I have been dying to try this since I moved here! I split it with a friend and we couldn't finish it. It's so rich but absolutely delicious and would get again! The food and drinks come out so quickly too because of ordering on your phone! It was such a nice night sitting outside and would definitely recommend! read more

Bronson Bierhall - Blue Crab Pretzel. - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

We stopped in for a late-night night-cap. First time there, so it took the help of friendly customers to acquaint us with the barcode ordering system. Once we ordered, the drinks came promptly and accurately. So glad to have 'this place in our neighborhood. read more

This place has a really fun German-themed restaurant located in the Ballston area of Arlington. They have a variety of German and domestic beers to choose from and a large German themed food menu. Definitely check out the HUGE soft pretzels they offer. One awesome feature of this place is that they're dog friendly on the outside patio. I really enjoyed the atmosphere at this location and will be returning in the near future. read more

Bronson Bierhall - Indoor area - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I have been trying to get into this place and have yet to be able to do so. I actually want to go here for the food! I have tried multiple times on different days and evening times and have yet to find not only a seat but someone on staff who can provide information. I would recommend a reservation system or something. Otherwise it seems like a typical German beer hall that is loud. read more

Holy Bronson Bierhall!!!! Talk about down right amazing!! I can see why this place is packed and poppin!!! I met my cousin and his crew here on a weeknight for HH and no idea what to expect and let's just say I was pleased!! As soon as you walk in, its a beer hall vibe!!! The bar here is spacious and open with plenty of seating. It can get a little crowded but have no fear there are other seats near!!! If sitting at the bar itself is not your thing, they do have plenty of high top tables let line the edges as well as a more modern version of communal picnic tables that you can sit at. The beer selection is nice with not only german beers (draft and bottle) but some local fav as well like the Port City Optimal Wit (that I am currently crushing on)!! If you find something you like do not be shy and go ahead and get that 1L which is $2 off during happy hour (cha-ching). Food is memorable as well, from the giant pretzel that you can share or the Grilled Bourbon BBQ Wings (my official new fav) that will have you saying forget the napkin because you will be licking your fingers trying to savor the flavor. This is also a great spot to catch the game as the have plenty of tvs around the bar area for your viewing pleasure. No beer hall is complete without games and Bronson has you covered with ping pong, shuffleboard and darts, I do believe. Plus, when the weathers warmer and they slide the garage doors up, you get outdoor seating as well as cornhole!!! The bar can get packed and the service can be shaky at a point or two but its not enough to deplete the entire experience. Bronson has the potential to be my new bae for wings and brews!!! read more

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A friend insisted we grab a beer after dinner and Bronson was the preferred place. Fairly busy on a weeknight. There are probably 20 different beers on tap, and many more by the bottle or can. The place resembles an old German or Czech Ratskeller and was a great place to share a table, good conversation with a good friend. Friendly servers and bartenders, who make it a point to answer questions and provide prompt, efficient service. read more

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If you are looking for good vibes, good beer, and solid bar food, this place is for you. They have a good beer selection large enough that there should be something for everyone but it's not overwhelming. The place seems like it is a popular hangout spot for people of all ages. Everything is ordered through a QR code on the table unless you're sitting at the bar, so service was very quick and food and drinks came out within a couple minutes. Highly recommend for the next group hang out. read more

Bronson Bierhall - Sausage Board, Schnitzel , Pub Burger, pierogis - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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This used to be A Town and they did a legit job renovating into a German type beer hall. They have lots of beers on tap and some okay happy hour specials, including $4 Narragansett cans (from NY not Germany but tasty beer). The food is pretty good, you can't go wrong with the pretzel bites or the potato chips as appetizers and I enjoyed the beef stroganoff as well. The food menu is a little limited but they have brats, schnitzel, etc. so they have the basics for German style bar food. They should add a few entrees to expand their menu. One annoying thing was the live singer around 7pm on a Thursday. He wasn't bad but it was so loud you could barely talk to anyone. I like having live music at places but this was a bit much and nobody seemed to really be listening to him, instead trying to talk over it. This area has been the Bermuda triangle for restaurants, hope they manage to stick it out and I'll be back here if they stick around. read more

Bronson Bierhall - Beef Stroganoff - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Another great establishment in the DMV! Bronson Bierhall serves German-American food and beer in a tavern-like setting, and it is a great place to hangout with friends or co-workers on any given day. The restaurant layout is set up where all seating is long, indoor picnic tables spread throughout the restaurant, and you order food and drink from QR codes at each table. This creates an atmosphere where it's easy to meet people because on busy days because you can either stand at the bar or share a table with other people and chat. There are also a lot of TV's that are perfect for watching sports games. The beers are good and the smallest size of beer is 0.5L. I haven't tried much of the food here, but the Giant Munich pretzel is amazing. Of all the pretzels I've had, this one was the fluffiest, tastiest and biggest. This can be easily shared among 4+ people, and the best part is that the other pretzels on the menu are basically this Giant Munich pretzel but stuffed with either cheese, pepperoni, and even crab! I highly recommend this place and I will definitely be coming back in the future. It is worth noting: because this place is so popular, it can be fairly noisy and difficult to chat with friends. However this should not deter you from trying this place out. read more

Bronson Bierhall - Basic Giant Munich Pretzel. Can be stuffed with cheese, jalapenos, even crab! - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I've seen several places cycle through this location, and I think The Bronson is one of the best incarnations. It's a German-inspired beer hall that's got a sort of industrial yet polished vibe. Lots of televisions line the walls, making it a great place to catch a game. I was pleasantly surprised by the food. It's better than most bar fare. I tried the happy hour pretzel bites and schnitzel with fries. It all came out fast and warm with two dips on the side. The beer menu is also quite robust. The biggest downside was that it was pretty crowded and loud, but that's not unexpected for a popular new place around happy hour time. And as with anything in Ballston, be mindful of parking. But I'm looking forward to coming back. read more

Bronson Bierhall - Happy hour menu. - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The pretzel was amazing, the service was quick... but damn, the QR code and order on your phone situation was awful. You even have to get your own water, and then at the end was a request for a 15, 20, and i think 25% tip?! I most likely won't be returning, I don't have the patience for the QR codes. read more

Nothing but great things to say about this place. I tried a few different beers, all of which I liked. Many more to try! Had a few different food items all of which were great! I need to try the brats and giant pretzel next. I liked the style of the place and the staff was very cool. Will be back soon! read more

Bronson Bierhall - Pastrami Spring Roles! - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

My entire table got food poisoning from eating here. Cant say ill be coming back anytime soon

Everyone has a different taste in beer so I won't recommend you want to get. But if you like tater tots, these are the best tater tots I've ever had the bacon aïoli tots are a must get, we also have tried the crab pretzel, which was incredible, but definitely a bigger meal and more of a commitment. When I get a craving, we just order these out because that's how good they are. read more

Open but cozy interior invites for a group gathering with friends or coworkers. Large selection of beers on tap. Ok happy hour (M-F 3-7pm, Sat 11am-7pm) with some alcohol and food specials (such as $5 well drinks and house wine). Friendly staff, eager to help. TVs with sport events. Food is somewhat limited unless you are all-time fan of sausages and other German pub food. Prices on food are higher than what would be expected. Quality/taste is okay. Conclusion: good for a spontaneous low-key geouo gathering. Probably not the first choice for a family dinner or a date. read more

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Decent food, lots of seating areas but I don't love the set up of ordering your own food and paying online because it takes away from the experience with friends. read more

Bronson Bierhall - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I feel like it's time I should update my review for Bronson! This is definitely the go to spot for all things beer, sports, food, games, and just hanging with friends at happy hour! My husband and I visited earlier today for happy hour and we found a couple seats at the bar, there wasn't a ton of rush when we arrived around 4:45pm, but when we left around 6pm it was definitely getting busier! They have a great deal when you order a beer on tap you get $2 off during happy hour so we both got 0.5 liter of beer. We also ordered more food than we needed - the jalapeño cheddar Jack pretzel (spicy!) and the hand cut fries. Both items hit the spot since we were hungry and totally filled us up! Definitely will come back for happy hour or just to chill since there's great beer selection, good food and friendly staff! 5 stars! read more

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Came here twice, once with coworkers for Happy Hour and once with friends in the evening. The beer was pretty good with a large selection of local beers. The ambiance during the day is pretty chill, and I like how they have a large outdoor section. During weekend nights, this place has more of a sports bar vibe. They did have live music, which was a plus, but this place gets so packed and loud that you can barely hear your friends. The food is pretty standard, mediocre bar food. My friends and I split a pretzel, and it was huge - even with 4 of us, we couldn't finish it. The M.A.C. was stuffed with mozzarella and pepperoni, which tasted like a pepperoni pizza. The first couple bites were really good, but it progressively gets greasier and heavier. The cubano also was ok, but nothing to write home about. I'd be down to visit again with friends, but probably not during peak time on the weekend. Lots of great drinks selection and decent pricing, but would skip out on the food. read more

Bronson Bierhall - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Bronson is a great place for Sunday football and any other time you want to grab drinks and watch a sports game. The inside is open and light and has a bunch of picnic style tables to sit with big groups. There is also an outdoor portion when it's warm to play corn hole and jenga. The food is pretty good for a beer hall too - we got the lamb burger and Mac and cheese. The burger was delicious and Mac and cheese was decent (better with some hot sauce added). I also tried the cigar city guayabera for the first time here and it's now one of my favorite beers - would definitely suggest if you like a light and refreshing pale ale! read more

Bronson Bierhall - Grilled lamb burger - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great place for a happy hour! Individual tabs via QR codes made it easy to order(& order more) & pay separately with our office group.

I absolutely LOVE Bronson Bierhall! Nothing beats sitting outside in nice weather with a pitcher of beer! The service there is great and I always have the best time. You have to check it out when there's live music! In terms of food, all of their pretzels are to die for. The turkey club is great as well! read more

Bronson Bierhall - Roasted Club Sandwich - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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SO MUCH FUN!! Hung out here on Football Sunday and it was packed. I love how you can come in, seat yourself - hangout anywhere and it's awesome. The bar is large and well staffed and while it's super loud inside - you'll still get the service you need. So many tvs so you can see every game from every angle. We were outside most of the time by the ping pong tables and then moved in to play shuffleboard and darts. Loved the picnic table concept and there was just a lot of room to move around in general. We had the chicken tenders and the chicken salad. Both were pretty good and tons of choices on the beer. It's a great place to bring a large group and definitely to watch sports. Also, I appreciated the manager stopping by just to ask us if everything was going well - great customer service and can't wait to come back! read more

Bronson Bierhall - Awesome inside and outside seating. Has ping pong, shuffle board, darts and bean bag toss - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great atmosphere, mid food. Way too overpriced and the 4-5 times I've been here the food order's been wrong or very under par every time.

Great vibes here to be with friends or watch sports. People would bring their dogs or even games to play at the table, while others are into the games on the tv. The tables have QR code menus where you can do all the ordering and paying on your phone and the waiter just brings out everything to you. I got their pilsner and it was good. Their Giant Munich pretzel was great, especially with the cheese and mustard. The schnitzel fingers were also really good too. Definitely a place worth checking out. read more

Management is excellent, staff is attentive, and beer variety is great. Perfect spot to watch all sports

Great pretzels and beer. Great for work happy hour or watching a sports game. Wish they closed at 2am though

Popped in for a brunch. Their brunch was a pleasant surprise. They have few good food items & great drink deals. They offer $12 sparkling wine bottle, $5 bloody marys & moscow mules. They have a really nice patio area. This place is dog friendly, so you can bring your pup and sit outdoors. However, many of their outdoor umbrellas were not working. It was a challenge on a sunny day. We overall liked the place. We will be coming back. read more

Bronson Bierhall - Steak and eggs - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

BEST pretzels and beer selection. The pretzels are gigantic and also so good reheated at home. I am always cravvvinggg the jalapeño cheddar jack pretzel. Great place to watch any sport or meet up with friends for a beer. Long communal tables and outdoor patio seating for nice days. read more

I met up with a large group of friends on a whim, and Bronson Bierhall was easily able to accommodate! They have long tables perfectly suited for a casual gathering with a lot of people. Everyone orders separately via phone, which makes things even easier if you don't want to split checks later. The pretzels were amazing and gigantic. It was easy to share pieces of the different flavored pretzels among friends. There are also plenty of beers to choose from. read more

Not actually many unique German beers. But venue is large. Nice for happy hours. They also have fun beer mugs and good pretzels. Also just a heads up: The heat lamps were finicky and not really working, so dress warmly! read more

Thoroughly enjoyed my first visit here!!! Definitely will be coming back. The long tables were very spaced out, so it respected COVID/social distancing guidelines. My friends and I felt very comfortable there. They have an awesome menu!! So many options. I had the Mango Wheat Beer... YUM! I typically like blue moons so the mango wheat was a good option! Also, their soft pretzels are unreal. We had such a good time and i can't wait to go back! read more

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We truly enjoyed this place. The outdoor seating was pleasant, esp for a chilly day (they had outdoor heaters and are dog friendly). The food was phenomenal - favorites were the variety of handmade sausage and the ginormous pretzel for sharing. A surprising delight was the Aslin Isolation DIPA. Holy cow, that beer was SO GOOD, and I'm not even a beer drinker by habit. It was too easy to drink fast, but happy in knowing it's a local brewery being supported, too. We plan on making Bronson Bierhall a regular place on our (safe) outing rotation. read more

Bronson Bierhall - Stuffed Cheese Pretzel, Pierogis, Handmade Sausage, Aslin Isolation DIPA, 1/2 Smoke Bratwurst. - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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The weather was nice so we decided to check out Bronson's patio for a little people watching. The food was good, but be careful what you order. Portions are much larger than we anticipated so we way over ordered. Lots of leftovers! We ordered the schnitzel, sausage platter, tater tots and the jalapeño cheese pretzel. The schnitzel was good, but the potato salad wasn't authentic vinegar based like you would find in Germany. Still tasty. The sausage platter comes with 5 full size house made sausages. A little salty, but tasty. Our favorites were the bratwurst, smoked sausage, and Italian. The tater tots are really yummy, crispy and seasoned well. When I ordered the pretzel, I thought it would be standard size. This thing is HUGE and the cheese sauce is delicious. Definitely recommend. read more

Bronson Bierhall - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I loved coming here to watch a football game! You order at the bar and they bring the food out to your table. It was cold but we sat outside, there are a lot of heaters! I will definitely come back in the summertime. We ordered the jalapeño pretzel wings. The pretzel was huge and delicious-perfectly cheesy-we shared it between four people! The wings were awesome too. read more

Bronson Bierhall - Grilled Wings - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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So upset I couldn't try more that was on the menu!! Went with a coworker and sharing multiple things would've been weird haha. I had the roasted club that was too much to eat in one sitting but was delicious. We did get nachos to start with, which were very good too. Good beer selection, and the bartender that took our order couldn't have been nicer (everything has to be ordered at bar currently). I wanted to try the caprese pretzel but now I'll just have to come back. read more

Bronson Bierhall - Nachos - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Let me start with, you must try the pretzels. This a a great place for casual hang out, dinner or just meeting up with friends. They have a great outdoor seating area as well and are very dog friendly. I saw one reviewer call this a hole in the wall, far from that. A very enjoyable place to visit. All of that said, let me go back to these pretzels, they come in several different flavors/varieties, but they are hot, fresh and HUGE. Bigger than a diner plate and can feed several people as an appetizer. The beer selection stays updated and not boring. They have an expansive beer menu to keep anyone happy. We had no problem finding either a German favorite or an IPA depending on the mood. My wife and I both had the Bronson Reuben which were outstanding. The sandwich is large and will not leave you hungry. read more

Crowded, loud, and hard to get to the bar to place an order but so worth it once you do. The food was amazing, the drink selection was good, and the patio is huge. read more

Fast service especially with the QR codes on the tables! There is nothing on their menu my friends and I don't like. The Caprese Pretzel is a crowd favorite though! read more

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Think that when a place makes you do your own order on an app they should set the bar higher since you're doing half their work. This place just didn't make up for it. Food was passable. One bartender was friendly while the other was surly. read more

I went here during a warm winter day during COVID and sat outside. The atmosphere was great! They have generous seating with plenty of heating lamps if you're looking for a great place to enjoy a drink outside with friends on a cool evening. The beer selection was good and we ordered two of the on tap beers that are harder to find. The menu is limited if you're a vegetarian, but there are great options for snacks with your drinks. We had a jalapeño cheddar Jack pretzel, and it was delicious and absolutely enormous (the two of us struggled to finish it at happy hour). It was also actually appropriately spicy. It came with a warm beer cheese and grainy mustard. The only reason I gave it four stars was that the prices are a a little high for what you get, and the menu could use more meat-free options. I will definitely return here again with friends for a beer (or two) and some snacks, but because of the price, I won't return too frequently. read more

Bronson Bierhall - New American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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