Bubble Tea
Kung Fu Tea
This popular chain goes way beyond milk tea. Options include yogurt and slush drinks, from taro to all-American Oreo. Coffee drinkers will even find espresso. // Multiple locations
TeaDM
Music can define a cafe, and here, EDM reigns supreme. Bliss out with electronic tunes, paired with lavender milk tea dotted with lychee jelly. // 6765 Wilson Blvd., Falls Church
Coffee House
Caffe Amouri
An artisan roastery as well as a coffee shop, this locally focused cafe has an independent streak. Don’t miss Friday Club Nights, when vinyl is on the menu too. // 107 Church St. NE, Vienna
The Spot on Mill Street
Beans from Black Rifle Coffee help the drinks to stand out (and at attention). You can get a flat white or add syrups, but order it black and you’ll be hooked on the flavorful roast. // 406 Mill St., Occoquan
Tea Shop
Elden Street Tea Shop
Monthly afternoon tea events bring in Anglophiles and foodies alike, but tea lovers can always take home leaves ranging from oolong to herbal. // 714 Pine St., Herndon
The Spice & Tea Exchange
Looking for loose-leaf? Unique flavors abound here. Get refreshed with Cinna-Mint Pu-erh tea or buy everything you need to make your own perfectly frothed matcha. // 320 King St., Alexandria
Wine Bar
Screwtop Wine Bar
Wine lovers feel welcome here, no matter their level of expertise. There are classes to ramp up your education, or you can learn by ordering a flight and some snacks. // 1025 N. Fillmore St., Arlington
The Wine House
More than 500 wines from across the globe (including local sips), are available here to bring home or enjoy along with beef Burgundy. // 3950 University Drive, Suite 212, Fairfax
A Seat at the Bar
Brewpub
Caboose Tavern // 520 Mill St. NE, Vienna
Heritage Brewing // 1300-1398 N. Fillmore St., Arlington; 571-319-0024
Cocktail Bar
Founding Farmers // 1904 Reston Metro Plaza Drive, Reston and 1800 Tysons Blvd., Tysons
Editor’s Pick: Salt // 1201 Wilson Blvd., Suite G113, Arlington
Dive Bar
Vienna Inn // 120 Maple Ave. E., Vienna
Editor’s Pick: L.A. Bar & Grill // 2530 Columbia Pike, Arlington
Irish Bar
The Auld Shebeen // 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax
Four Provinces // 105 W. Broad St., Falls Church
Rooftop Bar
TTT // 2900 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
Whitlow’s on Wilson // 2854 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
Sports Bar
Glory Days Grill // Multiple locations
Editor’s Pick: Open Road Grill // 8100 Lee Highway, Falls Church
Maker’s Mark
Breweries
2 Silos Brewing Company // 9925 Discovery Blvd., Manassas
Caboose Brewing Co. // 520 Mill St. NE, Vienna and 2918 Eskridge Road, Fairfax
Distillery
Catoctin Creek Distilling Company // 120 W. Main St., Purcellville
MurLarkey Distilled Spirits // 7961 Gainsford Court, Bristow
Winery
Stone Tower Winery // 19925 Hogback Mountain Road, Leesburg
The Winery at Bull Run // 15950 Lee Highway, Centreville
This post originally appeared in our September 2020 Best of NoVA print issue. For more like this, subscribe to our newsletters.
