Guidebook for Alexandria
Food Scene
Delicious food and beer! It's right near the waterfront and a unique "old town" atmosphere.
22 residents recomanen
Union Street Public House
121 S Union StDelicious food and beer! It's right near the waterfront and a unique "old town" atmosphere.
Best pho (it's the broth that counts in the area. It's a small shop, but always packed. You can enjoy a meal for less than $15.
33 residents recomanen
Caphe Banh Mi
407 Cameron StBest pho (it's the broth that counts in the area. It's a small shop, but always packed. You can enjoy a meal for less than $15.
Killer "espresso, sorbet and pie" - great cafe to just relax and people watch. If you like any of the 3, this place can't go wrong. They also serve Dangerously Delicious pies!
42 residents recomanen
ESP Tea & Coffee
1012 King StKiller "espresso, sorbet and pie" - great cafe to just relax and people watch. If you like any of the 3, this place can't go wrong. They also serve Dangerously Delicious pies!
The food is delicious here! It is local, and has something for everyone, especially for vegans and vegetarians. The drinks here are also great. I highly recommend making a reservation.
183 residents recomanen
Founding Farmers DC
1924 Pennsylvania Avenue NWThe food is delicious here! It is local, and has something for everyone, especially for vegans and vegetarians. The drinks here are also great. I highly recommend making a reservation.
It is a nice hip area to explore and they offer farmers market on the weekend.
699 residents recomanen
Mercat de l'Est
225 7th St SEIt is a nice hip area to explore and they offer farmers market on the weekend.
Delicious high-end Thai restaurant with spicy dishes so good you'll keep eating while in pain. It is a set menu for $45/per person. Come early (4:30pm) to put your name down.
55 residents recomanen
Little Serow
1511 17th St NWDelicious high-end Thai restaurant with spicy dishes so good you'll keep eating while in pain. It is a set menu for $45/per person. Come early (4:30pm) to put your name down.
Nice spot for sushi happy hours (1/2 price sushi is a great deal), as well as drinks and other food. Also a music venue.
75 residents recomanen
The Hamilton
600 14th St NWNice spot for sushi happy hours (1/2 price sushi is a great deal), as well as drinks and other food. Also a music venue.
It's a bit 'far' from DC (requires a car), but it's a delicious spot for Korean BBQ.
11 residents recomanen
Kogiya Korean BBQ
Annandale RoadIt's a bit 'far' from DC (requires a car), but it's a delicious spot for Korean BBQ.
Amazing spot for a late night snack (even when sober). They are open 24hrs, and there is even a line at midnight. Many taxi drivers come here to grab a good, cheap bite to eat.
47 residents recomanen
Kabob Palace
2315 S Eads StAmazing spot for a late night snack (even when sober). They are open 24hrs, and there is even a line at midnight. Many taxi drivers come here to grab a good, cheap bite to eat.
It's a nice sushi spot in Old Town Alexandria-- a go to spot for locals living there.
20 residents recomanen
Momo Sushi & Cafe
212 Queen StIt's a nice sushi spot in Old Town Alexandria-- a go to spot for locals living there.
Delicious BBQ Spot. Also recommended by a few other airbnb guests that stumbled upon it during their BBQ cravings.
10 residents recomanen
Sweet Fire Donna's
510 John Carlyle StreetDelicious BBQ Spot. Also recommended by a few other airbnb guests that stumbled upon it during their BBQ cravings.
Hank's Oyster Bar
818 North Saint Asaph StreetGood seafood!
Drinks & Nightlife
Enjoy late night happy hour ($6 burger, wings, etc) and half off raw bar here. Quick 5 min drive to a late nite eat!
17 residents recomanen
Clyde's at Mark Center
1700 N Beauregard StEnjoy late night happy hour ($6 burger, wings, etc) and half off raw bar here. Quick 5 min drive to a late nite eat!
Sightseeing
They give tours for about $7-$10 and the monument offers a fantastic view at the top! You can actually see the Masonic Temple from DC (saw it from the W Hotel-POV Lounge)
65 residents recomanen
George Washington Masonic National Memorial
101 Callahan DrThey give tours for about $7-$10 and the monument offers a fantastic view at the top! You can actually see the Masonic Temple from DC (saw it from the W Hotel-POV Lounge)
Everything Else
If you want to go indoor climbing, I highly recommend this place! I'm a member, so let me know if you go, I get 1 free pass each month and may be able to offer it to you if it's available.
11 residents recomanen
Sportrock Climbing Centers
5308 Eisenhower AveIf you want to go indoor climbing, I highly recommend this place! I'm a member, so let me know if you go, I get 1 free pass each month and may be able to offer it to you if it's available.
Great view of DC at this rooftop bar. Stay for a drink or desert, take some pictures, and see the White House and DC monuments!
73 residents recomanen
POV Rooftop
515 15th St NWGreat view of DC at this rooftop bar. Stay for a drink or desert, take some pictures, and see the White House and DC monuments!
Essentials
Giant Food
2501 9th Rd SClosest grocery store to the condo.
Whole Foods Market
1700 Duke StClose to the King St. Metro