50 Best Pubs near Arlington

“My entire group loved the atmosphere and the food was awesome! The staff was excellent, prompt, kind and engaging! Will definitely be going back!“

“Been here many, many times at lunch and after 5pm. Always a great beer and wine selection. Friendly, knowledgeable staff, great prices and you can bring your food from the buffet downstairs. Brilliant for everyone especially those with children. Makes grocery shopping so much more pleasurable.“

“We stayed at the hotel connected to O’Malleys. Easy access
The restaurant was not busy when we arrived. Seated quickly. Our waitress was A+.
We ordered the tacos which was very good. 2 large tacos. Also we shared the fish and chips. I would have to say it was the best fish/chips we have had. The fish was meaty, nice breading, hot and yummy. We did finish up with the bread pudding which was good. Good portions of all we ordered. My favorite part was the gentleman that served the food. He was well dressed, polite and attentive to our liking of the food. These days you don’t often find polite, well dressed servers! Kuddos to him! He is an asset to the establishment.“

“Had a blast friendly Staffa and great drinks“

“Great atmosphere, friendly staff, tasty food, and all around great space to hang out and enjoy a night out! 11/10 recommend. :)“

“Great service and food was delicious. Bigger than expected portions.“

“great food, very friendly employees. will eat there again“

“De’LawrenThe waitress did outstanding job Very friendly and kind and very attentive“

“Great people, great service, great food! I've been on a mission to find Eggs Benny done right - thank you! For the breakfast, and for being an awesome part of the adventure. 😊“

“The Channel isn't just a pub, it's a DC institution. Is the food fantastic? YES. Is the service always top notch? YES. But that's not why you go there. You go for the staff, the patrons, and the atmosphere. Nowhere else like it.“

“Ive only eaten the burgers (4 different types off the menu); however, have laid eyes on the wings and tasted some beer.

Ever since moving to in/around this area, I've been looking for a low-key, all-are-welcome, and generally kind place to relax after a long day.

Here it is.“

“I’ve been craving fish and chips for days and this place did not disappoint. Queen Vic offers delivery via Toast and doesn’t charge an arm and a leg like DoorDash does. I got the fish and chips & Tikka Masala delivered. I live 35 minutes away and the fish still arrived crispy. Large portions for the price, I had left overs. Only critique is that I wish my order came with some malt vinegar packets, and a side of curry sauce would be a great. I’d 100% come back and sit down to eat.“

“My son and I were visiting DC and always looking for a good burger. The burgers were outstanding. One of the best I have ever had.“

“YUM! Ultimate Ham sandwich, FRICKLES, Starburst Shooter, and getting while you can , the ELLEN cocktail!!!! Great neighborhood pub with great service! You feel welcomed!“

“This place is a great neighborhood bar for craft beers and good vibes. Rosemary the bartender is very nice and knowledgeable. I definitely recommend this bar if you are in the area!“

“Fab place for food and drinks. Great staff and good value“

“Great bar with great vibes and even better employees. I truly cannot convey how grateful I am for the amazing employees at this bar! After fainting at the bottom of the stairs Friday night, the employees all immediately sprang into action, making sure that I was ok and asking questions while they called for paramedics. They even knew that I hadn’t been drinking, properly conveying that I was having a true medical issue. The first thing I remember is one of them telling me that I wasn’t alone and everything was going to be ok. Fainting episodes are always very disorienting and even painful for me, but everyone made me feel completely safe and comforted. They ensured no onlookers made me uncomfortable or laughed, really minimizing my immense embarrassment about the whole experience. They were so respectful, and one man in particular truly took care of me the entire time. Honestly, I’m sure they did even more than I was aware of, and I am so grateful for their assistance. This is an absolutely amazing bar that simply put my safety above all else. I have never been treated with such genuine care, thoughtfulness, and kindness during a fainting episode. My only regret is not getting any of their names to properly thank them for their help, so I really hope they see this! Your help meant the world to me, and I cannot wait to tell all of my friends to come to The Commodore!“

“This my first time here and it was probably one of the best experience I’ve ever had at a bar in DC . I’ll definitely be back for my birthday next week. Love the atmosphere“

“First timer here but my children aren’t . They live in Arlington.“

“My family and I enjoyed a great and fun lunch. The appetizer and entrees were delicious. The waitstaff and hostess were excellent and friendly. We will be back to dine again in the future.“

“Best beers I've had in a long time! So many great and creative options of beers! Every one I sampled was OUTSTANDING! 👏👏👏👏👏👏 Hats off to the brewer and the staff are SOOO friendly, professional and helpful! Great atmosphere and the outdoor patio is an added bonus on beautiful days!“

“Nadi is amazing. Been going to Queens for 20 years 🙂‍↕️🫶🏽“

“This continues to be the best little seminary pub in the world. The staff is excellent. The food is great. The people are all happy. I first told my wife I love her outside on what is now the patio. It's a very special place. If you're reading this you should go, have a blast, and tip lavishly.“

“Great selection of beer on tap, lots of wine and cocktail options, along with non-alcoholic beverages. I was welcome to bring food from downstairs and eat it at the bar while enjoying some brews. There are utensils, still and sparkling water, napkins etc“

“it's like cheers, wherever you live!“

“The food was not good and service was subpar. Seemed like it was an okay place, but didn't have enough tables and was very small inside. Came late and on a few occasions when last call came, there were always 10 to 15 people still inside after the male bartender told everyone else to leave. He locked the door with always others left inside. I've observed this happening on a number of occasions. So last call, isn't apparently last call, and why were some staying when everyone else was told to leave?“

“I have chicken wings ring ring Chris Rock they would really really good I had a good time there“

“The burger was excellent—definitely the highlight of the meal. Everything else was solid and okay overall. The biggest issue was the service. Only one staff member was handling both the tables and the bar for the entire restaurant, so things moved really slowly. Despite that, they were friendly and doing their best under the circumstances. With better staffing, this place could be fantastic.“

“The best place to see new music from everywhere on earth“

“come on out, best dive bar ever!“

“Great place for mussels!“

“We recently visited Settle Down Easy for the first time. We sat at the bar and enjoyed the company of our bartender Ryan who provided excellent service and recommendations. The beer was great and the tacos were a good snack. We’ll definitely be back again!“

“One of our all time favorites!“

“Please come out October the 29th for the Halloween Sip&Paint party the cost is $50.00 per adult“

“Friendly service! We came in without a reservation and they were able to accommodate us quickly. The rose tteokbokki is soooo delicious!!!! Highly recommend!! The prices are reasonable and their food is delicious - definitely a new favorite in the DMV area!“

“You won’t go wrong with anything 🦚❤️👍🏻“

“All I can say is the only thing better than the outstanding food is the incredible customer service. The next time we are on DC, I will go out if my way to visit one of the locations.“

“great time and the bartender was awesome!“

“We are from Ohio visiting the area and Tim was GREAT! Very personable and gave us some great tips! Food was great too!“

“Chill neighborhood bar. Great beers and an actually tasty pina colada…“

“Great pub for watching NFL, NCAA, Soccer any sport! Great staff bar tenders, for bar food not bad. The beer is cold! Watched several games here, always a good time, outside seating, and also has a TV.“

“The last 2 years at Murphy’s on New Year’s Eve were really great. We were surprised at how delicious our meals were, steak so tender you cut cut it with a fork. Pohemia is such a fun and friendly band. The perfect place for NYE.“

“muy buen servicio gracias por ser muy amables“

“A 501(c)(3) non-profit bar, where you can drink for a good cause! Good Belgian beers. NO TV! Cell phones discouraged. Real live, face-to-face, human-to-human communication instead of screen-to-screen or screaming at television B.S. Live music. Open mics and jams. Good conversations.“

“Kyra, Kyra , Kyra !!!!!! Wowowowowowo !!!!! Friendly, gorgeous, and man can she make a drink !!!! 10 stars to her !!!!! Keep up the good work !!!!! Go see her when u are in town!!! U will not be disappointed!!!! Food and drinks are all top notch!!!!! Thanks so much !!!!🔥🔥🔥💥💥💥💥“

“Wonderful people and place.“

“A little piece of Ireland in the heart of Cleveland Park.“

“Once you go, you are family!“

“What a great place! I arrived early in the morning to watch a Six Nations game that they were streaming (a rare feat for American bars). They had no food, and not even milk for coffee. Just alcohol (marvellous). The bartender very kindly ran out to the store in the middle of the game to get us milk! No funny business, just kind, chatty people who are rugby lovers. Rustic and simple. I’m planning on going every week for a morning Guinness (or a $4 mimosa! Bargain!) 😉“

“Food is delicious. Best crust in the DMV. Great salads. Service is reliably wonderful. My husband and I are regulars. My husband says the beer is good. My whine is about the wine, which in all categories is mediocre, expensive for what it is, and almost never changes, no matter how many nice requests we've made to the staff. PLEASE up your wine game!“