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Crystal City Sports Pub

4.0 of 5 stars 295 Reviews
#18 of 668 Restaurants in Arlington
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529 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202-2517
703-521-8215
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Lewiston, Maine
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54 reviews
32 restaurant reviews
common_n_restaurant_reviews_1bd8 9 helpful votes
“Father and son meal”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed yesterday NEW

Stopped in with my adult son for beers and a meal. Had seen it's reviews on Trip Advisor and enjoyed. Good selection of normal and local beers. Son had an average steak and cheese with tatertots. I had the crabcake sandwich, don't know anyone could eat it as a sandwich as the crabcake was huge, fairly tastefull and full of... More 

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Thank John L
Alexandria, Virginia
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117 reviews
49 restaurant reviews
common_n_restaurant_reviews_1bd8 69 helpful votes
“This place has really slipped”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 days ago NEW

Crystal City Sports Pub was our go-to sports bar. Key word-WAS. The last two visits have been really bad. Both times we've had slow, apathetic servers; over or under cooked food and salads that weren't fresh. Looks like other people are figuring this out too. This place used to be packed on Saturday nights during college football. It was a... More 

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Thank Laura_Gamble
Milinda P, Owner at Crystal City Sports Pub, responded to this review

Hello Laura, We are dismayed to hear that you feel that our standards are slipping. We still strive to provide all guests with unforgettable experiences and only the highest quality ingredients are still used when preparing our dishes. However, to hear that you you felt differently and to know that the service was sub-par, is highly disheartening to us. We... More 

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62 reviews
46 restaurant reviews
common_n_restaurant_reviews_1bd8 9 helpful votes
“A must stop for me.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 days ago NEW via mobile

I have been stopping in here for over 15 years. It is still one of the best places around. The food is great and the prices are very reasonable. The two pork chop plate is one of their best. Service is always good.

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Thank Frank T
Charleston, West Virginia
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34 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
common_n_restaurant_reviews_1bd8 4 helpful votes
“Great food and atmosphere ”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 days ago NEW via mobile

While on a business trip last week, I decided to check this place out. I must say, the Brunch Burger was amazing and the atmosphere was very comfortable. It's your typical sports bar, but not as busy....maybe because it was a Tuesday night. I'd recommend this place to anyone in the area.

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Thank Justin G
USA
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113 reviews
62 restaurant reviews
common_n_restaurant_reviews_1bd8 21 helpful votes
“Good sports bar”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 weeks ago

We had fun here. Probably because our server, named Parker, was FANTASTIC. We watched him hustle all the time as we watched college football. Very friendly and helpful. An asset to this company. The food is standard sports pub but was good. I would come back.

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Thank barkmr
Kansas City
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85 reviews
49 restaurant reviews
common_n_restaurant_reviews_1bd8 27 helpful votes
“Best Sports pub that I've been to in DC”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 weeks ago

The staff AND the clientele are both friendly. I seem to always meet new friends there while finding a TV with my favorite game on. Further, the food is very good with a good selection of beers. My only recommendation is to have more Port City Brewery beer available.

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Thank Beachluvinfamily
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
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39 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
common_n_restaurant_reviews_1bd8 6 helpful votes
“Excellent Brunch”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 weeks ago

The brunch here on Sundays is amazing. They have such a great variety of stuff and they seem to offer lots of fun activities during the week. Plenty of seating and they are affordable.

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Thank chan928
dc
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16 restaurant reviews
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“Just what is says it is Sports Pub”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Good for watching sports on TV, average bar food fair prices, if you want to catch a game while staying in Crystal City this is a good place, if you want a great meal there are lots of other places with better food nearby.

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San Jose, California, United States
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24 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
common_n_restaurant_reviews_1bd8 27 helpful votes
“Fun place to go”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 weeks ago

My favorite place to dine in Crystal City. Lots of TV to watch different sports event is fun, although sometimes it gets too noisy (especially at 3rd floor). Busy all the time, so sometimes you may have to wait to be seated. Steak Bites is a must try menu, it is so good!

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Boston, Massachusetts
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77 reviews
45 restaurant reviews
common_n_restaurant_reviews_1bd8 44 helpful votes
“Clean and efficient!!!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 22, 2016

Good brunch. Good service. Went there for a function. Reasonable food, service, and price. Would never have found this place on my own. Choice was pre-picked by others.

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Restaurant Details

Rating summary
  • Food
    4 of 5 stars
    Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
    Atmosphere
    4 of 5 stars
Cuisine
American, Bar, Pub
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks
Restaurant features
Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Reservations, Buffet, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi
Good for
Families with children, Large groups, Dining on a budget, Bar scene
Open Hours
Sunday
8:00 am - 2:00 am
Monday
8:00 am - 2:00 am
Tuesday
8:00 am - 2:00 am
Wednesday
8:00 am - 2:00 am
Thursday
8:00 am - 2:00 am
Friday
8:00 am - 2:00 am
Saturday
8:00 am - 2:00 am
Location and Contact Information
  • Address: 529 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202-2517
  • Location: United States  >  Virginia (VA)  >  Arlington
  • Phone Number: 703-521-8215

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Turnersville, New Jersey

What craft beers are on tap, and what other craft beers do you have in bottles?
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