Guidebook to Irvington and the area
Food and drinks
Popular breakfast and lunch spot a minute drive away (or just take a leisury walk!)
35 moradores locais recomendam
The Local
4337 Irvington RdPopular breakfast and lunch spot a minute drive away (or just take a leisury walk!)
Dredge
4357 Irvington RdPopular drinks and dinner place (yummy tacos and burgers!)
Amazing wine bar with small plates. Cozy decor, great wine selection, super friendly service. Our Favorite.
19 moradores locais recomendam
Vine
77 King Carter DrAmazing wine bar with small plates. Cozy decor, great wine selection, super friendly service. Our Favorite.
Inn's own upscale restaurant Colonnade. Reservations required.
8 moradores locais recomendam
Hope and Glory Inn
65 Tavern RdInn's own upscale restaurant Colonnade. Reservations required.
The Office Irvington
4346 Irvington RdConsistently good food
Fish Hawk Oyster Bar
480 King Carter DrCasual restaurant at Tides Inn - water views!
Good outdoor restaurant in a beautiful setting by the water - a must place to visit on a good weather day!
70 moradores locais recomendam
Merroir Tasting Room
784 Locklies Creek RdGood outdoor restaurant in a beautiful setting by the water - a must place to visit on a good weather day!
While prices are high, and the decor is so so, the food is good.
18 moradores locais recomendam
Sandpiper Restaurant
850 Rappahannock DrWhile prices are high, and the decor is so so, the food is good.
One of the best restaurants in the area. Make a reservation in advance, however you can try to call-in the day of - they may be able to squeeze you in. Or just pop in for dinner at the bar.
29 moradores locais recomendam
Adrift
572 Rappahannock DrOne of the best restaurants in the area. Make a reservation in advance, however you can try to call-in the day of - they may be able to squeeze you in. Or just pop in for dinner at the bar.
Winery in a beautiful setting. Open Thursdays-Mondays.
They have a food truck Friday evenings. Welcome to bring your own snacks other days.
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Good Luck Cellars
1025 Goodluck RdWinery in a beautiful setting. Open Thursdays-Mondays.
They have a food truck Friday evenings. Welcome to bring your own snacks other days.
Beautiful and fun setting (you will have a chance to meet a rare breed of Belted Galloway grass-fed cows!), delicious charcutier platter, bbq sliders and, of course, spiked (or non-spiked) cider. Ask the owners to allow you to walk around the property - it is beautiful.
Ask for a tour ($10) of a Dupont mansion.
21 moradores locais recomendam
Ditchley Cider Works
1571 Ditchley RdBeautiful and fun setting (you will have a chance to meet a rare breed of Belted Galloway grass-fed cows!), delicious charcutier platter, bbq sliders and, of course, spiked (or non-spiked) cider. Ask the owners to allow you to walk around the property - it is beautiful.
Ask for a tour ($10) of a Dupont mansion.
606 Chesapeake Dr
606 Chesapeake DriveFun rustic Irish Pub
You want a Caribbean feel in Virginia - you got it! ;)
16 moradores locais recomendam
Windmill Point Marina
40 Windjammer LnYou want a Caribbean feel in Virginia - you got it! ;)
Donna's on Main
Home cooked meals
Microvineyard on the grounds of Hope & Glory Inn.
Closed from Thanksgiving till spring.
34 moradores locais recomendam
The Dog and Oyster Vineyard
65 Tavern RdMicrovineyard on the grounds of Hope & Glory Inn.
Closed from Thanksgiving till spring.
Their restaurant - Filibusters - located in Kilmarnock Inn.
Great breakfast/lunch/dinner in a beautiful Victorian setting
10 moradores locais recomendam
Kilmarnock Inn
34 E Church StTheir restaurant - Filibusters - located in Kilmarnock Inn.
Great breakfast/lunch/dinner in a beautiful Victorian setting
Fun place right here, in the meadows. Open some Saturdays. Refer to their social media pages.
CAMP Irvington
Fun place right here, in the meadows. Open some Saturdays. Refer to their social media pages.
Former Eckhard's, NOW - Prime Mediterranian. One of the best restaurants in the area. Great food!
Eckhard's
2700 Greys Point RdFormer Eckhard's, NOW - Prime Mediterranian. One of the best restaurants in the area. Great food!
Whether you are looking to have a good and affordable meal close by, or just want to grab a bite before the movie - it is a good choice. It has a bar too.
Listen to live Jazz during the 12-3pm Sunday brunch in summer months.
Meridian Restaurant
Whether you are looking to have a good and affordable meal close by, or just want to grab a bite before the movie - it is a good choice. It has a bar too.
Listen to live Jazz during the 12-3pm Sunday brunch in summer months.
Great Fortune Chinese Restaurant
443 N Main StGood Chinese!
Thai and sushi. Could be very busy during the prime dinner time, suggest arriving early or late.
11 moradores locais recomendam
Chao Phraya
45 S Main StThai and sushi. Could be very busy during the prime dinner time, suggest arriving early or late.
Salt and Meadow
Beautiful views of Chesapeake. Good (though very pricey) food.
Small Town Burger Kilmarnock
Great burgers and lobster rolls!
Los Patrones Mexican Restaurant
Inexpensive but delicious Mexican
Car Wash Cafe
481 N Main StAmazing breakfast and lunch!
Beaches, parks, hiking trails
Lovely small beach at the end of Windmill Point Rd - right next to Marina and a Tiki Bar and Grill - closest to us for a beach day.
16 moradores locais recomendam
Windmill Point Marina
40 Windjammer LnLovely small beach at the end of Windmill Point Rd - right next to Marina and a Tiki Bar and Grill - closest to us for a beach day.
Gorgeous preserve. Note: go early on weekends, as the small parking lot fills up fast. Stop by Good Luck Cellars on your way back.
37 moradores locais recomendam
Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve
5755 Balls Neck RdGorgeous preserve. Note: go early on weekends, as the small parking lot fills up fast. Stop by Good Luck Cellars on your way back.
If you do not mind a 30 minute drive, go to the Belle Isle State park. It has a beautiful stretch of beach right near the parking lot. Lots of hiking trails.
On your way back stop for a bite and drink at The Corner in Lively.
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Parque Estadual Belle Isle
1632 Belle Isle RoadIf you do not mind a 30 minute drive, go to the Belle Isle State park. It has a beautiful stretch of beach right near the parking lot. Lots of hiking trails.
On your way back stop for a bite and drink at The Corner in Lively.
Nice park for hiking - one of a few remaining untouched Old Woods
9 moradores locais recomendam
Hickory Hollow Natural Area Preserve
Regina RoadNice park for hiking - one of a few remaining untouched Old Woods
Wake Beach
1099 Mill Wharf RdNice quiet beach. Stop for a bite at Merroir on your way back.
Short but lovely forest trail right here in Irvington - accross King Carter Dr. from the Tides Inn. Take a bike ride there on a sunny day. The trail head is marked by a column near the street.
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The Tides Inn
480 King Carter DrShort but lovely forest trail right here in Irvington - accross King Carter Dr. from the Tides Inn. Take a bike ride there on a sunny day. The trail head is marked by a column near the street.
Short lovely in and out Baylor Park trail along the pond - just minutes away in Kilmarnock. Keep in mind that the entrance from a street is hardly visible.
412 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, EUA
Short lovely in and out Baylor Park trail along the pond - just minutes away in Kilmarnock. Keep in mind that the entrance from a street is hardly visible.
Food shopping
Best fresh baked pizza in the area (look for it in the fridge), breads, soups, beers, wines (you can find 3 btls for $20!).
David's fried chicken is the Best you ever had, Sunday's only, call in to order the day before.
11 moradores locais recomendam
River Market
538 Rappahannock DriveBest fresh baked pizza in the area (look for it in the fridge), breads, soups, beers, wines (you can find 3 btls for $20!).
David's fried chicken is the Best you ever had, Sunday's only, call in to order the day before.
Hands down best fresh seafood shop in the area. They have prepared meals, too.
13 moradores locais recomendam
Miss Mary Seafood
758 Rappahannock DrHands down best fresh seafood shop in the area. They have prepared meals, too.
Adorable farm market with delicious tomatoes (try yellow ones - the best!), peaches, corn, seedless watermelons, lots of prepared food, flowers, etc., etc.
9 moradores locais recomendam
Dug In Farms
155 Fleet's Bay RdAdorable farm market with delicious tomatoes (try yellow ones - the best!), peaches, corn, seedless watermelons, lots of prepared food, flowers, etc., etc.
Kellums Farms
3443 Irvington RdNice small farmer's market closest to us
Very simple market for basic shopping. Exceptional butcher section.
12 moradores locais recomendam
Tri-Star Supermarket
Very simple market for basic shopping. Exceptional butcher section.
Walmart Supercenter
200 Old Fair Grounds WayFood and Home shopping
Chesapeake Doughnut Co.
500 Rappahannock DrDoughnuts, breakfast sandwitches, coffee.
Old Farm Truck Market
453 Rappahannock DrSmall sustainable farm market
Out of the Oven Bakery
549 Rappahannock DrBakery - yummy breads and pastries
Right in town ( a minute drive). Adorable upscale convenience shop that also offers gifts, wines and food to go.
Livi's Market
Right in town ( a minute drive). Adorable upscale convenience shop that also offers gifts, wines and food to go.
Food Lion
Supermarket - recommended
Virginia ABC
Wine and liquor. Located by the Tri-Star supermarket.
Kayak/paddle board rental
Rent them at the kiosks by the water or have them delivered to e.g., Gaskins marina
Kayak rental kiosk on the water (self-serve with Credit Card).
1883 Windmill Point Rd, White Stone, VA 22578
Robbins Boatyard
Kayak rental kiosk on the water (self-serve with Credit Card).
1883 Windmill Point Rd, White Stone, VA 22578
Kayak rental kiosk (self-serve using credit card).
Located at the corner or Brightwaters and Windmill Point Rd in White Stone.
Step by Westland beach and Windmill Point marina Tiki bar and grill afterwards.
Windmill Point, Virginia 22578, EUA
Kayak rental kiosk (self-serve using credit card).
Located at the corner or Brightwaters and Windmill Point Rd in White Stone.
Step by Westland beach and Windmill Point marina Tiki bar and grill afterwards.
Medical care
Rappahannock General Hospital
Art shops
Objects Art and More
4462 Irvington RdImpressive art gallery
Allure Art Center
419 Rappahannock DrFor those appreciating art
Village Needlepoint
Needlepoint art