I can see how reviews can swing both ways for Arlington Pub. It is, after all, a hybrid craft beer…read morebar and coffee bar in the upstairs of the Clarendon Whole Foods. So I'll pose this questions to my fellow beer hunters. What matters to you most ... atmosphere of the bar, or an excellent selection of craft beers on tap, including a few that are hard to find, at rock bottom prices. If you are in the camp of the latter, then you will love Arlington Pub. I stumbled upon Arlington Pub a bit on accident. I was in the area and had heard lots of great things about Galaxy Hut and wanted to check them out. I got there about 4:15PM and found their door locked. Having to REALLY need to use the bathroom, I decided to hop across the street to Whole Foods, take care of business, and then figure out a place to kill time until 5PM. As I headed upstairs towards the restroom, I saw that my search for a place to kill time would be over quickly. Behold Arlington Pub. They had recently had a tap takeover from Oskar Blues Brewing, the brewery best know for Dale's Pale Ale. Tap takeovers are a great way to find and sample beers that you rarely see. In this case, it was the excellent Ninja Cow ESB. I found it a bit dark in color for an ESB, but had that characteristic ESB smoothness. They were on the tail end of the tap takeover, so some of the OB brews were tapped, but had been replaced with some interesting options. They offer a flight, so I decided to sample a few of the other OB offerings - their 10 Fidy Imperial Stout and Gubna Imperial IPA. I also threw in selections from other breweries - Sump Coffee Stout from Perennial and Allagash Curieux, a Belgian Tripel aged in Jim Beam bourbon barrels. These are all VERY strong beers, but the flight pours were generous, and there was no upcharge on the strong brews. The flight, normally $5, was $4 for happy hour. And prices like this is what makes you forget that you are enjoying cheap craft beer on the top floor of a hipster grocery store. My pint of Ninja Cow, normally $3, was a dollar off for happy hour. Throw in a double espresso to finish off after the flight, and my tab was under $10. And the bartender/barista actually functions as a checkout cashier, so there is no need to tip and no place for tipping on a credit card transaction. (I didn't ask if they were allowed to take cash tips ... I didn't have cash, so it was a bit of a moot point.) So if you can get over the fact that the this is a bar on the upper level of Whole Foods, you'll find Arlington Pub is a great place to kill some time and enjoy a great selection of craft beer at insanely cheap prices.

This used to be a great place. Now they only serve the beers & wines they must be trying to…read moreunload. All the other Whole Foods have a much better Beer & Wine selection and are far more cleaner. The glasses all have lip marks and the tables have chunks of old food and are sticky ALWAYS! There are also numerous surveillance cameras & the lighting is extremely harsh above the bar which I find very odd. It's a shame because I love eating & having a drink or two at Whole Foods for it's a comfortable place to be alone & not feel like I'm at a meat market. I now many times go to the Fairoaks location which has lower nice lighting, is clean and has a great atmosphere.

We were visiting from out of town and decided to stop by McNamara's--and I'm so glad we did. This…read moreplace ended up being one of our favorite meals of the trip. We ordered the wings, a burger, and the Carolina pulled pork sandwich, and everything was amazing. The wings were full of flavor, the burger was juicy and cooked perfectly, and the pulled pork sandwich had that perfect smoky, tangy balance. It's always hit or miss trying new spots when you're traveling, but this one was definitely a win.

McNamaras is great. I stopped by here late night like 9pm…read more I asked for recommendations and server said stout burger which is a deconstructed burger with mushrooms and mash. very tasty and easy to eat not messy. I got a carrot cake for dessert and it was awesome too. the beers were poured heavy and the price is lower than a lot of places I've been to. overall good service good food laid back atmosphere. recommend.

Wow, what a quaint British pub in the middle of Vienna. Parking is a little tight for this area,…read morebut you can definitely find some spots in the back on a weekday. I ended up biking and there's a bike stand really close by. My friend was craving fish and chips, so we ventured out this way. Because we came on a Thursday they had a deal going where if you ordered a pie, you could get a beer for free. Of course I had to partake, so I ordered the special pie, which was a masala, chicken, curry pie, and it was quite good. A bit small for the price point but with the beer included totally worth it also because their fries are so good. I could demolish over a pound of those fries. They were thick potato and maybe the extra added bonus of having to use a glass ketchup bottle added to it. My friend and I were also taught how to properly hit the ketchup bottle to get the ketchup out by the bartender. You find the 57 on the bottle at an angle and bump you palm there that instead of hitting the bottom and hoping and praying that ketchup comes out. It actually worked or at least it was more efficient than trying to hit the bottom of the bottle upside down. I had never had a hand pumped beer before, but it was quite good. They are a warm beer rotating and it was quite good, it especially paired well with the pie or fish and chips.

This pub had excellent food & drinks. And a whole menu for many Gin & Tonic options…read more We enjoyed curry mussels, steak& ale pie, British fries and curry chicken salad. They had several pimms cups too. Highly recommended.

While celebrating a special birthday we made reservations for a birthday dinner here. I will admit…read morethat I was slightly worried after reading so many negative comments. My interpretation of the gist of what everyone was complaining about was that they used to come here all the time (as did I years ago, but it's been a year since being here) and they didn't like the new, slimmed down menu... and they definitely hated the prices here now. Our service was ok, nothing special. I feel like the majority of the servers are very young and might not have the training, nor experience to understand what true service is, not just taking orders and bringing food. The menu was nice. We liked their "Everyday is Sunday" section of the menu, so we tried 2 orders (4 persons) of the pork chop tomahawk and 1 order (2 persons) of the Côte de Boeuf. We started with their Scotch Egg - WOW! Really flavorful with a great texture, inside and out. Definitely a very nice way to start. Cocktails and wine were a hit here for sure! Especially Jarad's G&T, which we got a couple of. Main dishes were great! Plenty of food too!! The spices on the crust of the porkchop tomahawk were so tasty and the temperature was spot-on! The steak in the Côte de Boeuf was incredible! Perfectly seasoned and at that absolute perfect temperature too! The carrots that came with this were very nicely done, but the potatoes stole the show! This dish came with OUTSTANDING Fondant potatoes... They had a great, smokey flavor to them, as if they were basted in pork fat. The meat was perfectly textured and flavored. Overall - While this is no longer the Hunter's Head that many came to know, love, and enjoy, I feel they're doing a decent job here. I'll definitely return, as I want to try their fish & chips!

Modern take on English Pub Food. Everything we had was…read moretasty! Friendly staff. Multiple serveres help you. Generous portions. It was a busy Friday night, kitchen felt a little slow. We would dine again Other: It gets busy- make a reservation. Small bar area, large outdoor seating area; parking lot My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

Pretty good food. The ambiance was nice and so was the owner. Good service. 10/10 would recommend!read more

I rarely write reviews, but 1943 Classic absolutely deserves one. From the moment I walked in, the…read moreatmosphere felt inviting -- comfortable yet stylish, with just the right energy for a night out with friends or a casual dinner. The food was outstanding! Every dish came out fresh, beautifully plated, and packed with flavor. You can tell the ingredients are high quality and that real care goes into the cooking. I especially loved how each item had a perfect balance of seasoning and texture -- nothing tasted rushed or overdone. The service was just as impressive. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and genuinely seemed to care that we had a great experience. The staff offered great recommendations, and they checked in just enough without being intrusive. Prices are fair for the quality you get, and portion sizes are generous -- you'll probably leave with leftovers (and be glad you did). If you're anywhere near Annandale and love great food made with heart, 1943 Classic is a must-try. I'll definitely be back soon!

We watched the KNicks final victory game at the Pub, and it was such a happy positive environment…read morein spite of the very few Texas fans that lost. The best lamb sliders around and the tacos are great.! service was tight because it was so busy, but they did a great job keeping up. Great beers on draft.

Although we expected an Irish pub, we were really confused by the Van Halen music turned up so loud…read morethat we had to scream at each other across the table to have a conversation. ...And the tacos on the menu? The corned beef is much closer to a pot roast, and their version of shepherds pie features very very tough cuts of beef that have not been simmered long enough, and are chewy with gristle. I don't know what to say about our waitress who was wearing a sports bra with no shirt. The deviled eggs were mostly mustard-filled (and I like mustard in my deviled egg recipe, but not ONLY mustard). They burned the original burger to shoe leather; the replacement one was just shy of burnt. Two bright notes: the cheese curds were exactly what you would expect at a pub and the happy hour goes until 7pm and has decent prices, if limited selection. If I returned, it would be for drinks and curds... that's it.

What a gem in the rough. Phenomenal service, clam chowder that is some of the best I have ever…read moreeaten and cheese steaks that make me think I was in Philly. Great job and thank you.

I love that they fry in canola oil and not vegetable or soybean oil; as someone who is gluten…read moreintolerant with a severe soy allergy pubs are generally difficult to eat at safely - but I can eat fries here, and I can enjoy the brunch menu with ease. Their fresh pressed staff are friendly and have always been very accommodating with checking ingredients for me. I love the outdoor seating area as it's on a quieter side street and the atmosphere is comfortable.