When someone says a place is cozy, this is the epitome of cozy. You might even find a good beer or two in this place! This time of year is perfect for a good braut and some kraut in front of the fireplace. The Brauhaus is one of the new kids in town and has a definite “It’s Always Oktober Fest” feel when you walk in the door. There’s a nice wall that separates this room from the sports enthusiasts on the other side and that makes dining a bit more intimate. TJ’s Tap Room is a popular place to enjoy every sporting function known to man while having one of many craft brews they stock but it is also home to a beautiful stone fireplace located in the dining room while partaking of some hearty fare. The food is upscale Irish with an American influence. The major portion of the décor is well over a couple of hundred years old and was shipped from Ireland.
This popular Irish Bar is not only gorgeous and makes you feel like you’ve crossed the pond when you walk in the door, it has three fireplaces – one on each floor. This is the place to belly up to the bar for a pint and take in some Irish tunes while you eat their Irish Stew! The one on the main floor is double-sided and the one upstairs is a three-sided open stone version.
The oldest Irish pub in Old Town, Murphy’s has been famous for its wood burning fireplaces since 1978! With fireplaces on both floors. The cuisine has a southern flair and the small bar is also on the second floor but worth the trek up the stairs. Magnolia’s is one of the newer establishments in Old Town and the fireplace is on the second floor so some of you may not have realized that they have one. This is the only eatery on the north side of 100 King that has a fireplace. Il Porto is an Old Town icon that serves traditional Italian food in a cozy atmosphere complete with a traditional fireplace. This is the only place in Old Town that you can sit by a fireplace and have a waterfront view at the same time. Probably the most unique fireplace in Old Town, the Charthouse version is a beautiful copper circular version with the flames visible all the way around. This is the place to enjoy good old bar food and a cold beer and talk to the locals. The fireplace in this joint sits back in a corner at the front of the bar and is accessible to fireside dining when you sit and one of the high tops. Look for addresses and contact information in the Dining Guide in this issue. While this is certainly not a complete list of those in the entire city of Alexandria, it is a good start. We decided to step outside of the box going into the new year and instead of featuring the food and beverage from one local eatery we decided to impart some information to you all about the fireside dining that we have available in and close to Old Town Alexandria.
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