I absolutely love King's Ransom! The atmosphere is really dope. It is definitely hard to find as it…read moreis in a pizza shop. I went there with one of my friends and we really enjoyed ourselves. It is a nice quiet, hidden speak easy with great vibes. The service was impeccable. The bartender was very friendly and attentive. She gave great suggestions for drinks. We decided on a sour. Which was whisky, lemon, and honey. It was perfectly mixed and served. I also tried the Toki Highball which was excellent. It was rich in flavor and not too strong. If you are really into Whisky King's Ransom needs to be on your list to visit. Unfortunately, we did not order food but the couple next to us ordered the pizza and fries and it looked delicious. The ambiance was great. Its a little upscale with dark lighting. The raised bar and lighting add to the unique experience. This bar is great for date night or just a night out with friends in Alexandria, Va. If you are in the area check it out...you won't be disappointed. Cheers!

We planned a happy hour cocktail before dinner at Josephine's. I'm genuinely baffled at why anyone…read morewould rate this place as anything special. The "hidden" speakeasy is just a second floor bar. (And the bar is nothing remotely like a speakeasy vibe). Tried to order Hendricks gin. Nope. Then Bombay Sapphire. Nope. TheFour bottles of gin that no one had ever heard of. "How about a Jamesons"? Nope. Poor selection of booze and zero atmosphere. (The bartender was fine, though not at all apologetic about the lack of standard liquor selections). There are way better bars....

Speakeasy with a Caribbean/global traveler vibe and delicious cocktails…read more In order to get in you have to pull the flag out front and wait for a host to open the door for you Inside has bar, table, and lounge seating. Making a reservation is reccomended I came here on a Friday night with my fiance and we tried a few different cocktails + small plates. Everything was delicious and the service was very fast The downsides are that the space is very dark and somewhat loud

Looking for a Caribbean escape right in Old Town? Captain Gregorie's is the spot. Step through the…read morespeakeasy entrance and you're met with fun, tropical vibes. We grabbed seats at the bar, where the bartenders were helpful in guiding us through both the drink and food menus. The cocktails were creative and distinctive, each one offering something different from their rotating list. We had the tasting menu to sample a bit of everything, and it did not disappoint. Every dish was flavorful, with the ahi tuna and the pork belly being my favorites. Whether you're looking for great cocktails, a cozy date night, or a fun evening out with friends, I recommend checking this place out.

Have been here a handful of times and has been great every time! The drinks are incredible, the…read morebartenders work so hard to make everyone's drinks and they do it with a smile every time! The espresso martini with tequila is to die for. Will continue to come back here!

Met a local Alexandrian for a drink here. Glad I was told to go down stairs…read more Loved the vibe and ambiance. Service was excellent at the bar. I had to e Winter Orchard Martini and it was excellent!! I would love to reproduce at home but the explanation on how the ingredient spiced pear syrup was homemade was insufficient. Will return!

Came here last night and got to try their spirits. My fiancé had their gin and I tried their vodka…read more They have some unique flavors that are made between their gin and their vodka. Reservations are required as they are currently in a small facility. We ended up also buying three different bottles from them as well. Will be back and happy to have a local distillery near by!

A really cool date night option! You need to make a reservation online ahead of time. You show up…read moreat a shipping loading dock (so it can seem intimidating but their instruction email lays it all out) and call the number they provide in your confirmation email to be brought in. It is $25 total to reserve the spot, you just tell them how many people are in your group, and that gets taken off your bill at the end. Our host was David--he was awesome! It's an intimate setting and comfortable. David walked us through the origins of Orkney and what they have to offer. The men on our date night ordered the gin flight and the ladies all decided on the vodka flight. We enjoyed the flights and each ordered a cocktail after. Price wise this is a great date night! The vodkas and gins were all very impressive. We all kept talking about cocktails we could envision each in. Completely recommend taking the dive and trying it out!

The People's Drug....a throwback to the 90s and decades before when this drugstore dominated the DC…read morelandscape. CVS bought them out. This was named in homage to the brand. Cool backstory huh? Anyhoo, met some friends for drinks here and it was fantastic. The People's Drug has been reimagined, with a general store, lunch counter style but a decidedly modern take on its offerings. Serving chef-driven gourmet sandwiches, locally-sourced bowls, and crafted cocktails, it's the perfect place for all manner of social indulgences. I spent $100 on drinks. I had a Negroni Incognito w/Italian Dill and a couple Old Fashioneds. We didn't order any food (although it looked good going by). Will definitely try some the next time. Limited street parking so I parked in the lot next door. Warning: the joint is kinda smallish with limited seating so beware depending on when you go! Good stuff.

Extremely small menu but hand crafted specialty cocktails. Although the cocktails are made by…read moretrained mixologist they were prettier than how they tasted. We stumbled upon this place and after looking at the menu must say it's bar food. Think burgers and wings. We ordered the wings and were told they are fried twice and double coated. They were wet and soggy in side. We ended up leaving g and after the waterfront we went to Bugsys to eat as they had more options.

Alice Comfort Cocktail is such a hidden gem in Old Town. If you're looking for a fun, slightly…read morewhimsical vibe with cute decor, solid food, and really well-made cocktails, this is definitely the spot. Just a heads up though the space is pretty small so I'd recommend making a reservation. The bar itself only has like 3-4 seats. I tried the shrimp dumplings, crab rangoon, and bang bang shrimp, and had the litchi cocktail with it--everything was honestly so good. Really glad I stumbled across this place and I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu.

So, you'll have to figure this out...Alice on the top floor is a bar with a full-ish menu…read more Downstairs, using the same kitchen, is Thai Signature, a restaurant with a larger menu. It is a different establishment. I like both but the mood upstairs is very lively and fun. Downstairs is usually quieter. I had the chicken with red curry (duck on the menu). It was tasty. I added broccoli on the side and mixed it myself. I like some spice so added crushed red pepper. It wasn't otherwise spicy at all. Good service. Very efficient. This is probably my favorite Thai place on King St. Easy to get to. I go for the Resy credit on my Amex. Pretty decor. Fresh flowers on the table and in the room. Bonus *s! Check them out and let me know what you think!

We are Canadians living in old town Alexandria for work and this is probably the best food and…read moreservice we have had. We both had pasta dishes and the arancini and everything was perfectly executed. For dessert the doughnuts were to die for. And we loved the Latino spin the chef added to the dishes. Positive energy and lively ambiance with still a cozy side and romantic feel. We will return for sure!

Ambiance & service: We had a wonderful experience at the…read moreMajestic. The restaurant has a smart, classy ambiance. It's dark and moody. Perfect for a date night. Our server, Michael, was absolutely amazing. He was attentive and made sure we had a great experience. Ask for him the next time you visit. He just had the best aura - so pleasant and welcoming. Food: I had the wagyu steak frites. My dish was perfection. Probably one of the best steak frites I've had. We also tried their burger - also a winner. And their lamb shank was delicious. We don't generally order dessert but we had to try their famous (almost 100-year old recipe) coconut cake. It was so light and fluffy with toasted coconut shavings. The cake was not overly sweet and the coconut was not overpowering. We loved it! I can see why that's been around for nearly 100 years.

The broccolini was delicious. The fries without the old bay seasoning were good…read more I appreciate another server Coming to give our table water while our waitress was busy. Noel our server was AMAZING.

If you love seafood, you'll absolutely LOVE this place. I came here on Juneteenth with one of my…read moregood friends. I got the Red Curry Mussels and the Coconut Shrimp. She got the Tuna Tartare and something else. Everything tasted really good and we'll likely come back at some point. The service was just okay. Maybe the hostesses were having an off day, but they didn't seem too concerned with getting us seated as soon as possible, and there seemed to be some confusion with the system. My friend and I ended up sitting outside for over an hour on the waiting list even though there were plenty of seats available inside. When we finally got a text that our table was ready...there was still plenty of seating and they asked if we had made reservations at their other location, which was a little strange since they were the ones who made our reservation in their system. Overall, great food, great drinks, and great view.

Service = outstanding! David welcomed us like we were coming into his home. He and Mercedes made us…read morefeel like we were the only customers there! Food = absolutely delish! Brunch- Chicken & waffles; eggs and homemade sausage; and wonderful coffee! All yummy! Ambiance = we were celebrating our anniversary & David printed a menu with our names & years together honored along with two cake pops. Then ran after us when we forgot our souvenirs (hey, you'll be old one day!). We also loved how all of the staff waited on each other's tables if anyone needed more water, coffee, etc. We will be back when we're in town next! Thanks for making it special!!

The staff and the atmosphere were amazing, but the food was just okay. We did go for brunch, so I'm…read morenot sure what their normal menu is, but I wouldn't go back again for brunch. The arancini was the best part of the meal for me. The risotto was great, it had short rib in it, and the aioli complemented it well. I didn't like the chicken and waffles. The chicken was good, but the aioli and hot sauce were drizzled over everything, and it didn't taste good on a sweet-tasting waffle. There was no butter or syrup with it, so I'm not sure if the hot sauce was meant to be the topping for the waffle too, but it wasn't great. The few bites I had of just waffle tasted really good. It has the potential to be a great dish, but it just missed the mark for me. I'd consider going back for dinner one day, but especially for the price, I wasn't terribly impressed.

Went for an early Friday night dinner. Ordered a beer and fish & chips. Food was great, fish was…read morefried to perfection, fries were OK, coleslaw was great. My husband ordered the steak, also good. Vibe was fun, minor ding for really loud music. The neighborhood is great, service was good, solid local spot.

Came for restaurant week. Portion sizes were large. Ordered a feta dip which was delicious. I also…read morereally enjoyed their steak and fries. I would probably pass on the dessert if I was just popping in regularly. Service was slow at times. There isn't a bunch of parking either which can be tricky. Overall, not bad restaurant and would likely come back.