Welcome to the Light Horse Restaurant and Bar, Alexandria’s NUMBER ONE spot for locals and out-of-towners for well over a decade. Ever since opening our doors back in 2008, The Light Horse has long been Old Town Alexandria’s go to for delicious food, inventive craft cocktails, craft beer and eclectic wines. Open for Lunch, Dinner and Late Night, we’re here with the friendliest staff in town to make sure you always have a neighborhood “Third Place” to call home.
The Light Horse offers two floors, our second floor has become well known for all national and international sporting events, live music on the weekends and Sunday/Monday karaoke. Downstairs and outside offer a well deserved break from your daily grind in a relaxed, chilled vibe.
Exposed brick-&-beam dining room with a seasonal American menu & large choice of craft beers. Based on 676 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
715 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 549-0533
Website:
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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4 PM–1 AM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
11 AM–11:45 PM |
| Wednesday |
11 AM–11:45 PM |
| Thursday |
11 AM–11:45 PM |
| Friday |
11 AM–1:30 AM |
| Saturday |
11 AM–1:30 AM |
| Sunday |
11 AM–1 AM |
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Reviews
Mark Em
Slow service. Took about 15-20 to order in a relatively slow afternoon. Hostess was super friendly and checked up on me a couple of times. Bartender even noticed and came over to check on me.
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Vanessa L.
I LOVE this spot. Over the years it has evolved for the better and better. Downstairs is a fine dining modern experience and upstairs more dive bar live music vibe. Music is good, service is EXEMPLARY, cocktails are good but I’m open to seeing an updated cocktail menu. Food is always hot and fresh off the grill, love their food perfect mix of flavor and healthy ingredients. I usually eat/drink too fast that I forget to take pictures but finally got one today of their salmon dinner. Fantastic experience every time I come here, I’m tempted to say this is my favorite spot in Old Town, at least top 3 for sure! Thanks to John and Cory for excellent bar service as always and cannot wait to come back, for the 100th time I’m sure.
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N. Moore
Went for Summer Restaurant Week/Birthday Dinner with a large group of friends, and we had a great time. The food was good, especially the salmon and crab dip! The drinks were okay, but the service and atmosphere were awesome. Special shout to Danny and Chris, and the livwho took great care of us, as well as the live entertainment I will definitely be back.
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Julia Watt
Wow! This is a gem in Alexandria. We stopped in after viewing the menu outside with our family of 5 (including kids) and from the moment we stepped in the manager and server were so kind and personable. The food was amazing – crab cake sandwich to die for! The decor was so cool and fun. Everything about this place is 5 starts. Thank you Light Horse!
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Chelsea Andrews
My friends and I came here for restaurant week and had a great experience! The restaurant week menu was shot! I started with the margarita bruschetta. Definitely well flavored and crushed it. Next I got the grilled flank steak and it was made to order. Brussel sprouts were also a hit! Last I had the brownie sundae! It was good but I wish it was warmed up. I didn’t ask though so can’t hold that against them. The service was great! We sat at the bar and got great service. I love the placements you get when you order food from the bar. I forget what drink I got but I was satisfied with that as well.
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David Family: Doctor
Veggie platter delicious. It’s all about the spices!. Per request, served two sides on entree plate. Add the NA beer FTW. Friendly helpful bartenders.
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Julie Anne Harris
A nice spot on king st for a beer and some bar food. The beer menu doesn’t have a huge range, but there are several interesting options. The happy hour prices are a good deal. There is some outdoor seating, but the indoor ambience is quite pleasant.
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Thomas Hallock
What a pub in Old Town Alexandria should look, feel, and taste like. Perfect location. Solid burger. Tacos al pastor, on Taco Thursday (?), seasoned just right–a rare thing north of the border. Good selection of craft beers, nicely poured Guiness. Appreciate the staff.
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Marcos Bolaños
This place has great food and great music. It’s always a blast to go dancing here. Downstairs is very chill and quiet for dates and conversation with friends. Then once you are adequately full of food and drink, make your way upstairs and get down with your bad self on the dance floor.
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Keya H
Pleasant surprise! I came here while waiting for our escape room to begin and it happened to be happy hour. The food was pretty good and the music was on point. We ordered the crab dip and the nachos without the pork. Our bartender/waiter John was great…very kind and personable. I definitely plan on returning.
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