Score Big at These Must-Visit Sports Bars in Arlington

Looking for the perfect place to catch the game in Arlington, Virginia? Whether you're a die-hard fan or just in it for the wings and the atmosphere, Arlington’s sports bars deliver big on energy, flavor, and local charm.

We’ve scouted the top sports bars in Arlington, where locals and visitors alike come together to celebrate every touchdown, goal, and buzzer-beater.

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Astro Beer Hall

Astro Beer Hall in Shirlington offers amazing NFL and College Football game day specials like $6 shots and $15-$20 beer pitchers, and they stream games all season long. This vintage neighborhood hangout spot offers sports bar favorites like chicken wings, loaded tots, soft pretzels, nachos, and more, as well as their iconic fried chicken sandwiches.

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Ballston Local

Ballston Local is one of Ballston's favorite neighborhood hangout spots for sports, as well as karaoke, live music, trivia, and more! This restaurant has quickly become a go-to place for locals and visitors to watch major sports, enjoy ice-cold drinks, and dig into shareable American food like pizza, nachos, poutine, and wings.

Bronson Bierhall

With 16 beers on tap, as well as a vibrant and dog-friendly patio, Bronson Bierhall is another spot in Ballston that's a must-visit on game day. Watch your favorite sports teams on their many BIG screens, grab your stein, and grub on Bronson favorites like bratwursts, pretzels, biercheese and chips, nachos, mac n' cheese bites, and much more.

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Carpool

With 35 televisions, a huge beer selection, full bar, and great food there’s always fun on tap at CarPool in Ballston. If you’re not watching a game, you can play one – they have pool, darts, and pinball machines!

Courthaus Social

Over in the Courthouse neighborhood, Courthaus Social is a popular beer garden where you can watch the game while enjoying various game day specials featuring wings, beer buckets, and more. They also have an amazing pet-friendly patio, 24 beers on tap, and german favorites like sausages, pretzels, and schnitzel.

Crystal City Sports Pub

Crystal City Sports Pub in National Landing is a long-time Arlington sports haven, and they even offer Washington Commanders bus trip tickets for all regular season home games that leave from the restaurant! If you're not actually going to the game with them, plant yourself at the pub to enjoy a variety of drinks and traditional bar foods.

Dudley's Sport & Ale

Located in Shirlington, Dudley's Sport & Ale offers pizza, burgers, wings, a whole lot of ice-cold beer, and wall-to-wall sports fan energy. There's a reason they're consistently ranked as one of the country's top 250 sports bars with rooftops!

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First Down Sports Bar & Grill

Consistently highly ranked across Arlington as one of the best local sports bars, First Down Sports Bar & Grill has been a game day hub across from the Ballston Metro station for close to 20 years. Whether it's to cheer on the Capitals, the Commanders, or somebody entirely unique, deals on wings and smash bombs are always the move!

Hyde Social

One of Arlington's newer sports bars, Hyde Social in Clarendon has quickly landed itself a spot on this list of must-visit Arlington sports bars. With 20 televisions, two bars, lounge seating, and fun game day foods like hot dog and wing towers, what's not to love?

Ireland's Four Courts

Known as the "embassy for soccer in the DMV," Ireland's Four Courts in Courthouse is just that - THE go-to place for either kind of "foot-ball!" Try their Irish sausage rolls, fried pickles, fish and chips, wings, and more, along with a cold beer or fun cocktail.

Quinn's on the Corner

Quinn's on the Corner in Rosslyn is the Washington Capitals watch bar of Arlington - every time the Caps score, fans in attendance get a free Jello shot! Not a hockey fan? They consistently offer other game day specials on pizza, apps, beer, and more.

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Quincy Hall

Quincy Hall in Ballston is known for many things - trivia, DJ nights, karaoke, and for being a game day destination! Swing by Quincy Hall to catch the game and enjoy all-day deals and classic favorites like pizza, wings, nachos, loaded fries, and much more.

Ragtime Restaurant

Ragtime Restaurant in Courthouse is best known for their Bourbon Street-inspired culinary favorites, but did you know that they also have more than 20 televisions and food and drink specials all NFL Sunday-long? They are also big Capitals fans and often will offer NHL game day specials like their "Fro-vie" and "Rock the Red Sangria."

Rhodeside Grill

Rhodeside Grill in Rosslyn has been the place for comfort food, craft cocktails, a great beer selection, and big plays for more than 25 years! Watch Monday Night Football, Thursday Night Football, and Sunday games, as well as other local sports favorites in a cozy, welcoming neighborhood atmosphere.

Spider Kelly's

Spider Kelly's in Clarendon is more than just a classic Arlington nightlife spot (although, we do love a great night out in Clarendon), they also offer killer game day specials on wings, pitchers, shooters, and apps in a fun environment! Take the watch party outside in the beer garden, complete with outdoor televisions, a full bar, and lounge seating.

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