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    Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant

    4.1 (655 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Loud
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    Karaoke
    Good for dancing

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    Stephanie C.

    I've been here twice now and it was overall a fun experience. The crowd is mostly older locals and gay men. The bartenders and Freddy are friendly. Other reviews in the past said that they cleared the tables too early but we didn't experience that the most recent time we came. Happy hour has great food and drink deals. I enjoyed their blue pina colada and my friend really liked their flashing ice cube. The drag is fine for a no cover place. The first time we went one of the queens groped me though which wasn't cool.

    Jhania M.

    The atmosphere was great, Had a fun time. Wasn't really impressed by the food, it was decent but prices were good . Make sure to bring cash to tip the drag queens

    Tank G.

    This bar caters to the LBGT+ community, but welcomes everyone. It is located in a busy restaurant/bar district. There is metered street parking available to park. The place has a decent sized dining area, a bar in the center with seating, an outdoor patio in the back, a small stage (where they do the karoke and the trivia host sits), and and small area in the front, between the front door and the door that leads to the dining area that has seating. The bar is very colorful and has a really cool vibe. The bar was packed and there were having trivia night going on. It was so packed that I ended up going out to the back patio to eat. The staff there is very friendly. I really liked them. The bar hosts karaoke every night and drag nights, other things on select nights. They have a full service bar, a few signature cocktails, burgers, sandwiches, salads and pasta. I ordered the Ryan Sammich which came with sweet potatoes fries. It took a very long time for me to get my food. It was over 30 minutes. The food was ok, nothing special. The chicken breast on the sandwich was small and it did not have much flavor. Don't get me wrong, this is a fun place. They have a lot going on and a fun, awesome staff. I probably would not come back here for just the food though. If I did come back, it would probably involve participating in one of their special events.

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    1 month ago

    Good atmosphere, food, and service. The Wednesday night Drag Bingo was awesome and fun.

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    2 months ago

    Who doesn't love Freddie's? Vest vibe. Best karaoke. Best staff!! Always good for a happy hour :-)

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    6 months ago

    Not that great. Maybe for some. But really outdated. People who work there don't care. And 7 tots for $6. Come on.

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    4 months ago

    Good atmosphere and cool people to meet. Their food is good and the service is friendly.

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    3 years ago

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    11 months ago

    It's always a fun atmosphere with great service and lots of food options. It's a neighborhood icon.

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    2 years ago

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    9 months ago

    I love this place, friendly, good food, excellent entertainment, the atmosphere is on point. My group were ages 50 and the oldest 75

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    11 months ago

    Went here with my friend for my birthday had great time on bingo day. Loved the staff and the atmosphere

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    Thank you! Freddie

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    4 years ago

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    Thanks Julia! Glad to hear it was a success! Freddie

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    4 years ago

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    Thank you Anna!!! Freddie

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    2 years ago

    Enjoyed salad, cute pink curtains, strong drink, very slow service-- server seemed to be overwhelmed.

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    3 years ago

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    Thank you Kenneth! Freddie

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    10 months ago

    Love this place! Wonderful team and great atmosphere! Don't miss the collection of Barbies.

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    1 year ago

    Great drinks, good food and service. Live coming to Freddie's. Saturday's there is a drag show too

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    9 months ago

    Always great staff and great drinks! Friendly atmosphere where everyone is welcome. Always visit each time I'm in the area.

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    Do I need tickets for the Saturday drag show or just show up at 9pm?

    I recommend reservations. It depends on the drag show if you need a ticket. Call them and ask

    I love Freddie's! I've been coming for years, but haven't been in awhile because of the pandemic. Is there still a Sunday buffet brunch or is it order from a menu, now? Thanks!

    Yes! We have a brunch buffet on Saturday and Sunday, in addition to our a la carte menu. 10a-3p… 

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    Sunday. Just a breakfast.buffet on Saturday.

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    There are many reviews about how unsafe this place is. It's filthy, smells like urine, patrons are…read moreaggressive and employees are rude and disrespectful. Theres another review addressing safety of the bathrooms...same bathrooms Bahbee endorses below, bathrooms with aggressive men that started this whole incident which I was not believed on. Bahbee reviewing below (and giving her place of employment a 5 star review after this incident) is the one who yelled and physically assaulted me with three big men behind her, my husband was a completely sober witness, and he was scared. She escalated the situation and even her managers told her to leave. My husband saw Bahbee PHYSICALLY THROW ME UP AGAINST A WALL. Consider where her review is coming from as an employee (a threatening and rude one at that), and read the rest of the reviews on this place. I'm not saying anything new about this bar, so it's interesting they say I am lying. As I headed upstairs to use the bathroom (not sure why they are saying I didn't use the bathroom because the start of this incident was when I came back out of it)...before I went up there, a man stopped my husband and said "you better go up there with her and be careful." That comment wouldn't be needed if it was truly a place of peace and safety. I didn't volunteer to leave. No one was nice to me - patrons or staff. I did ask to speak to the BARTENDERS as they were the only identifiable staff. I didn't lie about my interaction with the man assaulting me at the restroom or "cry fake tears" and have no rebuttal. Being questioned about anyone's gender was confusing and had nothing to do with the fact of this patron being allowed to be aggressive and harassing, but they wanted me to explain how that patron could be justified in that behavior. So no, I did not have an answer for them defending him. They just kept saying "what do you want me to do about it?" I wasn't being entitled, I was asking for accountability for aggressive and violent people. I was physically assaulted at the restrooms. I didn't say anything but when I came out the same man came at me and was yelling and harassing me, like really close in my face with his hands up at me. It shouldn't matter that they allow men in the same restrooms as women, and if it didn't matter then this wouldn't have happened. This person harassed and assaulted me and I was terrified. I tried to approach the bartender and explain and was told "to get the fuck out". I did not verbally harass the man who did this to me because I was afraid of him, as was my husband. I started crying, I went downstairs to discuss with 2 other bartenders who refused to give me info. Another employee physically assaulted me, threw me against a wall while 3 other men stood behind her as backup. She then followed me downstairs and harassed me until other employees told her to leave. I was kicked out. Not the man assaulting me before I went into the restroom and again after. Don't go here unless you want aggressive men and bartenders who allow it and will also physically assault you. BARTENDERS ALL REFUSED TO GIVE NAMES - assaulting patron, or their names or manager. My asking this info was what they considered combative, there was nothing physical on my end nor was I yelling. If you want to complain or find recourse, especially about assault...you are on your own. They are now trying to lie and say I was screaming and yelling about "what genitals" someone had. This is absolutely not true, like the rest of the story about how everyone was nice to me. This man at the restroom was aggressive and violent and there was no discussion about "genitals", only that a man at the restroom had made me uncomfortable and assaulted me. And any conversation about genitals would not excuse aggressive and violent behavior, as Bahbee seems to suggest it would. That didn't happen - but would it be okay to assault me? They said yes. This bar seemed to avoid accountability at the expense of safety and respect. P.S. when I left I threw my drink (of water...from a clearly identifiable plastic brand water bottle...) at them, which was a big "to-do" (lots of big men screaming in the street about that..) ...enough for them to throw several of their security at it. She wants to say "unknown substance" to add on the lies she has told about the incident...eyeroll, like so sad your bouncers got some water residue barely on them but you can throw me against a wall and let a man physically and verbally assault someone. But hey, when I complained about assault, not so much of a response. Even the women. I did edit my review in response to the lies that this person Bahbee stated in her response to my original review. I do not know this person, they presented themselves as an employee and the establishment reinforced that idea by allowing this person to physically and verbally handle someone, escort them, and manage the interaction.

    Not sure what is happening here but I think the new ownership is trying to kill it! I have been…read morethere 4x's over the past year and the vibe is WAY off! The lights are turned all the way up downstairs all the time. No atmosphere at all. Usually the bartender at happy hour has internet radio on which music and commercials! My last visit was this past Saturday 7/19 between 8pm - 830pm and it was DEAD. There was no music as they had the TV on what I think was TBS channel. The owner was there also. If I wanted to watch TBS I would have stayed home. I stayed long enough to finish my drink and went to Green Lantern. Not sure what type of clientele are you trying to attract? Too many options in DC to keep going where they don't really care.

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    Consistent bright spot in Arlington for over eight years. Fans of the unlimited brunch, decided to…read moregive the Monday all day Happy Hour a try. Natalie was great as always, attentive and helpful. The artsy ambience is charming, happy hour food is as good as the main menu, in case you want to sample before going all in. Black Bean Hummus with fluffy pita remains solid 5/5 Chicken Slider 5/5 Pork and Shrimp Lumpia 6/5

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