The best in live music I've seen may great acts there through the years Love the beer and the lack of pretense read more

Older crowd. Good music and food, reasonably price drinks. I will definitely go back again.

The Best part is the live music and the camaraderie of the customers and the staff. This place rocks.

Nachos: Perhaps the saddest nachos I have encountered. The dim lighting makes this sordid image look slightly less unappealing. I looked at them with guilt and disbelief, they looked back at me drenched in fake cheese, shredded lettuce from a plastic bag, unevenly cut tomatoes, sketchy Mariana sauce, Kalamata olives pleading for death, and some random green seasoning that could've easily been mistaken for something scratched off the walls. All else: Gorgeous place though, super fun and the music is always incredible. Service is quick and great. Drinks are great. Folks are the friendliest in town. This bar is timelessly cool. I love the atmosphere here. Other food seems more appetizing. Unfortunately, not a safe space for nachos. read more

JV's Restaurant - Nachos - American Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

If you want great local music and good comfort food this is the place! They also occasionally have some amazing rhubarb pie. The meatloaf dinner is filling and can be split with two people if needed. The burgers are good and the gyros excellent. read more

JV's Restaurant - Bar - American Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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I was bored and looking fir something fun then I found this place. They had open mic night! So in a day like Tusday there is nothing to do but that place made my night! Very good chessburger :) will come back for sure! read more

JV's Restaurant - Inside - American Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

JV's is an institution when it comes to northern Virginia, Maryland, and D.C area. In existence for over 75 years, the place is the scene for rock n roll, blues, folk, bluegrass, jazz, and R&B music. Full dinner menu and full bar also! Open 7 days a week with music shows 2x/day most days. read more

O.M.G. This place is amazing! I didn't know places like this still exist. Live music, great ipa's and just the 'get down' of it all. Service with a smile and just oh so fun!!! read more

Anything fried is perfect. Hubby enjoyed the burger. It's a little bar but if you get there before the bands start, it's a great place to grab some dinner read more

For the last 15 years, I've been going to JV's to play, and to hear other musicians. It pains me that people think it's just a music bar. Last night, the ham platter was on blackboard, so I dove in. It was fantastic, better than I had a right to expect. I've had a lot of really good meals there, and fun gigs. This place is a national treasure. You get to fill your stomach and your soul at the same time. Judy is wonderful at the bar. If you're visiting the Washington, DC area and you love live music, you have to stop here. You can thank me later. read more

JV's used to be a good spot, but most of their customers have died or are too old to go out anymore. JV's hasn't changed though. The vibe is music night at the nursing home. The bands are old and tired and wrap up early because old people don't stay out late. They have to charge a big cover because the place is always empty. The menu is even nursing home stuff. The big special is meatloaf with nice soft vegetables. The pictures here that show a couple geriatrics playing to an empty joint with a few gray hairs nursing their beers tells it all. It's kind of pathetic. There are lots better places to go with livelier crowds, better bands and no cover charge. JV's has become a boring waste of time. read more

This establishment is a dive bar, but thats what makes this so unique. On first impression you ask what did you get yourself into when you enter, but it grows in you. Some of the staff is friendly and the others can be rude. *Update: 4\Thursday. Stopped in for a quick dinner at 6:30 while heading home. A band was setting up to start at 7:30, ($10 Cover) At 7:00 I was told to get out, while still finishing my dinner and waiting for my check, since I wasn't staying for the band. I'm stopping in here less often now. read more

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Always good music, food is good, funky vibe, what more could you want? And ambiance everywhere

Older crowd. Food was ok. No cocktails just cans or bottles. Service was ok. Live music was great!

had the pork barbecue sandwich patter that was a supposed fresh special and recommended by server. it was old and tough. also if you want water with your purchased beverage ( beer) it's bottled water and additional charge. read more

Cool place that pays homage to US Veterans and Rock & Roll through pictures and memorabilia. This is a combination bar, restaurant and small live music venue, tucked into a small strip mall. They have music every night of the week and weekend afternoon. The drink and food menu is rather extensive but don't expect it all to be great. Had a cheeseburger and meatloaf sandwich. Both were good and filling. Onion rings were good too. Stick with the basics and you'll be fine and have lots of choices. The staff was really friendly and took time to tell us the JV story which started back in 1947. Some patrons have been coming here for 40 years. We were not able to stay for music this day but we'll be back. read more

JV's Restaurant - American Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

I went to jv's tonight and I was treated differently because of how I look. The owner saw me and my friends and attempted to charge us $10 cover charge but other women that were there did not have to pay because they resembled him more. My friends and I were very offended and taken back. We will NEVER come here again. Not worth it. It's 2023. Get it together. read more

JV's is a great historic Restaurant in center of Falls Church, Virginia with great food , life music, life band every day. Part of the American history, opened 73 years ago by Greek American Mr. Dross and is run now by his Greek POW's daughter Lorraine Campbell. Food is good quality at very affordable prices and real classic American, wine and beer only. They have several great bartenders and special one is long timer with JV Ms name Patty she knows how to make Best omelette with spinach and mushrooms. There is one very unprofessional and Nasty Bartender name Sandy or Cindy. She is nasty and has very bad karma. She need to be terminated ASAP. Nasty bartender name Sandy or Cindy she will be fired same day in any 4 star hotels or any upper restaurant. I am food and wine and hospitality expert and I know what I am talking about. read more

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Take off your sunglasses before you go in. I used to throw darts out of there back in the 80's. They had the best juke box in the DMV back then. Live music and open mic now. Pay attention to when the live music starts as they charge a cover. Don't be cheap, just pay it. Recently went there for burgers and beer for lunch with a friend. Beer was ice cold and the burgers were delicious and huge. Neither of us could finish but oh, we did try. The place was mostly empty around 1pm in the middle of the week so naturally service was amazing. Regulars at the bar were friendly and they're not a afraid of strangers. Fun place, great burgers and damn cold beer. The burgers are huge but the steak & cheese is colossal. read more

Had so much fun hanging out listening to live music and chatting with the bar tender. So much history in this place. Can't wait to go back next time I'm in town. read more

This place has been here forever for a reason. This is a true neighborhood bar and the crowd's age ranges from 21 to 81 and everything in between though it seemed to skew a bit older when I was there on a weeknight. You won't find the annoying DC pretense and accompanying $10 pints and $15 "craft" cocktails prepared by a sigh....mixologist here. This place has friendly bartenders who serve bottled beer and wine, no liquor here. The food is tasty bar food with a larger menu than I expected. I enjoyed my burger on a pretzel bun and it was plenty filling. They have live music very often (with a cover at least at times) and I'll come back to check out some shows. read more

JV's Restaurant - Burger on Pretzel Bun with Chips - American Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Live music every. single. night. JV's has been around for about 75 years. Awesome family owned business with some really fantastic bands. Docking because the food is not very good. But the beer is cold and it's a really unique place in many ways. Definitely worth the visit. read more

Stopped here to other night after seeing on Facebook people rave about the steak and cheese. Most places are closing now at 10, but they are open until midnight, with kitchen closing around 11. I got the steak and cheese and it was amazing. Lives up to the reviews. Tater Tots were amazing. They really didnt have a lot of seasoning on them but they did not need, they were the most perfectly cooked tots I think I never had. Great crunch and flavor. The bartender could no have been nicer. So welcoming, friendly and helpful. Everyone was wearing masks. Me and my friend were the only 2 there. But here is some things that concern me. Covid steps. Masks yes. Sanitizer yes. They are not really doing social distancing table wise, but limiting guests to about 30. The normal occupational limit is 100 and now its 50, with live music and staff that brings the guest count to about 30. The one thing that concerned me was the bar. I did not think they were allowed to have people sitting at the bar. Most other restaurants put tables next to the bars so people can still "sit" at the bar, but not actually at the bar. The bartender did sanitize the area of the bar we were gong to sit at, and I could tell they were really big on sanitation. I don't know the actual covid restrictions for bars but form the other restaurants in VA I have been in. This was the only one that allowed sitting at the bar. The menu was amazing. so many things on there that looked good so I def will be back and want to try so much more. This place has been open since 1947 with the same family owning it. I was amazed by the photos on the wall. 3 letters from Bill Clinton. A signed photo from George Bush, signed photo from Dan Aykroyd with a photo of him and the owner under it. George Thorogood has been there. I have never been here before. And for a place that has been open as long as it has, its clean, well kept, great food and staff and still family owned. Highly recommend the steak and cheese and tater tots. Will update my review once I go back and try more. Stay tuned for updates soon. read more

Live music 365 days a year. What more could one ask for? no draft beers. They serve only beer and wine. and the Kitchen always has some specials. You can never go wrong with the wings or chili. read more

This place recently expanded but is still pretty tight inside. Currently the stage area is central and visible (really close to the entry door). The bar is in the middle with seating to the left and right of it (to the right are old booths and to the left are more current tables). I was told it was / had been a biker bar and although there were a few leather jackets & Sons of Anarchy logo outfits it had more of a vintage feel which was legit since it has been around since 1947. Their slogan is "Ageless Charm Without Yuppie Bastardization" We asked the waitress what she recommended from a couple of items we were looking at and she said the burger. The menu said not frozen and I believe it. The burger looked homemade and tasted pretty good (hubby gave it a thumbs up). They have a meatloaf meal, bbq pulled pork as well as a steak topped salad. We saw The Young Relics and plan to go back to see the Crimestoppers next week. We may try some more menu items, updates to follow... read more

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I actually wandered into JVs by accident only because I was looking for lunch and I remembered hearing they had live music. I was in for a big surprise--/ the music was amazing and surpassed my wildest dreams. In case you have any doubts, don't hesitate. Only thing I would warn ya is don't expect to be able to drink much at this establishment. It's great for teetotaler folks. Enough said. Thanks read more

Ever dream of singing on stage like Sinatra or Bobby Darin in front of a live audience? Well, JV's can make it happen for you on Monday nights! Tom Saputo will be there, and he can accompany you to just about any pop song in any key. The crowd on Mondays is very welcoming to new talent--that's what they come to hear. And there's no cover on Mondays. And there's dancing, too. We also go there for the food. It's always served fresh and hot, and be sure you try the soup du jour, no matter what it is. read more

Great environment! The live music is really fun and everyone gets into the music. Drinks are relatively cheap as well.

The hidden music venue...with an open mic which showcased numerous musicians from solos, duets, to full bands. All without a cover charge that night. It's a full night of music so no worries if you can't make it at the start 8pm. I don't know about you but I always get hungry watching musicians sing their hearts out. JVs daily specials like chile and grilled cheese, meatloaf, and fish tacos. Beer is bottled which guarantees it's COLD. Saturday night has a reasonable cover charge and again a great music show for your money. Take a seat, eat, dance, repeat! read more

JV's Restaurant - American Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Falls Church favorite for 75 years. Not 75, but have enjoyed live music and fabulous "comfort" food for 40 yrs.

I've lived in FC for 11 years, I'm a huge live music fan, and I never knew JV's existed until Monday (3/20) night. I looked around at the POW/MIA flags and thought, "I'm really going to like this place!" I had looked at the menu before coming, because I have food sensitivities, specifically egg and gluten, and I brought my own salad dressing so that I could at least have a salad with grilled chicken and not have to worry about egg in the dressing. The menu claimed to accommodate food allergies, and boasted home-cooked meals. When I got to JV's, one of my dinner buddies suggested getting something off the weekly Specials board. I saw flounder and vegetables, and figured that was entirely safe. If the flounder is a special, logically it will be fresh for that week. The waitress finally showed up, and never read out the specials. She was an older woman (maybe 60s, but dressed like she was 20) with blonde curly hair that was very obviously dyed. She wasn't too familiar with the menu, but I asked her what came with the flounder, and she said, "veggies and rice." Well, when the flounder landed on the table, it was breaded (can't have gluten, can't have egg); it had a side of coleslaw and a side of potato salad (mayo is made with egg yolks); that mix of vegetables you find at military chow halls or in the frozen aisle--carrots, corn, lima beans, and green beans--and rice. I immediately asked her if there is egg in the breading on the fish. Her response: "How should I know?" I asked if she'd check with the kitchen, because I have an egg allergy and a gluten sensitivity (I would have pushed through the discomfort of the gluten sensitivity if the breading didn't have egg), and said I didn't realize how the fish was prepared. She said, "Fine," and stomped off. When the waitress came back, she said, "The kitchen staff has no way of knowing how this flounder was prepared because it comes frozen in a box already put together." So much for home-cooked meals. "OK," I said, "then I need to send it back. I cannot risk consuming egg." The waitress said, "Well I can take it back, but I'm going to have to charge you for it." I said, "Seriously? Can't I just get something else?" She replied, "I could swap out the entree for you," and I jumped in with, "Yes! that sounds great!" but the waitress finished with, "but I'm not going to wait around here for you to make your decision, because I have a job to do and we're busy." The place was half empty, and most were at the bar, where the bar tender was taking orders. I snagged her back and said, "Yes, I'd like the lamb chops, instead." The waitress's response was so condescending and fake sympathetic. She said, "Sure. But I'm going to have to charge you for BOTH full entrees." The guys at my table were shocked. I said "never mind, I'll take my check." With a smirk, she turned on her heel and brought me the check for my uneaten meal. She had taken 30 minutes from the time we sat down to get to the table and take drink orders, but the check took her 30 seconds. I paid exact change and walked out. By the way, JV's takes a credit card from EVERY GUEST the moment you sit down. I'm willing to bet they do this to make sure every guest gets charged despite the lack of service. I understand that waiters and waitresses have a tough job. I understand it's annoying to work around food allergies and food intolerances (which is why I hadn't been out in months). I was nothing but polite to this woman. I should have said up front that I couldn't have egg or gluten, but I didn't even order something that typically comes with either. And, if a restaurant is putting on their menu that all the food is home-cooked, and that they work around food allergies, I would assume that the waitress would at least be familiar with the menu enough to SAY whether the dish contained allergens, as should the kitchen staff if they're allegedly preparing it. I should have asked to speak to a manager, because it wasn't right to be charged for something I couldn't eat AND full price for a replacement. I will never go back to JV's Restaurant. read more

We got there about 3:30pm on a Saturday- in time for the 4pm live music. There were plenty of seats at the bar, at tables, and in booths. By 5:30pm, the place was packed. Today 40 Dollar Fine was playing. Charleen our waitress was great. She talked about the best on the menu. Lots of bottled beer choices. We started with fried onion rings which were awesome. Hot crisp not too bready. Then I ordered a cheese steak with extra Provolone cheese and lettuce and tomato . The bread was warm and fresh. There was plenty of steak and lots of cheese on top. Very little lettuce and tomatoes were cut in chunks. Food was served in no order. No one seemed to get their food at the same time. And our deep fried pickles got forgotten but eventually arrived. My friend said the special black bean soup was good. Her salad looked really good; she got it with the blue cheese dressing. I want to get that next time. Everyone is having fun and many seem to be regulars. This place is going in the regular rotation. read more

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This is a great venue for live music - it always has been. Let's hope it stays that way!

Bartender was very nice his name was Michael it's my first time being there and he seemed very happy to introduce me to the bar and let me know the history of the bar they've been there for 75 years they have a live band there everyday and the beer is super cheap and the food is amazingly good especially for a hole in the wall type of bar Good spot to hang out at read more

Live music is always a plus when going out for drinks. Place was busy! There were two bartenders who also waitressed on duty last night. They did great but I feel like there should of been more staff on. They only serve bottled beer and wine but there are plenty of options. Their food I never got the chance to try but the portions were huge at a reasonable price. Bathrooms needed to be cleaned and only one stall so lines can grow fast in an already crowded area. It was enjoyable watching regulars dance together as the music played. read more

This place rocks, literally. Live music most nights, good food and cold beer. Bar food was all tasty, served quickly. The bartenders are helpful and knowledgeable. JV's loves military and veterans, first responders and policeman, and people of all races and persuasions. They were celebrating 69 years in business this past weekend. As a Veteran I got in free--no cover. Nice. If you like live local music, want a place to dance or just hang out and have fun, you have to experience JV's. read more

JV's Restaurant - American Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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This place is tons of fun if you can get past a few things: - Domestic beer such as Rolling Rock *is* $6.50. It winds up costing more if you choose to tip. - The place is dark. That's probably good; some things are better left unexamined. - Everyone there but you is a regular. - The guy that pushed up to the bar next to me was literally insane. I would usually be bothered by this and for some reason wasn't. Besides, he was a regular and everyone knew him. - If fact, scanning the room my first impression was I had walked into the post office from Men in Black II (or any other post office for that matter). Then I realized it was just a bunch of people out to have fun with no pretense or agenda. OK, if you're still here then there's hope. Let's consider some of the finer points: Everyone is having fun. The food looked and smelled great. Unfortunately, after paying the $10 cover (for what turned out to be an awesome band) and setting aside the small fortune for some Rolling Rocks (Rollings Rock?), I was tapped out. Don't worry, things will pick up when I get my social security check in a few years. A lot of other people did order food, remember, they're regulars, and seemed to enjoy it. read more

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Went last night to catch a buddy's band at JV's. While the space wasn't huge, I wasn't expecting a dance hall. The service was on top of things, even though the place was packed. I liked the fact that it has been in business under the same family ownership since 1947. For a small, "dive" bar, they have a good mix of beers in bottles, and four on tap: Bud, Pabst, Yuengling, and Lorraine's Brew (a specialty ale from Dominion for JV's). I gave the Lorraine's a shot and it wasn't too bad. Their menu was basic, so I gave the pulled pork sandwich a try. Mind you, I'm picky about my pulled pork. The sandwich came out with some fries and a small cup of coleslaw, and I didn't see BBQ sauce dripping from it. I was concerned. Upon my first bite, I was smiling. The pork had a mild vinegar and garlic sauce that complemented the meat nicely. I'd definitely get it again. The music was good, and the place has live music every night. If you're in the neighborhood and want something simple, give JV's a shot. read more

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Huge new fan of this iconic live music venue in Falls Church. The bar is well stocked with brand liquors, IPAs and quality draft beers. The servers and bartenders are friendly and helpful, even the food is decent and includes classic bar food items as well as steak salads and other treats. JVs is small and clean, the feature great musical lineups with a central stage and adequate dance floor. I absolutely loved this little venue and can't believe it's taken me this long to get into JV's. Seriously, friendly folks, good food and great tunes make JV's a two thumbs up, go go go venue. read more

Old dive bar w/beer & LOTS of food choices!!!! Bar, tables, booths, dance floor & small stage for various bands & open mic nights. Very cool atmosphere! read more