorial
101 Callahan DrRight nearby, great views of DC and Old Town
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWMust See while here!
United States Capitol
First Street SoutheastVietnam Veterans Memorial
5 Henry Bacon Dr NWWorld War II Memorial
1750 Independence Ave SW
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWThomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SWLibrary of Congress
101 Independence Ave SELincoln Theatre
1215 U St NWGetting Around
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
2401 Smith BlvdDulles International Airport
1 Saarinen CirEssentials
Safeway
5101 Wilson BlvdGiant Food
2501 9th Rd SWhole Foods Market
1700 Duke StEverything Else
Zweet Sport I Hot Yoga & Total Fitness
400 N Henry StAwesome Yoga Studio!
Orangetheory Fitness
1101 King StSportrock Climbing Centers
5308 Eisenhower AveRock Climbing gym
Sportrock Climbing Centers
5308 Eisenhower Ave