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Virtue Feed & Grain

Virtue Feed & Grain

Alexandria, VA
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    Great Venue!

    We had our rehearsal dinner at Virtue Feed & Grain and we are so glad that we did! The location is absolutely amazing and the food was so great! Emily and her team did a wonderful job helping us plan the dinner and were so helpful in set-up day of. We highly recommend Virtue Feed & Grain!
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    Great rehearsal dinner & welcome party venue!

    We hosted our rehearsal dinner and welcome party at Virtue Feed and Grain. Amber was great to work with leading up to the day, and the staff was very kind and helpful for the event. One of the AC units was out which made for a fairly hot August evening, but all the guests were enjoying the food and drinks too much to leave early! :) And the staff did what they could to keep it comfortable. It has such a unique/special feel and all our guests complimented the venue and being near the waterfront. We'd recommend Virtue for future event needs.
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    Perfect Venue for a Crowd

    We were looking for a relaxed, beautiful venue for a rehearsal/welcome dinner for all invited to the wedding. This was perfect. Everyone there loved the food and space. People could sit at tables, the bar, or walk around and visit. I planned this event from out of town and couldn't have been happier with the results.
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    Amazing Evening!

    Amber and her team did an incredible job making our wedding vision come to life. We rented out the top floor and did a sit down dinner for our family which transitioned into a cocktail reception with family and friends. The food and drinks were incredible, the staff was extremely attentive, and the venue itself provided the exact amount of rustic charm we were looking for. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves and it was all on account of Amber and her fantastic staff.
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    Nicole Sent on 08/02/2021
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    So Perfect!

    Virtue is amazing! I could not have dreamed of a better wedding venue. My husband and I never wanted the traditional banquet hall wedding. What mattered to us was good food, good drinks, and an amazing atmosphere. Virtue delivered on all of the above. We rented out the entire top floor for a Saturday night wedding. Amber was so easy to work with and met all of our requests. Our guests couldn't say enough about how amazing the bar staff was with providing drinks and food all night long..they especially loved the chicken tenders and French fries served at the end of the night. The restaurant decor is so well done that we didn't need to add much to make it look like a wedding. Just a few extra candles, some Christmas lights and flowers and the place looked perfect. At the end of the night, the staff packed up all the decor and wedding items so efficiently and quickly that no one included in the wedding even had a chance to offer assistance. I can't say enough good things about this place and the staff. Thank you for making my wedding wonderful, stress free and overall an amazing time!
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    Amazing experience!

    We had a small wedding celebration at Virtue, which we chose for its great atmosphere, perfect location, and delicious food. Everything was stunning- the views, the service, and the meals wowed our guests and provided us with a warm and welcoming, stress-free experience. Amber was super responsive, had all the information we needed ready to go, and coordinated with our baker to ensure the cake was delivered on time. All of our guests loved Virtue and we can’t wait to come back to celebrate our anniversary!
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    Victoria Sent on 03/20/2020
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    Classy industrial-rustic chic

    Virtue is our favorite restaurant, so it was the obvious choice for my husband and me to hold our wedding reception there. Amber was fantastic to work with throughout the planning process and was very prompt to answer our questions. The atmosphere on our wedding day was so fantastic and the food was AMAZING. Our family and friends are still telling us how much they enjoyed the food, especially the butternut squash bites. We've been back to Virtue since our wedding and it holds so many memories of the best day of our lives for us.
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    Terry Sent on 07/12/2019
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    Great Experience

    We had our afternoon wedding reception in the Porch room at Virtue Feed and Grain in June 2019. Amber was very responsive and answered every question that I had. We did a little cocktail hour before sitting down to lunch, and the service was excellent. I never had trouble finding a server. After lunch was finished they lit little candles and put them on the table which I thought was a wonderful touch. Everyone raved about the food afterwards and loved the decor in the room. I would highly recommend this venue and the Porch room in particular if your group is small enough. I look forward to having another event here in the future!
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    Ashley Sent on 10/15/2018
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    Great Wedding Experience

    Amber, the Events Manager at Virtue, Feed & Grain was absolutely fantastic to work with. She had a great attitude and a very calming demeanor, which really helped minimize any of my stress. We held a wedding reception for 30 people in the Porch Room and everything came out great. We met with Amber multiple times and she was always happy to meet with us. We were able to see the room set up for another event and test out the music and photo presentation. Regarding the photo presentation that we displayed on the TV screen, she let us know ahead of time that PowerPoint is usually not compatible with the device so we were able to look for alternatives from the beginning. She was also very flexible when it came to the food menu and allowed us to customize the menu (two courses) and bring in our own cake, which the staff cut for us.

    The staff helped set everything up before the event, including escort cards, gift table, guest book and In Loving Memory Table. Amber allowed us to drop off the decorations early on the day of the wedding, which really helped keep the bridal party on schedule. The staff also provided menus on each plate and handled the clean up as well. Everyone was very attentive and made sure the drink refills were flowing.

    All of the guests thoroughly enjoyed the food and the portion sizes were huge. The room can be a bit dim, but again the staff was great and turned the lights on, which the photographer really appreciated.

    Again, Amber was amazing and I would definitely host another party there in the future!
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    Lauren Sent on 08/27/2018
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    Virtue was a WONDERFUL wedding reception venue from the beginning until the end!! The events coordinator, Amber, was responsive and well-planned in the days leading up to the event. They accommodated our extra requests including making a custom cocktail for the reception and holding our decor items until the following morning when we could pick them up. The fact that we are a lesbian couple was never an issue, and in fact, we were received with joy and excitement. The wait staff was great - friendly and prompt with our guests needs. There are just a couple things I would say for others to be aware of. We rented the Porch space for a cocktail-style reception at max capacity with 55 people in attendance. We knew this would make for a "cozy" reception, but what we didn't know is that because we'd asked to clear all but 1 table, the unused tables/chairs needed to be stored somewhere. Instead of seeing the gorgeous wine rack and brick on the west side of the room, there was a black curtain and scaffolding taking up probably an extra 16-20 feet of space hiding the unused tables/chairs. This was a huge bummer for me as my guests felt too tight and it wasn't as pretty as I'd thought it would be. The only other thing to be aware of, is that if you're renting this space in the evening - it gets very loud in the restaurant with dinner chatter! It was difficult to hear the playlist even at full volume. Of course, we had a wonderful and perfect wedding day despite these little bumps. Thank you Virtue for making our day so lovely!
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    We love Virtue! Their entire team is incredible. We hired them about a year ahead of our wedding, and were in communication with their team constantly - sharing ideas, asking questions, working our desired layout for the day. Even when they changed their events menu a few months before our wedding, they worked with us to incorporate all the dishes we wanted from their old menu. It was awesome! Plus they don't nickel and dime you for every little thing - service and space is all included with the F&B minimum (which is SO worth it). Also - this place is spacious. We had 80 guests fit in the entire upstairs, and could have easily fit twenty more people. We had a stage, dance floor, two couch lounge areas, buffet line, dessert table, gift table, and escort card tables.

    If you haven't already, go visit them for lunch/dinner, ask to be seated upstairs, and you'll fall in love. :)
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    Virtue Feed & Grain was awesome to work with. They were flexible, friendly and gave wonderful service. Even when we had last minute changes, they accommodated us. Will definitely be recommending them to everyone I know and eating here again!
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    Jordan Sent on 10/26/2017
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    Our wedding reception at Virtue was everything we could have hoped for and more. From the very beginning, Emily (and later, Amber) were responsive and accommodating. We had a small group (37 people total) and our reception was in the Porch Room. It was beautiful, romantic, and intimate...everything we wanted!

    Amber was an incredible resource for us as we planned the wedding. She was helpful, accommodating, and kind throughout the process. The two women we had setting up all of our reception decor said that Amber and her team were incredibly helpful and supportive as they were setting everything up while my husband and I were at the ceremony and having pictures done.

    We knew Virtue has great food and drinks, and our wedding menu was no exception. Each of our guests loved their meal! My mother has been having some health issues recently and Virtue was very accommodating as we had to make a specific adjustment to her meal. I knew I wanted something that screamed "autumn!" for my speciality drink, so I gave Amber a sample recipe that I thought sounded good and Amber put together a final product that was fantastic! It was a huge hit.

    Everything about our wedding reception at Virtue was perfect, and we are so pleased with our choice of venue. If you're looking for a fun venue with a supportive, professional, and kind staff, Virtue is your place!
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    Virtue Feed & Grain was the most incredible wedding venue and the wonderful staff there made our big day absolutely perfect. We rented out the entire upstairs which is such a cool/unique space that wow-ed all of our guests. Emily and Amber were such a pleasure to work with from the very beginning - they are friendly, patient and very organized, and answered all of my many questions quickly. They work with you to craft your perfect day, and are very accommodating to special requests. We chose to have a cocktail-style reception (serving an unlimited amount of 6 selected dishes for 3 hours) which worked so well in this venue - there is no shortage of tables and seating and guests were able to fill plates of delicious food and sit wherever they wanted. Before that we served several of their 'Alexandria Platters' which were perfect for the cocktail hour. And of course, we had an open bar which everyone enjoyed! All of the food was SO delicious and our guests kept raving about the mac & cheese, pork barbacoa sliders, and chicken wings in particular. I would strongly recommend using Virtue as a wedding venue to any future brides & grooms - you are guaranteed to have the wedding of your dreams!!
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    Wow! From the very first email to the last toast of the night, Virtue Feed and Grain was highly professional, accommodating, and personable. We could not have had such an amazing night without the help of Amber, who flawlessly executed our intimate wedding vision and provided an endless amount of support and care throughout the planning process. The entire staff at Virtue bent over backwards to make our experience personal and memorable, and took every care to ensure that all of our guests were thoughtfully considered throughout the evening. The food was delicious and everyone raved about the signature cocktail! We couldn't have asked for a better wedding reception, and it was all due in part to the wonderful services that Amber and the staff at Virtue Feed and Grain provided. Thank you!
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    Teresa Sent on 06/27/2017
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    Emily, Amber and their team did a fantastic job with our wedding reception! The venue was set up exactly the way we requested, the food and drinks were delicious and the staff were totally accommodating and made sure our guests always had everything they wanted. From the first planning meeting through the end of our reception, everything was handled beautifully and our guests raved about everything. Thanks so very much and we look forward to hosting future events at Virtue Feed and Grain.
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    Christopher Sent on 04/18/2017
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    We used Virtue for our rehearsal dinner, specifically the Porch Room. Having already been familiar with the restaurant we had little doubt about the quality of the food or location but their events coordinators were still very helpful in answering questions and helping us set everything up. Everything was very straight forward for us and our guests loved it, several from out of town being jealous that we get to go there whenever we want. We already Liked Virtue before our event, but afterwards it's part of some good memories that we'll treasure.
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    Emily was so helpful leading up to our wedding. Day of the staff was so fun and amazing. We love Virtue & will be back to relive the fun wonderful memories we made there.
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    Kristal Sent on 09/08/2016
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    I love this place! The food is great and the venue is beautiful. As soon as we saw the porch room, we knew it would be perfect for our small intimate wedding reception. Emily was amazing to work with! When I came to drop off things on my wedding day, I was so happy and relieved to see her, because I knew everything would be great. She was so professional, accommodating, and responsive throughout the entire planning process. Emily and her staff setup everything very nicely and the night was beautiful! We had a wonderful time.
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    We recently held our wedding reception on the 2nd floor. Everything was superb. Emily and the staff were always attentive and willing to answer questions during planning and during the event. The guests all raved about the food and service. And the space barely needs decorations because it's already so beautiful. Book Virtue as often as possible for your special event! You won't regret it.
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    I couldn't recommend a better venue! Virtue Feed & Grain was amazing to work with. The food was amazing and the servers and bartenders couldn't have been better. The events coordinator simplified the planning process, recommended a great DJ and answered any questions I had. The venue itself is beautiful and requires little to no decoration. Virtue Feed & Grain was not only affordable for the area but I couldn't be happier with my choice.
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    We loved working with Virtue. Emily was very responsive and helpful as we planned entirely by email from Texas. The dinner was absolutely beautiful and guests raved about the food. We were extremely happy with our event.
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    The staff was incredible. Our whole experience felt seamless, under control, and with our best interest in mind. Several of our guests remarked on how cool the room was and how eager to accommodate our servers and bartenders were. We would strongly recommend Virtue to anyone looking to host an event in the DC area.
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    When looking for a wedding venue, our first stop on the list of possible locations was Virtue. When we first saw the upstairs space, we knew we had found the perfect location and didn’t need to look anywhere else. From that initial contact to the actual wedding day, we had a truly perfect experience.

    First, I need to give credit to their Events Manager, Emily. She went above and beyond, attending to every single detail. We walked up the stairs for the ceremony, and Emily even took pictures of us without us knowing. She surprised us with these very special photos afterward. Such an amazing touch!

    The best thing that Virtue has to offer is its stunning design. From the barn-like feel, the gorgeous furniture, and artwork, Virtue is one of the most beautiful spaces in the area. The abundance of windows and sky lighting provides great natural light. And then as it gets dark, the upstairs takes on a completely different and equally gorgeous feel. It all leads to some incredible pictures!

    As far as food, Virtue has become my favorite restaurant, and the food at our wedding was excellent as well. Everyone raved about the Butternut Squash Bites, but the Pork Belly Sliders were my favorite from our picks from the event menu.

    Of course, you can’t have a good party without some great adult beverages, and Virtue does it well! They have an expansive beer selection that satisfied even the pickiest of beer connoisseurs, and their wine and liquor selections are impressive as well.

    Last, but not least, the entire staff was impressive. They got to know our guests by name and went out of their way to assist everyone. All of the servers and bartenders were super friendly and helpful.

    If you couldn’t tell by the lengthy essay above, the point I’m trying to make is that Virtue does it all perfectly. I cannot imagine how anyone can come close to offering what they do. Thanks to Emily and her team for making our wedding the event we had dreamed!
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    Virtue was awesome for our wedding. We had an afternoon wedding on a Saturday. We did the Virtuous Cocktail Party which was reasonably priced (especially after viewing the costs at other locations in Alexandria).

    Emily at Virtue, who was our point of contact for the wedding, was fantastic. She was very responsive and super helpful with setting everything up. I can't stress how great they were in making sure that everything went well. We originally had the wedding planned for a park nearby (Waterfront Park, right next to Virtue), but it was rained out (boo you hurricane Joaquin and the nor'easter you rode in on). However, it felt like Virtue bent over backwards to accommodate us so that we could have the wedding ceremony at Virtue before our "time" started and make sure it was the best it could be.

    We have only heard positive reviews from our friends and families. Their wait staff and bartenders were great (special shout out to Rachel who went above and beyond to make sure the bride and I were taken care of throughout the day). And oh yeah, the food was fantastic (guests raved about the Butternut Squash Bites, the Mac and Cheese, and the Old Town Crab Dip).

    All in all, I can't recommend Virtue enough for any party and/or wedding in the Alexandria area.
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    We worked with Emily to have our rehearsal dinner in the upstairs back area of the bar. We've frequented the bar when visiting and it's just a beautiful place and a great atmosphere. The whole experience was easy and pleasant. Emily was quick to respond and very accommodating to all or requests/needs. The night of, the food was delicious and the staff was pleasant and put up with our inability to stay seated for very long. Overall a great experience and we always recommend Virtue, even just to go have a drink!
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    Can't say enough how great an experience it was to have our wedding at Virtue. The staff were great and I keep getting compliments on both the service and the food. They were able to make what is a stressful occasion for some and make it easy on everyone involved.
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    Claire Sent on 07/20/2015
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    We were so happy with every aspect of our wedding reception from the initial inquiry email to the time that we left.
    Emily Klassen is really on point with what she does as the events manager. She's pleasant to work with and has a good grasp on what will work for different party sizes, food allergies, etc. and was extremely responsive in all of our communication.
    Virtue Feed and Grain has been one of our favorite restaurants since they first opened and our family and friends have been raving about every aspect of it. "One of the best restaurants I've ever been to" coming from a foodie was one of my favorites! I fully agree.
    The price was on point and we were able to stay in budget without difficulty.
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    Greylin Sent on 07/16/2015
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    Virtue is a great place for a wedding reception. Our gay wedding reception started off with a plan of about 30 guests and grew to nearly 50 people. The Virtue staff was able to help and guide us though the process and they were extremely flexible. They were happy to cater to our dietary needs (pescarian) and accommodate our larger than planned group. Everyone raved of how wonderful the food was and how great the service was.
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    Laura Sent on 06/01/2015
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    We had our 27 guest rehearsal dinner at Virtue Feed & Grain, where we had our first date, and we could not have been more pleased with the food and serviced. Emily was wonderful to work with-- quick to respond, flexible and accommodating. We were able to create our own menu for the dinner from a set of choices. They printed the menu and had one at each place setting for us. Our party was seated on the porch and it was just perfect with a view of the water and open air breeze (screen windows). After our rehearsal dinner we had a "Welcome Party" in the bar area for all wedding guests and we had a ball. We definitely recommend Virtue Feed & Grain!
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    We ran across Virtue early in our wedding planning process & fell in love with the food and decor! We wanted our wedding reception to feel like guests were out at a bar with 150 of their friends and Virtue delivered on every front. We did a full restaurant buy-out because we wanted to have a band & the placement of the band required the buy out. For other folks considering Virtue, top floor buy-out would be a great option, our 150 guests fit comfortably upstairs for the majority of the event. From the beginning, Emily has been great to work with. she is very professional & so responsive, Virtue is soooo lucky to have her! She & her team were very collaborative on furniture placement & helped stage everything on a pretty short (~1 hr) timeframe. The food was fantastic & the chef accommodated our request for a taco station + a more traditional buffet station, we also received positive feedback on the appetizers & dips. All of the bartenders/servers were so nice & so fast to bring items or clear them. And of course the venue is gorgeous, so we didn't have to worry too much about decorations.
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    We hosted our wedding event for 60 people at Virtue Feed and Grain on 2/21/15. The event coordinator was routinely helpful, answered questions and very accommodating! The event space spoke for itself, it was rustic, yet modern and perfect for our affair. The staff was very friendly to all of our guests, they were impressed! The appetizers were great and gobbled up immediately! The dinner food was great and leftovers were packed up for us after the event. We would highly recommend this space for a wedding/reception of this size!
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    Sarah Sent on 01/26/2015
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    Virtue was AMAZING! We rented out the 2nd floor space for our afternoon reception in January. The space is gorgeous, and our guests loved it. We got nothing but compliments all day, from the food (delicious) to the ambiance, to the service, etc. We had about 90 guests, and the space could easily hold more and still be comfortable (we barely even extended into the back portion of the space). But no DJ or dance floor (there was room for it, just not our style).

    We worked with their events manager, Emily K, leading up to the day of, and she was fantastic. She answered all of our questions (and there were many...) promptly and professionally, and really worked with us to tailor their offerings to meet our vision (and budget). Plus, she was onsite throughout the event to ensure everything ran smoothly.

    The staff onsite were all also wonderful. Very friendly and helpful (including bringing the groom and I plates of food - we had a buffet - to ensure we actually had a chance to eat while making our rounds to all the guests).

    The price was very reasonable too, especially considering the quality of the food (which was superb), the location, and the space itself. Plus, it is so nicely decorated, we hardly needed to add anything, which was another cost bonus.

    I highly recommend Virtue, especially for anyone looking for a more relaxed party (as opposed to a formal reception).
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    Meghan Sent on 12/22/2014
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    This review will never do complete justice to how amazing Virtue is. My husband and I chose Virtue because we had been fans since our first encounter. We wanted a cozy, warm, rustic and inviting location to host our ceremony and reception. Virtue is all of these things in one place, hard wood floors throughout, lots of history, and great atmosphere. We rented out the second floor, using the porch section in the back of the restaurant that faces the water for our ceremony. When the ceremony ended, we moved into the cocktail hour in the bar and lounge portion of the second floor and the staff reset the porch for the buffet lunch. We did very little decorating as it was already decorated for the fall. The staff and the event manager (Emily) are extraordinary and the most professional and inviting people. Emily was responsive throughout the whole process, answered all of our questions, gave sound advise when we were not sure what we really wanted, accommodated many spur of the moment drop-ins to show family and friends the venue; making our wedding day so special and stress-free. When it came time to deciding on the menu they were willing to work with us on the selections for our buffet and still keep it within our budget. We had an open-limited bar and without prompting from us, had bar menus printed for our event. The day of our wedding, we got to meet the staff before guests arrived; they were all welcoming and made sure to introduce themselves and remind us that they were here for us, and if we needed anything to just ask. They served our guest non-stop while we were there, constantly bringing fresh drinks around and appetizers as soon as they saw a glass or plate was empty. Our guests were so impressed, and have not stopped raving about the food and atmosphere. My godparents, who attended the wedding in the afternoon, returned that same evening to have dinner at Virtue because they could not get enough of the amazing food!
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    We rented the top floor for our wedding reception. The staff at the Virtue were so friendly and helpful. Our guests commented how the waiters kept the glasses full. People loved the atmosphere. We had a three person band and 75 guests that fit well in the space with room for seating, dancing and buffet. Highly recommend!
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    User1494977 Sent on 07/23/2014
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    My husband and I had the pleasure of having our wedding reception at Virtue Feed & Grain on
    "The Porch" in the upstairs section. After eating there just one time, we fell in love with the ambiance and food and knew we wanted to have our wedding reception there. The food and the service is unbeatable! Our families are still raving about it. Emily was a pleasure to work with from beginning to the end. She was responsive to all our communications and really worked with us to stay within our budget. She even worked with us when we arrived late for cocktail hour. I would highly recommend Virtue Feed & Grain for any event or dinner, especially as a city-chic wedding reception venue.
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    Aja Sent on 07/14/2014
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    We had an amazing experience working with Virtue Feed and Grain. The Venue was perfect for our 130 guests and our friends are still raving about the food and how lovely everything was. Emily and her staff did a beautiful job from start to finish! We couldn't have been happier. There was even a point during the evening where the owner came to offer my husband and I congratulations. :-) Thouroughly impressed with everything!
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    Jessica Sent on 04/16/2014
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    We had our wedding reception at Virtue Feed and Grain and could not have been more pleased. We have received more compliments on this venue than any other element of the wedding. The food was great, service was top notch, and it's just a really beautiful space. Five stars all around.
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    We had our rehearsal dinner at Virtue. It was perfect and all our family and friends agreed. We liked the ambiance from the first time we walked in. The location, right in the heart of Old Town, is great. During our several visits to plan our dinner, the restaurant was always crowded, which was a clear sign early to us that people really like the food. We know why. Everything we had was absolutely delicious. Emily and Billy worked with us each step of the way to make sure the dinner went exactly as we wanted. We had a buffet style dinner for 80 guests. Emily and Billy helped us select several entrees and sides so there was something for all our guests. We also had an assortment of appetizers that everyone absolutely loved, even before we got to entrees. They easily accommodated our needs for several vegetarian guests. The service was impeccable. Their staff was always ready to make sure our guests had drinks or to clear away the finished plates and glasses. We would highly recommend holding an event at Virtue.
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    User896174 Sent on 07/22/2012
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    Virtue Feed and Grain was where we held our rehearsal dinner. We had heard about it from a friend and since we weren't having any luck with other venues decided to contact them. We had never eaten there so we were walking in blind, but Jeana was awesome. Through emails only we decided the dinner, time and everything. She was immediately responsive to any inquiries, which was great and a nice change from some other vendors I had tried dealing with during my wedding planning! As for the rehearsal dinner itself, everyone loved it. We did a family style dinner in their Game Parlor Room which was quiet and tucked away from the rest of the restaurant. It fit our part of 20 easily. The passed hor d'ouevres and hoptails were a hit and my guests couldn't stop raving about the food. Service was impeccable. Jeana also worked with me to make sure some of my vegetarian friends (who then bailed at the last minute) would have food. Finally she and the chef subbed in an AMAZING fig and orange fruit tart for the dessert versus the normal bread pudding. Again, a total hit. We highly recommend Virtue for your rehearsal dinner.
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    Kailin Sent on 12/31/2022
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    Wonderful Welcome Reception Venue

    We love Virtue and when we decided that we would get married in Old Town, we knew that we had to incorporate Virtue. We hosted our welcome reception here for 50 people in the Clipper Room. Many of our out-of-town guests, loved the atmosphere and food! The servers that were assigned to our party were outstanding and we truly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you Virtue for the great space, spectacular food and great ambiance.

    We highly recommend Virtue for a date night, brunch or hosting an event!
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    Teri Sent on 01/19/2019
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    Reception venue

    Virtue Feed & Grain was very accommodating! They had items on had that I did not expect them to have, and it made my venue presentation that much more beautiful! The wait staff was also great! They tried to make sure we had everything we needed and also tried to help us meet our minimum for the evenings event because we were down in count on no shows that rsvp’d yes.
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    David Sent on 07/22/2017
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    We used a large table upstairs for our small wedding lunch. The staff was very accomodating and the food was fantastic. Very reasonably priced as well. We were very pleased.
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    Melanie Sent on 04/29/2017
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    Book this place! Amazing interior design with a rustic and modern feel. The event planner, Emily is amazing too. We had our wedding on Chirstmas Day. The restaurant already did an amazing job in decorating the place for Christmas. All we need to do is to add a lil decorations. Did i mention amazing wine and bar selection?!
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    User2228249 Sent on 05/31/2015
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    The staff a Virtue Feed & Grain were wonderful to work with! The staff was present, polite, and responsive not only to us but also our guests. The food was VERY well prepared and enjoyed by all. Emily, the event coordinator, was a dream to work with. She was quick to respond to all of our inquiries and made sure everything was perfect for our big day. I would recommend holding an event at Virtue!
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    Betsy Sent on 12/07/2017
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    We had our wedding at Virtue on November 17, 2017. Our experience the day of was amazing. The food was incredible - we got so many compliments from our guests. The venue also just speaks for itself in how cool it is. We rented the second floor for our reception, and the expansive bar and cool rustic but industrial feel was just so neat. Old Town Alexandria itself is such an awesome location for out of town guests (which was everybody including myself and my husband) with how quaint and perfect the area is. The service staff was great - the bartender even went downstairs to bring up their nicest scotch for my husband and his buddies to cheers to!

    We had a great experience with our wedding of 80 guests. I hired a wedding coordinator, Sincerely Pete Events to help with managing the set-up with Virtue staff and other vendors. Emily, the senior Events Manager at Virtue was so great. She was so sweet and accommodating and incredibly helpful with executing everything at the end. Her assistant Amber however was newer and unfortunately wasn't as helpful in the months leading up, so when Emily came back I felt much better as she was able to answer all my questions in more detail and accommodate our requests, as seating arrangements and how to arrange the tables together in the groups I needed, was very stressful. Amber unfortunately was not that helpful, making me feel like I was inconveniencing her for asking questions, so I was relieved to have help from Sarah my coordinator from Sincerely Pete Events, and then when Emily, the senior Events Manager, came back and assisted with final details from taking some time off. Despite my initial worries, Virtue came through in the end beautifully, and our wedding reception was so great. I would have had 5 stars with everything if my concerns and questions were addressed better in the months leading up to the event. Even with my initial frustrations, this place is great and so unique to have a wedding there!
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