Listen to the ice at the PX

The days of speakeasy drinking establishments were a thing of the past until the creators of Restaurant Eve (Cathal and Meshelle Armstrong and Todd Thrasher) brought us PX.

Back in the day, the PX would have welcomed the likes of Bing Crosby, Duke Ellington, and the sultry sounds of Ella Fitzgerald. Rich mahogany chairs, royal blue velvet couches, and chandeliers adorn the place which holds only 35 patrons. Cocktails, like the Sweet Basil (lillet blanc, orange water, and basil simple syrup), Chicas Fizz (Hendricks Gin, Rose Water, lemon juice, and cream) and the Plum Diggigty (Shiro plums, Grey Good Citrus Vodka, and lemon thyme ice cubes) are poured by “swank host” Clinton Terry.

As if the exclusivity of getting in (reservations only) and laying down the cash for the $10 to $16 drinks while donning your swankest dinner jacket (required) weren’t enough, you feel a certain unease that the Federal Government will raid the place at any moment as the clientele brings in barons, bankers, and ballers. The PX is an experience. Where just outside there is the buzz of cars and tourists trekking through the streets of Old Town Alexandria; inside, you’re in the lap of luxury. So sit back, and as owner, Meshelle Armstrong says, “Listen to the ice.”

The PX
728 King Street
Old Town Alexandria 22314
http://www.eamonnsdublinchipper.com/