PX Social Lounge
Address:
728 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone:
703 299 8385
Description:
This cozy, Prohibition-inspired Alexandria lounge is purposely difficult to find; those in the know head for the unobtrusive blue light marking an entrance next door to Eamonn's Dublin Chipper (which happens to be part of the same restaurant group). PX's head bartender (or "Liquid Savant", as he's nicknamed), Todd Thrasher, is also the sommelier at Restaurant Eve down the street; his exquisite (though rather pricey) cocktail creations are made with homemade tonic and bitters and include 20's era staples like Gin Fizz and a variation of the Moscow Mule. Reservations are essential and dress code is somewhat fancy - in keeping with their desire to maintain a sense of quiet exclusivity, PX's hostesses are unlikely to let you in off the street if you haven't contacted them first, or if you're wearing jeans.
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