After visiting a two other VA/MD breweries, my expectations were really low on my quest for some…read moregood craft beer. Ocelot felt like craft beer the moment we walked in. Dark woods, colored lights stickers, TV playing, music going and the vats for brewing. Walked up and took a seat at the empty bar, arriving minutes after they opened on a Monday. Looked at the tap menu, as well as can for sale. My sister ordered a lemon lime cider and I decided on a Polvo Pils. After that trip to Prague, I will always search out a good pilsner. Ocelot had a wonderful pilsner, served properly. I followed this up with Little Black Book. Can you ever go wrong with a nitro tap beer? The answer is no. So, after two rounds, I was impressed with the beer, definitely better than what I had tasted the previous days. The beertender was attentive, the decor was somewhat eclectic, lots of colored lights strung from the ceiling. Barrels against the wall, as the main beer hall opened up to the production side of the establishment. The pinball room was awesome, wall to wall pinball machines, light flashing, looked like it would really be a happening place at quitting time. All in all it was the best beer experience I had while visiting. Would recommend a stop if you don't want to battle traffic out of IAD at the wrong time of day.

This was our first stop on our brewery run. We liked the eclectic decor and the game room. Playing…read morepinball was a ton of fun! Beers were good but in my opinion, I wish they had more variety and allowed 5-6 oz pours. We didn't see any food but saw they sometimes have food trucks there so that's good. Otherwise, it's a good solid 3.5, not bad!

Crooked Run has my favorite beers in the area. My dog and I like the atmosphere. The service has…read morealways been friendly and fast. Their beer selection is awesome. Their prices are competitive with other breweries in the area. The availability of delicious, traditional beer food at their location is a bonus. No wonder that their customers are happy and friendly. Smiles all around.

Always love coming to Crooked Run when we're in town visiting our. family, either the OG Leesburg…read morelocation or Sterling location. Went to Sterling this time and got a few beers before dinner. Loved both the IPA and sour I got! Flavors are insane - only gripe is the pricing is pretty steep for the beers.

Nice music, good food, fun time and I don't drink lol nice outdoor setting.. you ordered food off…read moreyour phone.

Honor Brewery Tasting Room is a hidden gem in Chantilly that deserves all the recognition!…read more This small, family- and veteran-owned brewery isn't just about great beer--it's about community, service, and creating memorable experiences. We've worked with them multiple times, including for our Christmas party and a USMC event, and they absolutely delivered. Need a custom private-label beer for a special occasion like a retirement party, wedding, or corporate event? Honor Brewery has you covered--and they do it with style, heart, and a true commitment to quality. Their Pilot Brewery and Tasting Room is an ideal space for hosting holiday parties, birthdays, rehearsal dinners, office get-togethers, or any celebration that deserves a great vibe and even better brews. It's clean, welcoming, and run by genuinely good people who care deeply about their customers and the veteran community. We'll absolutely be back, and we're already planning to book another private event in 2025! Support local. Support veterans. Support Honor Brewery--you'll be glad you did.

This is a nice casual place to grab drinks! They have a menu with cocktails or you can probably…read moreorder what you want off the menu. I ordered a strawberry cocktail and I like how they aren't too strong. They drinks came out really quick and there's a good amount of seating. When I went, they had a comedian show going on for free. So I would check the vibes of the events going on over the weekend before going.

Great drinks in a casual, neighborhood spot! It is in a office park and shares space with several…read morefood vendors and a distillery.

We were treated to great service by Hakeem and even more excellent drinks on a Monday evening!! We…read morestopped by just for some quick libations and were surprised by a wonderful evening in a beautiful venue, we'll definitely be retuning for the friendly company and exquisite beverages!

Surprisingly fantastic bar food and some STACKED drinks. A great way to drown your sorrows when…read moreyour international flight for a vacation destination gets cancelled lol. Shout out to Shiv at the bar! Dude has skills!

If you're in Reston, do yourself a favor and go check out The Simon at Reston Station inside the JW…read moreMarriott. Seriously--you don't want to miss this one. Chef Anthony DiGregorio is doing something really special here. From the moment you walk in, the whole place just feels inviting. The open kitchen adds a fun buzz, and the staff couldn't be nicer--they really make you feel taken care of without it ever feeling over the top. And the food... wow. The charcuterie board has this melt-in-your-mouth pâté and amazing cheeses. The prawns are so good you'll catch yourself reaching for "just one more" every time. The tuna tartare is unbelievably fresh--one bite and you're hooked. The burrata with heirloom tomatoes is bright and flavorful, and the duck special? Let's just say you won't want it to end. Then dessert shows up--a cherry blossom cake that's light, beautiful, and just screams spring. Everything comes out on gorgeous Pordamsa plates, and honestly, each dish looks like it belongs in a photo gallery. No matter what you order, you really can't go wrong. Your taste buds will thank you. And bonus--it's just a short Metro ride from DC, so getting there is easy. I've also heard the hotel has great packages, and if you stay for breakfast, the deliciousness keeps going! Go. You'll be glad you did

Here's a polished, standout review you can post as-is or tweak slightly for your tone:…read more Exceptional Experience at The Simon The Simon delivers on every level. The food was absolutely outstanding--beautifully prepared, full of flavor, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. Every dish felt thoughtfully crafted and memorable. The drinks were just as impressive. Creative, perfectly balanced, and expertly made, they elevated the entire experience and paired wonderfully with the meal. What truly tied everything together was the service. Attentive, friendly, and professional without ever feeling intrusive. The staff made us feel genuinely welcomed and well taken care of from start to finish. Whether you're going for a special night out or simply want an excellent meal with fantastic cocktails, The Simon is a must-visit. We can't wait to come back.

For my sister's university graduation brunch, Amanda and Shree ensured that our party had a…read morephenomenal experience! Service was friendly and expedient, while the drinks were WELL-crafted (especially the old-fashioned). Great meal at the Wharf

This was my second visit to this location…read more As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by staff members. They let me check out the place before being seated. The bar area is self-seating.I chose to sit in the bar area...the only remaining big table with high chairs/table...it was packed! The happy hour is pretty awesome here. They have daily happy hour from 4-6 pm, which is pretty awesome, starting early and ending late. There is also a power hour from 3-6, where everything on the happy hour menu is $5, which is a little early!! The menu includes regular bar food and a variety of drinks (as shown in the picture). We ordered the following: -Let that "man"go - in general it's an iced drink, so I'd avoid. -Spicy pina marg - another iced drink. It was ok. -I'm Ron Burgundy (2x)- this had a nice strong coffee flavor, doesn't come with ice; I would highly recommend it...they made it so good!!! -Maker's mini nachos - There proportion of chips to toppings was off there wasn't enough toppings and too many chips, but there was a lot of cheese. -Calamari was a good portion, and tasty -Chicken tenders - they were delicious and moist There are so many items to choose from on the power hour/happy hour menu. I would definitely recommend lil B and the wings. There was live music, which was just way too loud for such a small space. We would have been okay with all the music. There is plenty of parking available in nearby garages, I believe free after 5pm. There is also timed/paid parallel parking. Would I return? definitely!

Very fun area to bring friends, staff is great and the vibes are amazing and good foodread more

We were visiting from out of town. The drinks were great. Karaoke was fun, and there was a discount…read moreon the pool tables on the night we went. Service was friendly and fast.

I think we tried to go to 2 other pool halls without success before we stumbled into First Break,…read moreat alas, a table to play! Great affordable drinks and friendly bartenders, and seating for the girlies. :') no complaints from me.

I found this place though Yelp and decided to give it a try…read more The employees were extremely welcoming and quickly sat out group down. They gave us a lot of options and recommendations to pick from. They do have a wide variety of drinks including alcohol. There's plenty of games to play like pool, darts, poker. I liked how clean it was inside, the bathrooms were spotless, the finger food and drinks were good. I had a great time here. Thank you!

This place can be great. Servers and bartenders are great. Live music is fantastic. The food is out…read moreof this world. It's one of the only pool halls that let you smoke inside. If they ban smoking on weekends, not sure it's worth it. I literally drive 35 miles specifically smoke (cuz I'm old school) but may find a closer place if that policy changes.

I would leave zero stars if I could... traveling for work and they took 30 mins to get to us (even…read moregreet us) at the bar - and went "in the back" to make our drinks and took our IDs with them, after we had to go to the kitchen to even get a server to come out. And then, claimed that my ID was fake?? (I'm almost 26) and made a fuss about it. They are clearly uneducated on Real IDs and out of state IDs - they have no idea how to check if an ID is real or not (I bartended for 5 years, so I know the rules.) The server was completely rude and useless as was the manager. The "smoking" side was full of 50-60 year old men that would not stop staring at my girlfriend and I. Creeps, made the whole atmosphere uncomfortable. The entire restaurant smelled like a cigarette on both sides. I would NOT recommend this run down, dumb little bar. Will never be going back!