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End Your Workday with One of these Classic Cocktails

While our beer scene is hopping and our orange crushes are a must-try for every visitor, sometimes you just want to cap your busy day off with the comfort and familiarity that come with ordering “the usual.” Here are some of our favorite places to go to end your day with your favorite classic cocktail done right.

A close-up of a copper mug with Tito's Vodka branding and a lime wedge, set on a polished wooden bar with blurred bottles in the background.

Stoley’sThe Place

Stoley’s has that neighborhood bar-type feel that just makes you feel like you belong here. This isn’t your average neighborhood bar though. The food coming out of Chef David’s kitchen is as good as it gets and it all pairs perfectly with their wide selection of specialty and classic cocktails.

The Cocktail

Moscow Mule

Honorable Mention

Apple Tini

A close-up of a cocktail in a glass with a cherry, set against a blurred bar filled with bottles.

Repeal Bourbon and Burgers

The Place

Repeal is a speakeasy-style eatery at the Oceanfront who carries a huge selection of bourbon and a burger menu that will rival any you’ve ever seen. You can’t really go wrong with anything you try at this hidden gem.

The Cocktail

Manhattan

Honorable Mention

Old Fashioned – or really any drink with whiskey

A refreshing cocktail with ice, garnished with an orange peel, served in a clear glass on a marble countertop.

Esoteric

The Place

Hip, hyper-local, and oh, so delicious. Esoteric is a favorite of ours for their great food, ridiculous beer selection and creative list of cocktails. Plus, this place is just plain cool.

The Cocktail

Old Fashioned

Honorable Mention

Blood Orange Whiskey Sour

A close-up of a classic martini glass with a lemon twist, set against a well-stocked bar background.

Twist Martini and Associates
The Place

Twist is a classy modern place at Town Center with expertly crafted cocktails and mouth watering food. What more could you want? With the cool atmosphere and delicious martinis, this is a great spot to let out your inner secret agent – or a nice stop before a show at the nearby Sandler Center.

The Cocktail

Happy Martini (shaken, not stirred)

Honorable Mention

Dark & Stormy

Three unique Bloody Mary cocktails topped with fried crab legs and olives, presented on a colorful striped table mat.

Bay Local
The Place

With two locations, one at the Oceanfront and one near Chic’s Beach, Bay Local has become a favorite across Va Beach. All of their food is tasty but their brunch food – like their fried oyster bennies with a side of tots – can’t be missed!

The Drink

Bloody Mary

Honorable Mention

Bay Bellini

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