The Hunter’s Head in Upperville is a cozy little place with good food, tasty beverages and great ambiance. It is apparently popular as well. When we arrived around 6 p.m., on Saturday night, we found that all but one of the tables were reserved. Luckily that one table was in the bar and just big enough for two newlyweds to quaff their pints, enjoy their meals and eavesdrop on the interesting people around them. And there certainly were some interesting people at the Hunter’s Head that night. At some point Sarah wandered off to soak up some heat from one of the fireplaces and struck up a conversation with an older gentleman who was sipping what appeared to be warm spiced cider from a tankard. He informed her that he had spent his day driving around the countryside in his Model A Ford. I met a nice guy from Breaux Vineyard and spoke with him about our plans to visit for a wine tasting the next day before joking with a couple of loud women who were laughing and enjoying life at a table near by.

This place would have been great if the beverages were the only tasty thing, but the food was also delicious. Sarah had the vegetarian chicken pot pie and I really enjoyed the fish & chips. After dinner we split a slice of key lime pie over coffee before reluctantly heading back to our cottage. As we meandered along the back roads of Loudoun County we reflected on our evening and wondered how far the Hunter’s Head was from our home. Alas our beloved new favorite pub is 65 miles away. However, we can always make our next outing an overnight trip.