Rustico Restaurant & Bar

06/01/2026

Last weekend brought a medley of talented artists to Rustico, but this might’ve been the performance of the night. 🎭🍕🍻

Sometimes the best entertainment isn’t staged, it just happens naturally. Thanks to everyone who spent their Saturday with us. More live music, good food, and unexpected moments coming your way.

05/23/2026

We fully support ordering this “for the table” even if nobody actually shares it.
Our truffle mac & cheese with braised short rib is here for the weekend — rich, hearty, and exactly the kind of food you accidentally keep thinking about later. Come hungry. 🧀🔥

05/21/2026

Weekend specials are on.
The Barbecue Shrimp is smoky, bright, and full of fresh summer flavor with a little char from the grill and just enough citrus to keep everything light and balanced.
And the Hearth Baked Mac & Cheese is pure comfort — rich, creamy, bubbling hot, and finished with a crisp golden crust straight from the hearth.
Available tonight and through the weekend at Rustico.

05/19/2026

MEMORIAL DAY AT RUSTICO: $20 DRAFT BEER + BURGER SPECIAL
Monday, May 25th | 11:30am - Close

Join Rustico on Monday, May 25th, to celebrate Memorial Day the Rustico way - with delicious craft beers and our legendary burger!

From 11:30am until close, you can bundle The Rustico Burger, complete with American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion and Smoked Garlic Aioli on a Brioche Bun with fries, and any of our 30 drafts from our deep list of rare craft beers for just $20!

05/13/2026

Fresh pours, longer nights, and a new lineup behind the bar. Our spring cocktail list has officially landed at Rustico — bright citrus, garden herbs, crisp spritzes, and a few drinks made for patio weather. Stop in, grab a seat, and find your new favorite. 🍸🌿☀️

05/11/2026

Weekends at Rustico always seem to move a little too fast. Good food, great beers, plenty of laughs, and even better company. Thanks to everyone who spent part of their weekend with us.

Shoutout to Rich Goldman for keeping the energy rolling Saturday night during live music from 8–10PM. If you missed it this week, we’ll be back at it again next Saturday.

Great drinks, familiar faces, live music, and the kind of nights that remind you why neighborhood spots matter. See you next weekend at Rustico Alexandria

05/11/2026

FOAM 10TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY!
Friday, May 29th | 5:00 PM - Close

Join Rustico on Thursday, May 28th, to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Foam Brewers with 6 special drafts!

Founded in 2016, Foam is known for its creative, small-batch beers and “beer as art” philosophy, blending brewing with visual art, music, and design. The brewery quickly gained national attention for its sought-after New England-style hazy IPAs coming out of Burlington, VT.

Rustico is honored to be one of a select few East Coast bars pouring all 6 anniversary releases on draft, including all six beers from Foam’s Some Things Last a Long Time series: Dortmunder Lager, Pale Ale, Saison, Steam Beer, Triple IPA, and Vermont IPA

There is no admission fee for this event. All featured beers will be available a la carte.

THE FEATURED BEER LIST
- Some Things Last a Long Time Dortmunder Lager (Export Lager)
- Some Things Last a Long Time Pale Ale (American Pale Ale w/ Centennial & Columbus)
- Some Things Last a Long Time Saison (Saison)
- Some Things Last a Long Time Steam Style Beer (California Common)
- Some Things Last a Long Time Triple IPA (Hazy Triple IPA)
- Some Things Last a Long Time Vermont IPA (American IPA)

05/03/2026

A little Stones cover and Clint Anderson setting the tone for our new live music hours.
Catch live music every Saturday from 8–10PM at Rustico.

05/02/2026

MAY LIVE MUSIC AT RUSTICO!
Every Saturday Night in the Bar | 8:00PM - 10:00PM
Join us at Rustico each and every Saturday night as we host live music at the bar!

Check out our full schedule below and via our website:

Rustico May Live Music Schedule
Saturday, May 2nd - Brett Buehler ()
Saturday, May 9th - Rich Goldman
Saturday, May 16th - Steve Lewis ()
Saturday, May 23rd - J.R. Guayo ()
Saturday, May 30th - Clint Anderson

05/02/2026