We are traveling down to the DC area and staying in Fairfax at the Marriott Fair Oaks. I was wondering if there was a decent gastro pub that had good craft beer available. The food has to be as good as the beer if not better. Thanks!
There is a Dogfish Head brewpub in Fairfax, or Sweetwater Taverns in both Centreville & Falls Church.
Dogfish Head has been very hit or miss food-wise for me. Then again, I typically go for the more healthful options on the menu, so maybe stick to the pub grub...?
If you can get to Mad Fox in Falls Church, they had decent food last time we were there (a while ago, though) after a kitchen change. You'll enjoy the beer at both, though.
Agreed re Mad Fox. Dogfish is worth a visit for the beer, not so much the food, though it's good enough. If you're willing to go out a bit further in NoVa there's Lost Rhino in Ashburn and Ocelot Brewing in Dulles. Ocelot is relatively new and making good beers.
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