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.
26 habitants recommandent
Landini Brothers Restaurant
115 King St
26 habitants recommandent
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.
12 habitants recommandent
The Warehouse
214 King St
12 habitants recommandent
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.
18 habitants recommandent
BARCA Pier & Wine Bar
2 Pioneer Mill Way
18 habitants recommandent
Very cool Tapas bar literally on the Potomac River.
Always wonderful. Try reserving a table on the second floor overlooking King Street.
26 habitants recommandent
Vermilion
1120 King St
26 habitants recommandent
Always wonderful. Try reserving a table on the second floor overlooking King Street.
Awesome Italian.
18 habitants recommandent
Mia's Italian Kitchen
100 King Street
18 habitants recommandent
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.
41 habitants recommandent
The Majestic
911 King St
41 habitants recommandent
We’ve never had a bad meal here - great steaks and seafood.
Terrific and lively restaurant and bar.
73 habitants recommandent
Virtue Feed & Grain
106 S Union St
73 habitants recommandent
Terrific and lively restaurant and bar.
Upscale vibe on the shore of the Potomac.
9 habitants recommandent
Ada’s on the River
3 Pioneer Mill Way
9 habitants recommandent
Upscale vibe on the shore of the Potomac.
Fun higher end Mexican with a lively feel.
11 habitants recommandent
Urbano 116
116 King St
11 habitants recommandent
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.
20 habitants recommandent
Momo Sushi & Cafe
212 Queen St
20 habitants recommandent
People come from all over, including from downtown DC, for this fresh sushi.
Just one block West on Cameron Street. Unique Vietnamese.
33 habitants recommandent
Caphe Banh Mi
407 Cameron St
33 habitants recommandent
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.
16 habitants recommandent
Taverna Cretekou
818 King St
16 habitants recommandent
Beautiful al fresco courtyard in the rear of the building.
Terrific wine and appetizers
9 habitants recommandent
Sonoma Cellar
207 King St
9 habitants recommandent
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.
29 habitants recommandent
Hard Times Cafe
1404 King St
29 habitants recommandent
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.
14 habitants recommandent
Fontaine Caffe & Creperie
119 S Royal St
14 habitants recommandent
Hearty crepes and champagne drinks. Great brunch spot.
Perfect traditional brunch/lunch spot. Open late for a 4th meal, too.
30 habitants recommandent
Chadwicks
203 Strand St
30 habitants recommandent
Perfect traditional brunch/lunch spot. Open late for a 4th meal, too.
Great waterfront dining option. Perfect for boat and people watching.
23 habitants recommandent
Vola’s Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge
101 N Union St
23 habitants recommandent
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.
22 habitants recommandent
Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant & Bar
112 King St
22 habitants recommandent
Classic Irish pub with great food, beer, and live music most evenings.
Spirited Irish sports bar with fun musical acts.
41 habitants recommandent
Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
713 King St
41 habitants recommandent
Spirited Irish sports bar with fun musical acts.
Classic pub with several taps. There is also a separate Whiskey bar with dozens of selections.
22 habitants recommandent
Union Street Public House
121 S Union St
22 habitants recommandent
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.
7 habitants recommandent
Basin Street Lounge
219 King St
7 habitants recommandent
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.
65 habitants recommandent
Starbucks
532 King St
65 habitants recommandent
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.
18 habitants recommandent
Carlyle House
121 N Fairfax St
18 habitants recommandent
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.
27 habitants recommandent
Gadsby's Tavern
138 N Royal St
27 habitants recommandent
Museum and Revolutionary War themes restaurant. Literally on the same block as Duvall House.
Just off King Street on South Fairfax.
15 habitants recommandent
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
105-107 S Fairfax St
15 habitants recommandent
Just off King Street on South Fairfax.
6 habitants recommandent
Lee-Fendall House
614 Oronoco St
6 habitants recommandent
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.
191 habitants recommandent
George Washington's Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy
191 habitants recommandent
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

6 habitants recommandent
Athenaeum
201 Prince St
6 habitants recommandent
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.
125 habitants recommandent
Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N Union St
125 habitants recommandent
Dozens of one of a kind art studios and shops.