At Screwtop, connoisseurs will be delighted with the ever evolving artisan list of delicious cheese and wines. Truly a labor of love, savor over 60 selected varieties from local wineries along with the cheese assortments and delish charcuterie. With a cozy and friendly atmosphere, it is a great place for singles, couples and groups with refined palates.
Basin Street Lounge is nestled upstairs at the Two Nineteen Restaurant in Old Town Alexandria. It has been the crown jewel of jazz and blues music in the city since opening in 1979. It hosts a plethora of top musicians on the local and international scene in these genres. The sophisticated ambiance is coupled with an old-world and Victorian charm. On the menu is a fine selection of whiskey and cigars, as well as complementing bar fare.
The retro-themed Florida coast décor is reminiscent of a vibrant beach-side restaurant. But Coastal Flats is not only about its look. This chain restaurant branch in the Tysons Corner Center is a fine place to tipple on happy hours and also relish some tasty Southern seafood comfort bites. These include the likes of crab cakes, corn and crab chowder, shrimp roll and lobster roll.
Mt. Defiance Cidery & Distillery is the dream of Marc Chretien. It produces quality handcrafted ciders using fresh apples from the local Virginia orchards. Check out the process and sample their brews in their lovely tasting room. Besides, this place also offers a variety of spirits like whiskey, rum, brandy, and more. Weddings and other private events can be held in the beautiful indoor and outdoor space of this property. Set in a former service station, this cidery donning a woodsy look assures a pleasant experience for its guests.
JV's is a great place to relax, unwind and enjoy a night out with friends. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere and live music bands keep things lively every night, with jazz and blues as a mainstay. A popular local dive bar, they serve a good variety of beers, both on tap and bottled varieties, as well as a classic pub menu.
Offering freshly brewed beer prepared from local ingredients and farm-to-table American cuisine, the Caboose Brewing Company concentrates on quality and inventiveness. Located in the industrial area of Vienna, the pub is lively and upbeat with communal seating and serves small plates which are meant to be shared. Try the Holy Smoke Schwartzbier if you are looking for a strong drink or the Sidetrack Saison if you are looking for something more smooth. There is also a decent selection of wines, if you aren’t much into beer. To get a better taste of the delicious drinks they have on offer, consider participating in the tasting tours which take place every Tuesday and the last Saturday of the month.