Chris's Guidebook - our favorite venues, all within walking distance of Duvall House!!!

Chris
Chris's Guidebook - our favorite venues, all within walking distance of Duvall House!!!

Food scene

Traditional non red sauce Italian/Continental. Highly recommend lunch al fresco here.
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Landini Brothers Restaurant
115 King St
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Traditional non red sauce Italian/Continental. Highly recommend lunch al fresco here.
One of the best restaurants in Old Town. Some of the best seafood in the NCR. One of a kind decor. Fun place to dine al fresco. Open for lunch too.
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The Warehouse
214 King St
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One of the best restaurants in Old Town. Some of the best seafood in the NCR. One of a kind decor. Fun place to dine al fresco. Open for lunch too.
Very cool Tapas bar literally on the Potomac River.
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BARCA Pier & Wine Bar
2 Pioneer Mill Way
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Very cool Tapas bar literally on the Potomac River.
Always wonderful. Try reserving a table on the second floor overlooking King Street.
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Vermilion
1120 King St
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Always wonderful. Try reserving a table on the second floor overlooking King Street.
Awesome Italian.
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Mia's Italian Kitchen
100 King Street
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Awesome Italian.
This is one of our faves! Pakistani-influenced Italian. Must try!
Thompson Italian
This is one of our faves! Pakistani-influenced Italian. Must try!
We’ve never had a bad meal here - great steaks and seafood.
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The Majestic
911 King St
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We’ve never had a bad meal here - great steaks and seafood.
Terrific and lively restaurant and bar.
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Virtue Feed & Grain
106 S Union St
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Terrific and lively restaurant and bar.
Upscale vibe on the shore of the Potomac.
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Ada’s on the River
3 Pioneer Mill Way
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Upscale vibe on the shore of the Potomac.
Fun higher end Mexican with a lively feel.
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Urbano 116
116 King St
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Fun higher end Mexican with a lively feel.
The special rolls are to die for.
Kisso Asian Bistro
300 King St
The special rolls are to die for.
People come from all over, including from downtown DC, for this fresh sushi.
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Momo Sushi & Cafe
212 Queen St
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People come from all over, including from downtown DC, for this fresh sushi.
Just one block West on Cameron Street. Unique Vietnamese.
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Caphe Banh Mi
407 Cameron St
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Just one block West on Cameron Street. Unique Vietnamese.
Classic high end steak house.
Oak Steakhouse Alexandria
901 N St Asaph St
Classic high end steak house.
Beautiful al fresco courtyard in the rear of the building.
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Taverna Cretekou
818 King St
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Beautiful al fresco courtyard in the rear of the building.
Terrific wine and appetizers
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Sonoma Cellar
207 King St
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Terrific wine and appetizers
Emmy Squared Pizza: Old Town - Alexandria, Virginia
Delicious Detroit-style pizza
Traditional pizza and fun sports bar
Bugsy's Pizza Restaurant
111 King St
Traditional pizza and fun sports bar
An Old Town classic featuring Cincinnati-style, 5 way chili and $2 PBRs.
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Hard Times Cafe
1404 King St
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An Old Town classic featuring Cincinnati-style, 5 way chili and $2 PBRs.
Gourmet small plate and wine pairing.
Brabo Tasting Room
1602 King St
Gourmet small plate and wine pairing.
An Old Town staple.
Hank's Oyster Bar
An Old Town staple.
A new French restaurant with amazing decor.
Josephine
A new French restaurant with amazing decor.
Hearty crepes and champagne drinks. Great brunch spot.
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Fontaine Caffe & Creperie
119 S Royal St
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Hearty crepes and champagne drinks. Great brunch spot.
Perfect traditional brunch/lunch spot. Open late for a 4th meal, too.
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Chadwicks
203 Strand St
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Perfect traditional brunch/lunch spot. Open late for a 4th meal, too.
Great waterfront dining option. Perfect for boat and people watching.
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Vola’s Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge
101 N Union St
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Great waterfront dining option. Perfect for boat and people watching.
Terrific place to enjoy a nice bottle of wine and a charcuterie.
GRAPE + BEAN TASTING ROOM
Terrific place to enjoy a nice bottle of wine and a charcuterie.

Pubs

Classic Irish pub with great food, beer, and live music most evenings.
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Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant & Bar
112 King St
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Classic Irish pub with great food, beer, and live music most evenings.
Spirited Irish sports bar with fun musical acts.
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Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
713 King St
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Spirited Irish sports bar with fun musical acts.
Classic pub with several taps. There is also a separate Whiskey bar with dozens of selections.
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Union Street Public House
121 S Union St
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Classic pub with several taps. There is also a separate Whiskey bar with dozens of selections.

Live Music

Great rock & roll, whiskey, and cigar lounge.
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Basin Street Lounge
219 King St
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Great rock & roll, whiskey, and cigar lounge.

Coffee & Desserts

Awesome gelato and gourmet coffee
Dolci Gelati (Alexandria, VA)
107 N Fairfax St
Awesome gelato and gourmet coffee
Local alternative to the two nearby Starbucks.
Misha’s Coffee
6 Prince St
Local alternative to the two nearby Starbucks.
There are two Starbucks within 3 blocks. We recommend the one at the corner of King and Union in the old Seaport Inn, a building that dates back to the 1700’s.
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Starbucks
532 King St
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There are two Starbucks within 3 blocks. We recommend the one at the corner of King and Union in the old Seaport Inn, a building that dates back to the 1700’s.
Delicious fudge and ice cream
Kilwins Chocolates & Ice Cream
Delicious fudge and ice cream

Sightseeing

Just three blocks away on South Fairfax Street.
Old Presbyterian Meeting House
323 S Fairfax St
Just three blocks away on South Fairfax Street.
Highly recommend a visit and walk through the garden. You can literally see Carlyle House from our front door.
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Carlyle House
121 N Fairfax St
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Highly recommend a visit and walk through the garden. You can literally see Carlyle House from our front door.
Fun place to explore while walking around the Southeast Quadrant.
Wilkes Tunnel
398 Wilkes St
Fun place to explore while walking around the Southeast Quadrant.
Museum and Revolutionary War themes restaurant. Literally on the same block as Duvall House.
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Gadsby's Tavern
138 N Royal St
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Museum and Revolutionary War themes restaurant. Literally on the same block as Duvall House.
Just off King Street on South Fairfax.
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Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
105-107 S Fairfax St
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Just off King Street on South Fairfax.
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Lee-Fendall House
614 Oronoco St
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Guests of Duvall House get a 10% discount.
Alexandria History Tours
Guests of Duvall House get a 10% discount.
Grab a water taxi to National Harbor, the Wharf, or Georgetown.
Water taxi
Grab a water taxi to National Harbor, the Wharf, or Georgetown.
Make it a full day by taking the boat trip from the Old Town pier.
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조지 워싱턴의 마운트 버논
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy
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Make it a full day by taking the boat trip from the Old Town pier.

Live Theater

The Little Theatre of Alexandria
600 Wolfe St

Art Gallery

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Athenaeum
201 Prince St
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Amazing local art gallery. This particular cityscape by the famed Jeremy Mann.
Principle Gallery
208 King St
Amazing local art gallery. This particular cityscape by the famed Jeremy Mann.
Dozens of one of a kind art studios and shops.
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어뢰공장아트센터
105 N Union St
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Dozens of one of a kind art studios and shops.