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Shaken or stirred, dirty or dry, here’s where to grab a cocktail.
From upscale to tucked away and trendy, Alex-
andria offers dozens of cocktail hotspots. In Old
Town, head to The Study at Morrison House,
Brabo Brasserie, Magnolia’s on King or Columbia
Firehouse, chef-driven restaurants also known for
their craft cocktails. For drinkable works of art
in Insta-worthy settings, try The People’s Drug or
Urbano 116. Stay close to the waterfront and sip a
piña colada at Vola’s Hi-Tide Lounge. In Del Ray,
try a Bourbon Slush or Frosé at The Front Porch.
LIVE MUSIC
Captain Gregory’s
804 N. Henry St.
This raved-about bar hid-
den inside a donut shop
serves handcrafted cock-
tails, savory small plates
and, of course, donuts.
The Birchmere
3701 Mount Vernon Ave.
Legends and rising stars
perform at what The Wash-
ington Post calls the “best
listening club in America.”
Murphy’s Irish Pub
713 King St.
For traditional Irish food and
nightly Irish entertainment
with no cover, head to this
central spot.
The Light Horse
715 King St.
Enjoy live music most nights
in a lively atmosphere
complete with games like
Skee-Ball and shuffleboard.
Basin St. Lounge
219 King St.
For live jazz and blues every
night of the week paired
with a fine whiskey and cigar
list, head to the upstairs
lounge at 219 Restaurant
on King Street.
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