The holidays bring a different kind of dining calendar: client dinners out, family gatherings, the annual search for the perfect bottle of wine to bring to the table. Fauquier County covers all of it, and Kettle Run Estates, on the D.C. side of Warrenton, keeps every option close, from historic Old Town to the wineries just beyond it.

Old Town Warrenton, Dressed for the Season

Historic Old Town Warrenton’s brick sidewalks and locally owned restaurants make it a natural fit for the season, where a quick dinner can easily turn into a full evening out. From casual spots to destinations worth dressing up for, downtown Warrenton offers a distinctly local dining experience for every kind of holiday gathering. Enjoy a speakeasy atmosphere at Altered Suds Beer Company or a healthy plant-based option at Warrenton Wellness Kitchen; in Old Town Warrenton, there’s a choice for everyone in the party.

A Bottle Worth Bringing

Vint Hill Craft Winery, located within the historic Vint Hill Farm Station community, is close enough to Kettle Run to make a wine run part of the routine, and close enough to Old Bust Head Brewing Company to round out the trip. Together, they make hosting easier, whether the occasion calls for wine, craft beer, or options for a crowd.

When the Calendar Fills Up

When the season calls for more than a neighborhood dinner, Gainesville’s Virginia Gateway combines shopping and dining in one easy stop. Or, plan to pick up a picnic and enjoy a world-class act at Jiffy Lube Live.

And when hosting duty falls to you, Kettle Run Estates is ready. Craftmark’s gourmet kitchens — oversized islands, quartz countertops, Bosch® appliances — turn a holiday dinner into an easy one. With mature trees and 1-acre homesites for space to spread out, it’s a home built for the season’s biggest table.

At A Glance

• Claire’s at the Depot
• Denim & Pearls
• Cast Iron Craft House
• Harry’s at Airlie
• Café Torino & Bakery
• Molly’s Irish Pub
• Deja Brew Café
• Taj Palace Indian Cuisine
• O’Brien’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
• Faangthai
• Vint Hill Craft Winery
• Old Bust Head Brewing Company
• Warrenton Farmers Market
• Historic Old Town Warrenton