This bar and restaurant, housed in an historic 18th-century building in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, serves a fresh, seasonal menu dominated by seafood and other timely specialties. With tiled floors, brick walls and wooden furniture, the Union Street Public House delivers old-fashioned Old Town charm. It features an oyster bar, a pub and several rooms for rent for private events and hosts special events like pig roasts and clam bakes monthly. It is a local favorite for enjoying crabcakes and a beer or something more substantial, like the hearty gumbo and a wine from an extensive list.
Los Tios Grill seems to be a really popular spot in the Del Ray area for Tex-Mex and Salvadorian meals. Families, couples, friends will find a spacious atmosphere for dining. Business lunches are also welcome.
Port City Brewing Company is an artisanal brewery whose homemade ales include Essential Pale Ale, Monumental IPA, Optimal Wit, Porter and Tartan, among others. Port City hosts tastings and tours of its facility from Friday to Sunday.
