If you drive through Fairfax City you will miss out on a lot. Within a 24 acre radius in the historic old town district you can walk to more than 24 restaurants and shops.
Some of our favorite eateries include De Clieu Coffee Shop, Sisters Thai, The Highside with its craft brew selections and Asian fusion food, the Auld Shebeen, Have A Bite Eatery. And of course, you can’t walk through old town without a visit to Woody’s Ice Cream.
Feeling the need to shop? Shopping musts include Mobius Records, Commonwealth Dry Goods, Pacers Running and Mara Hair and Mode Studio where you can shop the latest women’s trends in the boutique above the salon. And take time to visit Olly Olly Art Studio
Then there are the events that happen throughout the year at Old Town Square that you can put on your calendar. The square got a revamp last year and offers a great place to gather to enjoy outdoor concerts and festivals.
Below is a listing of all the great places you can find on a walk through old town.
Dining Options
The Auld Shebeen
The Auld Shebeen is a traditional Irish Pub and Restaurant. Their menu combines traditional Irish recipes and American cuisines. We offer many Traditional Irish dishes such as Fish and Chips, Shepherd’s Pie, and our signature Guinness Beef Stew, as well as many house specialties.
Hamrocks
Hamrocks is a small, family-friendly neighborhood restaurant owned by Fairfax locals Bull and Susie Hamrock. Hamrocks serves American cuisine and is located in the historical Moore-McCandlish House located at 3950 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
Bollywood Bistro
Bollywood Bistro offers contemporary Indian cuisine and catering options. Located in Courtyard
The Wine House
The Wine House offers offer a bistro-style dining experience featuring local produce paired with a large international selection of boutique wines. You can stop in for dinner or to take a bottle of your favorite wine to go. Owner and Sommelier Michael Pearce is happy to recommend a wine to fit your tastes.
Ornery Beer Co.
Ornery Beer Co. is a casual Restaurant & Brewery in the heart of Old Town Fairfax City, serving creative, scratch menu paired with their beer brewed in-house. House brewed beer is also complemented with local hard ciders, local craft distilled spirits, and a unique draft wine system.
The Old Firestation #3
The Olde Firestation #3 offers casual dining at this laid-back hangout featuring casual Greek & American bar fare. It is housed in a building of the old Fairfax firehouse and you can find fire station décor. Popular with local college students.
De Clieu Coffee and Sandwiches
De Clieu is a contemporary specialty coffee and sandwich shop located at the corner of Main and University featuring locally roasted coffee beans, plus soups, sandwiches & salads. They also serve breakfast.
Sisters Thai
Sisters Thai is a quaint Thai food restaurant in living room style venue offering contemporary Thai cuisine.
Eerkins Uyghar Cuisine
Eerkins is a traditional restaurant offering array of classi Asian dishes from Uyghur in a homey dining room.
The Highside
The Highside is a modern craft beer bar with Asian street food known as “Xiaochi”. They have 20 craft beer taps + 4 craft cider taps + cellarable bottles.
21 Great American Bistro
21 Great American Bistro is a family owned fine dining restaurant serving American fare with a focus on supporting sustainable organic farmers and local products.
East Winds Vietnamese Restaurant and Noodle House
East Winds is a relaxed neighborhood venture with a warm ambiance featuring pho & other traditional Vietnamese fare.
Have A Bite Eatery
Have A Bite is a charming, small restaurant offering Mediterranean cuisine featuring Greek & Italian specialties, plus American-style subs & burgers.
Bellisimo Restaurant
Bellisimo is a neighborhood, chef-owned restaurant that serves delicious Northern Italian food in a friendly, cozy setting.
Ubar Coffee & Acai Bowls
Ubar Coffee and Acai Bowls offers healthy fare including acai and fresh fruit bowls and a variety of tea and coffee.
To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Victoria’s Cakery
Victoria’s Cakery is a local second-generation family-owned bakery offering homemade classic American baked cakes, cookies and pastries.
Woodys Ice Cream
Woody’s is an Old fashioned ice cream ship offering standard ice cream fare. A trip to Woody’s is a right of passage for Fairfax kids.
Smash’d
Smash’d is a contemporary dessert shop offering rolled ice cream with bold Asian inspired flavors!
Places to Shop
Mobius Records
Mobius Records is a Mom and Pop record shop specializing in new and vintage vinyl records focusing across all genres.
Commonwealth Dry Good
Commonwealth Dry Goods is a fun store in the City of Fairfax selling Jerky, Candy, Peanuts, Candles, Sodas, Vinyl & lots of other stuff.
Pacers Running
Pacers is a running store offering quality-brand sneakers & active wear, plus training services & group runs. Pacers also host several area races.
Mara Hair and Mode Studio
Mara Hair and Mode Studio is a lifestyle boutique; offering variety of hair services, makeup, and now clothing and accessories to style their clients from head to toe.
Olly Olly Art Studio
Olly Olly is an art studio promoting collaboration rather than competition and looks to provide studios, an incubator space, and art gym for local artists, as well as a gallery, open studio, and event space for the community.
Brooks Bridal and Ball
Brooks Bridal and Ball is a local dress shop that sells bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses and formal gowns.
Exotica Florist
Exotica Florist is a local flower shop that offers custom flower arrangements and bouquets fro any occasion.
