A recent ranking of the top 250 sports bars in the United States by betting site BetUS has identified three sports bars in Arlington, Virginia as being among the best in the country. The rankings were based on the average price of a beer, the average price of a hamburger, and the Google review average for each establishment. Crystal City Sports Pub, located at 529 23rd Street S., was the highest-ranked sports bar in the Washington D.C. area, coming in at number 53 on the list. The pub received high marks for its 4.4 Google review score, as well as its $7.99 hamburger and $4.00 beer prices.
First Down Sports Bar in Ballston (4213 Fairfax Drive) and Dudley’s Sport and Ale in Shirlington (2766 S. Arlington Mill Drive) were also included in the rankings, coming in at numbers 202 and 222 respectively. First Down offers a $6 beer and a $13.99 hamburger, while Dudley’s has a $3.75 beer and a $15 hamburger, according to the ranking. The Bank Shot Bar & Grill in Laurel, Maryland was the only other D.C. area bar to make the list, ranking at number 140. With the popularity of sports growing, having a great sports bar experience is more important than ever, and these Arlington establishments are leading the way in providing a top-notch experience for their patrons.