Crystal City Sports Pub

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great spot in Crystal City! I came here with my friend and had an awesome time playing pool, drinking beer, and just hanging out. The atmosphere was fun and relaxed, perfect for a casual night out. Customer service was excellent, especially our waitress—she was very friendly, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of the whole time. Drinks were good, pool tables were great, and the vibes were on point. Definitely coming back!

Came here Sunday to watch the football games with friends—first time here, there are tons of TV screens all around and the place is huge! Got a big high top table in the bar area—our server Tyree was awesome! I believe they have two more floors upstairs where you can also watch the games. I really liked how they had signs underneath each TV to let you know which game would be playing! Food was okay. Tried a bunch of their appetizers and some got entrees—decent food but nothing noteworthy. We mainly stuck to drinks—beer and shots! Overall, cool place to hang out.

Definitely a place to visit! If you’re into sports this is where you need to be! Tons of TV’s and the second floor is dedicated to Liverpool fans! Awesome place to watch The World Cup games.

I came here for a Commanders Rally. Nice spot! Had the chicken cheesesteak...a little salty, but tasty!

Unfortunately, my recent visit was tainted by one of the worst bartending experiences I’ve ever had. The bartender Megan was inattentive, dismissive, and seemed more interested in chatting with friends than serving customers. I waited nearly 30 minutes to order, despite the bar being half empty because again she was very busy talking to friends/other staff. When I finally got my drink, it was poorly made and not what I ordered. When I politely pointed it out, I was met with eye-rolling and sarcasm. She acted like serving me and my friends was a huge inconvenience. I honestly don’t understand why Megan who clearly dislikes people would work in customer service. Btw I was talking about the nasty experience with my friends and other people at the bar said that the had the same experience too. We went upstairs where we got drinks and food, the staff and Drea was polite and professional. Customer service matters, especially at the bar where interaction is part of the experience. The bartender Megan lacked both professionalism and basic courtesy.

It was a beautiful sunny, cool day so I sat outside on the patio. The service was great & the food was delicious. I was so surprised that the seafood cake sandwich had sooooo much seafood!! Normally I expect lots of breading but not this time! The fries were also really good.

Crystal City Sports Pub in Crystal City, VA is an awesome place to grab a bite, catch a game, and hang out with friends. The atmosphere is energetic and welcoming, with plenty of space to spread out—both upstairs and downstairs. Whether you’re there for a casual meal or to watch multiple games at once, this place delivers. There are TVs everywhere, so no matter where you sit, you’ve got a great view of the action. They also have pool tables and games, which makes it a fun and relaxed environment for groups. The menu has a great variety—burgers, sandwiches, tacos, wings, and more. I ordered the chicken kabobs with rice, and it was excellent. The chicken was juicy and well-seasoned, and the portion was more than satisfying. I was tempted by the burgers and tacos too—they looked fantastic and will be on my list for next time. Food and drink prices are surprisingly reasonable, especially considering the location and portion sizes. Overall, this is a well-run spot with great service, good food, and a fun, lively vibe. I’ll definitely be back!

Had the black and blue burger and the colloidal crab cake sandwich. Both did not disappoint. Our server was busy but attentive. Great vibe

It's a great hangout place for large and small groups. The place is 3 stories. There are tons of televisions in the place. They even have a lighted screen rotating all the scores. The food is typical bar food. Nothing to write home about. My only gripe is that the bartender did not know how to make rum punch. I showed her the recipe, and she still got it wrong. She even served it up in a highball glass. But it is a great hangout spot and a place I'd go back to.

The service was great and the mimosas were spot on. We found parking behind the restaurant in a big lot. The wings were cooked and seasoned very well. We also ordered a Philly cheesesteak that was huge and it came with fries. We ordered the burger and it was cooked and seasoned perfectly. My favorite were the crispy onion rings! Overall great sports pub to watch all and any spots with awesome vibes. Will be back!

Stopped in for a late night bite to eat after driving to DC. Just a short walk from our hotel, this restaurant is situated in a small neighborhood with huge variety if different foods to pick from The sports pub, is just that, a great place to get some upper end bar food, a full bar with lots of beer options and plenty of TVs to catch any game you want We only ordered some beer and nachos, but they hit the spot, fully loaded with all the traditional toppings. Though we only ordered nachos, the menu had lots of other great options, and from what I could see on neighboring tables, it all look delicious Service was quick and friendly. Next time I'm back, I'll definitely be back to check out other food options

4* for great parking, amazing 3rd floor w TVs, and good service. Smokers might want to celebrate because they have their own room on the 2nd floor. Fun decor on every floor. Definitely a great choice in Crystal City and on 23rd St for any sporting event or get-together. Food is standard. I've had the burger and it is ok. Pepsi products. Dessert menu has a couple of interesting options to include the Salted Caramel Vanilla Crunch Cake...lots of caramel and a custard layer, This is one of my go to spots in the area.

What a great institution! CCSP is where the locals and out of towners gather for a drink, a game of pool, comedy shows (certain nights) and other fund activities and events...Of course catch your favorite sports on one of their millions of TVs. This is my go-to place to go solo or bring my pals for a drink and make some new friends.

As a regular when in town we're glad to see they have the same great food and service! We love the laid back vibe and pub atmosphere. Do try the crab cakes!

The meal was delicious, and the service was exceptional. They offer an impressive happy hour menu, and the pitchers of beer are very reasonably priced. I visited the establishment to watch a football game on a Sunday, and the atmosphere was electric. I had a fantastic time. There were many locals and visitors present, which added to the enjoyment of the experience.

Visited Crystal City Sports Pub to hang out for a few drinks but had such a good time, we ended up staying staying longer than expected. Luckily, the bartenders, crowd and the food were all top notch! We sat at the bar and despite being what seemed like a full bar, the other patrons made some room for us to join the bar table. There are tables around but we didn't mind mingling with new friends! The bar tender was awesome- she made sure our drinks were never empty and quickly refilled our drinks when needed. She engaged in small talk and our bantering which always makes the bar more fun to be at. The crowd was great so this place was definitely sendinding out good time vibes. We tried the Twin Chesapeake Crab Cake Platter which was fantastic! Definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for a meal to eat. So glad that we opted for some food and not just drinks as we would have missed out on these!

The energy is contagious, making it an ideal spot to catch the latest matchups with fellow fans. The staff is friendly and efficient, adding to the overall positive vibe. Now, let's talk about the menu. Crystal City Sports Pub boasts a diverse selection of pub-style dishes, from classic burgers to hearty appetizers. The food is consistently tasty, and the portions are generous. I particularly enjoyed the crab dip, which was flavorful and satisfying. However, it's important to note that Crystal City Sports Pub can get incredibly crowded on game days, but I think that's a good sign? Very satisfied and will come back

This little area of Arlington has some great places to eat...including the Crystal City Sports Pub! After moving my son's stuff into his apartment, we needed food and Wifey wanted pub food so off to the closest pub we went. I ordered the Longhorn burger with smoked bacon, bbq sauce, and cheddar with onion rings and old bay. I also had a Port City Porter. Wifey went with the chicken quesadilla and a Devil's backbone beer. My son had the black and bleu burger with old bay fries and he ordered his first ever drink with his parents...an Angry Orchard. Sadly, no pics except my beer. As much as I loved my burger...I wasn't a fan of the onion rings. The old bay they sprinkled seemed nonexistent. Otherwise we all loved the food and the service was great. I'd love to come down here at night when things are hopping a little more. Lots of TVs, looks like a great locals hangout and the decor was fun. All in all I'd definitely come back here again!

Fun place to catch the Sunday morning football match! We cheered on Liverpool and had some great breakfast burritos!! Not too loud. Super friendly staff- loved our server, Evie! Outdoor sitting area is lovely.

Crowded pub for below sub par food and service. I think the crowd was there to watch sports since there are ample tv screens and sporting events. Vast menu options, hubs got the French dip, he said was ok but filled with luncheon meat roast beef and a "fake" jus. I got the French onion soup which had no onions (2 pieces) and the soup base tasted like hub's fake au jus sauce. I showed the soup to the server, he just shrugged it off and said he'd take it off the bill. Service is slow as they don't check up on you, nor your meal and you have to flag them down to get your bill. Better restaurants in the area, don't waste your time here.

Stopped in one night while visiting the DC area. I was hoping for a local vibe, and that is what I got. There is your standard bar and table area. This was a weeknight so it was a little quiet. They have arcade style games throughout the bar and a pretty great set of pool tables. I bet this place can hop! I only had the wings but they were tasty. I didn't want a big meal as it was late. People around me seemed to be enjoying g their meals, though, and they swear they have a very good crab cake. My only complaint was that my server was a little unpleasant. When she came to take my drink order, I asked if she wanted to take my card. She told me I was fine, "as long as you don't wander around." She didn't really make any effort to be friendly or chat, which was disappointing. However, she was efficient and got my order and check to me quickly. Maybe she had a bad day. Overall, good place if you want to grab a bite and a beer and have a little fund.

Stopped here after a delayed flight brought us in the city at 11pm. Most places were closed. This spot is open until 2am and opens again at 8am. The service was excellent. The food was great and the price was even better. Had a burger, fries and wings. We just missed a comedy show. They have a pool table and table tennis. Great atmosphere. Definitely recommend and we'll be coming back.

My husband found this place online. We were staying overnight in Crystal City before taking an early flight out of DCA. We were able to walk there from our hotel on Route 1. Actually, there are a bunch of restaurants on that block of 23rd Street). It is a typical sports bar. The music is EXTREMELY (mostly country) and there are plenty of TVs all around. We were pleased to find out that they served Devil's Backbone lager, one of our favorite beers. We both ordered the house quesadillas (chicken), which were fine. So it suited the purpose of a quick dinner near where we were staying.

Judging Crystal City Sports Pub by it's tourist trap cover would be a mistake. Yes, it's a staple on the 23rd Street restaurant row catering to the surrounding battalion of hotels with stereotypical overkill and neon to spare. What the hell do I know, far from being overpriced kibble, the food wasn't bad. In fact, the sausage gumbo was damn fine and the Swiss burger that followed hit all the right notes. I judged first and ate my words which went down much harder than the gumbo. For what it could have been and wasn't... five easy stars.

Food , service , sports , games and pool tables I'd come back for sure. This place was paCKeD when we came in around 2 on a football Sunday. Didn't come for football but the menu looked good when we passed by. Drinks stayed full, food came out fresh and correct for everyone at the same time (group of 4). Pretty impressed that their wide ranging menu all tasted great. Between the group we had spaghetti and meatballs, crab dip, loaded waffle fries, french dip and a seafood cake sandwich. Pleasantly surprised that it all tasted good and had unique flavors. Wasn't expecting that at a sports bar. Check it out if you're in Crystal City.

We had a wonderful time watching the Packers vs the Cowboys playoff game Sunday night. Won't servers, Jordan and Susan- awesome. The kept us happy,, great work. We had a very good time an excellent venue to watch your sports team.

Before heading out for drinks, we decided to grab something to eat at Crystal City Sports Pub. This restaurant has three levels which I thought was pretty cool but unfortunately the third level was closed when we went last Saturday night. Since the second level was open, we decided to eat on that level but the place wasn't crowded at all. The second level had an outdoor balcony for eating as well but since it was a bit humid, we decided to eat inside. As soon as we sat down, we noticed a big pitcher of iced water so we helped ourselves to some. After just a few short minutes, the waitress came to place our order. I ordered the Hot Wings and my boyfriend ordered the Apple Pecan Chicken Salad. As we waited, we had the joys (sarcasm) of listening to very loud country music. The juke box was on the wall next to us and it seems like someone spent a good amount of money requesting nothing but country music because that's all we heard for the first 30-45 mins we were there. I don't mind country music it just seemed quite loud for the area we were in. Our table was very close to the bar and the people at the bar (that had had a few too many drinks) had no problem getting up to dance in the small open area so I kept an eye out for my drink in hopes they wouldn't bump the table and spill it. It didn't take long for our food to come. I was very impressed with the salad. They added a very hearty amount of chicken to the salad and the chicken was seasoned very well. The raspberry vinaigrette went perfect with the salad. My wings were also very good. Even though I ordered wet hot wings, they were dusted with some sort of dry seasoning that was very tasty. Overall, I really enjoyed the food but if we were to go back, we definitely wouldn't sit next to the juke box or the bar lol.

My coworkers & I had a great time at Crystal City Sports Pub! Our server was super sweet and happily answered any questions that we had. We decided to sit outside. Both inside and outside seating arrangements are spacious. The food was also really good! I got the crab cake sandwich with tots. (9/10) My coworkers all had the crab cake meal. Some had fries and others had onion rings. Onion rings could have used a little more flavor but everything was great!

Went there on a Friday for dinner. Arrived about 4:30pm and it was quiet. I had crab cakes for dinner and always a favorite there. Also, had a drink that I can't remember the name of but it tasted good. Our server was very nice and friendly and attentive. By the time, we were leaving, it was getting a bit more crowded as people were coming in for happy hour.

Audrey the bartender is 10/10. Go for her and you won't be upset. She'll make your day

Went for dinner the other night (Saturday night) and was so impressed by the bartender Rebekah that I had to leave a review for her. The moment I stepped through the door, she greeted me from the bar and helped clear a spot for me to sit. I ordered two Manhattans which she made "special for me" with extra orange zest and by chilling my glass. They were some of the best drinks I've ever had and were especially impressive for a sports bar without extensive cocktail making materials. I found Rebekah extremely knowledgeable on alcohol/cocktails and to operate at a level of service excellence far beyond what was even required of her. Rebekah made enjoyable and inclusive conversation with me and other customers throughout the night- she is funny, warm, witty, and very sweet and it was apparent that all the regulars just love her. You can tell she truly cares and is a very hard worker. The bar is most lucky to have her! Ask for Rebekah!

Unbelievable customer service!! I have been here many times over the years, and always liked the sports pub style, food, and friendly staff. I recently booked them for an event and got our wires crossed on the date, and I showed up a day early - I was trying to call everyone and tell them what was happening, and Susan at Crystal City Sports Pub just took over and fixed everything- food, area, servers, tables. It was incredible- never heard or seen anything like it. Everything was perfect, the chef flexed, the servers smiled, and made it happen. Unbelievable- I dont know how they did it, but they pulled a miracle out. Simply awesome.

Really good for what it is. Had excellent service! Good wine and a really good French dip. A great gastropub. Don't go if your expecting more

I arrived around 1pm and had the best seafood like crab cake in my life made as a sandwich. The sandwich came with coleslaw and fries and I substituted the fries for a loaded baked potato. The staff was very friendly and the atmosphere is very nice. The sandwich came with remoulade sauce that was outstanding. I want to bottle it. From my viewpoint this restaurant deserves a higher rating. Go try it and you will not be disappointed. It also helps that the beer was really cold :)

I visited the Pub for the first time last night & was BLOWN AWAY by the service, drinks & menu that the restaurant had to offer. My boyfriend and I came in with a large group of our friends for Monday night football & sat on floor 3 to watch the game on the big screen. We had no reservations & still were able to be seated immediately before dinner rush without wait Our bartender Becca was absolutely incredible!! Not only did she walk us through the menu& assist us with ordering, but she made us cocktail after cocktail(all not even listed on the cocktail menu)& told us about the Pub's weekly events and deals.Our group LOVED her energy as it was clear that she wanted our first time at the pub to be a good time. Despite being very busy making drinks for the entire floor, our waters stayed refilled and our dirty plates were taken away by her the moment we were finished. I ordered a tequila palermo & the Seafood Cakes- both were great and way above what I ever would've expected from a Sports Pub. Our table ordered the Chickennachos, steak Bites, and buffalo wing basket for starters.Our group also ordered several beer pitchers which were promoed for game nights- at $14 a pitcher it doesn't get any better than that!! Surprisindly the pub offers a large food menu with affordable prices. Several in our group ordered burgers that were half prized (something they offer every Monday) Our entire group looks forward to becoming regular customers and stopping by to watch weekly games. I only wish I would've known about this place sooner!!!

Hadn't been here in quite a while and came by after a happy hour. We had a great expereince. Our server, (Kiki or Kirsten, I think), was super great. She turned on one of the tvs to US Women's soccer for us, and then she was super fun and attentive all night. They have great bar food - the buffalo chicken dip is a perfect late night snack with a beer. I ordered their tacos and they were deliciously unassuming and hit the spot, and they are cheap! Everyone enjoyed their food and the experience.

Every time I visit this restaurant. Great team building and great food and drinks. I love the fact that they have eagle rare at the bar.

The food is good. The staff could not be more attentive and helpful...after they figured out that they were enjoying the fruits of an incredibly overwhelmed Bob and Edith's Diner (which is literally right next door). We went there on the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend, for the first time in about ten years. Candidly, we were originally going to Bob and Edith's for breakfast, but the indoor dining was packed, with about four parties (gaggles) ahead of us. The outdoor dining area, which we prefer, was no better. My wife looked next door (Crystal City Sports Pub) and they had plenty of open tables in their enclosed, outdoor dining space (it's basically indoor dining with large windows that open fully...best of both worlds). Once the staff realized that they were getting Bob and Edith's "spillage", they were able to organize themselves to meet the demand. I'm not sure why this place is seen as a good second option to Bob and Edith's, because the food (breakfast in our case), was pretty much the same. I tend to judge a breakfast place by their coffee first. This place had very good coffee...you just had to ask for refills, it wasn't in their nature (or perhaps they were just overwhelmed) to be proactive. On that point though, they were professional enough NOT to look overwhelmed. In fact, one waitress (female server) didn't look busy at all, and left the real work to our waiter (male server...I'm trying my best to be politically correct). Both self-identified as wait staff. Anyway, we will definitely return to Crystal City Sports Pub, and I heartily suggest YOU check it out.

So I went here because it was close to my hotel and I wanted to watch the Thursday Night game. There was a lot of people in there but not over crowded. There were plenty of seats. I sat in the bar area on the second floor. I ordered the Philly Steak and Cheese sandwich. It was pretty good with fries. My issues was with the service. I assume that the bartender also waited in the tables. The bartender passed by me twice before she even ask if I wanted a drink and menu. Then she waited on a few people seated at the bar. My table was right behind the bar. However I had reviewed the entire menu and placed it on the table and still she had not come back. I noticed she was at the end of the bar talking. Finally she came back and I ordered. That was the last time she stopped by my table. The runner brought my food. I was never ask if I want another refill on my tea, nothing. She really spent more time at the end of the bar talking. I had to go to the bar to get my check. I don't think all of their servers are like this but she was HORRIBLE!!!!! That really turned me off so I left and went to another bar to watch the game.

Good food, good service though the music was a little loud. Beer selection was decent as well.

Go to the second floor. Best staff there!! Highly recommend! Always a good time! Def recommend the mozzarella sticks

I love coming here. I've been here at least 4 times in since I moved to the area 2 months ago. My fiancé and I have come mainly because they are a major backers bar for the Liverpool football club (LFC) and have the games for us to watch. Every time I come the food is delicious and the staff is very respectful. The reason I finally wrote a review is for the most recent visit where LFC was playing Manchester United. They had us on their 3rd floor with dedicated TVs because it's such a big game. They were slightly understaffed, but you could see everyone hustling to get everyone what they needed. The LFC fan base seems much more respectful towards the food service workers than some other fanbases I've been around and the vibe was fun and light. This time I had ordered a smoke house burger with a side of onion rings and it came to me with a side of fries. The manager had recognized I wasn't eating yet and asked me if everything was okay and I told him I was waiting (I wanted the onion rings on my burger as well as the side which was why I was waiting) the onion rings came out fresh, hot, and crispy after he checked in. The burger was cooked perfect and a great size. All the food I've had here has been great and I've ordered something different each time. Another note that when I ask for an extra sauce that the size they served their sauces is the correct size and is very large. I hate when I ask for an extra sauce on the size and it's served in a thimble sized container. I got a mimosa to drink and the serving size didn't disappoint. The service was great and our waiter was proactive with asking if we'd like a refill of our drinks, anticipating it may get busy. He was apologetic on the waits for things which I appreciated but I didn't blame him for. Big games like this don't happen every weekend and when they do it's in Sunday when there is also a huge American football crowd and not just the soccer crowd. They did great and I highly recommend coming here.

Food is not great for the price. Poorly managed. Went in after a basketball game on st Patrick's and wouldn't serve us. We were planning to eat and have a drink.

Food is mediocre, service is terrible, sit for 30 minutes to get a server when the food is terrible. Won't ever go back

I think this place have the best crab cakes, or at least the best I have tasted and I've tasted many. The customer service was great, they didn't get mad when my son spilled water all over the table. I enjoyed my meal and would go back.

Look, Crystal City Sports Pub is one of my favorite spots in the area, great atmosphere, always have fun events year round, more TV's than you know what to do with but there is one thing I've learned after the many times I've ate there. Don't get anything seafood, but most everything else is good. You can expect to get your food super quick after you order, and not because it's sitting under a hot lamp, they're just quick at getting food out. It's great for big groups or parties. It's reasonably priced as well. You can't go wrong with wings or a burger.

Poor management. Needs improvement to the management the servers are great but managers need to get a grip on reality.

Husband and I were in town visiting family & friends. This place was walking distance from our hotel. It's your traditional sports pub. Had ping pong and pool tables. Music playing. Cool vibes. I had the seafood cakes...kinda like a crab cake but it had all the seafood in it. Crab, shrimp, scallops. No filler. It was so good. Came with fries and cole slaw. Slaw was good too! The fries seemed normal at first but I couldn't stop eating them. Maybe it was the seasoning. My husband had the Philly cheesesteak. He loved it. I took a bite. Bread was nice and toasty on the outside but soft to the bite. We shared the crab dip appetizer. Highly recommended. We had Long Island iced teas to wash it all down. Kudos to the bartender. We had a tipsy walk back to our hotel. If you're looking for some late night eats not far from your hotel I'd recommend this spot.

Food is good and their daily specials are very reasonable. Service is kinda hit or miss and we have yet to get lucky enough to get available pool table which sucks because that's the main reason why we go there each time.

Came here early one morning to watch the 7am game of the World Cup and I won't lie, I was shocked by how good my eggs Benedict were! The eggs were beautifully poached, like seriously so much better than any "fancy" place I've been to for brunch in DC. We sat at the bar and service was very good, though I will say there wasn't a ton of people in so not sure what it's like when it's busy. Overall would def come back and try more items and see if they are as surprisingly good!

Food was great, service was good, and TVs are everywhere! But, out runs the mouse--ruined our entire evening.

Visiting from out of town before my flight home. Watched first half of USMNT vs Wales in opening game of World Cup '22 and ordered a "Batter's Choice" pizza. The topping were good but the cheese and crust were subpar. Service was average. Just an average place.

I have been to this bar/restaurant many times and can honestly say that it has declined. Service is "hit or miss," and the food has entered a new era of mediocrity. Hordes of loud talking employees sitting around doing nothing while customers sit with empty beverages... The photo says it all. My glass sat right there for 15 minutes and nobody noticed ‍.

It's not always about there food or drink, though it's good for that as well. My wife and I took in the comedy show last night (12/30/2022) {Dead Horse Comedy Productions} on the 3rd floor of Crystal City Sports Pub on 23rd street. 8 PM showtime, we arrived about 7:30 PM and amazing there was parking in the sports pub parking lot right across the street, score one ! My wife had an Italian coffee and I had a couple of Devils Backbone drafts, and we shared some onion rings during the show (we had eaten dinner at home prior to heading out - leftovers again !). My wife enjoyed her coffee (with kahlua), and the beer was cold. The onion rings, not as crisp as I like but overall ok. Ice water was promptly delivered as we sat down and before we ordered drinks. Our server (Heather) was great. She brought water, refilled when needed and checked back when my beer was near empty. and at the end of the show when I asked for the check she brought it quick, took my card and returned (a lot of places need to recognize the end of the meal when someone asks for the check they would kind of like it in a reasonable time). Heather was closing out a lot of tables and did it well. In fact all the servers I saw moved around the many tables. Score two for service ! The show - opened by one of the show producers (Danny Fernandez); he introduced the comics talked about this being the end of the 1st year of dead horse comedy, and he told a few jokes (not the best - nervous, either because he is, or because his wife was watching). The comics: Matt Chrzanowski opened with a short set. Not bad but not particularly memorable. Shelley Kim was next up - not bad either and I could see her getting better and better, a bit self deprecating and at times difficult to understand. Needled a guy in the audience who said he had a thing for Asian women. It was funny, but maybe took up a bit too much time of her set. Sandi Benton had a longer set, and I really enjoyed it. She was funny and told some good stories about dating and her life. Last of the opening acts was Jack Trimber with a very short set. Kind of a blink and you miss it set, and I blinked. So score again for the opening acts (partially) and up to 2 1/2 Prior to the headliner was the 2nd producer of Dead Horse Comedy - Joey Coon. Man I liked him. A good set, jokes about being in the Army, needling the Marines (catering to the veterans in the crowd) were highlights. I would see him again for sure. Score again, up to 3 1/2 ! The Headliner - Winston Hodges. Former special education teacher and hyped his Autism awareness bracelets at the very end of his set in a very non-obtrusive manner and I bought one (We're Already Freakin' Aware). First up, I will see him again. He was good. Riffed on some earlier jokes from the opening acts, some sold hits, broke out his work book at the end and had people call out numbers (well raise your hand and he'll call on you and then you pick a number). I liked his 'jokes' about his family and their perspective on gun control - he actually might have something there. If the liberals take over all the gun ranges and use up all the timeslots to make others wait 10 hours in line to shoot, that might be an effective manner to get legislators pushing for gun control because their constituency doesn't want the liberals at the ranges making them wait - funny but maybe it would work. He was good and effective on his long set. And he was nice to chat with after the show (both my wife and I talked to him {my wife is a special ed teacher}). So score again, and Winston gets the final 1 1/2 points, so a 5 point review for Crystal City Sports Pub and Dead Horse Comedy (well done Danny & Joey, we'll be back for another show in 2023)!!

Super disappointed tonight. We were out at a movie in Crystal City and thought it would be fun to stop for a drink. It was about 10pm. It had been a few years since we had been to Crystal City Sports Pub and thought it would be a fun spot. We ordered 2 Knob Creek old fashioneds and nachos. The waitress looked miserable. She came back and brought us 2 sad looking drinks mostly colored by the neon red maraschino cherries (yuck -- who puts those in a nice old fashioned?) and filled to the top with ice. One drink was sort of pink brown, the other much lighter -- almost yellow. I asked the waitress to get us 2 waters please... she just walked away then came back with one water and walked away again. That was the last we saw of her. We both tried our drinks and they were truly awful. We both know how to make old fashioneds and these were not made right at all. We tried stirring them some more but I couldn't drink mine at all. My boyfriend drank them both with a frown. The waitress didn't come back. The nachos never came. After 30 minutes we decided to just get our check. We had to ask another server because ours didn't come back. That server was annoyed but brought us the check. My boyfriend was in disbelief -- $46!? They charged $21 each for the crappiest drinks ever (plus tax) -- at a sports bar in Crystal City? WTF? We can get craft cocktails in DC for less. We literally order Knob Creek old fashioneds all over the area... these drinks were so awful and over priced it was surreal. My boyfriend thought it was a mistake and went and found the waitress and she insisted it was correct. The receipt also read that they were "Manhattans" (not old fashioneds). We both were former servers and would never leave zero tip... tonight was the first time we actually said forget it -- we can't tip her for this. On our way out, we asked to see a manager as one last try to fix the situation. "Mo" comes out and just stares at us when we explain what happened. His response? "I don't set the prices." I said "If a drink is going to be $21 you should let the customer know." "Mo" said "would you expect another restaurant to warn you?" Both my boyfriend and I said at the same time "it's usually on the menu!" He just stood there blank faced. I also said that we ordered nachos but they never came. He looked at the receipt and just said "they aren't on here." Wow. Just the worst. We won't be back. Ridiculously bad. Even a bar rescue couldn't save this place. Read the ridiculous responses on other posts from "MP" their "business manager." No offer of anything to fix anything, just versions of "hey I'm disappointed to hear this feedback... we're not usually like that ... geez we hope you'll come back...." Maybe "MP" is "Mo." We can tell you that they have zero interest nor do they care if you come back. That was made abundantly clear to us by the servers and manager.

Good food, excellent service and good drinks. French Dip was good. Tots were really good. Southwest Egg Rolls were awesome. Cool memorabilia around the bar. Cool place.

Have to watch them when paying cash. I was Short changed as was another customer earlier. But otherwise good atmosphere decent food

Have had better chicken tenders at Burger King. Service was good though...Chicken Fingers