KO Distilling

4.7 (108 reviews)

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Alicia M.

Great service and delicious whiskeys and gin. Highly recommend doing a flight or two (share and you can taste more!). The cocktails are also amazing. I had the Spices pear mule as it is Fall. Richard was our whiskey steward and did an excellent job along with Greg in explaining all the nuances of the different proofs and all of their liquors. The ambiance is that of a sophisticated bar with casual friendly demeanor that makes you feel like you have been coming here for years.

Always a great place to stop. Great service.

E M.

Always a great place to stop and taste their bourbon. The nine year old bourbon is awesome. The service is fantastic.

Armistead J.

I had the most amazing time visiting KO Distilling. Everyone was SUPER polite and knowledgeable. If you have the pleasure of running into Greg then you are definitely in for a treat! He knows something about everything and can provide you with so much information while making the perfect drink.. And breaking down your whiskey, bourbon and gin fact. I absolutely love how down to Earth this place is. Also the ambience of this place is wonderful . So if you're in the Manassas area with your friends and looking for something to do this place is a definite check out .

Bella J.

Awesome distillery with great tasting cocktails, hospitable and knowledgable staff. I also got fancy sugar from here to make cocktails at home. Highly recommend this place.

Jessica L.

I yelped this spot, as it was close to the tulip farm (Burnside Farms). I am SO glad we stopped in. It wasn't busy when we first got there around 2:30, so we felt like we got the VIP treatment from the get go! We were greeted and seated by Idil, and then she gave us a thorough rundown. Since it's considered an ABC establishment, you can only order 3 oz per person, per day, but lemme tell you- three cocktails is all you'll need! My girlfriend only got two. I got two drinks off the menu, and then Idil suggested making her own concoction for my third, which was perfect. While they don't sell food per se, they do sell hummus with pretzels & a meat/cheese tray. We did get the hummus & pretzels, and were very happy campers.

Lia M.

I went to Manassas for ice cream but wanted check out other places in the area and while researching distilleries, KO Distilling appeared. I was not familiar with it, or their Bare Knuckle brand, but it's highly rated and with great reason. The entire experience is fantastic and all masking, distancing, and hygiene protocols are followed. The tasting room is warm and welcoming and there is outside seating as well. Greg, a Certified Bourbon Steward, was my tasting guide (no tours at this time) and he was fantastic. He's funny and amazingly knowledgeable. I've done distillery tours and tastings before but learned more with Greg than I had at the others combined. I highly recommend booking your tasting with Greg. You can also book through OpenTable, instead of calling, which is nice. I also appreciated that as a solo taster, I was made to feel quite comfortable. When I visited, KO Distilling accepted credit cards, but you can only tip in cash, so be sure to bring some (no app tipping either--I asked about Venmo). I did the four spirit tasting and tasted the barrel-finished gin, rye, bourbon, and single barrel bourbon. I didn't care for the gin, which surprised me, as I thought I would love the aged flavor, and I'm a huge gin fan. The rye and bourbon were both great; the single barrel bourbon is outstanding. It's smooth, caramel-y, and a bit smokey and cinnamon-y. You can also taste cocktails as well. I'm really mad at myself for not buying the bourbon, as I thought I'd be back in a few weeks, but that has not yet happened. However, I'm still planning to return shortly. KO should absolutely be on your must-try list.

Ang K.

We came here months ago and had a nice time. We tried a flight and also ordered drinks from the menu. I think we ended up taking home to small batch rye which was really good. Nice staff and a good amount of seating indoors, as well as outdoors.

Leinani S.

This is a really nice local distillery which offers both distillery tours and tasting or just cocktails and snacks. My group decided to go with the cocktails and snacks so we ordered up a flight of cocktails each. Each cocktail comes with a shot glass taster of the spirit used to make it so that you can try them neat as well which I thought was a really nice touch. My favorite was the hot spiced cider. The cocktails on offer rotate with the seasons so since it was wintery and chilly several warm cocktails were available and the fireplace was roaring adding to the overall warmth and cheer. The distillery is small so it's best to book a table in advance especially if you have a larger group. Snacks and drinks are fairly priced and service is personable and quick. The boxing theme runs throughout and they have some nice merchandise displays. Overall just a very pleasant way to pass a chilly afternoon with friends.

Nina W.

This distillery is fantastic! It was my first ever visit to a distillery, and I didn't really know what to expect. I bought a Groupon for a tour for four people plus shot glasses. My group was looking for something different to do, so we said why not?!! When you first walk in, the decor is spot on. It has an industrial/rustic chic thing going on with lots of leather and wood furniture pieces. We started our tour with Ed who was unassumingly funny! You can tell he's done his research and is super knowledgeable. Apparently, he also does wine tours at local wineries and has a bit of a fan base that follows him around. After touring the facilities and learning about the distilling process, we went to do the tastings. The staff in the tasting room were also friendly and accomodating. My group was only interested in trying the whiskeys, so I can't speak on the gin but have heard it is good. We liked the Bare Knuckle American wheat whiskey, so purchased a bottle of that to go. I would highly recommend a visit here even if distilleries don't particularly interest you. The staff, ambiance, and drinks were awesome!

Aarti B.

Great cocktail tasting with fun miniature flights. My fiancee went with the straight neat tasting, while I chose the more adventurous mini cocktail flight. Instead of having the difficulty of choosing only a couple of cocktails from a long list, I really like how KO offers a tasting of its gin, moonshine, bourbon, rye, and straight whiskey with accompanying juices (i love the homemade blackberry juice!). It's nice to not have to wrestle on which drink to get - you get to try them all! It's nice to get a taste of the spirit neat and then try it with a juice for a balanced flavor. Although I enjoyed the spirits, the homemade juices really stood out to me and complemented the spirits. My favorites were the pear chai lemonade with barrel finished gin, homemade blackberry juice with gin, honey ginger ale with rye whiskey, and pear shrub apple cider with bourbon whiskey. The tartness and sweetness of the juices provided great flavor to the spirits. I wasn't a big fan of the Arnold Palmer and regular lemonade, they were a bit too sweet for me. In addition to the variety of juices in the tasting, I really enjoyed how the tasting was done at my own pace. The bartender kindly brought over 2 drinks at a time to the sofa and explained each one without rushing us through. As my fiancee polished off a bottle of the Bare Knuckle bourbon, will be back to get another bottle and try out more craft cocktails!

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Fred S.

7 years ago

Been there three times. Their products are all outstanding. Great whisky, Bourbon, Rye and Gin. Bartenders are friendly, they know their products and make great cocktails. I always take a few bottles home. Cannot say enough about the experience and quality of the products. read more

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Andres R.

9 years ago

Really informative tour and an awesome tasting session. The staff was incredibly nice and provided a really interesting take on the distilling process. I definitely will be back! read more

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Elizabeth A.

6 years ago

We went to KO to celebrate a birthday and the experience was beyond wonderful! The ambiance was warm, welcoming and intimate. The staff at KO are knowledgeable about their products and informed us of the distilling and aging processes. Not only were the whiskeys and bourbons incredible, so was the service. Amy and her staff made the birthday celebration something we will remember for years to come. We will be back to visit again in the near future. Thank you to KO for making our visit so special! read more

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Mark A.

8 years ago

Visited early in the evening on Black Friday. Had a flight of their new whiskeys, and an egg nog with bourbon. Bar staff were great, as was the tour. Our guide, Larry, was delightful. Chatted with him a bit after, and bought a couple bottles on the way out. I'm generally more of a scotch guy, but I'll be back. Their cask strength and single barrels were very good, but be warned that the cask strength is really potent. read more

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Gülbin Y.

8 years ago

My husband and I went to KO Distilling on Black Friday and it was a fantastic experience. We tried their new releases and they were pretty good. I loved their Single Barrel Bourbon and my husband the Cast Strength Rye. After our flight, we took the tour with Larry. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. We really enjoyed learning about their distilling process. Overall, it was a great evening with good whiskey and conversation. We'll be back with our friends&family and recommend KO Distilling to all Virginians! read more

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Courtney M.

8 years ago

Tour and tasting last weekend. Larry led the tour, and we learned so much! Alex and Steve helped with our tasting and our bar orders. Everyone was super friendly, good sports when one in our party needed to take pictures in a t-rex mask (long story!), and made a last-minute rainy afternoon event into a lovely adventure. We'll be back--that patio looks inviting for next time. read more

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Shevonne P.

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We did the tour special that we found on Specialious, and we were very impressed. I learned a great deal on how bourbon is made. We then did a tasting, and I was impressed. They had gin, and I hate gin. Their gin was actually smooth and didn't make me want to gag. Definitely worth the trip to Manassas. read more

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Bridgette W.

6 years ago

Amazing spirits, cocktails, tasting room and staff. We spent time with Sarah at the bar this evening and she was phenomenal and very educated. Tonight we gained a new respect for the distillery industry as we learned a lot about mixology and the process of distilling. Recommendations: vanilla greyhound, the bloody, and the blue rose. Thank you Sarah for the great experience. read more

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Covey S.

8 years ago

We purchased a Groupon for a tour and free shot glasses for a great price. Peter gave the tour he was very nice and knowledgeable. It was really cool to see all the equipment and to see how much work goes into distilling whiskey, gin, and bourbon. We tried them all after the tour and enjoyed them all. Since they are an ABC store they can sell bottles which we took advantage of. We will definitely be going back for drinks! read more

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Sadie M.

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Had a great tasting experience at KO Distilling. Peter really was able to help us out trying their excellent variety of Gin and Whisky. I highly recommend stopping by in the afternoon for a round of tasters or a wonderful crisp Gin Mule (perfect drink for the upcoming summer!). I couldn't recommend this place more, it is a beautiful space and they managed to make not one, but three types of gin I actually like (which is quite a big deal for me) read more

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Lisa T.

9 years ago

This place is great! We did the tour, which we enjoyed. The guide was knowledgeable and informative. We also got flights, they're around $10 for three tasters. There's a ton of options, and their brandy is delicious! I grabbed a bottle of the peach brandy to bring home to decant samples to share too! Bottles of the brandy are pretty small, but that just means you get to try other liquors too!! read more

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Nik H.

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9 years ago

Great group of people over here making absolutely amazing products. Huge fan of the gin, rye whiskey, and can't wait for their bourbon to be released. Definitely make sure you experience this place, whether it be for a tour or a quick drink. Drink local! read more

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Deacon Jene B.

9 years ago

Great staff. Loved the taste testing and the tour. Thanks to Ryan for answering questions.

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Evan L.

7 years ago

Nice hole in the wall distillery! Went here for a tour because Groupon had a coupon and it was very much worth while. Staff was friendly and the facility was actually pretty nice even though the outside is kind of misleading. Their gin's and whiskey's were very good with my personal favorites being the wheat and the rye whiskey. Will definitely buy more from them in the future! read more

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Smaiyra C.

7 years ago

Came here on a Friday evening, the atmosphere and the environment was very inviting and comfy! The bartenders were very friendly and knowledgeable about all the whiskey and gin. I had the cocktail tasting which was delicious. Left with a bottle of the Bare Knuckle American Rye Whiskey. I will be returning for some more yummy cocktails and to stock back up on the Rye Whiskey! Definitely recommend as a fun weekend outing. read more

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Tara S.

11 years ago

Heard about this new distillery through word of mouth and came out on an early afternoon. We declined the tour, but should have went to see the new set-up! We sampled their tasting with Mr. O'Mara and enjoyed his storytelling and explanations. The tasting included a couple of gins and a white whiskey. Taste is subjective, but I enjoyed their lower proof gin and came home with a bottle; to be honest I don't like whiskey period, so I cannot judge it welll. I loved their interior and it's well decorated for a smaller and new distillery - I appreciated the cozy feel! As they continue to make new batches, I'm sure it will continue to get better and I look forward to their new experiments and their growth! Maybe cocktails in the future? read more

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William P.

10 years ago

Wife and I went there for a tasting a few weeks ago. To begin, the tasting room is beautiful. A great place to hang out. The tastings were awesome as well. Scott gave us a breakdown of each sample as well as a tour of the facilities. We ended up getting a bottle of their bourbon barrel aged gin and a few highball glasses to take home. I highly recommend this place and will be back with more friends. read more

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Roberta G.

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Holden gem in Manassas. Very personal and knowledgeable. I'm a gin person and glad to be at a place that specializes in gin. They are very friendly and knowledgeable. I particularly like the barrel aged gin. read more

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Jerome J.

7 years ago

Went to KO Distilling yesterday and was pleasantly surprised by the in-depth knowledge of our guide Larry. He explained the distilling process in detail, while keeping in it laymen's terms. The whiskey tasting was fun and our group of 6 had a great time. Thank you Larry for being so passionate about distilling! read more

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Chris B.

7 years ago

Stopped in when visiting from Indiana. The staff was great and very knowledgeable about their spirits. We did the tasting that included the "cask strength" whiskey and were blown away. Fantastic spirits, staff, and environment. WIll definitely be stopping in again if I'm ever in the area! read more

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Tim S.

8 years ago

Outstanding afternoon destination with friends for an interesting tour and wonderful tasting. Larry was great leading our tasting. His interaction with all of us, knowledge of all the products and mix of personal stories was perfect. This is just the afternoon we were looking for as it is not your standard brewery or vineyard tour. We will be back. read more

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Keelen G.

10 years ago

I stopped in with my fiancé on a Saturday afternoon for a tour and tasting. We were greeted right away by Scott who gave us a tour of the facility. Scott was very knowledgeable on the processes and answered any questions I had. I was interested to see that most of the process is automated or computer controlled. I haven't run across this at many small distilleries but it is interesting to see how they incorporate automation into the distillation process. After the tour Scott lead us through the tasting where we sampled their Moonshine, Standard Gin, Navy Strength Gin, and Barrel Aged Gin. The moonshine was my least favorite - florally sweet, sweet on the pallet at the beginning with a transition to spicy/peppery on the finish. Both the standard gin and navy strength were very good. The standard was more floral with a citrus forward profile. The navy strength lost the floral nose that was replaced with ethanol but is incredibly smooth considering the proof. The standout was definitely their barrel aged gin which recently won an award. The barreled gin takes all the wonderful floral notes from their standard gin and adds in caramel/vanilla notes from the aging. I understand the cost for a tasting but I do wish they would omit the cost of the tour if you end up buying a bottle from them. I have experienced this at most other distilleries I have visited and it seems like a fair trade off to me! Recommended! Tour: $6 per person Tasting: $8 per person ($2 per 1/2 ounce pour) Barrel Aged Gin: $36 read more

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Matthew L.

8 years ago

Had an incredible experience here today. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and the venue itself was quiet and homey. They have an amazing product and the history that goes along with the place is very cool. This will definitely be a frequent spot for us. read more

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Julie N.

8 years ago

My daughter bought me a Groupon for this place. I went with a friend and had a really great time. Ed gave us a tour of the place and we really learned a lot. We had Tyler as our bartender. He was very knowledgeable and taught us quite a bit. Unfortunately, we had a rather large lunch before going. It slowed us down a bit going through the drinks. We found out later we could have brought food with us. (Note to self for the next time.) We ended up buying some of the whiskey to take home. I really can't wait to use it in our homemade eggnog! They people coming in were very friendly and everyone seemed to be having a good time. I would recommend planning on staying for awhile. Very nice atmosphere. read more

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Brittney S.

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10 years ago

Peter was amazing! Very knowledgable about the products and all alcohols in general. We did the cocktail tasting and all 4 of the cocktails were delicious! The space is very nice and drinks/tastings/tours are reasonably priced. Will definitely be back! read more

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Amanda R.

8 years ago

I went there yesterday and met with Peter about the possibility of doing an event there. The place was amazing and Peter was very nice. The atmosphere was great and inviting. I was also able to do a tour and tasting while I was there and their products are so great that I bought a bottle of their fantastic bourbon and brought it home for my fiancé. I highly recommend this place and I will definitely be back. read more

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Eboni P.

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10 years ago

I decided to come out with some out of town friends and some other locals. It was a bit empty but it was a holiday weekend. The staff is very friendly and they know the products and how to explain the differences. They knew the local area very well and explained where we could find their spirits. The cocktail tasting was cheap and flavorful. It would be nice if the tour was included in some type of package deal. The only reason they are at a 4 instead of 5 is because they didn't have anything to nosh on. I get really hungry when I drink. So a local food truck or tapas would be a great addition. I would def recommend this place. I already plan to return soon. read more

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Lindsey C.

10 years ago

My husband and I are not from the area and we're looking for something to do and we stumbled upon this place. They were super friendly and very knowledgable about the distillery and the product. Our server and tour guide Sara was super friendly and helped to make it a fantastic experience. We did the tour along with the tasting. The spirits are well worth the taste test. I highly recommend taking a visit here. read more

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10381 Central Park Dr
Ste 105
Manassas, VA 20110
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(571) 532-5712
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https://kodistilling.distilleryspirits.com

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What time does KO Distilling open?

KO Distilling opens at 2:00 PM on Thursday.KO Distilling opens at 1:00 PM on Friday.KO Distilling opens at 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does KO Distilling close?

KO Distilling is closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.KO Distilling closes at 7:00 PM on Thursday and Saturday.KO Distilling closes at 8:00 PM on Friday.KO Distilling closes at 5:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Wed ClosedThu 2:00 PM - 7:00 PMFri 1:00 PM - 8:00 PMSat 12:00 PM - 7:00 PMSun 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Payment methods

Does KO Distilling take Bitcoin?

No, KO Distilling does not take Bitcoin.

Does KO Distilling take credit cards?

Yes, KO Distilling takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does KO Distilling have catering options?

No, KO Distilling does not have catering options.

Does KO Distilling have a drive thru?

No, KO Distilling does not have a drive thru.

Does KO Distilling have a happy hour?

Yes, KO Distilling has a happy hour.

Does KO Distilling serve alcohol?

Yes, KO Distilling serves alcohol. Full Bar

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Is KO Distilling by appointment only?

No, KO Distilling is not by appointment only.

Indoor Amenities

Does KO Distilling allow dogs?

Yes, KO Distilling allows dogs.

Does KO Distilling have TVs?

Yes, KO Distilling has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does KO Distilling have bike parking?

Yes, KO Distilling has bike parking.

Does KO Distilling have outdoor seating?

Yes, KO Distilling has outdoor seating options.

Does KO Distilling have parking?

Yes, KO Distilling has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is KO Distilling wheelchair accessible?

Yes, KO Distilling is wheelchair accessible.

Does KO Distilling allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, KO Distilling allows outdoor smoking.

Does KO Distilling have free WiFi?

Yes, KO Distilling has free WiFi.

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Tastings, craft cocktails, and more!

History

Established in 2013.

Bill Karlson and John O'Mara founded KO Distilling in 2013, and they opened it to the public in 2015. Today, KO distilling is the 6th largest distillery in Virginia, and we strive to provide an educational and entertaining tourism destination for all our visitors. Visitors can enjoy touring our production floor and sampling our craft spirits, or they can rent out the distillery for private events.

Meet the Business Owner: Bill K. and John O.

Former US Merchant Marines and Navy Reservists Bill Karlson and John O'Mara weren't content with sitting idle after their retirements, so in 2013 they began their journey to create craft spirits with local ingredients and high-quality methods. Bill and John's backgrounds in engineering inspire their advanced distilling processes, and their passion for great spirits drives their attention to quality and detail.

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“I've done distillery tours and tastings before but learned more with Greg than I had at the others combined.”

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1.7 mi

Looking for a taste of the South in the DC area, my family and I stumbled upon Voodoo Brothers, and…read moreboy, did it deliver! From the moment we walked in, the owner, Luke, gave us a warm welcome and seated us immediately. Our server, Lewis, was just as fantastic, his great personality and helpful recommendations made choosing our meal a breeze. Both Luke and Lewis made us feel right at home, but the food was the real star of the show. We'd honestly go back just to chat with those two; the incredible meal is just a huge bonus! If you want delicious food and a team that makes you feel genuinely appreciated, you have to stop by. We're definitely becoming regulars. Thanks for bringing that authentic, friendly Southern hospitality we've been missing! 5/5 stars. You have to try the Shrimp and Grits and the jambalaya. I was doubtful before and then I had a taste. You want be disappointed.

This place was a pass by after leaving Manassas. My family and I wanted to get dinner before…read morehitting DC traffic. So we stopped here. We were the first to enter and the drinks were delicious. I had the hand grenade and it tasted like New Orleans. Could've been a little stronger. The ambiance of the restaurant is small but comfortable. The bar was inviting. Each dish was full of flavor. My Dad demolished the potatoes and greens. The crawfish was tender and my brother thought the grits were thick enough to be perfect. I would recommend this to anyone in the area! Wasn't cafe du monde beignets, more like donuts. Same with the frosted banana bread pudding dessert- not authentic but good and sweet. Very limited parking; however there is a parking lot two blocks away. Also, steer clear of first Fridays (per the waitress) it gets really crowded and they shut down the street.

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Chicken Sandwich special with bomb fries and the amazing Voodoo Sauce

Red House Tavern

4.3(156 reviews)

8.8 mi

•$$

My brother who lives in the area booked reservations at this place for us to gather for Sunday…read morebrunch on Easter Sunday. I was surprised to find this located with the Hilton Hotel. And quite frankly I was a bit skeptical at first, just because it's a hit or miss when eating at hotel restaurants. However the place was very nice and super clean. Service was exceptional and the food was amazing. Everyone was delighted with their dishes. My husband had the chicken and waffles and he said it's been the best he's had in years. I went with the Brisket Hash & it was tasty with a good amount of brisket. Good portions and excellent service. When visiting this area I would definitely recommend.

Not the best experience for brunch. The waitress was unenthusiastic and came back to the table…read moremultiple times to let us know they were out of items including: the juice that came with the mimosa flight after we ordered it, another bottle of champagne for anyone else who wanted mimosas, (so mimosas overall, lol), the avocado toast, the poutine and another key ingredient in a cocktail we ordered. The food was average at best when it came out. Super disappointed. We came here for my mom's 5 year beating cancer anniversary and it wasn't much of a celebration.

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Seasonal Spiced Champagne

Costa Azul

4.7(10 reviews)

3.6 mi

I had never been to Costa Azul before. I came in while my kid was finishing up a birthday party…read morearound the corner. All I wanted was a Coke, chips and salsa, and queso. I had no idea that they offered a small bowl of complementary ceviche, which is actually really good. Like, so good, that I'm going to have to go back just to get that. The queso was also good. It was the standard white queso that I commonly associate with the Midwest because for the longest I couldn't get it on the East Coast, but it's not queso fundido. They offer Coke from a fountain, which is a huge plus. And the salsa was really good. The chips and salsa were free, so they absolutely get bonus points for that. It was a random Saturday evening when I came in, and they were setting up for what looked like live music and a fun night. The service was really good and parking was easy since it's in a plaza. I would highly recommend this place. They were fast and super sweet.

We went to Costa Azul for dinner recently as we were looking for a new place to try in the area…read more The restaurant was packed when we arrived, but we were seated right away. While looking at the menu, we were served the complimentary chips and salsa which was good. For entrees, we had Filete ala Crema, al Gusto Soup, and Tacos (I forgot which one specifically). The serving sizes were humongous! The Filete ala Crema could probably we shared by 2-3 people. I could say the same for the soup and the tacos. We could say that the seafood was fresh - no funny smells and the food was prepared well. The prices were reasonable. We would love to go back for when we are craving for seafood.

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Sedona Taphouse - Chantilly

4.0(523 reviews)

9.5 mi

•$$

Locally owned & operated

Wheelchair accessible

randomly stopped by Sedona Taphouse after being out all day and craving appetizers, and they did…read morenot disappoint. The Thai glazed wings were absolutely delicious and easily the highlight of the meal. The nachos were a close second and definitely worth ordering. The flatbread pizzas were just okay for me, but my husband really enjoyed the meat lovers version. We arrived during happy hour, which was perfect because we were able to order from the special drink menu. I had a French 75, and it was so good--light, refreshing, and well made. The only small hiccup was that it took about 10 minutes for a server to come to our table. However, once she did, everything went smoothly and she more than made up for the delay with great service. I'd definitely come back to enjoy their happy hour again and try more from the appetizer menu.

Only 2nd time going to this place and both times bad food or service…read more A guest had hair in her dessert and burger not cooked correctly. Manager took her meal off even though the whole table was grossed out by this. Husband ordered grilled chicken for $22 and got the smallest piece of chicken I have ever seen.

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Junies

5.0(1 review)

8.9 mi

When we flew in from the Midwest, this was the first place our friends recommended to us. We've…read morebeen seeing them on social media for MONTHS and have been craving them since. Found at the Haymarket Farmer's Market on Sundays, we took the train in from DC (about 45 min) and went straight here! Pictured is the Witch's Brew with Sprite Zero from their fall menu. It was fresh, flavorful, and delicious! I wish we had a Junie's back home. The owners were kind, helpful, and welcoming. Definitely stop in and check them out!

From the owner: Junies is a specialty drink shop based in Haymarket, VA, serving up premium refreshment with a fun…read moretwist! Operating out of our tent and soon a new trailer!, we offer handcrafted Dirty Sodas, Mocktails, Iced Teas, and Lemonades—with sugar-free and low-sugar options available upon request. You can find us at the Warrenton Farmers Market on Saturdays and the Haymarket Farmers Market on Sundays. We’re also available for school events, corporate functions, and private parties—bringing flavorful, customizable drinks to your next gathering!

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Red Oak Bar & Grill

5.0(1 review)

7.1 mi

Cold beer, great service, and good food. I recommend Taco Tuesday and building your own burger on…read moreWednesday. Other days than Wednesday it's a smash burger

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360 Tavern

4.2(48 reviews)

2.8 mi

•$

If you love pool tables, some smoke, great music and good food. Not a pick up joint…read more But friendly hard working staff. Clients the night I was there 80 percent male.

Dive bar in NoVA at its finest. Don't be scared, just come on and have a seat! No fancy drinks here…read morebut good old divey atmosphere with locals, good live music on the weekends and pool tables. If you cannot stand smokes though, might wanna sit this dive bar out.

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Becky O.

6 years ago

There's a lot that is Hard and Unhappy in the world right now, but KO Distilling is a spectacular oasis from that. Not only do they know their craft inside and out, they are brilliant at it, and they are wonderful, real people to boot. We'd bought their gins and whiskey before (their Navy Strength Gin is one of our favorite gins--and now their Single Barrel Rye is my favorite rye!) but we'd never been to the distillery, and I'm so glad we did--we had a truly great time. We were lucky enough to have a personal tour of the distillery with Greg Rixon, the resident Executive Bourbon Steward, who is incredibly knowledgeable about their processes and the science and history and world of whiskey and spirits in general, and gave us a wonderfully fun, and informative tour. The tasting room (and fabulous outdoor seating area!) were inviting (and safe!) and was a place I felt comfortable and welcome, and want to come back to again and again. Even though we'd had some of them before, we did a tasting of their 3 gins (to try the Barrel Finished Gin- yum!) and the wheat, rye and bourbon whiskey (which are all unique and fabulous), brought to us by Greg who took a lot of his time to talk with us and continue to make us feel incredibly welcome and cared about. He told us all sorts marvelous stories and shared his adventures in cocktail creation--and when it was time to pick which drink we wanted, my husband asked him to make us his own specially designed cocktail (which was Straight-Up Amazing!) and I asked him to make me his favorite whiskey cocktail--which turned out to be The Most Delicious Sazerac I Have Ever Had. Not only does KO make some of The Best (and in my opinion, THE Best Rye and Navy Strength Gin) spirits anywhere (let alone just in Virginia!), their cocktails are high-end, unique, and delicious creations--but at real-people prices, served by amazing and real people, in a warm, inviting place. AND among the bottles we bought to take home was their newest release, their Distiller's Reserve Bourbon. We just opened it last night, and were blown away by how absolutely incredible it is--soft, warm vanilla and caramel and brown sugar, baking spices--I'm no professional taster, but I can tell you it is more than worth what they are asking for it, and if you're a bourbon lover, you need to get a bottle of this before its gone. It's also now taken its place as my new favorite bourbon! (Clearly) I cannot say enough good things about KO--if you haven't taken the time to go visit them, you really, really should. Thank you to everyone there for all your hard work that goes into all the deliciousness you create and the awesomeness that is your space, and an extra thank you so much to Greg for making our visit there such a great time. We will absolutely be back!! read more

Tom S.

11 years ago

I visited KO Distilling in Manassas, Virginia with my brother-in-law on Saturday and we had a lot of fun! The KO Distilling visitor center is very close to Route 66 and easy to find. We took the distillery tour where their master distiller Ryan Hendricks walked us through the entire process, from mixing the grains all the way through to the finished products. He even showed us cutouts of bourbon barrels and described the barrel aging process to us which was very interesting, and then he showed us the barrel room where all of the barrels of bourbon were stacked up in various stages of aging. I highly recommend taking the tour! After the tour we walked around the visitor center. The two founders, Bill Karlson and John O'Mara are both proud Merchant Marines and the style and decoration of the visitor center blends some of that Navy seafaring background with local historical context. They even have their own challenge coins! We made our way over to the bar and sampled some of their current products. The Virginia Moon White Whiskey was very smooth and flavorful for an un-aged whiskey, and the 114 Proof Navy Strength Battle Standard Gin was the best gin I've ever tasted! You can purchase bottles at the visitor center so we loaded up on the way out. Visiting KO Distilling made for an excellent Saturday afternoon day trip and I'll be back again to check out their new products! Thanks! read more

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5 years ago

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Jason Q.

3 years ago

BE WARNED They DO NOT support military. They are helping (paying for) to keep their grandchildren away from their father with terminal brain cancer. I proudly served this country and the whole time I was in they were disrespectful and rude to me because I didn't make much money in the Army Infantry They can say all day they support the military but actions speak louder than words. read more

Joe O.

2 years ago

Food is great. Service excellent and Ambiance is perfect for the genre. Food is great. Service excellent and Ambiance is perfect for the genre. Food is great. Service excellent and Ambiance is perfect for the genre. Food is great. Service excellent and Ambiance is perfect for the genre. read more

Margo R.

4 years ago

Would love to see some new drink options for people that want a little more flavor and a little less alcohol taste. They have great stuff but sometimes I need a "lighter" drink. Highly recommend. read more

Richard A.

10 years ago

KO distilling was absolutely amazing. Peter was very knowledgable and very friendly. Peter made amazing cocktails and it was a fantastic experience. We will definitely be back again! read more

Natasha C.

3 years ago

The best spirits around there are alot of local spirits but KO holds it down. People should look for their brand in restaurants and the ABC store wow what can I say read more

Ruth A.