Old Hat Bar

Three floors (with bars on two of them) with excellent cocktails, plus a short-ish but decent food menu. The weight of the experience is on the drinks for sure, but the food is pretty good as well.We haven't ordered at the bar so no idea what the service is like there, but the servers we've had have been good. I'm always a little leery when they take an order by memory, but so far it's worked out here. The servers seem to have pretty big sections, but ours was around and alert enough that it wasn't an issue. Food menu isn't super long, but it was good. Fried pork dumplings were tasty and not greasy, and the Korean hot dog was solid (I especially appreciate the buttered and toasted top-slice bun, which is the way all hot dog buns should be served). Bi Bim Bap was a nice option, but the sauce wasn't a tradition gochujang sauce, it was a little sweeter than usual. Our only caveat is that the third floor at least is really pretty dark, or maybe that's just middle age catching up with me, but I had a little trouble reading the menu up there.Overall a great place for a drink and some food, especially if you're looking for some interesting cocktails!

Old Hat has some great vibes, food and drinks. I love that their cocktail menu changes and that they have really unique twists that you wouldn't find elsewhere. In terms of food, I loved the Kim-chi hot dog, but if you don't like spicy food think twice! It gets busy so I'd recommend coming a bit on the earlier side to grab a seat or booth. I'm definitely going to be back and can't wait to try some more fun drinks!

I recently visited Old Hat Bar in Alexandria and had a great time. The place has a cozy, vintage vibe that makes it a nice spot to catch up with friends.Our waitress was super friendly and made us feel right at home. I started with the fried pork and cabbage dumplings, which were part of their happy hour menu from 5-7 PM on weekdays. The dumplings were delicious, and the sauce was especially good - a perfect mix of tangy and savory.For the main course, I had the Korean bulgogi cheesesteak. It was a unique take on a classic and pretty tasty. The bulgogi was tender and flavorful, and it went well with the melted cheese and fresh bread.I didn't try the drinks this time, but I'll have to give them a shot on my next visit!

During a recent outing, I decided to drop by, intrigued by its laid-back vibe and the buzz around its casual eats. While the visit didn't blow me away, it wasn't without its highlights.The evening started with their arugula toast. This dish was surprisingly refreshing, the peppery arugula lending a fresh, crisp contrast to the creamy base and crusty bread. It was a simple yet effective use of greens that brought a much-needed lightness to what could have been just another piece of toast.Next came the loaded fries, which turned out to be quite the crowd-pleaser. Generously topped with melted cheese, bacon bits, and a dash of green onions, they were indulgent and savory. The portion was generous, making it an ideal choice for sharing among 2-3 people. Each bite was a delightful mix of textures and flavors, though I must admit, it was more of a safe play than a culinary adventure.Overall, the food was decent. It's a little pricey. While nothing ventured into the realm of extraordinary, the dishes like the arugula toast and loaded fries held their own in terms of flavor and presentation.

We happened upon this bar while out and about. The venue is two levels and we opted for the ground floor level as the vibes were better. Our bartender had an amazing mustache. I asked him to make a vodka gimlet (which is off menu) and it was perfect. my friend and i shared the bibimbap which was SO good.

One of my favorite spots in old town. Honestly my only complaints are that it's always busy and that the drinks are so strong I can usually only handle one, and if those are considered complaints then this place is great. It's such a weird, funky place. I seriously notice a new, weird detail each time I go there - like the pencil machine on the third floor. Service can be slow, but again that's due to the place being busy and the drinks being complicated. The bartenders make them all to order - nothing premixed here! I've never eaten here so I can't speak to the food, but the cocktail menu is one of the most innovative I've seen and I'm excited each time they update it.

Very nice restaurant/bar. This business has a limited food menu but what they make is quite good and very tasty. For our first trip here we had the Fried Pork dumplings, Arugula Goat cheese toast, Gyro and the Crab Rangoon. All three dishes were very well made and oh so tasty with the Fried pork Dumplings being my favorite of the three. This business also has a specialty cocktail menu where we ordered the Bourbon old Fashion and the Five Points Cocktails. The Five Points was OK but unfortunately the Bourbon Old Fashion was not up to par in my opinion where it comes across as a straight Bourbon on the rocks and was lacking any sweetness where I questioned if any sugar/simple syrup/maple syrup was used in the drink. Also as a pet peeve the drink was missing the signature cocktail cherry that is an integral part of this drink in my opinion and adds the extra texture/complexity/taste that a better made old fashion would have.Relative to the environment/service, it has a dark casual environment with comfortable seating over three floors and is really a great place to hang out with friends for a bite to eat or just drinks. Service was super friendly with great follow up and is definitely a strength of this business. Overall I was very pleased with our first visit here and would have given five stars overall had it not been for the sub par Old fashion. Having said that if you are in the area, you should definitely check this business out as the high reviews in YELP are definitely warranted. Also as a tip they have a Happy Hour menu comprised of some of their drinks and food on Mon to Fri from 5 -7 PM that you should take advantage of.

Was given a table upstairs, but then repeatedly told by the bartender that we were "too loud" on a Saturday night......this is a bar? On a weekend night? Where the atmosphere indoors is already loud? Bizarre mixed signals with ultimately poor service and sheer lack of hospitality, we won't be back and highly recommend others to take their business elsewhere if you're trying to have fun.

Nice atmosphere, friendly wait staff and owner, made unique cocktails, good food and service

The bartender wearing a cowboy hat argued with a member of my party to the point where she felt uncomfortable, leading us to leave before ordering drinks. He had an air of entitlement and superiority. We have never encountered such a bartender.