What to do and see in Northern Virginia, Northern Virginia: The Best Bars & Clubs

October 14, 2021 Mikaela Didonna

Discover the best top things to do in Northern Virginia, United States including Bastille, The Birchmere, Jammin Java, Clarendon Ballroom, Ned Devine's Irish Bar and Restaurant, Ireland's Four Courts, Trademark Drink and Eat, Samuel Beckett's Irish Gastro Pub, Department of Beer & Wine, Guapos Bar in Fairlakes.
Restaurants in Northern Virginia

1. Bastille

606 N Fayette St, Alexandria, VA 22314-1802 +1 703-519-3776 http://www.bastillerestaurant.com
Excellent
80%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 5 reviews

Bastille

Reviewed By DerekA375 - Woodbridge, United States

My wife an I were in the mood for French after a couple of weeks of Asian, so we settled on Bastille...our first visit. It was a last minute reservation and we requested a window seat, unfortunately the only one they had in open was in the cafe section of the restaurant, we took it. The restaurant has a contemporary vibe, but has a varied patronage. Again, restaurant week, so 3 course meal for $35. For Appetizer, we both had BEIGNETS de CREVETTES - savory rock shrimp beignets / guacamole...good enough to wet our appetite. For the main course, I got the TRUITE “GRENOBLOISE”-sautéed rainbow trout filet / brown butter capers / quinoa / carrots / cipolline / spinach...Delish! my new favorite. My wife go the CANARD À L’ORANGE - Moullard duck breast / cognac-orange sauce barley risotto / vegetable du jour. She really enjoyed it, the barley was a pleasant surprise, but her favorite was the Desert (Roulade a la Pistache). I tasted it and it was really good. Going back for Alexandria Restaurant Week... Enough said!

2. The Birchmere

3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305-2408 +1 703-549-7500 [email protected] http://www.birchmere.com/
Excellent
51%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 342 reviews

The Birchmere

Reviewed By VaTraveler5

We came to Alexandria to see Raul Malo in the Music Hall area. We got to the Birchmere around 4:45 p.m. and there was already a short line for the box office which opens at 5:00. They assign you a number, which is what you use to enter the Music Hall at 6:00 to get your seating. After getting our number, we got drinks at the bar and then went into the hall at 6:00. The seating was spread out due to Covid; we shared a long table with one other couple. The service was good, but the food was outstanding! We ordered the vegetable stack (portobello, thick slabs of eggplant, roasted red pepper and couscous), pot roast (good portion with potatoes) and THE BEST (restaurant) apple pie EVER, which was served ala mode. Birchmere - don't change a thing about the apple pie! The show started at 7:30 with the warm up act, and the headliner around 8:15. It's an intimate-feeling venue, everyone was friendly and provided good service. Not to mention the show, which was excellent. We used Uber for the evening, which was quick and readily available. Altogether a wonderful experience, one of the best places to eat dinner and see a concert!

3. Jammin Java

227 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA 22180-4630 +1 703-255-1566 http://www.jamminjava.com/
Excellent
52%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 69 reviews

Jammin Java

Reviewed By O2781MUsueh

Friendly staff, prompt service, great sound! Good selection of drinks and food. Bartender in the lobby bar was amazing!

4. Clarendon Ballroom

3185 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201-4420 +1 703-469-2244 http://www.clarendonballroom.com
Excellent
25%
Good
75%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4 reviews

Clarendon Ballroom

5. Ned Devine's Irish Bar and Restaurant

2465 Centreville Rd, Herndon, VA 20171-4586 +1 703-793-7376 [email protected] http://www.neddevines.com
Excellent
57%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

Ned Devine's Irish Bar and Restaurant

6. Ireland's Four Courts

2051 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201-3006 +1 703-525-3600 http://www.irelandsfourcourts.com
Excellent
62%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
10%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 21 reviews

Ireland's Four Courts

7. Trademark Drink and Eat

2080 Jamieson Ave, Alexandria, VA 22314-5784 +1 703-253-8640 http://www.trademarkdrinkandeat.com
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Trademark Drink and Eat

8. Samuel Beckett's Irish Gastro Pub

2800 S Randolph St Ste 110 Village at Shirlington, Arlington, VA 22206-2374 +1 703-379-0122 http://www.samuelbecketts.com/
Excellent
69%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
8%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 13 reviews

Samuel Beckett's Irish Gastro Pub

9. Department of Beer & Wine

2724 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22301-1026 +1 703-682-2863 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/DBW.VA/
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Department of Beer & Wine

10. Guapos Bar in Fairlakes

13050 Fair Lakes Shopping Ctr, Fairfax, VA 22033-5180 +1 703-818-0022 http://www.guaposrestaurant.com/
Excellent
50%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 28 reviews

Guapos Bar in Fairlakes

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