
Bar 86
Old Town, Alexandria
Bar in Alexandria, United States
Why go
Book Bar 86 for a moody Old Town Alexandria cocktail date, not for a full dinner or wine-list-focused night. At $40 per person, the value is in the intimate speakeasy-style room, smart casual atmosphere, Asian-meets-tiki cocktail direction.
About Bar 86
Bar 86 is a venue in Alexandria with a price of $40 per person and a smart casual dress code. Beyond those points, this listing does not verify details for cuisine, drinks, hours, reservations, seating, outdoor space, food, or service format. That makes Bar 86 a relatively light entry for planning purposes: it gives enough information to frame a basic expectation around cost and attire, but not enough to confidently describe the experience once you arrive. Treat the listing as a concise reference rather than a full venue profile.
Use Bar 86 as a lightly documented Alexandria option where the clearest planning details are budget and attire. If a specific menu, seating setup, reservation policy, or occasion fit matters, confirm those details directly before you go. This is especially important when the plan depends on something more precise than simply choosing a place in Alexandria at a known per-person price. A guest arranging a casual meet-up, a date, or a small group outing may all need different information, this page does not verify the details that would separate those use cases.
What is for Bar 86
The planning information is direct: Bar 86 is in Alexandria, the price is $40 per person, the dress code is smart casual. This page does not verify a cocktail program, wine list, food menu, chef, atmosphere, neighborhood, address, or booking difficulty. In editorial terms, that means the listing should not be read as an endorsement of a particular style of evening, a promise of a specific menu, or a guide to the room itself. It confirms only the essentials currently available here: where it is broadly located, what the listed per-person price is, how guests are advised to dress.
Because the confirmed data is limited, avoid planning around assumptions. The safest way to use this listing is as a starting point for budget and dress expectations, then confirm any operational details directly with the venue. Limited information can still be useful, but only if it is treated carefully. The $40 per person figure may help compare Bar 86 against other Alexandria options, while the smart casual dress code gives a general sense of how polished to be. Still, neither detail explains whether the visit is best suited to drinks, food, a seated meal, a quick stop, or a longer evening.
How to plan around limited information
At $40 per person, Bar 86 is a venue where guests may want to know more before committing to a visit. Check current details directly if you need to know whether the venue offers outdoor seating, a particular food or drink style, reservations, happy hour, or a specific service format. Those questions are not minor planning extras; they can shape the entire outing. For example, outdoor space matters if the group is choosing based on weather or comfort, while reservations matter if timing is tight. A particular drink or food style may be equally important if the visit is built around preferences rather than location alone.
Smart casual dress is the attire guidance. In practical terms, that suggests using a middle lane: more considered than very casual clothing, but not necessarily formal. Since no further atmosphere or occasion guidance is here, keep the dress code in mind without assuming the venue’s room, service rhythm, or crowd. If you are comparing options, let the confirmed price and attire note narrow the field, then use direct confirmation to settle anything that would affect the actual plan. For broader planning around Alexandria, use our full Alexandria bars guide or our full Alexandria restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 215 S Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States
- Website
- bar86.bar
- Phone
- +1 571-312-8010
Venue details
Ambiance
Moody, dark and intimate speakeasy-style space with vintage-modern design, dim lighting and a mysterious, sexy atmosphere that blends Asian influences with tiki-inspired elements.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
Planning details
Location
Explore Alexandria
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bar 86 have outdoor seating?
This listing does not verify outdoor seating for Bar 86. Confirm current seating details directly before you go.
What's the crowd like at Bar 86?
The confirmed planning details are that Bar 86 is in Alexandria, costs $40 per person, has a smart casual dress code. This listing does not verify crowd or atmosphere details.
Does Bar 86 have happy hour deals?
This listing does not verify happy hour details for Bar 86. Confirm current offers directly if that is important to your visit.
Is the food good at Bar 86?
This listing does not verify food, menu, or cuisine details for Bar 86. Check directly with the venue for current offerings.
Is Bar 86 good for a date?
The details are the $40 per person price point and smart casual dress code, which may help you decide whether it fits your plans. This listing does not verify atmosphere or seating details.
Is Bar 86 worth the prices?
Bar 86 is listed at $40 per person. Whether that is worth it depends on the current offering, which should be confirmed directly if you need specific food, drink, seating, or service details.
Do I need a reservation at Bar 86?
This listing does not verify reservation details for Bar 86. Confirm directly before planning your visit.











