Directions
We are located one block from Christiana Campbell's Tavern located at the east end of the Historic Area. It's a short walk from our front door to Colonial Williamsburg. Walk out of the cul-de-sac, over the bridge, across the street and you are there. Once you have your CW pass you have access to their bus service which has a stop in-front of the tavern. From there it's an easy ride to anywhere in the area or a beautiful walk down Duke of Gloucester Street. Hopefully, you will enjoy our location as much as we do.
Arriving from the North: Take I-64 East to Exit 238 towards Williamsburg. This exit will put you on Rt. 143. Follow Rt. 143 for about 1 mile, stay straight and the road will turn into Rt. 60 East & Rt. 5 West (Yes, the signs state East & West). The speed will slow down to 25 mph (pay attention because police will be looking for you). You will go through a traffic light at 2nd Street (stay in the right hand lane). When you go through this traffic light you will see a small bridge ahead, just before the bridge you turn right on Capitol Court. The Aldrich House B&B is the 3rd house on the right in the cul-de-sac.
Arriving from the South: Take I-64 West to Exit 242 and head west on Route 199. Stay to the right and take the second exit to Route 60 West. Proceed on Route 60 West to the first traffic light and make a right onto Page Street (Rt. 5 & 31 East). After going across the small bridge make the immediate left onto Capitol Court. The Aldrich House B&B is the 3rd house on the right in the cul-de-sac.
RESTAURANTS
Located in Merchant's Square - Within 1 mile from the Aldrich House
PLEASE CALL RESTAURANTS - INABILITY TO STAFF HAS CAUSED SCHEDULES TO CHANGE
Fat Canary - "Hottest" Restaurant in Williamsburg" Small and unique with wonderful food and an excellent wine list. Small bar with full service. Reservations a must. Our favorite choice. (757)229-3333; www.fatcanarywilliamsburg.com
Downstairs at Fat Canary - Casual addition to the Fat Canary located downstairs next to their Wine Cellar. Tapas style, excellent cocktails, wine & beer. No reservations taken. Our favorite choice for casual dining. (757)229-3333; www.fatcanarywilliamsburg.com
Cheese Shop - CHANGE: Currently not making sandwiches to order. However, you can purchase all the fixings separately to make your own. Hopefully, normal business operation will return soon. - Best sandwich shop in town. Roast Beef, swiss cheese, house dressing on french bread - can't get much better than that! Over 200 cheeses and a tremendous selection of wines and microbrews in the Wine Cellar and gourmet foods from around the world in the shop. (757)220-0298; www.cheeseshopwilliamsburg.com
Berrets Seafood Restaurant & Raw Bar - Specializing in Seafood and they certainly do it right. This is a wonderful restaurant and bar with an outside patio for lighter dining (weather permitting). Reservations strongly suggested. (757)253-1847; www.berrets.com
Blue Talon - Located in Merchant's Square. Menu items from hamburgers to succulent lamb. Come as you are or dress up. Great place to get an afternoon or after dinner drink. (757) 476-2583; www.bluetalonbistro.com
Dog Street Pub - Located in Merchant's Square. A Gastropub offering great beers and food to go with them. Come as you are or dress up. They are located on the corner of Duke of Gloucester and Henry Street with a great outside patio area. (757) 293-6478; www.dogstreetpub.com
Trellis - No longer in existence.
La Piazza - Northern Italian dishes with handmade pasta. Located where the Tellis was located. (757)229-8610; www.lapiazzava.com
Waypoint Grill - A fine dining restaurant located in the Quarterpath Shopping center in Williamsburg, VA. Specializing in fresh seafood and high quality meats. Waypoint will satisfy diners of any age or palette! (757)220-2228; www.waypointgrill.com
Colonial Williamsburg Taverns - Four restaurants located with the historic area. All featuring colonial garbed servers and some 18th century traditional foods. Reservations suggested for King's Arm Tavern and Christiana Campbell's Tavern. Chowning's Tavern is a first-come, first-served tavern that operates as an outside grill during the day and turns into Gambols at 5pm until closing. Gambols resembles an 18th century tavern and is a must for anyone who loves a good ale or rum drink and balladeers playing and singing 18th century ballads. Gambols does not operate during the winter months of January, February & March. Shield's Tavern is operating as a coffeehouse during the day and a light-fare lounge during the evening; no reservations necessary. (800)HISTORY; www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/visit/diningExperience
Chef's Kitchen - CURRENTLY CLOSED - Great experience for anyone who likes to cook and enjoy great food with wine to match. Chef's Kitchen offers a cooking class with dinner. Located on Prince George Street - one street over from Duke of Gloucester Street. (757)564-8500; http://www.achefskitchen.biz
Aromas - Great little coffee house on Prince George Street - one street over from Duke of Gloucester Street. Serves light meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner with live music on certain nights. (757)221-6676; http://aromasworld.com
LaTolteca - Great family run Mexican restaurant. 2 blocks away (757)259-0598
Restaurants located in New Town
New Town is an Urban Village a few miles from Colonial Williamsburg
Bonefish - Great new addition to New Town. Great seafood, steaks, salads, sides and desserts - Best Key Lime Pie in town. (757) 229-3473; www.bonefishgrill.com
Opus9 Steakhouse - The best steak house in Williamsburg - very nice atmosphere with upscale dining. (757) 645-4779; www.opus9steakhouse.com
Center Street Grill - Very nice menu with inside and outside dining; best beef brisket dinner in town. (757) 220-4600; www.centerstreetgrill.com
Corner Pocket - Casual dining inside and outside with a billiards room attached in a family friendly atmosphere. Great fun. (757) 220-0808; www.thecornerpocket.us
Other Fine Restaurants Located in Williamsburg
Second Street - An American Cafe - Another favorite of ours is Second Street which is located just around the corner from the B&B. The restaurant is very comfortable, really good food, great bar with a great Happy Hour. Located just around the block from the B&B. (757)220-2286; www.secondst.com
LeYaca - The best of the best in fine French dining. (757)220-3616; www.leyaca.com
Cochon on 2nd - A fine dining restaurant just around the corner with a nice bar and great food. (757)229-1199 www.cochonon2nd.com
Giuseppe's Italian Cafe - The best Italian cafe in Williamsburg; owned and operated by locals for locals and visitors alike. (757)565-1977; www.giuseppes.com
Craft 31 - Great brew pub with indoor/outdoor seating. (757)378-3268; www.craft-31.com
Areas of Interest
Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce - www.williamsburgcc.com
The College of William and Mary - www.williamandmary.com
Colonial Williamsburg - www.history.org
Jamestown Settlement - www.historyisfun.org
Yorktown Center - www.historyisfun.org
Busch Gardens and Water Country USA - http://www.buschgardens.com
Golf - www.wngc.com
The Williamsburg Winery - http://www.williamsburgwinery.com
Shopping
Merchant Square - www.merchantsquare.org
Prime Outlets - www.primeoutlets.com