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Society Fair
(Now Closed)Gourmet Store, Wine Bar, and Wine Store
Old Town, Alexandria
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Caitlin LawlerApril 14, 2016Get a mimosa carafe, country poutine the beignets for brunch! Sit at the bar and you can see your meal being freshly prepared. Nice to take a look around the market afterwards
Northern Virginia MagazineApril 25, 2014"Society Fair is both an old-world concept and something very modern. It's where to find fresh breads, cheeses, desserts, butchered meats, stocks, cocktail mixers... but also where to find dinner."
MK McKenzieMay 23, 2015A bit pricey for a small lunch. Pope's Lunch was great - prosciutto, basil, arugula, red onion, balsamic vinaigrette on a crusty baguette. Small but quality beer selection.
Gary BarrettAugust 16, 2015The food was great and the service is excellent. The staff are the best!!!!
- Northern Virginia MagazineOctober 17, 2012"Society Fair is not a restaurant. It’s a bakery and a butcher, a cheese shop with desserts, a sandwich counter, a wine bar, and once a week, live theater." - November 2012 Issue
Becky CaseyNovember 17, 2013The Wild Card coffee is great! Typically it's some type of mocha with a seasonal spin. Right now it's gingerbread, awesome!- Northern Virginia MagazineFebruary 17, 2012My Turkish Cousin: Thinly sliced rosy lamb shoulder, wrapped with garlicky sauteed spinach and sweet nuggets of preserved grapes smashed together within a doughy flatbread. —Stefanie Gans
Dave PJune 16, 2013The sandwiches were great - but the service was horrific... Everything that could go wrong, did. The 'barley 18' pompous staff at the front counter couldn't have cared less.
There are some amazing gems in the refrigerated section like fresh beef broth and veal demi glace. Save yourself time in the kitchen without sacrificing flavor or quality!
Aimee AimeeJuly 25, 2014The food here is always incredibly delicious and the servers are nice and helpful. I look forward to the next happy hour here.
Derek JonesJanuary 2, 2015Bakery and bar all in one! Ask about their seasonal items and discounts. Happy hour every day.
Tim FMay 16, 2015Friendly and attentive service, good food. We're not regulars but we'll definitely be back.
Sit at the wine bar for lunch and try the 172 degree cocktail...my single favorite EatGoodFood group cocktail
Jen SDecember 9, 2017The buttermilk biscuits are like homemade. The service process needs work, though. If your guests need a sign or employees to remind them, it’s not intuitive, and can be improved.
They're known for their coconut cake. Lots of coconutty flavor and serves 10 people. Needs 24 hours notice.
Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014Robert Wiedmaier, chef of Brasserie Beck, eats here on his nights off. He loves the The Walter sandwich. Read more
Kadija BanguraOctober 26, 2015Drastically overpriced but should you choose to splurge...meh why not.
Jen BottomleyMay 3, 2012Food was very disappointing and expensive. Lesson learned and won't be returning.
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- Mon–Thu
- 7:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 7:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
(703) 683-3247
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