The Acorn's Guidebook
Food scene
This is our favorite local place for a celebratory dinner. Claire is an exceptional chef and a lovely person!
38 locals recommend
Claire's At the Depot
65 S 3rd StThis is our favorite local place for a celebratory dinner. Claire is an exceptional chef and a lovely person!
A great gathering place. Good pub fare, local musicians and run by one of my former students. My bridal shower finished with a flourish here!
13 locals recommend
Molly's Irish Pub
36 Main StA great gathering place. Good pub fare, local musicians and run by one of my former students. My bridal shower finished with a flourish here!
Frost Diner
55 Broadview AveCome here for a filling, inexpensive meal with the locals. Open 24 hours!
Harry's
6809 Airlie RoadGreat restaurant on the grounds of lovely Airlie.
El Agave
11083 Marsh RdWarrenton's favorite Mexican restaurant, owned by a wonderful local family!
Owner Andrea may give you a hard time, but will make a delectable meal for you! Beautiful pastries and Death by Chocolate cake!
6 locals recommend
Cafe Torino and Bakery
388 Waterloo StOwner Andrea may give you a hard time, but will make a delectable meal for you! Beautiful pastries and Death by Chocolate cake!
TAJ Palace Indian Cuisine
251 W Lee HwyIf you love Indian food like I do, stop by!
Red Truck Rural Bakery
22 Waterloo StPresident Obama raved about Red Truck's pies!
Carousel Frozen Treats
346 Waterloo StWarrenton's favorite ice cream!
Fauquier wineries
Our favorite, closest winery with great views and wine. We also come here every year to write our Christmas cards, which gets easier as the day goes by...
11 locals recommend
Molon Lave Vineyards and Winery
10075 Lees Mill RdOur favorite, closest winery with great views and wine. We also come here every year to write our Christmas cards, which gets easier as the day goes by...
This is literally "right down the road!" The owner will give you a lesson in making wine!
12 locals recommend
Granite Heights Winery
8141 Opal RdThis is literally "right down the road!" The owner will give you a lesson in making wine!
This is one of the most charming locations in all of Fauquier!
20 locals recommend
Naked Mountain Winery & Vineyards
2747 Leeds Manor RdThis is one of the most charming locations in all of Fauquier!
This family began making wine in Thomas Jefferson's time. They have the best port I've ever tasted!
13 locals recommend
Philip Carter Winery
4366 Stillhouse RdThis family began making wine in Thomas Jefferson's time. They have the best port I've ever tasted!
This is a local favorite with amazing views. Be aware that it will be crowded on weekends with tourists. But if you miss your pooch and need a dog fix, this is the place to be!
57 locals recommend
Barrel Oak Winery
3623 Grove LnThis is a local favorite with amazing views. Be aware that it will be crowded on weekends with tourists. But if you miss your pooch and need a dog fix, this is the place to be!
City/town information
A local DC tourist destination with eclectic shops, cafes and Civil War history.
24 locals recommend
Warrenton
A local DC tourist destination with eclectic shops, cafes and Civil War history.
Sightseeing
The pride of Fauquier County, the Fall and Spring Gold Cup Races, are held here. You can also catch weekend Polo matches, the Scottish festival in September, and a huge Fourth of July festival.
21 locals recommend
Great Meadow Foundation
5089 Old Tavern RdThe pride of Fauquier County, the Fall and Spring Gold Cup Races, are held here. You can also catch weekend Polo matches, the Scottish festival in September, and a huge Fourth of July festival.
Run for several generations by the Stribling family. Don't miss the homemade pies and bread!
12 locals recommend
Stribling Orchard
11587 Poverty Hollow LnRun for several generations by the Stribling family. Don't miss the homemade pies and bread!
Local breweries
Attached to Molly's Pub, this underground brewery has an eclectic vibe. Think Speakeasy!
6 locals recommend
Altered Suds Beer Co.
36A Main StreetAttached to Molly's Pub, this underground brewery has an eclectic vibe. Think Speakeasy!
A local favorite on the former Vint Hill Army post. Live music and food trucks.
20 locals recommend
Old Bust Head Brewing Company
7134 Farm Station RdA local favorite on the former Vint Hill Army post. Live music and food trucks.
This is run by a local Virginia Tech Hokie grad. A great place for families!
Barking Rose Brewing Company + Farm
9057 Old Culpeper RdThis is run by a local Virginia Tech Hokie grad. A great place for families!
This is a favorite local hang out, steeped in Civil War history. Watch a game, listen to local music and check out the food truck!
10 locals recommend
Death Ridge Brewery
5255 higher ground trailThis is a favorite local hang out, steeped in Civil War history. Watch a game, listen to local music and check out the food truck!
Hiking
A local day trip to see the fall leaves or enjoy a hike. Access to the Appalachian Trail and Shenandoah National Park.
97 locals recommend
Skyline Drive
Skyline DriveA local day trip to see the fall leaves or enjoy a hike. Access to the Appalachian Trail and Shenandoah National Park.
This is a local favorite for hikers, with access to the Appalachian Trail. In May, they host a Strawberry Festival.
86 locals recommend
Sky Meadows State Park
11012 Edmonds LnThis is a local favorite for hikers, with access to the Appalachian Trail. In May, they host a Strawberry Festival.
This is a lovely walkway/ bike trail that is mostly shaded and runs about two miles on the outskirts of town.
Warrenton Branch Greenway Caboose
79s South 4th StreetThis is a lovely walkway/ bike trail that is mostly shaded and runs about two miles on the outskirts of town.
City advice
Getting around
Cars are necessary in Fauquier. The DC Metro is 45 min east.
We live on a VERY sharp curve. Please use caution turning into our entrance!
There are several "back roads" on the way to local wineries. Look out for deer!
If you want to visit Washington, DC, you can hop on the Metro at Vienna. It's about a 45 minute drive.
Customs and culture
The Warrenton Hunt
Don't be surprised to see red-coated equestrians on our road on the weekend during Hunt season. You will hear the hounds before you see them!