Between the Courthouse and Ballston stops on the Orange Line, lies this hidden gem. Located on a block that includes: a whole foods, bicycle shop, kebab place, gelato place, and a farmer's market...this area is no doubt a holy site for the local white people of the area. This place instantly reminded me of my favorite bar in my current city of Spokane, Washington ("The Baby Bar"). Atmosphere is incredibly laid back, with a great crowd. Lots of mid-twenty to early-thirty types. The extreme yuppies and raging, cackling queens present at other DC-area bars seem to be absent here, which I appreciated. I suck at making friends, and I actually made a good one here! (was in town on business for a week). Amazing beer on tap, including Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron which the bar tender was VERY excited about...I wasn't sure if she was going to be OK or not for a second. (but seriously what's with almost every bar in the DC area dedicating half their tap handles to Belgians? Give me more microbrews please!) The food looked a little...below average, but I won't judge because: A) I didn't taste any of it B) This place isn't about the food C) East West Grill (see my review) is just one block down, eat there first! read more

This place is great. My type of scene where you can sit and talk have a nice drink with your group. They have a cute outdoor nook on the side which is great to sit at when it's nice outside. You can order tator tots, Eggplant fries (absolutely delicious)/along with their sizable array of beers. I'm a dark beer person and they had a great section devoted to my type of beer. You can get drinks in regular size, goblet, and mini, which is fantastic if you want to try a wide variety without breaking your wallet or your seal. The bartender was great but he took a bit long to interact with people even though more people (especially me) were waiting for drinks. read more

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It's probably a good sign that reviews for this bar seem to be split between complaints that it's too hipstersesque and not sufficiently hip. I find the atmosphere to be pleasant, and the people to be cool but not pretentious. They've got a great beer list, and a substantial all-vegetarian menu (and everything can be made vegan as a bonus). The tater tots are excellent, and while the menu is basically veg versions of normal bar food, the execution is solid nonetheless. If you're in the mood for a good beer and a nice oily vegetarian sandwich, and possibly a game of Pac-man, it doesn't get much better than galaxy hut. read more

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Excellent tater tots, customer service and beer! I especially liked the decor. The use of VHS tapes was quite unique. read more

I liked it a lot! the ambiance was great (definitely more "hipster" but a great casual place. There were seats with games as the table which was really cool! THE EGGPLANT FRIES were literally everything as were the tots. I got the vegan chicken avocado - now this was my first time with vegan chicken but man it was good!!!! Service is quick, and everything was pretty smooth. I will definitely be back! Also be ready for grilled cheese when you are here! The menu is dominated by them but with whole lots of variety! read more

An absolute delight of a bar. Fantastic vibes, a great tape selection and when I visited they had Utica Club on tap. Couldn't ask for anything better. read more

Frickin chicken sandwich is bangin. The tots were hot and crispy. The beer selection is fantastic. Very cool spot.

Been here twice. The first time was to hang out and have a drink. The second time since my friend recomnended the Philly cheese steak, that is what i got, and he was right, which I rarely like to admit. But I will yell from the rooftop to profess my love for the Philly cheese steak. The guy that took my order was helping me since I couldn't decide between the fries or the tater tots. A different friend said that the tater tots are the best there, but I like fries better. However, I like tater tots too, just less so. The guy said that he could split it in half. I agreed. So I got the best of both worlds. This friend was WRONG; the tater tots weren't all that, and I liked the fries better. Overall, the food and service were great. My only compliant is that the place is dark, and it gets pretty crowded since its a small even on a Wednesday night. I do like the old video game tables. read more

The little bar that could!! One of the original bars on this strip on Wilson in Clarendon - as many more upscale bars open this gem with live music continues as mostly a locals spot. Yes it is pretty small and darkly lit as well as it can get very loud as well but it remains unfazed by all the upscale places that keep opening in this popular area of Arlington. Great place to see local bands as well as new bands from New Jersey and New York. Many a band plays hear making just enough to have gas to make it back on the road. Atmosphere is friendly and the bar menu is decent and reasonably priced. Watch prices on some of the craft beers but overall this is a fun place to hang and listen to some really talented bands. Beware the bathroom is about the size of a airline restroom .. about enough room to turn around and that is about it. If you are opposed to a loud bar this one is not for you. But if you love to mingle with locals and enjoy some good music you are in the right place!! Get your hipster on and try a bar that is a real music bar and a great history in the area!! read more

I come to Galaxy Hut for the vibe, the vibe is very low-key and not as pretentious as many clarendon bars/restaurants. Thank you for this chill vibe atmosphere, it is appreciated. Now onto the drinks and food - they don't have a wide variety of food, but the grilled cheese sandwich varieties are really outstanding. If you're a beer fan, you'll love the many choices they have. I personally would appreciate a bit more wine choices, but that's okay. I would have given three stars, but they cater to live music on certain days and that's when this place really turns awesome. read more

Fun atmosphere and yummy food! The tempeh Reuben and the tots were so good. Happy hour specials on some beers from 5-7 daily.

Galaxy hut is a quirky and cheeky joint. The tap list is spot on, emitting the right vibes to craft lovers everywhere. After consuming two beers, watching half of Beverly Hills Cop (on VHS), and conquering the mountain of tatchos, I felt accomplished in all the right ways. read more

If you are looking for an intimate, neighborly quality vegan restaurant, this is your place! Perfect for introducing folks new to vegetarian and vegan cuisine. The burgers are a must, which look and taste like meat and their cashew cheese and sauces that come with the eggplant fries are out of this world. Give this place a spin! read more

Vegan Poutine 10/10 -taters tots perfectly salted and crisped.. mushroom cream is rich and flavorful.. dip into the chipotle aoli for the ultimate enjoyment Vegan Rueben 9.5/10 -This was my first vegan Rueben and it managed to mimic every texture and flavor-- amazing. Cauliflower wings 8/10 -The cauliflower could have been less.. cauliflower(y) and more wing-like. Would have liked it fried more but I still devoured them because the WING SAUCE is immaculate Bahn Mi wrap 5/10 -I was expecting crispy tofu but instead it was spongey and wet. The sauce was very good just not what I was expecting Overall -I've been checking out more vegan places and this one stood out to me. All the sauces are incredible, especially the chipotle aoli and wing sauces. A lot of vegan places are overly expensive but here the prices were extremely fair for the quality of the food. Best tater tots and the vegan poutine was absolutely fantastic. Highly recommend. read more

3 1/2 stars. Definite hipster vibe. A good variety of beers and good quick bites. Place is tiny so seating is limited. Not a bad place to sit down and have a drink with friends. read more

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This place was great. It's a super casual bar with a really great beer and food selection. We came here on a Friday night and were able to find a small table and pull up an extra chair for 5 of us. You order everything at the bar where you also can pick up your drinks. They bring the food over to your table though so just pay for it all upfront. We got the eggplant fries which were super delicious! I can't remember all the beers that we tried but everything was reasonably priced. I also realized that there is a door that leads to outdoor seating on the side of the restaurant. Pretty sweet place. I'm moving to the area next month and so I'll definitely be coming back more frequently! read more

I love Galaxy Hut for the atmosphere AND the food. Let me start with the food - they have dairy free and vegan alternatives for every item they offer on their menu, from cheeses, to meats, to spreads. Individuals with specific dietary restrictions will have no problems eating at a place like Galaxy Hut. The atmosphere was great as well. Dim, quaint, and homey. Very chill crowd as well. Would definitely recommend coming here if you're looking for a chill night! read more

Across from Whole Foods. Tiny little dive with a great vibe! It's open late with a big following. Check it out

If you're looking for a chill place to hang out with great food and a good selection of microbrews then go to Galaxy Hut. They have some outdoor seating in a little patio/alley on the side of the building. It's been already said by many other Yelpers but its worth saying again.. get some tater tots with your cold beer! For the vegans out there, they have a lot of vegan food options. read more

Galaxy Hut - Late night munchies! Beef chili cheese dog with tater tots :D - Salad Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

To be honest, the eggplant fries make up more than half the rating here. They're so good and different. I should have ordered at least 3 of them but I didn't know how they'd turn out. I was so naive back then. They have a decent beer selection too. I live in Maryland where most places have one of 5 okay beers, so I could be biased. Got the avocado turkey grilled cheese sandwich which was pretty good too. It seemed to have the perfect ratio of cheese, turkey, and avocado. They have a ton of vegetarian options which is nice to see. The atmosphere is hipster oriented, but I don't think it's unbearable if you're not into that (it's just a very chill place). I might be a hipster though so take that with a grain of salt. Still, if you kinda miss VHS, they have a good selection of what are undoubtedly classics. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was finishing up, and they put on Office Space as I was leaving. I probably should have stayed, to be honest, but I've seen that movie about a million times and was secretly hoping they'd put on Willow. read more

To me, Galaxy was like the latest X-men movie: I went high on the expectations set forth by reviews from friends and online. When I finally went, I enjoyed myself, but wasn't quite sure it was worth all the hype. The beer selection was great, there is no denying it. And the fact that you can get pitchers of quality beer was definitely a plus. However, the price reflected as much. I'm pretty sure a pitcher of Lagunitas set us back $26. Still, I wasn't too upset for the price hike as long as I don't have to choke down another pitcher of Miller Lite. The bar is small and personal, I can see why locals would love it. I bet if I lived down the street, I would make that my hangout. But that did make me feel a bit like an interloper. I also wasn't able to get one of the arcade tables that had drawn my attention, but I had guessed those would be a hot commodity. read more

Hey! My mom used to own this place many many years ago so take this review with a grain of salt if you must. There's no better place to have great conversation and some bar food. The nostalgia theme is on point with a the cathode ray tube TV playing VHS tapes right there where the TV has always been. read more

Great selection of vegetarian and vegan items, with one of the best collections of beer on tap in Arlington. The vegan BBQ sandwich on Texas toast was really good. Tater Tots are a must. Eggplant fries--amazing, and I don't really care for eggplant. My partner had a vegan meatloaf sandwich, which was as good, if not better, than the BBQ. I recommend the Sunken City Steemboat lager. Order at the bar, food is cheerfully delivered to your table. Love all the quirky art. read more

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We got takeout and everything was amazing. And vegan. THE ENTIRE MENU CAN BE MADE VEGAN. Four of us dug into the communal takeout boxes, sometimes stealing each other's forks for an advantage. We polished off the crispy garbanzos tossed in garlic salt and could have eaten at least 3 more. Everyone was disappointed when they ran out. Buffalo Things was the best buffalo cauliflower I've had (and I've had a lot of buffalo cauliflower). It didn't really need the vegan ranch, though was great with it, and it was especially good on top of the Mac & Cheese (did I mention that everything was vegan?). The eggplant fries were maybe the only non-total-winner, but were AMAZING vessels for the vegan ranch. Was great as stadium food for the GWU v. Georgetown hockey game. Will probably do this again for the next hockey game. read more

great for vegan/vegetarian options and plenty on tap. i haven't been to a place like this since i left portland. love it.

When I entered Galaxy hut I felt like I was in everyone's favorite dive bar a bfrom a graphic novel. With re-runs of 90s action films on cassette tapes, pinball tables, the interesting artwork on the walls, it took a minute to take it all in. The food was excellent! We were meeting a group, but we were already hungry so we start to snack. The Buffalo things (Buffalo wings with cauliflower instead of chicken) were exactly what I had hoped for! They were tangly and crispy on the outside, but seemed to melt in your mouth. The beer was reasonably priced and they had a great selection on tap! The 'beyond' beef burger was also a crowd pleaser. It was a wonderful place for us to enjoy a great band, hangout with friends, and eat bar food for vegans, vegetarians, and the meet-eaters in the group. I wanted to specifically mention that I liked that they had great vegetarian, vegan, and meat options on the menu. Usually you have to pick a place with great burgers or good vegetarian faire, but Galaxy Hut has is all (with live music on Sundays!!) read more

Awesome bar! Awesome service! Awesome beer and totchos! Make sure to get there early if you don't want to stand. We were lucky and got a small table by the door. Great beer selection and fun atmosphere. We got the totchos with just cheese and added jalapeños. Definitely will be visiting here next time I'm in town. read more

Galaxy Hut - Yummy totchos! - Salad Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I've come to Galaxy Hut a few times for drinks because they have a great beer selection, but I recently discovered their whole menu can be made vegan. Amazing! My boyfriend and i went for dinner and sat at the bar. I got the Turkey Avocado sandwich vegan and my boyfriend got the vegan meatball sub. Can't wait to come back and try more things from their menu! Be prepared to snag a table right when you get there - the place is small and it's seat yourself, order at the bar. read more

Galaxy hut is my go to place for fried food, grilled cheese and great beer. The indoor seating isn't most comfortable but it's still worth the experience. I have tried almost all vegetarian appetisers and liked them. read more

Happy hour deals were great - got a whole pitcher of awesome craft beer for $13, and a huge basket of tots for half the cost. Also, some of the tables were actually old school video games! I sat at the paceman table. Atmosphere was pretty chill, and I definitely will be going back and bringing friends when they visit the city. read more

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Such hipster. I'm into it. Really enjoyed their selection of beers, though I'm not a big beer drinker myself. We went with a beer enthusiast (with hundreds of unique beers under their belt on the Uptapped app) and he mentioned that this was one of his favorite spots, so its definitely got beer cred. I love all the vegan food options this place has as well! I didn't get a chance to try any food on my visit but will surely be back someday to try the eggplant fries and the vegan patty melt. The outdoor seating area is extra hip and grungy. Make sure to wear bug spray if you are going to sit outside! read more

Quirky, casual bar with great vegetarian (and omnivore) food options. THE FOOD & DRINKS: They have an extensive selection of beers on tap, but as I'm not much of a beer drinker, that's about all I can comment on. They also have surprisingly good sandwiches and appetizers; I say surprisingly because given the casual appearance of the place and the very reasonable prices, I wasn't expecting much. They have great happy hour specials on drinks -- we just ordered pitchers for the table -- and I believe on appetizers like tater tots if you order drinks. FOR THE VEGGIES: They can make pretty much all of their sandwiches vegetarian (they'll use faux meat instead), which means veggies have a good number of options to choose from. I had the vegetarian cheesesteak, because when are you ever gonna find that? It was awesome, nuff said. THE SERVICE: Order and pay at the counter, and they will bring the food to you. It stays pretty busy weekdays from happy hour on, but the service is still friendly and quick. THE ATMOSPHERE: It's a step up from divey (which I consider a good thing, it lends personality!) and -- this is one of the best parts -- it has retro arcade games for tables! We unfortunately didn't get to snag one of those tables, but I appreciate that they exist. As I mentioned before, it stays pretty crowded, and it's not a huge space, so expect some clamor at peak times. read more

Love this place and so glad it is still here after all these years. Great to see an original Wilson Blvd bar make it through the test of time! Hip dive bar with a friendly crowd and great staff. it is a little small but it's part of the charm! read more

A long time ago in a galaxy [hut] far, far away BAR TOURS Episode VI RETURN OF THE DRUNK GUY Luke Beerdrinker has returned to his home city of Arlington in an attempt to rescue his friend Drunk Solo from the clutches of the vile barskank Blabla the Gut. Little does Luke know that the Galactic Bartender has secretly begun construction on a new alcoholic beverage even more powerful than the first dreaded Death Pour. When completed, this ultimate weapon will spell certain doom for the small band of brain cells struggling to restore sobriety to the galaxy.... Yeah, that kind of sucked but good gosh darn it Galaxy Hut does not! With 20 beers on tap, at least 3 of which are strong enough to make a grown man regret his choices, and even more in bottles; The selection in this small bar is excellent in both taste and power. Giving you a choice in sizes between 4 oz samples to large glass pitchers you can be as exploratory or committal as your little heart desires. Add some tots to the mix, enjoy some local musical talent, play a desktop arcade game, and take in the comical wall art to make it a nice chill evening with the homies. If the weather's nice try outside and if some girl asks if you are some other girl's boyfriend you say "No, but I could be yours". Stay spacey my friends. read more

It was a time for celebration, it was a time for commiseration, it was a time for folly, it was a time for sagacity, it was the end of an era, it was the birth of uncertainty, it was a time to spent in mourning, it was a time to be spent in revelry, in short - it was a time to say goodbye to the archangel of merry mischief. I had never been to this little hole-in-the-wall bar in the land of brown flip-flops, and all I could see as I stepped through the door was smokey blackness, and the tiny blips and glows of vintage video games. I managed to find the bar and ran into a fellow yelper that I was meeting that night, the archangel herself - the world famous, Tina R. She told me that a couple of other yelpers had a table outside and to meet up after I got my beer. The beers were plentiful and varied. Tucked down an alley like patio, was a shanty silo that sheltered fellow yelpers Ben, Talia, Vasily, Hanna/Empress and Jimena. We all sat together under the guise of yelp, rap video brainstorming session, but what we what was really happening - was a buzzy therapy session. So we drank and talked and lamented and laughed, as fellow yelpers Brian/Yella, Tracey, S B, the other Ben, Michelle, Farzan, Lydia, and some other guy I can't remember, all trickled in and joined the fray. Some yelpers ordered tater tots and they were good tater tots. I would say, perhaps, the best tater tots I have ever had eaten. Even our soon-to-be CM, the lovely, young Tara meet up with us pig yelpers. It was a yelp night. The beers and memories and silliness flowed like a river of honey. Alas, all good things in life, this night had to come to an end. I finished my beer and said good night to Tina R. Although, she was still a fellow yelper - she was no longer the archangel, her tongue having been cut out by vindictive flaggerots. Those tater tots tasted so sweet. Bittersweet. read more

Not sure if we were supposed to park where we did but oh well... AT&T didn't need those spaces so late at night. Personally I prefer to camp my wheels in the residential neighborhood behind GH. BBQ pork sandwich came with a pickle and fries, guiding Hyunoo to get his own order of fries even though we totally couldn't finish them. Bell's Oberon was excellent, and I was enticed by the rest of the small but pleasing selection. Arcade games were not for us, but we gladly took over the Pacman table when it cleared out; hunching at the end of the bar was getting old. Bartender is awesome. Paying cover for crappy music sucked, yet the humor of wincing at a band called The Potentials didn't elude me. I'll definitely be back, hopefully on a night where not so many people are packed into such a tiny space. read more

It's a good thing for me I don't live in Clarendon, because I would be at Galaxy Hut at least twice a week. This is a fantastic spot, and I have to thank Venu for picking it as the spot to host this years Bell's HopSlam release, and Justin S, Keri M, Ben M, Tony P, and Hyunoo P for showing up and making it more fun. A decent sized group of us showed up to enjoy it on draft here, a rarity for this awesome seasonal beer, and the staff tried to help us accommodate as many people as possible as they all showed up throughout the night. I really loved the atmosphere at Galaxy Hut. It's pretty small, but it never felt cramped on a Saturday night. The art on the walls is really cool too, very quirky with a funny edge (especially liked the guy on the wall by the bar who was literally "pushing up daisies"). The bar seems sort of like an almost hipster place, but too cool for them to actually go to. There's even a giant arrow sign above the bar/register showing everyone where to place their orders. There are no "waiters" in the traditional sense, everything is ordered from the bar and then brought over to your table, with the exception of the beers which are picked up right there. As for the beers, that's easily the best reason to come here, and if you're a fan of craft beers / microbrews and just all around damn good beer, you've gotta get over here and sample some of their selections. Not only is there a really large and diverse selection of high quality beers, but they're also extremely cheap, especially compared to prices elsewhere in DC and the Arlington area. Pints range anywhere from $6-8, for beers that are usually close to the 10% alcohol range, very rare in DC. Another nice bonus here was the food was actually pretty decent, considering it is at heart a bar. I wouldn't come here with the intention of just dining, but it's nice to have good food available when you're already drinking. We started out with an order of the nachos, with chili and sour cream. It was kind of weird how they put the salsa and sour cream on the side instead of actually over the chips like the chili, but I guess it's all the same in the end, although I wish there was a bit more available to add to them. I decided to get a couple of the bacon cheddar hot dogs as well, with jalapenos added. I really loved the abundance of peppers they put on, and the pieces of bacon were really generous too, I just wish they had used slightly better cheese and more of it. The fries on the side were a bit mediocre, but they were just extra anyway. Nicole got the Chic-n-chips, which also came with the fries, but the real star was the huge breasts of chicken. It was a really nice spin on the traditional chicken tenders most places have, and I liked the flavor of the breading. Tony ordered a boat of tater tots at the end of the night that everyone snacked on, and I actually liked them significantly more than the fries, so when you get the choice definitely pick them instead. Another point which didn't really matter to me, but should be nice for some of you out there, is that basically every menu item has a vegetarian or vegan option, kind of rare for a bar, but not as surprising when you get here and take in the whole aura of the place. read more

Went here while visiting friends from the DC area. Most of the menu can be ordered vegan. I had the grilled cheese with bacon and we got vegan tocho's (tater tot nachos) as an appetizer. Everything was delicious and I couldn't even tell the tachos were vegan. The place has a cool atmosphere with pinball machines and paceman games as tables. They have around 30 beers on tap with a really good selection as well. My friend tried to order the Mac and cheese vegan but they didn't have it. Near the end of our meal, someone from the kitchen came to our table with a bowl of vegan Mac and cheese because he wanted to see if we'd like it and if it should be on the menu. The service really impressed us overall and I'd definitely want to come back. read more

Thank God for Yelp... because if it weren't for Yelp, I would not have never met tina r. and would have never ventured to Galaxy Hut to meet her. So there, Yelp HQ. tina r. is GREAT FOR YELP! In yo' face! Speaking honestly, this place rocks. GH offers cheap beer and quick service. There's absolutely no way someone can sneak in at the bar and "cut you" for a giant arrow points you to where you need to order. This place only sells beer and wine but like I said - cold and cheap. What more do you need? Also, they have a small selection of really good nonalcoholic beers. Yeah, I quit drinking... or at least for the month of December. The bar itself is pretty small but the layout is efficient. Outside you'll find covered areas either for drinking your pints or smoking your cigarettes. They are indeed smoker friendly. Also, I recommend trying their food. Jason G. talked me into getting the grilled chicken sandwich and FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE - the chicken in said chicken sandwich was not dry! YAAAAAAY! In my opinion, Galaxy Hut is the best bar in Clarendon. Hands down. The end. read more

I love Galaxy Hut's offbeat vibe - as compared to the flashier weekend night hotspots in the Clarendon area, this beer bar has a much more laidback vibe. Galaxy Hut is perfect for a beer (or two or three) - their tasting option make it really easy to find a new favorite drink, although considering their semi-obscure selection, you might have trouble buying the same beer anywhere else in the DC area! What I love the most about Galaxy Hut is the massive array of options for vegetarian and vegans. DC sometimes seems confused about whether it is a northern or southern city, and this shows a lot in it's bar food - there aren't too many options for a stellar veggie burger or chili at happy hour. Galaxy Hut totally turns that on its head, with veg friendly options I've never seen on menus anywhere. Definitely worth a visit if you don't eat meat - they're doing really cool stuff! Since my initial visit I've moved from the Virginia Square area to Petworth, so Galaxy Hut isn't a walk down the street anymore. But I'm sure I'll be back someday soon - the vegetarian cheesesteak is calling my name. read more