I patronize Cooper Hawk very often however, this was my first time trying their Happy Hour menu…read moreoptions. First my friends and I did a tasting at the wine bar. Shockingly it wasn't too crowded for a Friday so that was great. The ambiance was great as always. They always play good music. Our wine bar waiter was very friendly, and attentive. He was very knowledgeable about all of the wines. I am so glad they brought back the Paloma. We did not do an entire tasting so we only tried 3 wines which were complimentary and then we headed to the bar for happy hour. At happy hour we were greeted by the friendly bar tender. He explained their menu and we chose to order the Bee's Knees for a drink. I tried it with whisky instead of gin which was just as great. For food I ordered the Tempura shrimp and the Oxtail Quesadillas. The flavoring of the tempura shrimp was phenomenal and the oxtail quesadillas were delicious with their different flavors. As wine club members we were able to redeem our two dine in bottles. If you didn't know you can have them pour wine from those bottles and then have them corked so you can take them home if you can't finish it at your table. For our dine in bottles we chose the Gold Rush which a very savory wine. A little too dry for me but I still enjoyed it. Overall, what a great experience as always. If you are in the area check it out. Cheers!

Great food, big portions…read more Clean environment, friendly staff Bar to watch sports and also a sit down fancier area

Bierbath in Eldersburg is a hidden gem. It has rotating draft beer choices, delicious cocktails ,…read moreand a variety of wines by the glass. The eclectic menu contains both South American and Bavarian-styled appetizers, sandwiches, salads and flatbreads. It's a great place to relax in the afternoon and evenings; the servers and bartenders are helpful and very friendly. Special events occur on certain nights. The trivia challenge is an especially fun way to spend a Thursday evening. Its location is a bit out of the way ( in the back area of the Princess Shopping Center) but give it a try; it's worth it!

Such a cool hidden gem! Got a beer spa reservation for my husband's bday. He loved it and thought…read moreit was really cool! He felt it was clean and relaxing, he did say the water in the tub was too hot so it was hard to eat or drink. They offer packages that includes "all you can drink" during the hour long spa, but based on my husband's experience, it's better to drink the beers before or after. I waited with the rest of the family by the brewery and was surprised at how empty it was on a Saturday afternoon. Perhaps not many people know about this place? The ambiance was cool, they have lots of board games for kids and adults and a nice selection of drinks. Staff was friendly!

The Admiral's Club near the C Gates at DCA has become my go-to lounge whenever I'm flying American…read more The biggest perk for us is that they allow pets, unlike the American Express Lounge. Since we travel with our cats, the smaller side rooms away from the main seating area are a huge plus. They give us a quieter, semi-private space with less commotion, which helps keep the cats calm before a flight. The lounge has all the basics you'd want: coffee machines, drip coffee, a cereal station, continental breakfast options, and a hot food station. The food quality is decent for an airport lounge, and the staff does a good job keeping everything stocked and clean even during busy times. There are also plenty of outlets for charging devices, the Wi-Fi is reliable, and the bathrooms are consistently clean. The only downside is that this lounge feels a little dated compared to the newer Admirals Club at the E Gates. Still, the pet-friendly atmosphere and quieter layout keep us coming back.

The new flagship lounge in E terminal is spacious and comfortable. They have multiple areas to…read morecharge with USB or plug in. The area is brightly lit with plenty of sunlight and has a much better ambiance than its cousins in the other terminal. The bar is located seamlessly next to the food, but that may cause it to seem crowded. Just stand at the other end of the bar if that concerns you. There is a dedicated waffle station as well opposite the regular food choices. The food has a nice selection during breakfast and also fresh fruit that is ripe and tasty. Definitely worth the walk if your plane boarding isn't in this terminal (about a 7 min walk). Also the front desk ladies were able to assure me that my delayed flight could still make my connection.

3.5/5 stars. Stumbled upon this wine bar with a quaint patio during an outing in DC. The server was…read morevery friendly and the food tasted good but was overpriced for the portion size. The shakshouka was $20 and came in a tiny cast iron with only one egg. The beet salad was good but also a pretty small portion for how much they charged. Note that they also charge a 5% service charge to all guest checks (separate from the tip).

I love this place. I really enjoy seating at the bar for a glass of wine and a snack. They also…read morehave a full dining room upstairs. I recently had their burger and added fries. They are some of the best fries in the city. They burger was also delicious. They have a great happy hour menu and their wine by the glass list is awesome. They have so many wines you can't usually find by the glass. The staff is super lovely and make you feel welcome. They also have a full bottle shop.

The bartender was courteous and professional--excellent espresso martini!…read more The buffet seems to have a smaller range of choices compared to other locations, but maybe that's just because it's packed into a smaller space. The bathrooms were closed for a very long time to perform maintenance. I don't know what the maintenance was, but when I went into the men's restroom shortly after it reopened it not look like it had been cleaned.

I've been to many lounges and my ranking for top 3 is chase sapphire lounge over delta sky club…read moreover Centurion lounge. But since there are no chase lounge in dca airport, delta would be my top recommendation in the airport. I've also tried the nearby Centurion and it was not it, compared to delta. I came to delta two times for separate flights and i lounge hopped to Centurion lounge on my second flight just for comparison.. From lounge perspective, this delta sky club was less crowded than Centurion. The staff at delta was also more attentive in removing finished plates and trash. From food perspective, I thought delta had better food compared to the nearby Centurion. I sampled all their offerings and i liked the braised pork over rice. They also have veggies, pasta, and mini slices of sandwich and wrap. They have the typical bar. On my prior flight where i first came here, they had a pineapple ginger drink that i liked and it ran out quickly. They also have dessert that I didn't try. I still think chase has the best food and beverages in general but delta is the next best thing. In this airport, especially if you use the nearby terminals, delta over Centurion any time.

This place was BUSY but still offered great service, food, and a nice place to sit and enjoy some…read morepeace.

There are two separate listings for the same DCA Sky Club, so hopefully they get consolidated…read more I almost rated this lounge three stars. I can't help it. My primary lounge is LaGuardia, which is a bright, shining, new multi-million dollar facility. We're talking about getting ready to open a rooftop deck, white marble everywhere, premium fixtures, and all the bells and whistles. But then I snapped myself out of it. This isn't a huge lounge, but it does have a lot of spaces by large windows, to sit and admire the views of the Capitol. There are various types of seating--individual seats, business spaces with tables, a small quiet space for people who have meetings or need to concentrate. It's not crowded, not loud. Very understated. The bartenders are nice. Basic drink service you can expect from the average club. The food offerings are a little more sparse than the newer or larger clubs. The cheese had dried out. I didn't feel confident enough to try the sandwiches, as they had mayo on them, and I didn't feel they were at the right temp for safe consumption. They had some soup, hummus, and a couple meat dishes. The staff were very nice and attentive, keeping tables cleared and making sure we were taken care of. So is it mind blowing? Nah. But it's a quiet spot to get away from the terminal, with nice folks and some cocktails. The food could use a little work, but it was later in the day, so maybe they were winding that service down.

This lounge was so nice! Apparently it has been recently updated. The space was clean, comfortable,…read moreand thoughtful. The welcoming front desk advised us to find seating in the section behind the elevators, which featured a huge fireplace, a living room-like atmosphere, and huge floor to ceiling windows looking out over the airport. On this side, there was a fridge with some fruit and yogurts, plus a drink counter with sparkling water taps, teas, and coffees. On the other side is the bar, bathrooms, more seating areas but mostly tables and chairs, and the food. So we walked back and forth from each section, but preferred that to being in the busier part. We found 4 comfortable chairs facing each other and ended up at times sitting on the rug in between playing board games. The bathrooms were pristine, and my kids loved the cherry blossom display next to the door. The food was ample, with fixing to make sandwiches with, plus soups, and lots of other items to snack on, plus granola and nut mixes, brownies and cake bites, and a coke machine that had so many options! Plus, the handmade guacamole station- the guacamole was delicious and my kids loved it. I wish there was a takeout box or two so I could have brought my children's leftover sandwiches on the plane with us. Thanks to everyone who made our visit so pleasant!

This is one of the newer lounges in the E Concourse. This is one of the times we realized the true…read morebenefit of membership. Our connection from DCA to SYR was delayed and cancelled subsequently we were rebooked on multiple flights which also ended up being cancelled. We spent two days at the lounge and a special shout out to Alex who was so helpful and nice. He was great about keeping everyone posted, rebooked my reservation multiple times, and checked on and helped with getting bags on correct flight. All this while things were chaotic and other travelers were frustrated and tired. He truly was a gem as he remained calm and helpful. Lounge did their best to keep things stocked but by day two they were out of Soda. This truly was a great benefit as help was readily available and we were able to get information we need to make travel choices during this trying time.

We love visiting this winery so much we became members. They have a great selection of wines and…read morealso have a small food menu in case you are hungry. They have fun events and friendly service. The owner is very personable and will always wander and mingle with the guests. Small tasting room and a covered outdoor area to keep you in the shade in the summer months. The only ding is if they are crowded in the winter the indoor tasting room is small so you would have to hang out outside in the cold. They do offer a fire pit but if you're only staying for a glass of wine I rather not have a fire pit started up.

Last weekend our lovely coordinator added @868estate to our Galentine's tour while in Loudoun…read moreCounty and wow what a vibe! The winery tasting area was inviting and the staff was accommodating and nice! They offered flights, bottles, food, homemade goodies to include their truffles which we sampled (the dark chocolate raspberry and the white chocolate blueberry were our favs) and some of their flatbread which was yummy (4.3/5). My Sissy shared a bottle of their celebration sparkling wine which was pretty tasty with just enough sweetness (4.1/5). They offer separate quarters for larger parties as well. If in the area give them a try! #winewinewine #winery #cheers