I've been to Spider Kelly's twice and while the first visit wasn't stellar, last night's visit was wonderful! My friend and I went there for the burgers and beer (better beer at a better price than up the street) - we lucked into a table outdoors, perfect for people watching. Our server, Jennifer, was great - she was giving us recommendations on the menu (the garlic rosemary fries - full of AWESOME) and was super-attentive all evening. The food came out fairly quickly and was good. As we were winding down, she came by to let us know that they had just put homemade chocolate chip cookies in the oven... I'm a sucker for a good chocolate chip cookie, so I tried them. They were served very warm, right out of the oven, with a glass of milk - and they were tasty. Recommend. Totally. read more

I set up a birthday gathering on a Thursday night at SK because it's somewhere I hadn't yet been and had heard decent things about it. After I sent out the invite, one of the most common responses was, "oooh..hanging out with the young crowd, huh?" I just turned 40 and thought "Why not?". I must admit after reading all the reviews, I thought about changing my location but I'm glad I didn't. It was a Thursday night and we got there around 7:00p. Happy Hour was still going on (until 8:00p, which is late by most standards) and we were very pleased ($3.50 mojitos, $2 BL/ML draft, etc.). The place was quite packed but not so much so that you were bumping into people with every breath. As more and more of our group showed up, we were able to talk, laugh and enjoy without having to shout at each other. The bartenders were very friendly, attentive and quite good at mixing up the cocktails. The crowd was younger but I never felt like the old chick or "cougar" in the bar. There was a good mix of young and older and it seems many people had come straight from work, still dressed in shirt/tie, skirts, etc...the usual business casual attire. As big as the place is, there's definitely plenty of room for large and small groups. I even noticed some comfy lounge couches more towards the back near the bathrooms that looked like it would be fun with a group of friends. We left around 10:30p because the parking garage on the next corner across from Hard Times closed at 11:00p. The place was still pretty packed but of course, by that time of night, they were in for the long haul! Overall, it was fun...I would definitely go back again. read more

Okay, so, here's the deal: it's a bar, so you get drinks and lots of drinks, sometimes equals belligerent, nasty people that puke or pick fights OR funny, cool people that you end up having cool, funny conversations with, right? The place is actually pretty huge for a neighbourhood bar so just take your pick and go around if you're not happy with your 'corner'. ***But what's surprising in here is - the food is actually really good for a bar that can get pretty dingy at times on late weekend nights because of all the collage kids and the yuppies and the, well, belligerent drunks. Try the chicken and waffles, ask to add berries ;) The half off burger nights are awesome!? I mean 4$ for a make your own burger with choice of 2 sides I think, is a really good deal. The Thai-chili wings are my favourite, chicken fingers and calamares are great too! Then the tater tots, are orgasmic! Get them loaded with cheese and bacon bits. The chocolate chip cookies are worth the wait and it comes with a cute glass of milk for dunking!? And the banana pudding is also really good! And as for drinks, specialty cocktails for the ladies are great options*** And that's why I still come here, but just on happy hours so it's nice and chill. No gimmicks other than a DJ during weekends. You can play pool, shuffle board and darts. There's a jukebox too. All of these you have to pay for, of course, welcome to DC. read more

I used to live around the corner so we would head here every now and then, however, I would never, EVER go here again on a Friday or Saturday night. The clientele on weekend nights consists of 21 year old typical Arlington bros and girls and it gets unbelievably crowded. There's really nothing special about this place and quite possibly the only redeeming factors are the games (buck hunter, pop a shot, shuffleboard, and pool) and brunch food/specials. They have limited patio seating in front which is a great people watching. read more

Spider Kelly's is an amazing bar, and we always have an awesome time when we hang out there! This review is about the night life: PROS: Amazing atmosphere, very up to date and clean. Great music Tons of games and pool tables, darts, and a photo booth! Trendy atmosphere Twenty-something clientele CONS: Very crowded on the weekends Drinks on the expensive side OFten long lines for the pool tables or dart boards Great place, and all the cons are expected from a popular bar! Have fun!! read more

Saturday just after 6pm entering we were approached the hostess to ask a question about the venue. Moments later a very pushy and rude man walks up into my personal space demanding my Our IDs. Not a greeting, not a hello at all. He postured him self aggressively with chest puffed out. The 1st impression enter this place was a failure on the management to allow that behavior for their staff. Once the bouncer was satisfied with out identification he allowed entry. We were given no information about the restaurant, nothing about the games, or seating again another failure on management. read more

+Pool tables/games +++HUGE bar with very good bartenders --Bit crowed but expected of a good place, plus its in clarendon soooo it happens ++Food is good, but sometimes I feel like its too "rich" like I'll have a heart attack after lololol +By the metro +By many other bars if you get bored lol Best nights are Thursdays in my opinion read more

The place was very crowded even at 7 pm because it was friday night and parking was difficult to find. The waitress was very nice. She kept checking if we wanted any food or drinks. We ordered beer and some appetizers which were both excellent. The price was also reasonable. The overall atmosphere was excellent. My only concern was that the music was load and it was very hard to listen to the person sitting next to you. Otherwise I do not have any complaints. A must go place for someone visiting the area. read more

I have been here several times for the bar scene, and while it's typically rather crowded, it does have a good atmosphere, and $2ish draft beers during the happy hour is great. That said, tonight was the first time I tried the food, a half price burger with a side of grilled vegetables and their staple picked vegetable garnish. I asked for the burger medium rare, and they did exactly that--most of the time at other restaurants when I ask that, I get medium. The burger was delicious, and I topped it with the srirachi-like/lightly sweet mayonnaise that came with the meal. The grilled vegetables were really flavorful as well with a hint of spiciness. The place wasn't really busy, and the waiter was very attentive and helpful. For going in and expecting a cheap meal during HH, I was pretty impressed with the quality of food and service I received for the price. read more

Though I've never been to Spider Kelly's for a sporting event, it represents and delivers on everything I expect from a sports bar. Lots of TVs, friendly staff, good space, things to do outside of just sit (+1 star automatically for any bar with shuffleboard tables) around, and exciting on the weekends as well. It has a good energy about the place on Friday and Saturday nights. It's not too bro-tastic, despite minimal dress code and no cover. It's not creepy. The music is good enough for a general purpose weekend night -- top 40 but not too rap-heavy thank goodness. I suppose I can thank the huge push for popEDM that has pushed hip-hop off its airwave domination pedestal. Doubly good when you're a legitimate EDM fan. I wish the tap selection was a little better. It's definitely not the worst in Arlington by any stretch, but it's beaten by a couple key competitors. Despite all the noise of the place though, its size allows for some areas of a more lounge feel, and I like the spots that allow for any semblance of conversation instead of not ever being able to hear yourself think. read more

Went for a happy hour but over all the games were fun the staff was awesome and they even had a small lounge. Also free photobooth for happy hour read more

WTF IS THIS PLACE?! The bartenders look stupid with their stupid faces. #lovethem #gimmemydranks read more

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I went to spider Kelly's last night with a friend and my boyfriend, my friend got us a round of beers, as I was waiting for them, the bartender put in front of me two half empty Bud Light bottles, which clearly was not for us since they were half empty and most likely belonged to someone else. I just waited and reminded her later of my beers since they weren't coming, and she gave me two new bottles. Only when my friend got home, she noticed the bartender charged her for all 4 beers (6 adding two that she had herself), we called to try to solve this situation and the bartender told the manager we ordered 4 beers and just left the first two behind. Which is basically our word against hers apparently, and the establishment just decided to not give a crap about the situation. I don't recommend spider Kelly's, be aware that they will try to skimp you even when it's a Sunday night, they're empty and you're clearly not even drunk. I can only imagine how much money they make out of drunk clients. read more

Great place to chill for drinks and food during happy hour but at night takes on a different atmosphere. Lots of tables during the day and good service. Food can be hit or miss some days but for the most part it's edible. At night, food and service just changes. It's weird, It's like two different venues in one. In the day time, its nice and relaxed but then at night it turns into douche bag central. Even worst, the staff takes on a crabby attitude as well. If you like long lines and bro's then come at night. For me though, there's better options in Clarendon at night. read more

So, I had my cousin and her BF in town to do the whole DC tourist thing and I figured we would grab some drinks in Clarendon and haven't been to that area in a half a year. We popped in and I loved the place. It's spacious, had decent drink prices and happy hour prices were good, but we were too late for that. They had the NBA playoffs on some real nice lcd TV's through out, they played all good music, and at a good level. The pool tables and shuffle board room looked cool. It's a good place to chill. I can't say much for the food because I didn't try it, but when you combine nice TV's, beer, and beautiful women....what more could you ask for? Hit it up. read more

Went to Spider Kellys for the Halloween bar crawl. The layout is pretty sweet, big U-shaped bar and lots of couches and lounge areas. They had plenty of TV's to watch the college football games and accommodated our request for a specific game right next to our shuffleboard table. It was fairly busy in there by the time I got there and the food took a while. The wings were good but the loaded fries were lukewarm. My bartender Tony was phenomenal, he was fast and seemed to genuinely enjoy his job. My girlfriend asked him for a fruity drink and he whipped up an unbelievably delicious concoction with coconut, strawberry and some other citrus-y flavors. We returned to Spider Kelly's later that night to get some more of those heavenly cocktails. Overall it was a great first time at Spider Kelly's and I would highly recommend the place if you have nothing planned and are just looking for a good time. read more

We waited about 30 minutes to get a drink order in here, as people shoved their way in to order before us and the bartender didn't actually care who was there first. Finally, we order two beers and still waited like 15 minutes for the check. The little blonde bar tender continued to take other people's orders as we were standing there....More focused on trying to make a quick buck than actual service....Really rude. read more

I would give Spider Kelly's less than a single star if Yelp would allow me, and here is why. I went out Friday night with a number of friends to celebrate my 28th birthday, stopping at Mr. Day's and the Clarendon Grill for a bit before heading over to Spider Kelly's. Now, I don't know the Clarendon area that well, so I was trusting the recommendations of my friends when it came to our venues. The first two were good, so I had no reason to distrust them. We arrive at Spider Kelly's and get in line, waiting and talking and generally having a good time. We got up to the front of the line, showed our IDs, and entered. I held back for a moment when I got inside to make sure everyone got in, and discovered that my friend had not been allowed in because his drivers license and passport had expired. He has a current Visa, but he clearly doesn't carry that around to the bars lest he lose it. At any rate, we were in and he was out, so I tried to gather everyone at the front bar near the door to figure out what we should do. While at the front bar, a guy - who did not appear to be a bouncer - came up to me and said, "You guys need to move along away from the door." I casually turned to him and said, "Yeah, we're working on it. My friend's ID expired and he didn't get in, so we're trying to figure out what we're doing." Despite alluding to the fact that we would be gone momentarily, and despite our position at the bar, he interrupted me again and replied very curtly, "It doesn't look like you're working on it." I kind of laughed and ensured him that we were, and when he pressed me on it again, I told him to mind his business. I admittedly did not do so in the most gentlemanly of ways, but he was starting to press my buttons. No more than a second after I said this to the man, the bouncer puts his hand on my shoulder from behind and says, "Get out." I turned to him and very calmly asked, "Seriously?" He replied, "No one talks to him that way. Get out." I said fine, and tried to tell my friends that I was being kicked out of a bar for doing essentially nothing on my birthday, and he more or less forced me out the door. He then told my girlfriend that she had to leave, and put his hands on her coat to remove her. At this point, I'm livid. I begin to argue with the doorman that I have done nothing wrong and do not deserve to be kicked out of the establishment, to which the bouncer threatened to call the police. I told him to go ahead and call the police, because we had done nothing wrong. My friends walked me down the street to create some space between us while they tried to get our other friends out of the bar. Great, so Spider Kelly's is a haven for irrational Napoleon-complexed bouncers. Time to move on. We move down the street and get into the line at the Clarendon Ballroom and again wait to get into a bar. As we are standing in line, the same short, bald bouncer from Spider Kelly's comes strutting down the sidewalk towards us. He grabs the bouncer from the Ballroom and points at me, my girlfriend and one of my friends and says, "These three don't get in." The bouncer at the Ballroom lifts the rope and says, "You three, out of line." I had calmed down at this point and calmly asked the Ballroom bouncer why I was being removed from line. He replied that it was because the other bouncer - who at the time, unbeknownst to me because I was speaking with the Ballroom bouncer, was placing his hands on my girlfriend again to remove her from the line on the sidewalk (a public place) - had said so. I asked him why the other bouncer was having me removed from line, and he told me that it was because they ran the security for both buildings. I tried to tell him that I hadn't done anything at the last place, but he wouldn't have it. I asked where, then, we could go that they do not run the security, and he told me, "We own this whole strip. We run the security there, here, and all over this area." I said fine, and then bid him ado in a less than gentlemanly way and stormed off, angered that I and my friends had been removed for doing nothing wrong, really. I called Spider Kelly's tonight to speak to a manager and was put on hold for over 5 minutes with a constant beep in my ear. I realize that the manager probably doesn't give a rat's ass about what happened to some random person on a Friday night, since they have enough other customers to keep the money rolling in, but I would still like to speak with one nonetheless. I've worked in the restaurant industry and would be appalled if I ever heard that one of my employees had been so rude to a patron. I'm not looking for any sort of reparations or anything like that, but I will say that I will never patronize this establishment unless I have at least a semblance of an apology and the assurance that it will never happen again. I highly doubt I will get that, though. read more

As Virginia Tech alum, this bar is frequented by many of my friends and myself so I'm sad to leave a less than positive review. This review is actually particularly about the bouncer who was there this Saturday between 8-11pm who sexually harassed my boyfriend and I verbally. My friends and I showed him our id's when it was our turn in line and he asked us what we were dressed as. We were wearing basketball jerseys and I turned around to show him the player's name on my jersey and he said "are you showing me your ass?" in a really creepy way. I was revolted that an employee would say that. He also made some distasteful jokes relating to sexually orientation about our costumes and some other uncomfortable things in the short amount of time we were in line.... We used to love going here and never had an issue before. If anyone from management reads this please please include your bouncers in your sexual harassment training. This is socially unacceptable and a complete turn off for your establishment! read more

Public Service Announcement: Be very careful in here with your credit card and an open bar tab. Three of us went last night after hearing one of the bartenders was a heavy pour. Apparently he has a nervous finger on the charge button too. We drank 11 vodka drinks in about 3 hours and got charged for 17. The manager said it was an "honest mistake." One or two... maybe. SIX? They took them off but I was pissed they tried to charge me in the first place. If I hadn't been paying attention and trusted my neighborhood bar (and bartender), that would have been an expensive "honest mistake." To top it off, after confronting the manager about the overcharge, he asked two bouncers to have me removed. Just having attended my 20th high school reunion, I can't put down 17 drinks anymore, but I can still add. Cash only here from now on. read more

They make a lot of their food house which I'm really into. This paired with the fun vibe there makes it a favorite spot in Arlington! Try the wings or buffalo wrap! They have a really good happy hour menu! read more

The bouncer gave me a hard time about my passport, which was annoying but ok, I get it. Then the "supervisor" came over and told me I had no right to have an attitude. I'm sorry, but I wouldn't use a fake ID on this place even if I had one, much less my freakin passport. The guy was a total d-bag, and frankly should be worried less about my legal passport, and more about his illegal use of steroids. read more

Briefs: Currently the IT spot for Clarendon. When the weather gets warmer, this is where the lines congregate outside. It's a laid back location during the week and a post-collegiate frat house on the weekends. If you want to get into crowded spaces, then Spider Kelly's is your place. If you'd rather find a quieter spot, then go around the corner to either Liberty or O'Sullivan's. [Last Visit: Summer 2010] read more

My friends and I first discovered Spider Kelly's a few years ago, and for a while, it was our go-to. But I had such a bad experience there a few months ago that I vowed to never go there again. I had started a tab at the bar and forgot to close it before they ushered everyone out about 10 minutes to 2. As soon as we got outside, I realized what had happened and tried to go back inside. Since they take your ID when you start a tab here, I was obviously concerned about having to come back. The bouncers told me that I couldn't go back inside. I thought that they meant that I had to wait until everyone else left but they wouldn't let me go back inside period and told me I had to come back the next day. Considering that I could see people inside closing out their tabs, I told them that wasn't acceptable. One of the bouncers asked me for my ID, but since I didn't have it, I gave him another credit card. He took that inside, had them run the tab on that card instead of the one I had left at the bar and came back outside so that I could sign the receipt without bringing my ID or my other credit card. I told him I wasn't signing anything without my ID, so he rolled his eyes and went back inside to get them, at which point I signed the receipt and left. I cannot even explain the rudeness that I encountered during this ridiculous situation. It wasn't 2 am, I wasn't drunk, and there were people inside doing what I was trying to do. There was no reason for me to be treated this way by idiot bouncers on a power trip. I broke my rule of never returning last month when we came here for my friend's bachelorette party because she wanted to. It took forever to get in, the crowd was snotty, and someone stole my friend's jacket. Avoid it. read more

I can't emphasize how much I hate this place and it is only, I swear, ONLY because of the bouncers working there who look down on you no matter what. Last time they did not let me in because my right hand had a paint that "looks like" an X. I am 26 years old with legit state ID and the bouncer did not let me in and my girlfriend because I have that Xish sign that I could easily erase in 3 seconds, on my hand because of a game we played 5 hours ago. What is the purpose of the ID then if you will just look at my hand? read more

All I wanted to do was drink some iced cold beers and escape the humidity. The beers were warm! Giving me warm bottled beers all night. And half of the bartenders are really bad - just don't feel like serving, would rather just ignore you and chill (guess I'm spending less, thanks). read more

HORRIBLE BOUNCERS and INATTENTIVE WAIT STAFF! I asked the bouncer about the dining area where my friends are eating. He stamps my hand tells the Bouncer #2 to take me to the table. "Why?", Boncer #2 asks. Bouncer #1 replies "it's a line cutting situation." A line of 3 people! Bouncer #2 yells at me "I am not here to hold your hand" and that I am an idiot for not standing in line "you woulda been in by now". Wait, What? How did a simple question turn into this? Bouncer #2 proceeds to call me an a$$hole and that I have an "iPhone stuck up [my] ass." While I wait for my friends to come out these guys are ogling girls coming in, telling them to "bend over that fine ass", and licking their lips. They talk about how they need to make a reality show about bouncers and the "pu$$y and a$$holes they gotta deal wid." I told them it would suck more than Ice-T and Coco or Flava Flav's shows. My friends said that the wait staff got the wrong order and had the audacity to tell them that they must be mistaken. After the dinner the wait staff were absent for 20 minutes and my friend had to track them down to pay the bill! EVENTIDE next door had great wait staff, no [vile, obnoxious] bouncers, and a classier crowd. I pray it does not have the same owner as Spider Kelly's. read more

***Short version - Great venue. Loads of Pool tables, shuffle boards, decent food. Staff is the weak point of this place. Bouncers are rude (extremely), the bartenders do not engage their clientele at all, and there is no dance floor. (During their restaurant hours the Wait staff is pretty good though)*** ** Long Version ** I must admit the venue is pretty cool (and the food aint half bad). Good wrap around bar, pool tables, shuffle board, plenty of lounge areas. HOWEVER the experience at any bar is directly influenced by the staff that works there. And the (majority of the) staff is what brings this bars rating down to 2 stars. I have been to Spider Kelly's around 10 different times. 5 of those 10 times I have had 'interesting' mishaps occur that could clearly be avoided had the staff been more accommodating/friendly/paid more attention. Went out to SK with my girlfriend and a few buddies. Have a pretty good time lounging around. Fun night, no problems... until the end of the night. It was about 1am and my girlfriend and I decide its time to leave. My girlfriend, remembering to close her tab, goes up to the bar and asks for it to be closed. For those who do not know, SK takes and HOLDS on to your drivers silence AND your ATM/credit card when you have a tab open. Well when the bartender returns with the bill, the only card given back was the ATM card (I witnessed this, I was standing next to her at the bar). When we confronted the bartender about this he said 'No... I gave you both back.' We pressured him to look and he provided nothing but attitude to use before finally giving in and 'checking' for it. He spent maybe 5 seconds looking for it. Good job SK bartender - losing my GFs ID and not giving a crap. Story #2 - This occurred last night. I am out at SK with a friend who just moved to the area and my GF (same from the last story - she did not want to come to SK but we went just to show my buddy the venue). Its near closing time and my GF needs to use the bathroom. She tells us she will be right back. 5 minutes later the music goes off, the lights come on and the bouncer staff is directing people to the door. I am talking to my buddy unaware when all of a sudden the bouncer tag-team comes up and says 'Closing time. You need to get out of here.' I respond simply with an 'Alright. I'm just waiting for my gf until she gets out of the bathroom.' Rather then be understanding and kind about the situation the bouncer says 'Not my problem. You need to get out.' "Alright well I need to get my credit card I opened a tab with" I respond. "Get it tomorrow. You need to get out of here." Really?!? "You're telling me you are going to hold my credit card against my wishes? I do believe that is illegal..." His response "What is with you people today?!? Get out of here" He proceeds to grab the beer I am drinking (chugging it down to finish it so I can leave) OUT OF MY MOUTH. I asked him directly "Why are you being such a douche? You could have dealt with this in a much more mature manner but I guess that isn't your style huh?" That set him off a bit - but at this point I did not really care considering I have NEVER been so disrespected so directly by a bouncer before. Simply put - I would make this bar an early evening stop. Play a game of pool, have a drink or two, then leave to go to a better venue nearby. read more

Seriously, what happened? This used to be a place my husband and I would come to 3-4 times a week. As soon as the menu changed so did everything else. Tonight was the first night in a while we've been here and 20 mins goes by with no waitress. In the past we were normally greeted by friendly wait staff immediately and since we came so often they knew us by name. Now the familiar wait staff is gone as well as good service. It is a Monday night and it is not busy at all. The food has gone downhill too. My buffalo chicken sliders came with barely any buffalo sauce and the sauce has changed and it's gross and the chicken was under cooked. I asked for it to be taken off our bill. Thanks for getting rid of the best stuff off the menu and changing the place for the worst. read more

The third and final stop on our Clarendon bar crawl was Spider Kelly's. I had never been there before, but the gf and I had walked past it on several occasions and thought it looked like a reasonably cool and classy sports bar. It was 9:30 on a Saturday night and our group created a sizable line to get into the bar. The bouncers were polite and professional in dealing with our large group and processed us into the establishment in short order. Inside, the main room was spacious with a long bar in the middle and a make-shift looking, satellite bar towards the back. Although, the place was busy, the bar was amply staffed and the bartenders were able to serve thirsty customers with minimal wait. Spider Kelly's beer selection was decent, but the mixed drinks were hit or miss. Mixed drinks from the main bar were made with more generous pours than the ones made at the satellite bar. Prices weren't terribly cheap but standard for the area. Still, all told, our group had a very good time. I came away pleased with Spider Kelly's. It was a solid 3-star bar. While I probably wouldn't make a special trip to Clarendon just to go there, I'd certainly be willing to stop in again if I was in the neighborhood. read more

When me and my friends decide to go out in Arlington this is definitely the spot we always go to. To be honest we have gotten pretty drunk in here. We always have an awesome time. They have pool tables and some other games that will keep you entertained. We have always gone during the late hours and tend to stay until closing time. The drinks and prices are very reasonable and the service is awesome too. They ask for ID at the entrance so make sure you have it, not sure if that's only after a certain time. If you're looking for a place to just chill, chat and have some drinks with friends this is definitely the spot to go.. read more

i love the food here! the menu isn't big but you definitely get more than your average bar food at Spiker Kelly's. the chili over rice, rosemary garlic fries, mac & cheese, spider kelly burger (with a multitude of toppings to choose from, including guac, pico de gallo and portabella mushrooms, to name a few). also comes with their own mayo-like sauce, which i dipped the fries in, rather than ketchup. the servers are also really friendly and there are HH specials every day. it's not a big place so the weekends can get pretty crowded. definitely a nice addition to the bar scene in Arlington - bringing a little more character to the area than the prevalent pubs and grilles. read more

Meh. It's a bar with overpriced drinks and mediocre fare. Not sure what the appeal is - it seems to be a very crowded and popular place. As someone else mentioned, white people seem to love this place.... maybe it's the shuffleboard? Can't remember the last time I saw so many polo and button down plaid shirts. read more

Good bar. Big complaint: the assistant assistant bouncer (the douchebag whose sole job is to keep people from leaving from the side door) yelled at us to leave immediately the second the lights turned on. I found this extremely ironic, as my friends and I were waiting to pay our bills at the time. But if he was encouraging us to skimp out on our bills, I certainly won't complain. There's no excuse to treat people who pay for your living poorly. This guy should be fired and deported back to Cape May. read more

Every time I am passing in front of this place, I get in line just to see what type of ridiculous comment or remark the staff is going to make (given that the line is not too long). Last time I was asked if I was an undercover cop or if I was with the health department because of my wallet. Another time, I threw away a used water bottled in the trashcan in front of the place - bouncer decided not to let me in until he had picked up the empty bottle from the trashcan and smelled it... Seriously, could have been an amazing place if it wasn't for the staff that think they are in a Hollywood blockbuster. 2 stars because I like that place as a facility. read more

Noticed this place from Don Tito's and couldn't wait to visit - wish I would have waited. I dropped the car off and decided to skip my regular Mexican joint for this place. Big mistake! As soon as we walked in we were greeted by a rude @$$ hostess - the bartender was ok but nothing to brag about and the food. Greasy pickles and frozen mozzarella sticks. I will never come back here again!! Worst chill place in the DMV! read more

We had a great time at Spider Kelly's. The tacos are delicious, drinks are tasty ND the games are so fun! We learned how to play shuffle board. We wanted to play pool, but there was a high demand so we played darts and other games instead. read more

I am basing this review solely on the bar scene aspect of Spider Kelly's, because that is what it predominantly is. The food and service during the day is just alright, but the bar scene at night is very nice. I really enjoy that the bar is extremely large, with numerous different rooms inside and a great beer garden out back. My favorite is probably the beer garden, because it is much more open than the sitting areas inside and they also have a fantastic and diverse beer selection; my favorite of which is that they always have a Boulevard beer from KC. Inside is nice too, with a lot of fun games and plenty of places to sit too. The games are relatively cheap too, which is nice if you get their early on the weekend or go during a weeknight when it is less crowded. Also, on the weekends there is a DJ that plays in the main room, which mixes things up a bit. Overall, it's one of the better bars in Clarendon. read more

Net/net: I won't come back. I live in the area and was excited to bring some out-of-town guests to Spider Kelly's for some dinner and games. We shoot some pool, ate dinner and shared a pitcher of beer. All was going well and the place seemed nice enough and a good addition to the neighborhood, however when we transferred to the dart area we got ID'ed (again) and now all-of-a-sudden SK couldn't accept my guests foreign ID cards!? Hence, we were properly dressed, properly behaving, SK simply said they couldn't accept, in this case a Spanish-government issued national ID card (a lot more secure than anything a US State would ever produce) so we had to close our account. I was so embarrassed. I have lots of friends visiting from all over the world but I will surely not bring them back to Spider Kelly's. The restaurant manager said they could only accept passport with proper visa as ID's, which is ridiculous because a) it is not the job of restaurants to check immigration status, and b) European and many other nationals don't need a visa to visit the US for up to 90 days. So I guess SK's policy is no foreign visitors or tourist. Ever. I've taken foreign visitors/friends to restaurants in the DC metro area for over 15 years and this is the first time I've encountered such a preposterous rule. There are plenty of nice and friendly places in area and I'll gladly take my business there from now on. read more

Wow, I'd think that gray hair, a party of 30 waiting for me and a license that allows me to legally drive would help me gain entry to this august establishment. According to the manager, it would be OK on a weekday, but not a Friday night. (Never been a problem before....) This was because, in her words, "State law said that the only acceptable forms of ID were X and Y and that we have to ask for ID from everyone." VA ABC law ("3VAC5-50-20. Determination of legal age of purchaser") specifically says that a bar or restaurant only has to excercise good judgement based on the "general appearance, facial characteristics, behavior and manner of the purchaser". So, Spider Kelly's is too dumb to figure out whether someone with a valid license, Platinum Visa and pocket full of IDs is twice the legal drinking age or not. Duh. I've been before, but will just be taking my wallet elsewhere. And we're scheduling the Xmas party for someplace else. read more