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.

We came to try out the new pop up bar in Del Rey. Ordered the Cherry Point Sour, Basil Hayden…read moreBourbon, amaretto, orange and lime for the wife and the Don Johnson, rum, guava nectar, fresh mint for me. Excellent drinks. Also ordered the chicken wings, which had the perfect burnt touch. Vibe is nice with great service. Making all stops to make sure we don't miss any hip spots in town.

Miami Vice, a pop-up bar, is dripping with cool vibes, 80s Miami themes, and a strong cool factor…read more The drinks and service are fairly good, but that's almost besides the point - this is a cool place to visit, a sort of place to chill with friends and enjoy a vibe. I'd strongly recommend coming in costume.

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!

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!

Went to three old town bars tonight and this one made the drinks the strongest! I also love the…read morevibe with the dark green walls. Very cool. There is an upstairs bar and a downstairs bar, and they change the drinks up every once in a while.

Such a fun bar in Old Town! There's plenty of seating as it's three stories and the drinks were…read moregreat. I remember the service being fast too. I recommend stopping by if you're in the area. I'm very new to the bar scene in Old Town Alexandria but I am glad I found this place. I will be stopping by again.

We ended our date night at this speakeasy bar inside the hotel and were pleasantly surprised to…read morefind it was a Home Alone pop-up on its very last night. As a big Home Alone fan, I was instantly obsessed with the festive, nostalgic vibe. Our server, Cassie, was amazing. She was warm, welcoming, and personable, gave great drink recommendations, and even let me take home a few pop-up pieces since it was the final night. Such a fun and memorable way to end the evening and a great date-night choice. I cannot wait to see what pop-up Francis Hall does next. Highly recommend.

After going to the Good Fortune rooftop bar (in the same hotel) on a date, we stumbled upon a sign…read morefor Francis Hall. Quite curious as to what it was, we walked down the back alley to find said location. I will say the directions were lacking and it took us about 10minutes to find exactly where it was at, but it sure was worth it. Quick side note:The bar is smaller and could only seat about 20-25 at any given time with tables really only made for 2, so don't plan to bring large parties here. But We absolutely loved it. It was decorated very lovely with fantastic cherry blossom accents! It had a very awesome menu that paid homage To its founding bar tender and the local area! It is definitely has a "sexy" night out on the town kind of vibe to it, which makes it great for a place to stop in after a nice dinner with friends and to keep the evening going! The bartender was very knowledgeable of all the drinks on the menu as well, as being very friendly and engaging with all the patrons in the bar! An overall great experience and look forward to making this my new go to spot whenever I'm in Old town Alexandria

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.

Giving 4 stars because the selection was good, staff was knowledgeable, and the actual wine and…read morecheese we had was quite nice. It's a little pricey relative to places like Verre wine bar in Courthouse or area Vineyards. I noticed they had the Valravn cab sauv and it was A $20 glass but I have seen it for several dollars less at Verre and elsewhere. However, these were really large pours. So it may be their philosophy to have someone order/pay once and get a lot then having to constantly go back for more. Which is great if you value simplicity but less so if you want variety. I also didn't see flight options, though maybe I missed them. All in all it came out to $83 for 2 glasses of red wine and a cheese plate with 5 cheeses. However they brought bread refills - not sure if it's just that the plate was priced for unlimited bread or if we were being charged for more bread each time and that is what increased the price. Service was a little lax. Again not a bad thing, depends on your preference. When we got their attention they were on it. It resulted in being completely unrushed and unpressured which I appreciate. But my friend was starving and under those conditions we would have liked someone to come take our food order sooner. Vibe is chill. I wouldn't say it's as sexy as others do. When we arrived the lights were fairly bright and then they turned them down and started putting out candles while we were there so that may have been it. That was around 7 or 8 if you are gaming this out for a date. We were the 6pm crowd so maybe they were intentionally going for a less sexy vibe for the benefit of the after work drinks with friends types. I don't recall music. Note also they seem to really focus on imported wines more so than local. I don't thibk there was any local VA wine on the menu. All in all, if you need a wine place in the area then it is totally worth stopping by, especially if you like the specific approach described above. Is it a wine bar I would go out of my way for given that there are a bunch in different neighborhoods around DC? Probably not unless I was specifically looking for this kind of imported wine menu or large pours. This is a no if you are specifically looking for flights or to otherwise try a bunch of different wines.

A small slice of perfect…read more I hesitate to write this review, because I selfishly wish to keep this gem to myself - but that would be unfair to the business, so here we go. Located just off the bustle of King St., Brut sits unassumingly among the Old Town townhomes. You could easily walk past, and not notice it at all. But, if you've dialed in Brut as your destination, be prepared to step in to an oenophile's wet dream. The establishment is both a bottle shop and a wine bar. Every bottle in the joint is carefully curated. There is no junk...no fluff...no quid to subsidize quo...all excellence, from any country or region your heart may desire. Do your Christmas shopping here, for sure. That shopping is going to make you thirsty, so pony up to the small but well appointed bar. Its no easy thing to find a bar with a good "wine by the glass" list, but Brut manages that task with ease. From your sauvignon blancs, through the pinots, to full bodied reds...take a flight of fancy, and walk home well fortified. Since the bar is small, and seats are at a premium, the owner Dustin does a masterful job of weeding out the Riff-raff. Trust me when I say that watching it is far better than TV. I cannot recommend this cool little spot more highly. Maybe I'll see ya there sometime!