The best bars & nightlife in Arlington

10 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Ireland's Four Courts

Nightlife

Classic Irish pub with fireplaces, rugby & soccer on TV, live music, quiz nights & sidewalk seating.

2051 Wilson Blvd

“Classic Irish pub with fireplaces, rugby & soccer on TV, live music, quiz nights & sidewalk seating.”

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Spider Kelly's

Nightlife

Large neighborhood bar with multiple lounge areas, pool tables, shuffleboard, darts & video games.

3181 Wilson Blvd

“Large neighborhood bar with multiple lounge areas, pool tables, shuffleboard, darts & video games.”

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Nick's Riverside Grill

Nightlife

Riverfront grill with outdoor patio seating plus a window-lined dining room & full bar.

3050 K St NW (Washington)

“Riverfront grill with outdoor patio seating plus a window-lined dining room & full bar.”

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Ramparts Tavern & Grill

Nightlife

Lively neighborhood hangout for microbrews & pub food in a dimly lit space with a sports TV room.

1700 Fern St (Alexandria)

“Lively neighborhood hangout for microbrews & pub food in a dimly lit space with a sports TV room.”

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Clarendon Ballroom Nightclub and Rooftop

Nightlife

Busy nightclub where patrons dance in the cavernous art deco-style ballroom or on the rooftop deck.

3185 Wilson Blvd

“Busy nightclub where patrons dance in the cavernous art deco-style ballroom or on the rooftop deck.”

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Screwtop Wine Bar

Nightlife

Cozy spot with patio seating offering up wine tastings, classes, cheese flights & craft beer.

1025 N Fillmore St

“Cozy spot with patio seating offering up wine tastings, classes, cheese flights & craft beer.”

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Bar a Vin

Nightlife

Elegant, airy bar in a French restaurant offering wine, cocktails, beer & Mediterranean snacks.

1035 31st St NW (Washington)

“Elegant, airy bar in a French restaurant offering wine, cocktails, beer & Mediterranean snacks.”

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Galaxy Hut

Nightlife

Live music, karaoke & old-school video games accompany craft beers & vegetarian eats in a funky bar.

2711 Wilson Blvd

“Live music, karaoke & old-school video games accompany craft beers & vegetarian eats in a funky bar.”

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Sixty Vines Foggy Bottom

Nightlife

Casual New American kitchen & wine bar offering bites & wines on tap in spacious, modern surrounds.

2200 Pennsylvania Ave NW Ste 300R (Washington)

“Casual New American kitchen & wine bar offering bites & wines on tap in spacious, modern surrounds.”

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Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse

Nightlife

Waiters serve beer & cocktails to guests as they watch movies in this old-school 1930s theater.

2903 Columbia Pike

“Waiters serve beer & cocktails to guests as they watch movies in this old-school 1930s theater.”

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