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Virtue Feed & Grain
Gastropub and American Restaurant$$$$
Old Town, Alexandria
The folks at Food Network and Washington Post like this place. Would you agree?
"Good beer menu, fun upstairs!"(8 Tips)
"Hoptail With No Name"(3 Tips)
"Great atmosphere and beer list."(7 Tips)
"Duck confit is the way to go."(2 Tips)
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Rachel LFebruary 5, 2017I loved the ahi tuna tacos and the burger. I wasn't a huge fan of the peanut butter ice box pie
Washington PostApril 17, 2013Down by the waterfront, you can’t beat this great airy restaurant and bar carved out of an old warehouse. Great small plates as well as delicious main dishes.
Food NetworkMarch 20, 2013For the adventurous eaters in your group, there’s a “Weird Stuff” portion of the menu, which includes bits of an animal you might not normally eat — think pig ears or feet. Via CityEats.com Read more
Ai KFebruary 18, 2020Love this place for the atmosphere alone. Upstairs is so trendy and cozy all at once. Great service and very good food with many options. One of the best in old town
jeyoDecember 14, 2015My favorite restaurant in Old Town. I always order the special, and I am always blown away. Hands down, best place to eat.
Sunny NasonNovember 15, 2023Smoked salmon burger w duck fat fries! Great seasonal drink options and two floors with a little different vibes. Love this place.
RhiannonSeptember 29, 2012Perfect place to get drinks. Exudes great ambiance w/ exposed brick, reclaimed wood. You can sit at a table, bar, sofa, or even a swing! 2nd floor open lounge has a pool table & darts.
Fredrik MånssonDecember 8, 2016Excellent food and service, lobster ravioli is perfect and so is the desserts. Umami burger is also to die for.
Anthony GomezMay 12, 2015Beautifully designed. Go for the Wagyu. One of the best spots in Alexandria. Upstairs is cooler than downstairs.
Neil ChainaniAugust 12, 2014Everything is so heavy but also so good. Go for the wings or Mac and cheese. I love the rustic appeal to this place.
Northern Virginia MagazineApril 26, 2012Hoptails: An “Atypical” Chocolate Martini gains thickness from Green Flash’s Extra Stout Reduction, but smells like dessert from the chocolate bitters. It’s smoky, creamy and easy-drinking.
Ellen S. P.December 28, 2017Great for parties! You can rent out the top floor. They prepare a great buffet for large groups.
Leann BNovember 27, 2016Very very good new American brunch. Can't go wrong. Want to try dinner. Pretty views and decor.
Brian SoperAugust 26, 2014Wings and draft beer selection. Wings are great but Korean sauce gets to be a bit much toward the end. Cool lounge vibe upstairs.
FiOS 50November 28, 2011Virtue Feed & Grain is a tavern with a mix of Irish favorite, classic bar food and "weird stuff" like kidneys in red wine. Post a pic of your most adventurous selection.
Kimberly GarnerAugust 7, 2014The beets/potatoes side dish & Brussel sprouts are to die for!! #noexaggeration 👍👍
JonElle L.October 6, 2012The devil eggs are amazing. Too bad there are only 3. Oh and Hit de Flor? A yummy, yummy, yum me drink. Oh and the cauliflower w prosciotto (sp?) Uh. Maze. Ing.
Todd MaxwellJanuary 14, 2013Atmosphere and drinks are great. They changed their menu a bit ago and I would have to say I am not a big fan. Avoid the burger. I would say to stick to the beer and drinks at this venue.
One of the very top favorites for outstanding food, service and an unbeatable atmosphere.
Sherri RommNovember 13, 2011Laura is the best bartender in the world! She makes some crazy good mixed drinks. Try the one that is like a guiness float. It will nicely knock your socks off.
Russell CaluriApril 17, 2021Great whiskey selection and lot of flights available. Shrimp and grits was good
Matthew LundhJanuary 12, 2013This place has very unique, amazing cocktails and extremely knowledgable bartenders. Plus, the ambiance is fantastic.
William HanlonOctober 20, 2012A real shame: Beautiful refurbished interior and decor; a solid (though diminishing in quality) draft list; and quality rustic food...but the service leaves so much to be desired. Get it together.- Southern LivingFebruary 10, 2012Made our South's Best List! Try the “Hoptail With No Name,” it particularly refreshes with its unusual alchemy of Hefeweizen, gin, and bourbon. Read more
C HNovember 14, 2013Really great place! Had the salmon which was really good. Definitely would return!
- Randy SistoJanuary 23, 2015Nachos with ropa viaja chicken is awesome! Great atmosphere and beer list.
Check out the upstairs level, they have a wii/Xbox with fun games and a pool table. Fun spot!- Washington PostOctober 12, 2011*** stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. (Tom's tip: Check out the section of the menu devoted to "Weird Stuff.") http://wapo.st/nC0Bgm
- checkitoutJuly 5, 2012Try the 'hoptail,' called, "it reminds me of Trystan and Isolde," if you like citrus and fizz. Not sweet.
Cicely LOctober 22, 2016Food and service were very good - only downside is that it is kind of loud!!- JonElle L.October 6, 2012Oh...same get a seat on the 2nd level...the swing is uber cool. The perfect been of indoors with outdoors.
Janine vNJuly 4, 2017Good food. The inside is fairly loud and it's a bit hard to hear, but the outside seemed quite nice. Fairly trendy place.
Allison AbbottAugust 19, 2016SUCH a beautiful place. Tuna taco appetizers were divine, salmon salad was just OK.
Erin RathMay 23, 2016Very hard to hold a conversation upstairs -- acoustics are such that when it is full, the sound bounces around.- K TApril 6, 2012Made a night of it and tried all the "weird stuff." Good beer menu, fun upstairs! Would come back for the atmosphere.
mak 🌻June 10, 2018Don’t sit inside on the first floor — it’s really dark and has a strange atmosphere
Alex TaylorFebruary 13, 2012Try the house-marinated cocktail onions in a gibson with a splash of the brine. Carelton hooks it up.
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A historic structure located at 106 South Union Street in Old Town, Alexandria, converted into a 21st century American tavern, a casual spot, where the vibe is homey, the drinks excellent and the menu: “modern pub grub.”
Closed until 11:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
(571) 970-3669
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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