Wow, what can I say that hasn't been said before for this place to, yet again, earn a 1 star rating? Disclaimer: I can't rate the food since we had eaten at the Capital Grill prior to coming here for drinks and unlike others, I didn't subtract any stars due to the patrons since the place was not busy at all and all of the patrons seemed ok to be honest! Cold and nasty describes the night we went here for a going away party for a friend. We showed up early (no lines!) and found a decent spot at the bar to order a few drinks and chat with friends. Since there is no coat check you have to hold your coat if you wore one but there were a few open chairs at the bar so we put our coats on one of them sine there were not many people there and they were not in anyones way. No problem. The problems started when the bartenders just stood around BS'ing with each other and not paying ANY attention to the patrons. When I finally got ones attention he just stared blankly at me. Was he waiting for my order? Was he stuck in some kind of time warp? Did his actual brain stop working? Not sure but there was no greeting, no offer of "can I get you anything?".......just a blank stare. Whatever. I ordered then tabbed out. I am an over-tipper by nature so the first round he got a nice tip since I was probably going to be ordering more drinks and wanted decent service. That was not what was going to happen apparently. I opened a tab since more people were showing up to our little gathering and for the next hour I got horrible service! Not a single bartender looked like they wanted to be there and their demeanor only got more surly. For some reason I was completely ignored, and so was everyone else in my party. They were NOT busy but it didn't matter....we continued to accumulate empty glasses and add them to the other empties on the bar. Usually when I go out and my glass is empty, a bartender might notice that and ask if I wanted anything else or maybe a refill. Nothing here. I constantly had to interrupt their conversations with other bartenders just to get a drink. Now around 10pm or so (remember, I was there early with friends....all mature and over 30, not like the typical power drinking drunk "bro's" they get here) they come around and remove all of the chairs around the bar. Doesn't matter if you are sitting in one, they are going to take it away from you. I asked if they could leave one that my girlfriend was sitting in and I was told no. Ok, then it is time for me to go..... I let the bartender know that I would like to tab out (just getting his attention was a chore) and he brought me my check. I paid and tipped an appropriate amount for the level of service provided but it was apparently not enough so the bartender went to the other bartenders and told them to cut off my entire party. If you don't like the tip then work harder to deserve a better one. I only ask for the minimum to give 20% and unfortunately the service was so bad that I lowered that percentage. Hopefully I didn't gloss over the fact that I got DENIED SERVICE BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T LIKE THE TIP THEY DESERVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have NEVER been denied service in my life but apparently the bartenders here expect to do nothing and still get tipped well. Not going to happen.......know what else isn't going to happen? Me ever visiting this place again. That was my FIRST AND LAST visit there ever. So, screw you Spider Kelly's for not having a handle on your staff. Unbelievably mismanaged and unsupervised. An embarrassment to the owners. BTW, we left there and took an Uber limo to the W in DC and dropped an obscene amount of money there since they know how to treat patrons....and THEIR tip reflected it. read more

If you've ever read "The Game" by Neil Strauss, you know about the secret (and pathetic) underground world of pick-up artists-in-training, and the techniques they use to hit on women. You'd also know, that the book was written almost 10 years ago. So in 2012, when a man hits on my friend and me in a bar, using a line right out of the book, you know I was amused. Checked this place out last night for a late happy hour (deals run until 8pm!) and I really liked it. There was definitely a short supply of women in bar, which confuses me as to why a guy would practice his 'skills' out in this location. But the point is that guys are harmless here. It's not filled with the frat boy/tool crowd that I typically associate with Arlington. It's filled with guys that think a 7 year old book that was also featured on a VH1 reality show will have techniques that'll help them pick up women. I mean come on, how endearing (and entertaining) is that? The crowd here was post work, relaxed and respectful. They have a section in the bar with pool tables, and another with seats for large groups. In general, just a great place to unwind. Considering how crowded the place was, I'm impressed with the service. Our waiter magically appeared whenever our glasses were nearing empty and brought everything out fast, which is not my typical experience with happy hour service. I had two beers and a (delicious) burger. My total came to 10 bucks. Can't get much better than that! read more

I was quite surprised and shocked how lowly this establishment is ranked among Yelpers. But after reading few negative reviews, I see why. I'll go into details later. My roommates and friends are regulars here on Thursdays for Happy Hour as we just drink Mojitos ($3.50) like it's Vitamin Water. We order multiples right before HH ends at 8PM so we can drink more even after 8PM. If you see bunch of Asians with multiple mojitos on their hands and on tables, that's us. The foods are above average in my mind, but nothing to be wowed by. It's only good because we're probably drinking and needing some foods to go with. Wings and burgers seem to do tricks. As for the downside, the place is very large and very divided. It almost feel likes 3-4 different bars into one giant restaurant and people seem to be VERY segregated. It's like Booz people are in one corner, Deloitte on the other, IBM there, another consulting firm here.... At one point, I felt like I was at career fair but only with drinks on my hand. There are TVs but it's smaller than what you got in your living room. So if you came out here to watch big game, please don't bother. It's LOUD and you can barely see anything, so just order wings and pizza and watch from home, so much better idea. They offer game tables, so that's a plus for me. Often times, I find myself with a mojito on one hand and just staring at TV, exactly why I don't get girls. At least there are games, so I can play with gals and make me feel bit comfortable about myself. read more

DO NOT GO HERE - the bouncers are a$$-holes They kicked my friend and me out for no reason; it was only half past midnight and we were just chilling. We tried to calmly convince them that we weren't causing trouble (and actually weren't even all that tipsy), but they shoved us, used racial slurs, and kept harassing us even when we had left the bar and were on the sidewalk. I think they just needed someone to abuse/screw with. The same company owns Kelly's and the Ballroom; thus, if a bouncer wants to screw with you they can also keep you from the Ballroom. This was my first time at Kelly's and I'm never going back - who needs to deal with immature, 'roiding douches with all the other nightlife options in Clarendon? I must admit that the bartenders were great, and the food/drink were ok. Kelly's just needs new bouncers, who aren't sociopaths and don't feel the need to act like stereotypically insecure high-school bullies. read more

Perhaps I shouldn't be reviewing this place since I'm not much of a "going out" sort of girl. Arlington has never really been my scene, but a few friends wanted to go the other night and I had nothing better to do, so I went. We ended up at Spider Kelly's. It was a Friday. We got right in. There was no cover. Per my previous "I'm not a going out sort of girl," I don't know if there is usually a cover or not. The place is pretty big and serves food (I didn't get anything to eat). I don't know how much the drinks are because one of my old fashioned male friends bought mine. It was crowded but not so bad that you couldn't move or hear the person that was standing right next to you. There were, of course, lots of sad looking girls wearing way inappropriate clothes and d-bag guys trying to look cool in pleather jackets (you read that right). **sigh** The highlight of the night came when two of my friends and I stood at one of the big windows and watched people get in line for the bar next store. We saw girls in 5" heels (really?), guys in athletic shorts and flip flops (really?), ... and we saw one guy throw-up and lots and lots of people step in it (ha!). Bottom line ... Not a bad place to go if you're out and about in Arlington ... I guess. read more

"Ever have that not-so-fresh feeling?" "What do you mean?" "You know... down there..." *points to crotch* "Girrrl you need a douche... Head over to Spider Kelley's. That place is packed with them!" Headed here last night for some much needed drinking. I haven't spent much time in Arlington and thought I'd check it out. As I said the place was packed but we were able to make our way to the bar and the bartender (wish I could remember his name) was friendly and made some good-ass drinks. On the second round he even remembered what we were drinking and when we ordered some shots they were large! not some bullshit little shots like most places. Overall 3 stars. The establishment is pretty nice but the crowd just wasn't my thing. read more

Last night I went to the Ballroom with a group of friends and we walked by Spider Kelly's on the way. My incredibly even tempered elementary school teacher friend saw one of the bouncers outside and told us a story about the place. Last time she was there with a group of friends, they were asked to leave because the girl celebrating her birthday had a little too much to drink. Fair enough. After initially trying to change their minds, they obliged and went to close out their tabs. The bouncer refused to let them close out at the bar, insisted on escorting them out, and said he'd bring the tabs out to them. The group was calm and compliant while the bouncer yelled and instigated them. My friend told me she would not return to Spider Kelly's. When we left the Ballroom a few hours later, we witnessed two guys being forcibly removed from Spider Kelly's. We stopped to watch the events unfold as my friend realized that it was the very same bouncer throwing these guys out. The guys were of course arguing but once they were removed and actually forced off the sidewalk, as the one guy turned to walk away, the bouncer actually sucker punched him in the face! Of course now everyone was involved in the melee (two other bouncers and both guys) and the second guy ended up in a headlock on the sidewalk. When the guys finally walked off, the bouncers had a laugh together much to our disgust. I definitely will never set foot in this place! The bouncers clearly have too much power and that scares me. read more

Essentially, if you still engage in blackout drinking and you aren't ashamed of it, then Spider Kelly's is a great bar. After a 4 mile run, we decided to start drinking around noon. Eventually, that led to moonshine and other amazing drinks at a friend's house in the afternoon. And somewhere in the early evening, we engaged in a very different form of Olympics centered on beer. Our version included shuffleboard, Big Buck Hunter, basketball, boxing, pool, and darts. If you have the sheer audacity to lose a round, the penalty for your boorish behavior is to buy a round of drinks for your superiors. As one can imagine, staying sober isn't the name of the game. And from that perspective, perhaps the winner of our Beer-A-Lympics was my friend who passed out in a bowl of Dorito's after a rather forgettable performance in the actual events. Winners truly do come in a variety of forms. Spider Kelly's is an absolutely amazing place to host a Beer-A-Lympics. Why? Well, for one, they have all the games you need. Second, the space is massive and the games are plentiful. Third, their drink prices aren't exorbitant. Fourth, the food is tasty and gets cheaper towards the end of the night. Fifth, other people around you are likely engaging in similar activity so they won't immensely judge you. If that isn't enough reasons for you to go here, then I suspect you are a founding member of the fun police and you are probably actively engaged in an activity like watching paint dry or counting cracks in a sidewalk. For the rest of us, however, there is nothing wrong with spending an ample portion of a weekend night here. read more

If you are an unpaid intern or just moving to the DMV for your first career... Spider Kelly's is the place to be. If not, I would advise elsewhere. read more

This place is going to have a major violence incident in the near future. The management cultivates an environment where the staff looks down on patrons and the bouncers look for opportunities to exploit the fact that drinkers have no credibility if there's an altercation. When hustling people out the door at closing time, standard procedure for bouncers is to be sarcastic and rude, then either call customers names or grab them and physically push them out the door, because they can. Rather than put myself in the situation of having to try to sue these idiots for battery because I just didn't run to the door fast enough, I'll be taking my business elsewhere. Sad, since I live in the neighborhood and like the shuffleboard so close. read more

I came here for an early dinner last night before a concert in DC, and I was pleasantly surprised. It said on the web site that they wanted to make a "casual" dining atmosphere, and it seems like they were able to achieve that, despite the swanky decor. You seat yourself, and there is no dress code. What makes one type of meat better? Adding another type of meat. The Spider Kelly burger, which both my friend and I ordered, is a half a pound of beef and made with pork fat. My friend went the extra step and got bacon in addition to the pork fat, which I thought was tempting the cardiac gods, but I bet it was good. But anyway, the burger was delectable. Just be aware that the pickled vegetables that come with the burger are kinda spicy, which we were not expecting. I also got the mac and cheese, which was damn good. I did not want to share with my friend! However, do not get the grilled vegetables. They are apparently cold, which makes me wonder when they were grilled. They couldn't even microwave them? I didn't find the beer selection to be all that great, but they also have a full bar. The amazing thing is that they are open until 2 AM EVERY NIGHT OF THE WEEK, and their kitchen is open until last call. A late-night run to Spider Kelly's for a good $8 burger infused with pork fat definitely beats the the late-night food run to Wendy's in Courthouse. This place is nothing amazing or ground-breaking, but it's a solid bar/lounge with pretty good food. So if you're tired of the frat party (Clarendon Ballroom) or the cougar den (Liberty Tavern) next door, check out Spider Kelly's. read more

Honestly, from someone who is no longer in their early 20s, Spider Kelly's is "not that bad" in spite of what you might think, given its proximity to Clarendon Ballroom and the like. If you're heading there prior to 8 or 9 (I know, who does that), you'll find that there isn't generally a line to enter, and you can seat yourself (and your small group) in the dining area for a satisfying dinner to coat the stomach prior to downing multiple drinks. Plenty of TVs in all areas of the dining area and bar, and the noise level wasn't too bad, although I'm sure the decibel level increases as the crowd size grows and the alcohol consumption brings on a spike in volume and activity. I was invited here for a friend's surprise birthday dinner/drinks, and the staff was very accommodating to our group of about 16. They set up ample table space for us, and made sure we had more than one server taking care of our food/drink/pitcher orders. It wasn't as complicated as it could have been to take care of tabs, and those who wanted to stay and head into the bar-only area after the surprise/dinner died down were able to to do so easily without having to deal with the then-growing line out front. Although I didn't order any food, the menu was tempting me big time with the taco and chili options! The beer pitchers were cheap, and there is of course a full bar menu with all of the usual suspects. I did sample some of the table's communal fried pickles as well as the hummus appetizer; both were universal crowd-pleasers, the pickles more so than the hummus, but I wouldn't come to a place like Spider Kelly's expecting slap-yo-mama good hummus, All in all, I'm not the type of person that would make a special trip from my corner of FFX County for a night out at Spider Kelly's but I also am no longer eye-rolling when someone invites me to an event here. read more

Ever seen the Arlington Rap by Remy? Yeah, pretty much Spider Kellys. Boring crowd, boring bar. Boat shoes, brown flip flops, polos, shorts, etc read more

I couldn't find my friend because I thought every single guy in khaki pants and a blue collared shirt was him. He had to come get me at the front door. I felt at home at carpool regardless of my low expectations, but yet not here. The lack of ambiance, the sort of cold feel made me not miss it when I left. oh yeah, no wheat beers at all on the mini side bar. Will most likely not be back. read more

I came in last night and had a great time, but watch out for rip-off bartenders!!! Michelob Ultra is $4.50 each and I ordered 2 from a bartender, who asked me for $11. I decided to avoid this bartender and stuck to ordering drinks and food from a waitress, who charged me the prices listed on the menu, rather than ripping me off. read more

Has anyone seen me yet? anyone? Maybe I'll do a lap around the bar and see that chick from WSC. Maybe if i stand 6 deep from the bar they can toss me a sippy cup of natural light so I feel more at home- ya feel me? read more

Staff : friendly , and they dont ignore you even when it gets busy , i got the impression it was team work behind the bar everyone got helped , which is awesome imo . The crowd was a good mix i felt it was college age and some above 30+ Bathrooms , clean and attended to The venue was great for our party of 8 , some of us wanted to be in the game room , and some didn't , so there was defiantly room to spread out and chill .. we had our names on the pool table list but 3+ hours later ,,, still no pool table so i know you cant force ppl to stop playing but why not cap it like 2/3 games ? Then the games get rotated i dunno ,, just a suggestion ,, we had a couple of apps and they were ok they did the job , cus whooa our drinks were strong . And the music was on point ! Not sure if it was a dj playing or not ? All in all theres something for everyone here ! read more

We came here on a weeknight for a quick drink. We were surprised that the location includes a bar and entertainment consisting of pool, arcade games and more. Unfortunately we missed happy hour so there weren't any drink specials. The prices for drinks were a little high but average for the area. We decided to try their tacos, both chicken and beef. I wasn't impressed at all with the tacos. They were just bland. We had good customer service and my husband enjoyed the widescreen televisions. The location is conveniently located near the metro and there is off street parking. read more

Spider Kelly's - Tacos - Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

People....the music is blasting, it's so pop-tastic, hot mash-ups....WHY AREN'T YOU DANCING??? I was here on a summer Saturday night. It's a laid back, non-pretentious mix of dudes who want beers, ladies who want cocktails and some pool tables thrown in for good measure! The scene was packed in the main bar room but wide open in the side bar area, so me and some friends camped out at the bar and made friends with the bartender! About 4 drinks later, the music was just to good to not shake-it....alas our group was the only one really dancing! A couple of "hot laps" with my friends highlighted this large space pack to the brim with local 20 and 30's somethings, there to flirt and drink. I think more phone numbers would get exchanged if people relaxed into it and wiggled a bit!! read more

Solid casual lounge in Clarendon just a door or two down from Clarendon Ballroom. Went there this Monday night while they had their half-priced burgers. Pork fat in the Spider Kelly burger kinda freaked me out, so I got to the 100% beef burger. Tasty and moist yet not too flavorful, but the sauteed mushrooms were excellent toppings and the balsamic/honey onion marmalade was amazing! I like casual lounges and the trendy-yet-not-too-pretentious decor suites me. Service was attentive and overall excellent, especially the bartender Todd who kept me company while I waited for my way late friend to meet up with. read more

Woah. Woah. Woah. I'm personally not reading any reviews that are less than 3 stars because I can't fathom how they have any credibility. This place is FAN-Tastic! I've been several times with several frieneds and we've never been disappointed. If the following sound like normally-appealing dishes you would order, than you HAVE TO try the following at this locate: ROSEMARY, GARLIC FRIES and BANANA PUDDING. (Note: The banana pudding is SO good - thick and creamy and you can easily taste and see the vanilla bean - that I order it 'to-go' sometimes; but I should also note that it's very much a 'pudding' and nothing like a 'bread' pudding). Now, outside of that, I've eaten a ton of things on the menu and can also say that almost everything is INCREDIBLY delicious. You know when your stomach is full but you keep eating anyway because something tastes so delicious? Well that is what it's like eating here. My belly has hurt from deliciousness on at least two occurrences. I see lots of complaints about the lack of draft beer; Because I never viewed this place as a major bar or tavern, I'm not surprised and didn't rate it any less. The selection was good and people in our party always find something they like, if not something new. Additionally, and this is almost the most important part - even when you order apps, entrees, desert and beer - the check is still affordable! I guess, in general, what I'm saying is that for the quality of the food, the ease of service, the ease of location and the amount of the equivalent dollar - there's a lot of value here. Don't come here if you're looking for a bar. Don't come here if you're looking for a stranger-man to buy you drinks. You'll be disappointed. DO come here if you're looking to hang out with a group of friends and you want a cool/ lounge-vibe restaurant that's got a 'laid back' feel. I'd also recommend this place for a date since it's not too loud and more than likely, neither party has been. (It'll make great conversation!) read more

Might I suggest a name change? Let's start calling it Spider Fried Pickles and be done with it. Because for real, those things are like crack. I order them every time I go and sometimes I order a batch to go since I know I'm going to be getting drunk at one of the other area establishments and nothing fights away a hangover like fried + pickles + ranch dressing. The burgers are simply mediocre but unless you're using truffle oil and Kobe beef, a hamburger is usually just a hamburger. And that's OK. I like the super long couch in Spider Fried Pickles (it's what people are calling it these days, I hear) because after you've drank 3 beers and consumed 1,000 pickles it's the perfect setting to sit back and melt. I've also had the mac and cheese and it's pretty rad, too. Wait, I just thought of something. Fried pickles + mac and cheese + ranch dressing. Put THAT crap on a plate and you might as well bring a mattress because I'm not going anywhere for a while. read more

Spider Kelly's has a decent happy hour on weekdays until 8pm. There is plenty of seating inside and we got to sit on the comfortable couches (it wasn't exactly crowded on a Thursday evening). We ordered the wine and it was delicious. I also ordered the Spider Kelly's tacos - I ordered both the carne asada (grilled, seasoned strips of steak), and three-day chicken (slow marinated, cumin-spiked shredded chicken). The tacos came in a warm flour tortilla and were topped with cabbage slaw and fresh pico de gallo. They were delicious! Even the chicken that was sitting there marinating in cumin for 3 days was delicious. They have plenty of bar seating inside, as well as pool tables and other fun games. read more

Ate dinner here last night with 2 of my friends and was pleasantly surprised. There is a little bar in the front and a lounge / dining area in the back, the lighting is nice and dark and the service was friendly. Few things to note... -Tuesday is half price burger night (I don't eat them but that's a pretty good deal for those of you that do - you can however substitute a grilled portobello mushroom for a burger) -No beer on tap :( Good bottle selection but nothing beats a nice cold draft beer -I had the Shrimp Po'Boy which was good but a little difficult to eat because it was so enormous but I would definitely recommend it -Rosemary french fries were super good and one order fed all three of us That's about it read more

What is so happy about a $2 Bud and Miller Light happy hour? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. No wine specials, no cocktail specials, no food specials. Just $2 Bud Light and Miller Light. In the bottle, no less. I have a job, I don't need f*cking $2 pisswater! People, please! They only get 2 stars 'cause it's the sexiest bar I've been in in NoVA. read more

I used to work in Clarendon and naturally coworkers and I would come to this place after work for happy hour. They had good specials during the week and some pretty decent wings but I've also been here during the weekend - each time swearing it would be my last time.... It is quite the Arlington douche-fest - this is the type of place where people come to rekindle their college days by drinking uncontrollably and then get tossed out - so much so that the bouncers can be pretty hot-headed and eager to throw anyone out at any time. And this is all so that young late 20-somethings and early 30-somethings can hold on to a piece of their college glory days. It's a decent place for hanging out for a mid-week happy hour with coworkers - terrible place to spend a saturday night. read more

A+ for cheap eats and beers. F+ for the dorks that roll in here with ego's higher than their belt buckles. read more

I give this joint 4 stars when ranked against the other bar offerings in Clarendon; if it was somewhere else in the DC AREA, it'd be a 2 and most Clarendon Bars a 0. But with our Clarendon Bar givens on the table (gigantic, bad food, tremendous number of Fairfax/Vienna weekend warriors, line, cover charge), Spider Kelly's 2.0 is the best of the bunch. Three things stand out to me: - Floorplan. Finally a mothereffin' Clarendon Bar that is well architectured to handle the tremendous crowds of people that will show up at 10 PM on a Saturday. I don't feel like I'm trying to enjoy a brew on the corner of some street in the Tokyo Financial District. - Bartenders. They're people! They're friendly! They want to get me a beer more than they want to get the number of that blond in the sun dress! - Versatility. You can come to Spiders for Happy Hour and have a good time playing some bar games and chilling. You can come during the day for some drinks and sit outside with your fellas. You can come at night and do what you do at midnight on a friday night. Or you can come and watch a game, with plenty to keep your girlfriend busy. That all said, I do miss the neighborhoodiness of the old Spiders. In an effort to become the most popular and successful bar in Clarendon, they've lost the charm of being a more distinct and less factory-produced venue. Which is fine since they do it so well, but "unique" feeling places in A are falling away as fast as the new luxury condo buildings pop up. read more

I really really don't like this place. I've been forced to come a few times with friends that live in the area....yet, every time I go, I feel like I am waiting in a long line to get in to an Apple Bees or Chili's, then have to fight 15 minutes to get a beer at the bar..at Apple Bees or Chili's. The door men are rude, and the "line" they have outside is clearly fake. That being said, burger wasn't bad one time I went there for an early dinner. However, the way they treat people at night kills it for me. read more

The reviews here are pretty mediocre, and while I do think it can be "a raging shitshow of douchebaggery when it gets full" as others have said, I have never had a bad time here. What does that make me? Actually I think, like most bars, for me it is the company I bring with me. I'm married and just looking to hang out with my friends, not meet anyone new and this bar always delivers. Lots of bar games, pool, darts, etc. and a bit larger than other bars in the area so more room to move around. Seems to be much less packed than Clarendon Ballroom (for the younger and dancier crowd) and Liberty Tavern (for the older crowd) and some areas off to the side for company HH's. The HH specials are good, with all the beers being $4, including the Guinness and Stella and other $7 beers. The tater tots were delicious. Nachos left a bit to be desired but not horrible. Some of the other apps were definitely up to par. read more

A Friday Night In Spider's "Shots with my bros Hit on some hos Blackout I goes Upwards I throws Coke up my nose Swinging some bo's Someone calls Po's Drunk tank I doze" read more

Love Spider Kelly's! Before I continue with my review, i would like to let it be known, that my review is only in regards to their nightlife from around 10pm - Close. It's close by in Arlington in a convenient location. It tends to get pretty crowded on the weekends (Thurs-Saturday), of course, Friday and Saturday especially. PROS: - Large - A lot of bar space - Great music - Great service - No specific dress code (for instance, my coworkers and I will go after a shift on a weekday in our scrubs) - They have many games like: Two shuffleboards, pool, a punching game, and basketball games, etc... - They have a BEER GARDEN in the back CONS: - Gets really crowded on Friday and Saturday Anddddd that's pretty much it. read more

This is a neighborhood go-to place to watch games that aren't broadcast locally. (It ain't fancy, but I don't go there to be fancy.) My husband and I order sliders or wings and get a couple of drinks. Food is surprisingly good! Sometimes it's pretty chill in there; other times it's buzzy and fun. Usually a good mix of people (old and young, all races, etc.). My husband's company had a holiday party there on Friday Dec. 5. and it was really fabulous. The food was amazing -- the "open bar" was a big plus, of course, and the staff was very friendly. A good time was had by all in the game room. read more

Half price burgers on Tuesdays. Crunchy onion rings. House salad with walnuts and cranberries smothered in addictive dressing... why cook?

I have been here several times after I made my initial review and it keeps getting better and better everytime. I have tried the food for a few times and that made me completely sold on the place and plus they plus alternative rock all of the time (the good alt rock). I had the wings here and they were pretty good, not too hot and they were really meaty. The pork sliders are decent, but not my favorite. They were packed, but I felt like I needed more bread and they were a little tangy in my opinion. The jumbo wings during happy hour are jumbo! They are like chicken drumsticks but a little smaller and they are only 0.50 cents on Wednesdays. I ate 6 and was full but had enough room for cheese fries. Here we go the king of fries is made here. I had the loaded french fries. That comes with cheese, bacon, chives and buttermilk dressing. The cheese was actual cheese sauce, a concept foreign to most restaurants in DC. It was not just on the top but all throughout the fries and there was a reservoir of cheese at the bottom which made it even better. The cheese did not stiffen up and it was really creamy. I would love to get the recipe for this sauce. There was not enough bacon though. They were sooooo good. I will definitely try the loaded potato tots. The drinks still remain so so and the strength of the drink really depends on the bartender. Mixed drinks are not a special (booo), but beer and wine are. Best to come here after work when it is not super packed. read more

Literally kicked me out of the place for no reason at all. Was the weirdest bar experience I have ever had in my entire life. THE MOST UNWELCOMING STAFF I have ever been around and I used to work at a bar. I have no clue why I was thrown out but I was WTF read more

I went to SK's for the first time on a Friday for a HH. Atmosphere: 5 Value: 4.5 Food/Drink: 3 Overall: 4 stars The specials are quite good. The drinks on the menu were 50% off, so they cost $4. I had the Rasberry Mojito, which was okay. But my friend got the "Black Widow". It was Stoli Blueberry, Sprite & muddled blueberries. It was pretty good, but could have had more blueberries. They do have a lot of beers on draft; they were offering $4 off pitchers during happy hour. My table ordered the chips & guacamole, fried pickles & grill cheese with fries. The chips were really good & but the pickles were a bit salty. I would definitely recommend SK's for happy hour based on the deals, location and atmosphere! read more

cheap bar food, over priced billiards, but excellent service gave this a place 2 stars for me! Even playing pool was a bit constrained since the pool tables was set up in a narrow room where you couldn't even set up a good shot. during happy hour, I had the nachos, the pork sliders, chicken tenders, and quesadillas. Out of all of them, i enjoyed the fries that came with the tenders. Everything else was bland, over fried, or too tough. I inhaled the fries which must have been seasoned with garlic and chives. It stunk that the wings were not on the happy hour either! There are cheaper places to get cheap food and play pool! read more

If you like rude bartenders, average food, and mediocre service then Spider Kelly's is the place for you! My girl friends and I tried SK for a birthday party and were completely underwhelmed. I wish I could find one redeeming quality but it is hard...the jukebox is pretty cool. read more

In an all-american Arlington fashion this bar represented! It's got pool tables, basketball hoops and shuffleboard tables. Divided into three sections, Spider Kelly was quite a spacious bar but it filled up!! The crowd ranged from 20s to 30s and some 40s. The middle bar section was so crowded I didnt even want to try, we ended up at the dining/lounge area where there were tables and you could actually sit down. We looked around and my friend said he was so over this sort of place. It was fun nevertheless to people watch. Between Spider Kelly, Liberty Tavern and Silver Diner, there were some very wasted people!! Fun times. read more