It’s firepit and fireplace season in Alexandria, and Alexandria’s restaurants are ready to welcome you to a cozy fire with holiday drinks and warm snacks. Here are just a few of Alexandria’s best restaurants with fireplaces and cozy corners.
The Chart House
CHART HOUSE
Waterfront, Cameron Street, Old Town
One of the most popular photo locations at the Chart House is the lighthouse-style room with the copper fireplace. It’s a quiet place to relax with a stunning view of the waterfront. End the night with a piece of hot chocolate lava cake.
219 RESTAURANT
219 King St., Old Town
The elegant, cozy 219 Restaurant is the perfect spot for a quiet date night. The main dining room features a fireplace and offers an elegant range of French Creole cuisine with just enough kick to keep you warm.
BLACKWALL HITCH
Waterfront, Cameron Street, Old Town
During the pandemic, The Blackwall Hitch did some serious upgrades to its outdoor dining scene, including firepit coffee tables on the back patio. Watch the Potomac River while you’re enjoying one of their popular fire-roasted flatbread pizzas or flaming crab dip.
CEDAR KNOLL
9030 Lucia Lane, Fort Hunt
Off the beaten path of Old Town, Cedar Knoll is a gem. Request a seat in the Cabin Room, which dates back to the 1800s and features a cozy stone fireplace.
DANIEL O’CONNELL’S
112 King St., Old Town With four separate “snugs” in this classic Irish gathering place, you’re sure to find a cozy corner for a drink with friends this winter. The restaurant has several working fireplaces complementing the dark wood interior with quiet booths and tables.
LENA’S WOOD-FIRED PIZZA & TAP
401 E. Braddock Rd., Del Ray
You can see the fires roaring as you drive past Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza and Tap near the Braddock Metro Station. Sit at the bar by the pizza oven for extra warmth or step outside to one of the tables near the roaring firepit. The menu includes plenty of winter goodness, including house-made pastas (and, of course, pizzas).
Chadwick's
CHADWICKS
203 The Strand, Old Town
With classic American cuisine and rustic design, be sure to ask for a table near the gas fireplace that features an exposed copper chimney this winter.
MURPHY’S IRISH PUB
713 King St., Old Town Live music is a highlight of the evening at Murphy’s Irish Pub, and the woodburning fireplaces are a delight to sit by — particularly the upstairs one. Murphy’s is open until the wee hours of the morning, making it the perfect spot for a nightcap.
VILLAGE BRAUHAUS
710 King St., Old Town
Germany is a cold, dark place in the winter — and the Village Brauhaus knows how to keep things friendly and warm all season long. In addition to the German and Austrian fare, there are two fireplaces to enjoy.
