PATIOS OF OLD TOWN NORTH
As summer settles in with its sunny days and warm nights, our thoughts turn to whiling away the hours on a patio with cold drinks or a delicious meal (or both!). Whether you prefer a ground floor terrace, a balcony with waterfront views, or a rooftop bar, Old Town North has you covered!
Jula’s On the Potomac
Jula’s Waterfront Balcony (Courtesy Jula’s on the Potomac)
If you are seeking a view to go along with your food & drink, look no further than Jula’s on the Potomac. The gorgeous view from their waterfront balcony simply cannot be beat!
Enjoy Social Hour at Jula’s on Tuesday - Saturday from 3pm - 6pm at the bar and outdoors and from 5pm - 6pm in the dining room. Choose from a selection of wine & sparkling wine for $7, beer for $5, and craft cocktails for $10. Pair your drink with a starter, seafood, or flatbread - all items are under $20. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are encouraged.
Come by on Saturdays & Sundays from 9am - 10am for a complimentary $10 Brunch Cocktail when you order a Sunrise Breakfast.
Stop in and see why Jula’s earned more Zebra Reader’s Choice Awards in 2023 than any business has ever won! (Best Romantic Restaurant, Best Restaurant with a View, Best Outdoor Dining, & Best Cocktails)
44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 401
Brunch
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm
Lunch
Tuesday - Friday 11:30am - 3pm
Social Hour
Tuesday - Saturday 3pm - 6pm at the bar & outdoors; 5pm - 6pm in the dining room
Dinner
Tuesday - Saturday 5pm - 10pm
For more information about Jula’s on the Potomac, visit: https://julasotp.com/
Royal Restaurant
Royal Restaurant Patio (Courtesy Alexandria Restaurant Partners)
This Old Town North institution celebrated its grand reopening under the new ownership of Alexandria Restaurant Partners and Sloan Hospitality in April of this year. In addition to interior renovations and enhanced menu offerings including dinner service, the new owners added this sleek new 56-seat patio with a retractable awning.
Come in for all-day brunch, lunch, daily happy hour, or dinner under the string lights. The daily happy hour runs from 4pm - 7pm and offers a selection of $5 beers and $8 wines and cocktails along with an assortment of “Bites” including Roasted Green Chili Pimiento Cheese and Royal Smashed Sliders.
Sunday - Thursday 7am - 10pm
Friday & Saturday 7am - 11pm
Happy Hour
Daily 4pm - 7pm
For more information about Royal Restaurant, visit: https://www.royalrestaurantva.com/
Hank’s Oyster Bar - Old Town North
Rooftop Bar & Lounge - Hank’s Oyster Bar - Old Town North (Courtesy Hank’s Oyster Bar)
Perched up high on N. St. Asaph St. is this gem of a patio. Hank’s Oyster Bar’s Rooftop Bar and Lounge gives you a spectacular bird’s eye view of the neighborhood.
Hank’s offers an Oyster Happy Hour Tuesday - Friday from 4pm - 6pm with specialty pricing on East Coast oysters and a variety of drink specials.
Tuesday - Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday & Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm
Monday - CLOSED
Happy Hour
Tuesday - Friday 4pm - 6pm
For more information about Hank’s Oyster Bar - Old Town North, visit: https://hanksoysterbar.com/old-town/
MacMillan Spirit House
Patio at MacMillan Spirit House (Courtesy Sarah Almy)
One of the newest patios in Old Town North, the MacMillan Spirit House patio boasts cover from the sun and multiple fans to help keep diners cool in the summer heat.
Come in for lunch, dinner, or daily happy hour from 4pm - 7pm. Happy hour specials include: $2 off any food item from the dinner menu; $2 off any cocktail; half off all non-premium wine bottles; and house beer or wine for $5.
Monday - Thursday 11am - 12am
Friday & Saturday 11am - 1am
Sunday 11am - 10pm
Happy Hour
Daily 4pm - 7pm
For more information about MacMillan Spirit House, visit: https://www.themacmillanspirithouse.com/
Oak Steakhouse Alexandria
Sidewalk tables at Oak Steakhouse Alexandria (Courtesy Oak Steakhouse Alexandria)
Oak Steakhouse offers the ultimate sidewalk cafe experience. With ample shade from large umbrellas, the tables outside Oak Steakhouse offer the perfect venue for people-watching.
From the daily bar menu offered 5pm to 6:30pm Sunday - Thursday, enjoy a selection of decadent starters including duck & foie bao buns and beef fat fries along with special pricing on featured house wines and a featured cocktail. Or take advantage of their burger & beer special for $20!
Dinner
Sunday - Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday & Saturday 5pm - 10pm
Bar Menu
Sunday - Thursday 5pm - 6:30pm
For more information about Oak Steakhouse Alexandria, visit: https://www.oaksteakhouserestaurant.com/location/oak-steakhouse-alexandria/
T.J. Stone’s Grill House & Tap Room
Covered Patio at T.J. Stone’s (Courtesy T.J. Stone’s Grill House & Tap Room)
Shaded from the heat of the summer sun is T.J. Stone’s inviting covered patio where you can find many Old Town North residents enjoying a drink or a bite to eat with friends.
Stop in for Happy Hour Monday - Friday from 4pm - 7pm featuring $4 T.J. Stone’s Pilsners, house wines, and rail liquor. Or try out one of the daily specials: $12 chef-designed burgers available all day Monday; Tacos & Tequila Night on Tuesday; Barbeque Night on Wednesday; Wing Night on Thursday; Caesar & Spaghetti Night on Sunday; and 25% off all bottles of wine on Saturday Wine Night!
Sunday - Thursday 11am - 12am
Friday - Saturday 11am - 1am
Happy Hour
Monday - Friday 4pm - 7pm
For more information about T.J. Stone’s Grill House & Tap Room, visit: https://www.tjstones.com/
Sisters Thai
Patio at Sisters Thai (courtesy of Sarah Almy)
Enjoy a wide selection of classic Thai dishes on the patio at Sisters Thai or sample delectable sweets from Magnolia - the dessert & coffee bar tucked right into a corner of the restaurant. Make sure to check out their unique interior - a full marquee hangs over the bar!
While you are there, try out Joy Boy, a locally made craft beer designed to pair perfectly with Thai food.
Sunday - Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday - Saturday 11am - 11pm
For more information about Sisters Thai Alexandria, visit: https://www.sistersalexandria.com/
St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub - Old Town North
Patio at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub - Old Town North (courtesy of Sarah Almy)
Whether you want a great cup of coffee in the morning or a cocktail, beer, or wine in the evening, the patio at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub is the perfect place to catch up with neighbors, colleagues, or friends.
Stop in for a special Happy Hour this Friday, June 21st from 3pm - 9pm featuring the cocktail of the week: Aperol Spritz!
Sunday - Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday - Friday 7am - 9pm
Saturday 7am - 8pm
For more information about St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub Old Town North, visit: https://www.stelmoscoffeepub.com/old-town-north