This place is also a liquor store. The bartender, was the bouncer, the security and the manager…read moreall at once. He did have a good pour. 2 pool tables, people seem to love that! Everyone is pretty friendly and chatty. I enjoyed myself and would love to come back, if back in town. Gives a pool hall vibe.

It has a rather small parking lot for itself, being a standalone building across from the fire…read morestation and that strip where Nu Vegan, bubble tea and other places are. One side is a liquor store, and a door connects it to a rather huge bar. The layout is reminiscent of Big Daddy's. This is definitely a dive bar, and it's essentially everything you want it to be. There's plenty of seating, and there's two pool tables that were definitely in action while I was there. They aren't free -- I think they're $1.25. I also saw a handful of college kids -- definitely more than in The Hall, but it was mostly older folks for sure. As for the drinks.... ~$2 beer from open until 6 PM, and then daily specials begin for the rest of the night. Wednesdays, for example, is $3 Jim Beam, $3.50 Pint Drafts and $3.50 Absolut. I settled for some margaritas that were made quite well. My friend and I were quite content! There was a nice mix of music, and plenty of TVs were around to look at. I even recognized a bartender from my college days who happens to still be around! It felt quite nostalgic. I didn't get any food... I'm not even sure if they have any lol. But regardless I will be returning at some point. Gotta play some pool!

For historical sake, this is a stunning building. My favorite time is the Christmas tree lighting…read moreover here. The stairs are comfortable, for a view of old town. If you go on YouTube, there's footage of one of the large columns that fell over a couple years ago. Thank goodness no one got hurt. It's an antique, and while the new city patch doesn't show it, let's take a look inside. Restored with love for years, a lot of people have weddings here. I doubt I'll do that experience again, but cheers to all who do, as this would be a good location. Parking is for the most part a cinch too. The interior is well taken care of. The lower part is good for music, while the upstairs sometimes has paint exhibitions.

Fairfax City Hall, a magnificent icon of city history, worth visiting. On my last visit I was told…read morethat city is run by a Mayor-Manager relationship. Where a part time Mayor and council vote on policies and procedures to run the city & a full time Manager enforce those policies with his administration. Current City Mayor is Steven C. Stombre and council members are Michael Marco, Jeffrey Greenfield, David Meyer, Janice Miller, Eleanor Schmidt, and Jon Stehle.

My friend and I came to Kensington Town Hall last night to watch a play presented by the British…read morePlayers. Bet you didn't know either of the two existed. I did know about the existance of this building as the former Armory, but I had know idea what it was used for. I don't know much about its history, but I believe there are Kensington government offices on the upper floors. Kensington does have an active mayor, so I'll assume he has official meetings here. As for my personal experience, it was all about seeing The British Players put on a fantastic show. This troupe has been around for over 50 years bringing British plays and productions to the Washington area. The Group donates much of their profits to British and American charities. It's great that they found their performing home in a building with the same name as a town in England. This building would be an excellent venue for a wedding reception. I'm not sure if they do indeed rent out the space, but there's ample parking in there lot.

This is a lovely facility to visit on business, for theatre productions or art shows. The building…read morestarted out life almost 100 years ago as a National Guard Armory and is now the town hall of Kensington whose offices are on the third floor. Two theatre groups put on productions here that are of outstanding quality - The British Players and the Kensington Arts Theatre. On the second floor of the building is an open area for seating and a stage. Also, other events are held here such as an annual arts show where local painters can display and sell their art. There is ample parking here and nearby on the streets.

Old town definitely gives off small town vibes, with beautiful and historic buildings…read more During this time of year, I love all the holiday lights and decorations In the city. It's filled with small shops and beautiful cafes. I usually try to visit this area at least twice a week to enjoy walking around.

Be careful visiting Old Town Alexandria... you'll fall in love and never want to leave! We recently…read morestayed at Hotel Indigo, on the Old Town waterfront, and spent several days visiting (then revisiting... again and again lol!) all the shops and several restaurants along King and Union streets. The area is such a vibe. Can't even describe it. I truly can't wait to come back.

24/100 This is where…read moreI spend most of my daylight hours during the week. traffic nightmares, metro nightmares but it's the Mecca of city night life. Endless great dining options and happy hour spots. Though I'm not happy with Agent Orange running the nation. It's still one of cities that pays the highest taxes in the nation yet no representation in Congress. Always watch your speedometer or you'll be getting lots of speed tickets in the mail. Parking is always a pain. When in doubt just use our failing metro system. Downtown D.C. is very scenic and beautiful at night and if your an amateur photographer like me this is the place to get nice snap shots.

Small-town feel with some of DC's movers-and-shakers and artists as neighbors, with a history of…read moresupporting civil rights and the arts. The one drawback: pricey to own or rent, though with its location, real estate here is considered to be relatively recession-proof. Living here for the past 15 years has offered my family the best of both worlds - tree canopies, wooded area, a walkable neighborhood, the river and hiking along the canal nearby, a fabulous park dedicated to the arts (complete with artist yurts), all less than three miles from the DC-MD line. The boundaries of the tiny, sliver of a town - its total area is just 0.10 square miles -- are the Potomac River (with Cedar Island and Chautauqua Island between the town and the full river) and MacArthur Boulevard forming the long sides of the rectangle; the short side at one end is close to Wilson Lane, with an entrance to Clara Barton Parkway at the other. The centerpiece of the town is the historic Glen Echo Park (originally an amusement park where Glen Echo residents and their neighbors protested for desegregation). A gorgeous Dentzel carousel, fully restored, graces the park, which is now part of the National Park Service. There are year-round classes and more in dance, theater, music, and the rest of the arts. Neighborhood volunteerism is strong, including ongoing commitments to nature preservation and protecting the watershed in the town (Cabin John Creek and Minnehaha Creek both run through Glen Echo). There are regular organized volunteer outings to remove invasive vines that threaten trees, creek cleanups, and removal of non-native plant species. With its own tiny post office snugged into the quaint Town Hall, folk sculptures gracing porches, family-owned businesses including a pharmacy and hardware store, plus easy access to put your kayak into the Potomac or walk along the Canal (where in the springtime you can discover baby ducks), I find it easy to forget you're just a short distance from the hustle and bustle of the nation's capital. The town's geographical neighbors are Bannockburn, Cabin John, and the Potomac River - all good company. So's the occasional little newt or box turtle I find wandering in my yard. Abundant deer, bunnies, and foxes make appearances as well, and if you sleep with your windows open, you might be lucky enough to have the hoots of owls make you chuckle before bedtime. (If you're unlucky, during mating season you might be kept up for hours by horny - not horned - owls.) Schools for the area in some of the best in all of Maryland: Bannockburn Elementary, Pyle Middle School, and Walt Whitman High School. My kiddo thinks it's the "best place to live, ever!" 'Nuff said.

A lovely town with a quaint and intimate feel, housing the iconic Glen Echo Park inclusive of its…read morechildren's theater offerings and vibrant arts community, wonderful eateries, and verdant wooded areas and inviting walkways.