In our list of Great Happy Hours in Northern Virginia, we rounded up more than 50 spots where you can find refreshing sips and elevated bites at discounted prices. In Alexandria and Springfield, stop into these eateries for a happy end to the workday.
Ada’s on the River
Head over to Ada’s Martinis and More Social Hour and enjoy martinis for $9 as well as $11 cocktails like the spicy Difference Engine and fruity Balanced Algorithm. They marry marvelously with the buttery $8 hot mini lobster roll and $8 raclette fries.
Menu Available: Monday through Friday, 3–6 p.m. 3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria
Hangry Burger
In a city dominated by chain restaurant happy hours, this fun-filled burger joint is a meaty oasis. Chicken wings, available with sauces such as Bengali hot and butter chicken, are half off, meaning about $6 an order. The deal is sweetened by $2 off all beer, wine, and cocktails.
Menu Available: Monday through Friday, 3–6 p.m. 6699 Frontier Dr., Ste. G, Springfield
Smyrna
Opa! Greek and Turkish beers are $5.50 on this lengthy happy hour menu. Nearly every mezze that speeds out of the kitchen is available for less during happy hour, including a $15 trio that includes your choice of standout dips.
Menu Available: Sunday through Thursday, 3–6 p.m. 7588 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria
Vermilion
Looking to keep your happy hour extra local? Virginia beer, cider, and wine options are $6 and $7. Regionally influenced bar bites like $6 Philly steak and cheese arancini and $8 smoked pimento dip are big on flavor. Eating them in the atmospheric bar is an Old Town rite of passage.
Menu Available: Tuesday through Friday, 4–6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 3–5 p.m. 1120 King St., Alexandria
The Majestic by Chef Santiago Lopez
A choice of six $11 cocktails like The Majestic Old Fashioned has plenty of appeal, but for our money, the $24 Girl Dinner pairing of a cheese-and-charcuterie board and Majestic Martini is one of the best deals around. Add on the $4 triple-fried house chips with bacon and blue cheese fondue.
Menu Available: Monday through Friday, 3–7 p.m. 911 King St., Alexandria
Feature image courtesy The Majestic
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