COCKTAIL BARS VIRGINIA BEACH

Orion's Roof is an upscale rooftop restaurant and bar perched 183 feet above the Atlantic Ocean at 4201 Atlantic Avenue within the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort. The modern rooftop-garden setting features expansive ocean views, a solarium area, and private dining space creating an elegant, beautifully relaxed environment. Executive Chef Grant Steiner leads a menu emphasizing Asian-fusion, Japanese, French, and Italian cuisines with innovative fresh dishes. The venue serves brunch on weekends with signature dishes and craft cocktails, weekday lunch, nightly fine dining, and late-night service on weekends through O Bar, a high-energy specialty cocktail lounge with eclectic drinks and an extensive sake and wine selection. Dinner reservations are typically required, though weekday lunch and late weekend nights welcome walk-ins.

The Hunt Room is an award-winning American tavern located within the historic Cavalier Hotel at 4200 Atlantic Avenue in Virginia Beach, serving handcrafted cocktails and seasonal cuisine inspired by old-world traditions. The intimate space evokes classic hunting lodge aesthetics, where patrons relax by fireplaces in an atmosphere that captures the spirit of post-hunt social gatherings. The establishment celebrates Virginia's distilling heritage through its connection to Tarnished Truth Distilling, the only working distillery housed within a hotel in the country, visible from the dining space. The bar features an extensive bourbon and whiskey selection with rare and rotating pours. Open Monday-Wednesday 4pm-11pm, Thursday 4pm-midnight, and Friday-Saturday 4pm-1am, with live music offered Friday and Saturday evenings, private event spaces available, and valet parking for $7.

The Raleigh Room is an elegant vintage-inspired lounge located within The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club at 4200 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach. The 1930s-styled space features plush seating, drink carts, and nightly live piano music, with abundant indoor and outdoor seating offering ocean views. The sophisticated venue blends old-world charm with modern hospitality, serving innovative craft cocktails like the Ghost Cat and espresso martini alongside light bites and afternoon tea service on weekends from 1 PM to 3 PM. The bar anchors the hotel's dining concept as a refined social lounge for both guests and locals. Open Monday-Wednesday 2 PM to 10 PM, Thursday 2 PM to 11 PM, Friday 2 PM to midnight, Saturday-Sunday 1 PM to midnight.

Beachside Social is a 10,000-square-foot games and cocktail bar located at 2728 Atlantic Avenue on Virginia Beach's oceanfront, blending sophisticated drinking with interactive entertainment. The ocean-liner-inspired space encourages socializing through floor shuffleboard, bocce ball, and board games alongside fresh cocktails and craft beer selections. The venue accommodates diverse crowds—families, groups, singles, and those seeking casual entertainment or team-building experiences—with a fun retro vibe featuring a giant Virginia Beach sign and one expansive open floor plan. Happy hour specials include $6 draft beers, wines, and well drinks plus $1 off cocktails before 7pm alongside a complimentary shareable appetizer. Open Tuesday-Thursday 5pm-10pm, Friday 5pm-midnight, Saturday noon-midnight, and Sunday noon-5pm.

Repeal Bourbon and Burgers, located at 202 22nd Street in the heart of Virginia Beach's Oceanfront district, combines handcrafted cocktails with gourmet burger offerings and an impressive spirits selection. The establishment evokes the American Prohibition era with a speakeasy-style atmosphere brought to life through expert bartenders and knowledgeable staff. It features an extensive collection of bourbon and whiskey—both well-known brands and rare finds for connoisseurs—alongside seasonal craft cocktails and specialty flights such as the Founding Fathers and Commander in Chief offerings. The creative menu highlights burger varieties alongside elevated sides like truffle-dusted fries and specialty appetizers. Open daily from 11am to 10pm for lunch, dinner, and late-night service, it maintains a 4.5-star rating with consistently high reviews.