Food: not recommended Service: great…read moreAmbiance: great for after work drinks (margaritas were excellent) on a nice day. Proceed straight upstairs to the rooftop bar and patio. Lots of standing room, limited seating, but the patrons are young, beautiful, and mostly college students from nearby schools. Not my crowd, but met one of my friends here after work in Arlington around 6:30 since the weather was perfect yesterday. We decided to go to my favorite restaurant for a more elevated experience and live music. One day, I'll come back to watch people ride the bull downstairs, which I imagine that to be hilarious and entertaining. The bartender told me the place doesn't come alive until about 9pm, so that's when it's crowded and probably off the chain.

I really wanna love BOE but the last few times I've came I've been extremely disappointed that it's…read morenot a bar I would prefer to go to on the weekends with friends. I went for the first time back in October and I had a good time. The drinks were competitively price for Arlington proportions but the food AND cocktail menu are just painfully limited. If you're ordering just standard bar drinks like a domestic draft beer or a shot of tequila you're fine, but a grilled cheese sandwich on the menu? Seriously? The biggest attraction of this bar is the mechanical bull. But the caveat is that you need to get a ticket to ride it which costs $5. Not terrible pricing but considering PBR at Power Plant Live in Baltimore has a mechanical bull (and more space but will get to that in a bit) it feels like a slap in the face. But again it's $5 and I'm going to presume that money goes towards maintenance of the mechanical bull ride anyway. Also depending on what day and time you go be prepared to be packed like sardines. There's three rooms one of which is a dedicated dance floor. And the room farthest from the entrance, about 85% of the room is taken up by the mechanical bull. The first time I went there was no room in the mechanical bull room because they blocked off 5% of it for some group party reservation. We went up to the rooftop which was a bit more spacious but naturally if it's cold outside or raining you're obviously not going up there. Overall, BOE has potential but a limited food menu, and even more limited cocktail menu, and small indoor space makes this an easy bar to skip when there's a line out the door.

Arlington is not short on sports bars. Some are better than…read moreothers. Carpool is a solid one. The burgers and mozz sticks are great to munch on while watching your favorite sports team. Plenty of seating and TVs too. Not a bad seat in the joint.

I recall this being next to the IHop before closing. Sounds like they've reopened again and…read morerejuvenated to serve Arlington. There's plenty to like with the pool tables, darts, arcades, and the TVs showing sports galore to keep you plenty busy. Plenty of people frequent this for those kinds of gatherings, making this place perfect for company happy hours and birthday celebrations. Bar-wise they offer all your usual spirits with a decent beer draft selection. Not sure about the wine; I just stuck with my miller lites and vodka+sodas whenever I'm here. Food-wise, it's typical bar food. Nothing special or anything that stands our although they serve tator tots here which is an excellent snack. Friendly bartenders are here and easy-going patrons. They are also open late up until 1AM most nights; sometimes later than that. This reminds me of Spyder Kelly's. Glad they resuscitated this place and it's up and running again.

My wife and I hosted our rehearsal dinner and welcome drinks for our wedding weekend at Courthaus…read moreSocial, and everything was absolutely perfect. Liz and her team made the evening feel incredibly special and worked closely with us throughout the planning process to ensure everything ran smoothly. They hosted our rehearsal dinner for about 25 people and then seamlessly transitioned the space for the rest of our guests to arrive for welcome drinks. The food was outstanding, the service was impeccable, and the entire event was executed flawlessly. Having an extensive background in the service industry, including large-scale events, I was genuinely impressed with how well the team handled every detail. We truly felt taken care of all weekend. I cannot recommend Courthaus Social enough for anyone planning a private event or wedding weekend gathering.

I had the omelette with a side of fries. While the presentation wasn't the most impressive, I was…read morepleasantly surprised by how good it tasted--it really hit the spot. We chose to sit outside, and the weather was beautiful. The outdoor seating created a nice atmosphere and made for an enjoyable meal. The service was a bit hit-or-miss. Nothing terrible, but it felt somewhat inconsistent and could have been more attentive. Overall, the food and ambience were the highlights of the experience.

Ballston Local has such a great happy hour! Awesome drink specials, tasty food, and a fun,…read morelaid-back vibe. Service was friendly and quick too. My friends got burger with fries and beer combo. I got nachos and added chicken for $2 extra. Definitely will be of my go-to spots when I'm in the area.

Wandered into this place since the coffee shop next door ran out of food, but glad we got to try it…read moreout. We were the only customers in the beginning but more people trickled in while we were eating. We shared the short rib poutine and the double stack burger. Both were ok- nothing special to make me order again. The burger had some hard pieces in it- bone? Bit into more than once (spread out in the burger) and had to spit out several times (eek). Server was nice- checked in. Would like to come back and try some other menu items. We did 2 hour street parking - unsure if they validate or have other parking options nearby.

I always have a great time at O'Sullivan's. A staple for my friends and I over the last few years,…read moreespecially in the winter. Live music almost every weekend. Pretty good bar food, but nothing too special. Known for their Irish Car Bombs. They are the local Steelers bar, and they bring in Iron City Beer for games.

Waddya gonna do? Grab your umbrella? grab your a**? or duck into the nearest Irish Pub?…read moreO'Sullivan's. Excellent (at the bar) service. The most interesting pub crowd. Like 4 big screens with games. Guinness served right. Not too cold.

I had a great waiter who made sure that my food was gluten free. He was very friendly, too. I had…read moresalmon and Brussels sprouts. It was all very flavorful.

Stars given for a Tuesday wine night that extends beyond happy hour times! Not an extensive wine…read morelist, but it's a pub, temper your expectations and bring your people for week night out of the house. I like the Brass Rabbit, have been several times and it's never overly crowded, so immediate seating is not a worry. Star deducted (maybe should be 2?) for this lack luster grocery store Lunchable on a slate plate, that was passed off as a charcuterie board, yet balanced by the trendy menu addition of a "Girl Dinner" that 3 of us shared and was plentiful.

Hyde Social might become my local go-to for sporting events. It leans more toward an upscale sports…read morelounge than anything, with an abundance of TVs, lounge couches, and booth seating. I came to watch Game 2 of the NBA Finals, and I appreciated that it was the only game they showed and had the sound on. My waitress was courteous and accommodating all night, even helping me with some recommendations. The Havana Cider was a tasty spiked apple cider. Albeit small, the cheesesteak egg rolls had great flavor. The calamari was crispy, and the bang bang sauce added a kick and unique flavor to it.

Every time I come here I'm always walking out disappointed…read more I wanted to try this Jam Smashed Burger they have and every time I come in (at different times) it's always something. Whether it's they're too busy and the kitchen doesn't wanna make it or it being brunch despite me being told previously they serve the brunch menu with their normal menu all day. Also came in for a game once and my table ordered a hit dog tower and the hot dogs were shriveled and overcooked :/ My most recent time coming in was cloudy and daytime and it was extremely moggy and humid. Maybe someday I can come here and not walk out feeling like they played in my face.

Every time I go to Liberty Tavern, it's busy. Bar is full and so are the tables. The food is…read moredelicious. I haven't had anything that I wasn't happy with. The espresso martinis and bubbly rose are my favorite libations. Though I did mention that the bar is usually packed, service is hit or miss. There are times when my friend and I will sit with glasses empty trying to get someone's attention for a refill and we have waited 15-20 minutes. Keep that in mind and be patient when the venue is packed.

TLDR happy hour is only at the bar and the food is good but service isn't…read more Came on mother's day and came early, before they were busy. When we made the reservation in advance, we called to ask if happy hour was everywhere or just at the bar; they said everywhere, so we booked a table. Plot twist, it's only at the bar / downstairs :))) We arrived 15 minutes early, so while they got our table ready, we ordered at the bar. 5 stars for the bartender. If I could review her, the host, and the happy hour prices in isolation, I would! They moved us upstairs, we sat down, and immediately saw the menus were different. We asked the gentleman bringing waters about happy hour and he sent the waiter over. The waiter, with about 2% helpfulness, shared that happy hour is only downstairs. I mentioned that we had called in advance to ask. We asked if it would be possible to have that menu or perhaps move. The conversation felt like pulling teeth. He said, with much dismissiveness, it was up to the host downstairs to move and if they had availability and left. (Fair, we move, he doesn't get his tip. An alternative? Give us the happy hour menu, still get your tip. Better yet, just be slightly helpful?) The host downstairs found us a table but shared it was booked at 6:15 so we needed to be in and out. It was no problem because we had arrived before 5 (early, remember?). Although, it took 15 minutes (I timed it!) for anyone to come bring waters or address us as their table. A little hard to operate with urgency when no one takes your order!! I got up, told the host stand, and they sent a server over, and he proceeded to come back all of three times. We also had to flag him down to get our check, while we sat with empty waters that were never once refilled. We had pizza, cod sliders, and half orders of aglio e olio pasta. The cod sliders were more breadding than fish, but the flavor was decent. The pasta was delicious. No five star Italian meal, but it hit the spot and the portion was plentiful. I didn't try the pizza but it was 12 inches, piping hot, and the two eating it couldn't finish it. The food came out quickly and hot. I think we spent under or just about $100 for four folks to have dinner + drinks, so the prices are really solid. Perhaps you get what you pay for though? Both of our male servers seemed annoyed to be dealing with us and mostly unhelpful. Noteworthy mention: there was a female server who was kind enough to bring us a brown paper bag for our to go box. She was running around and her tables seemed well cared for. Disappointed in my experience and the customer service.