Port City Brewing Company

Retro-style parlor dishing up unusual flavors of homemade frozen custard & sorbet.

Gourmet hot dogs with housemade onion relish & locally sourced sausages in a modern, brick space.

Bright rooms & suites, some with river views, plus a casual restaurant, a gym & free Wi-Fi. In an enduring brick building less than a minute's walk from Old Town's port and the Potomac River, this laid-back hotel is a mile from Alexandria train station and 2 miles from the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. Featuring hardwood floors and city or river views, the bright rooms come with flat-screen TVs, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and designer toiletries. Wi-Fi and room service are also available. Upgraded rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views, and suites add balconies. Amenities include an informal restaurant featuring river views, as well as a gym and a business center.

Modern property offering chic quarters, plus a spa, dining & free wine receptions. A 5-minute walk from the King Street Metro Station, this modern hotel is situated amid the shops and restaurants of Old Town Alexandria. The chic, modern rooms feature Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, polished desks and ergonomic chairs; some have spa-style bathrooms with rain showers or claw-foot tubs. Suites add living rooms and furnished terraces with rooftop views. In addition to a spa, there's also dining and a tasting room, stylish event space and a 24/7 fitness center. There are loaner bikes. Morning coffee and evening wine receptions are complimentary.

Local draw for breakfast, sandwiches on house-made breads & baked goods, with creative dinner fare.

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

Informal eatery doling out Vietnamese classics such as bowls of pho, rice & noodle dishes.

Well-known 24/7 mainstay offering classic diner fare such as sandwiches in an old-school setting.

Wine bar and cafe serving sandwiches and salads in a space where visitors can play with cats.

Refined shop offering an extensive selection of wine plus craft beer & pairing dinners.