This was a great space for my birthday party in July. The host was gracious and very flexible with…read moremy needs and helped with everything from start to finish.

This is a beautiful little winery, but unfortunately there's practically no wine to buy. We went…read morethis past Sunday - arrived at opening- and they were already sold out of every single wine that has chambourcin in it with the exception of one, the sangria. So we got two flights and sampled the wines they did have in stock. All of them were quite sweet. The one we enjoyed was the sangria, and we pictured warming it up for the winter since it has cinnamon notes. So we went to close out the tab and purchase three bottles - and we were told they literally had two left. So we bought them, which resulted in zero wines left with chambourcin. How weird. Pluses are- they allowed our dogs, has beautiful bathrooms, and allowed you to bring your own food!

Just to preface this Review, I just moved here from the Napa Valley - Sonoma region of California…read more Even though my expectations were low, there was only one out of nine of the wines that I could choke down. Now you like extremely sweet wine that lacks complexity this might be your place. The Pinot Grigio actually tasted fairly good which deserves the one star, but it went downhill from there. The winery is a very beautiful place for picnics and the young lady serving the wine was quite delightful. I've had a few good Virginia wines, but for my taste, this is not the place.

I'm shocked no one has reviewed this place yet…read more Location? Gorgeous! Chandeliers hanging from the trees, are you kidding me?? 5 STARS Wedding/event coordinators (Robin and Natalie)? Amazing! Super friendly and accommodating. 5 STARS The owner, Charlotte? What a witch! She was rude and nasty to the bridal party and guests alike. She walked around with a scowl on her face, looming over guests, barking "you can't do that's" all night long. But that's small potatoes, what really got me was that the mother of a newborn tried to gather her breast feeding cover and pump from the room we all got ready in and Charlotte kicked her out of the main house. Disgusting. Someone needs to inform her that she's in the customer service business and that requires some friggin' people skills, which she obviously doesn't possess...

I had my college graduation party here on May 21, 2016. Everything turned out wonderful. Ginny was…read morethere the entire time to make sure we had everything we needed. This is a perfect place for a small gathering. I would use it again

From the owner: A unique, intimate, and personal setting for all types of weddings, banquets, parties, and…read moremeetings. Centrally located in Fredericksburg VA.

I don't drink alcohol, but I go for the events. The bartenders are nice, but not overly so. They…read moreusually have a food truck, but you can also bring your own food-- just not drinks. They have a craft night and trivia night which I'm down for. My trivia team does decently well, and we actually won for the first time during 90s Music Trivia. I will say, the speakers are terrible when they speak into the microphone for trivia, and we have to strain to hear the question, every time. All in all its pretty chill, so if that's what you're looking for, stop in one day!

Our first time at this new to us Strangeways in Fredericksburg! It's a large space with lots of…read morecharacter. The night we were there a food vendor was cooking catfish outside (delicious)! The beer did not disappoint!! The service was awesome and I enjoyed talking with folks about how strangeways gas changed...all positive. This continues to be in if our all-time favorite breweries!

If you don't know it by now, the missus and I are big believers in happy hour. We don't treat it…read morelike a hobby so much as a part-time job with better benefits. Today's venue of choice was a place called Rivers End, which sounds like either a cocktail bar or a warning label, depending on how your day's going. It starts off a little funny because you have to figure out the right door, then march yourself up the stairs like you're reporting for duty. Once you get up there, though, it feels like the kind of cool old place that's seen some things. You can almost feel the years rolling by, from Caribbean rum days to whiskey nights to the modern era of "smart cocktails," where they put things like herbs and intentions in your drink. The vibe was right. Cocktails were great--strong enough to matter, smooth enough not to apologize for. The food was excellent across the board, the kind that makes you stop talking for a minute so you can do some serious fork work. Most important, our waiter Shane was dead on the mark: there when you needed him, gone when you didn't, and never once tried to explain the menu like we'd just landed from Ohio for the first time. I can't find a single thing to complain about, which for me is almost a complaint in itself. Good value, good food, and a good scene--about all you can ask from an afternoon you're not spending at work. Next visit will be brunch, and I hope it's soon. Oh, and I did have the tostadas, but I got so excited by the smell I forgot to take a picture. Lewis would've understood. Some things are meant to be eaten, not photographed

Disappointing Experience…read more A group of friends and I recently visited Rivers and Speakeasy because I was considering renting the venue for a private party. After experiencing the service firsthand, I'm very glad I checked it out before making any plans. The waitress was nice, but the service was extremely slow. From the moment we arrived, we waited a long time just to be greeted, and then waited even longer to order and receive drinks. When our friends arrived, they experienced the same thing. They waited so long that they eventually went to the bar to try to get drinks, only to be told that they had to order through their server. The problem is, when the server isn't around and you've already been waiting, what are you supposed to do? Unfortunately, the food didn't impress us either. I personally did not find it appetizing, and overall, the experience was not what I expected. I'm actually glad I visited before considering hosting a party there because, based on this experience, I would not feel comfortable renting the venue for an event. If you don't mind waiting a very long time for drinks, food, or basic service, you may have a different experience. But for our group, the service moved at a "molasses" pace, and I would not recommend it based on our visit.

I recently attended to a 90s themed birthday party at Venue 112. Before the party invite, I was…read moreunaware of this hidden gem. It sits off the street with minimal lighting at the entrance so I initially drove past it. Once inside, I was really impressed with how the organizers transformed the space. It's really flexible & perfect for small to medium sized events. It's literally a blank slate awaiting your creative vision. You can comfortably seat roughly 100 guests. Free parking is available onsite and there are a couple outdoor areas available for ceremonies as well. Finally, the cost is reasonable. If you can host your event Monday - Thursday, there's even more cost savings. Staff members are available to help and man the bar. Check them out!

Loved this location and the people who run it! Highly recommend for events and receptions. Clean…read moreand attractive facility in a rural setting but close and convenient to downtown upper Marlboro. Reasonable prices. Friendly and professional.

The Inn has opened the Gazebo at Fredericksburg Square. This indoor/outdoor eatery is open three…read moredays a week and offers dishes from what the chef finds fresh at the markets that day. Excellent food, good service, reasonable prices. You have to be on their email list to get the days they will be open and what the menu will be for any given day. Just call them and ask to be placed on the email list. A great place for a special meal when they open for a special event like Easter or Mother's Day.

I had my wedding here in 2011 and it occurred to me that I needed to write a review. This place was…read moreexceptionally beautiful and a bargain. Van and Deborah were great to work with and the DJ was perfect. They have been doing this for so long that they and their staff are very accomplished and attentive. We had a wedding of just under 100 guests and everyone still talks about it. The venue was beautiful. When people entered they were greeted by passed appetizers and drinks. All of the waitstaff were dressed impeccably and also removed any empty glasses and trash. We had the bacon wrapped scallops, which were divine, as well as the lamb kabobs. There was a third, but I cannot remember what it was. Regardless, I was not disappointed. For the meal we had a served buffet and they called people by table. I was initially apprehensive about this, but it went quickly and everyone was satisfied. We offered the roasted chicken and the prime rib. My mother's friend's husband still talk about the Prime Rib. We also had roasted potatoes and a rice pilaf. Everything was delicious. For drinks there was ice tea, water and Coke soft drinks. We elected to have a wine and beer bar, but in the middle of the reception (I believe because the size of people who attended was smaller than expected) they opened it up to a full open bar. The DJ was perfect and allowed the timing of the reception to be run efficiently without us being rushed. After my husband and I left, my mother told me that the staff was very efficient at wrapping up the cake as well as all of the presents, so she was able to enjoy the wedding without needing to clean up or get the family together afterwards. For NOVA and the DC Metro area, this place is a hidden gem and complete bargain. You get the glamor and prestige without the $50K price tag.

This GMU "alum" and former Fairfax resident had no idea this community center existed until this…read moreweekend. My colleague, mentor and friend's book launch and masterclass was debuted here and what an event it was!! This community center was the perfect venue to launch such a spectacular book. There is ample parking, spacious rooms, and a great location to host any event. Please checkout the book "I Forgive You" ... it can change your perspective on human interconnectedness and interpersonal relationships! If someone wronged you and is shutting you out as punishment, this is their internal traumas showing in physical form... if communication isn't an option just forgive them. "There is psychological and emotional freedom in forgiveness."

My 2nd time revisiting for 2 separate events. Outside is…read moreclean, plenty parking, located not too far from D.C. Close to major highways. Inside is clean as well, staff present at the front desk. Room that the event took place in was spacious, good lighting, good seating with 2 huge projector screens on the walls. Overall a good experience.

This Mother's Day weekend, we finally decided to tour Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont --…read morethe country retreat of American artist Gari Melchers. This has been on my FXBG bucket list for quite some time, and honestly, I have no idea why we waited so long to visit. What an absolute treat it was. For those unfamiliar with him, Gari Melchers was one of the most respected artists of his generation, known for his portraits, murals, and landscapes. Born in Detroit to German immigrants, he studied art in Düsseldorf and Paris before eventually settling at Belmont Estate in Falmouth, Virginia, near Fredericksburg. Even President Theodore Roosevelt sat for one of his portraits during Melchers' prolific career. I won't go too deep into the history lesson here, but I will say that his "country retreat" was absolutely stunning. My husband and I spent a couple of hours wandering through the gardens, touring the home, and exploring Gari's personal studio. It was such a peaceful and immersive experience. I found myself completely absorbed in his story, his artwork, and the beauty of the property itself. Since I was in a dress, we skipped the walking trails this time, but we definitely plan to go back soon in more appropriate attire to explore them. If you enjoy history, art, architecture, or simply beautiful places, I highly recommend adding Belmont to your list of places to visit.

Excellent tour. Beautiful art studio and museum. There is also a hiking trails inside. Highly…read morerecommended.