Spring is here, bringing warmer weather, longer daylight hours and more outdoor dining in Arlington.
As patios and beer gardens reopen for the season, here are a couple of spots in and around Arlington to enjoy the scenery with drinks or a meal.
Arlington Beer Garden
The Clarendon outdoor patio reopened earlier this month for St. Patrick’s Day, complete with lawn games, umbrellas and cushioned seating. Order from a menu with over two dozen beer and spiked seltzer options. The patio is open Thursday through Sunday, with noon to 2 a.m. hours on Saturday.
3217 10th Street N.
Astro Beer Hall
The outer space-themed Shirlington mainstay for donuts, fried chicken and drinks has seating for 140 people on its outdoor patio. Happy hour is from 4-6 p.m., Monday through Friday, offering $2 off select starters and drinks.
4001 Campbell Avenue
Bronson Bierhall
Dog lovers can take their pooches to Bronson Bierhall in Ballston. The dog-friendly German pub has an artificial grass patio with toys, water bowls and treats — and your pet might even be featured on the bar’s Instagram account dedicated to its four-legged friends.
4100 Fairfax Drive
Catboat Pizza Bar
Catboat serves fresh pizza by the slice, alcoholic slushies and other summery bites on the Potomac waterfront. The venue has a spacious outdoor patio with umbrellas and plenty of space on the adjacent lawn, complete with lawn games. It plans to reopen for the season on Thursday, April 10.
1 Marina Drive, Alexandria
Clare and Don’s Beach Shack
The Floridian seafood joint in Falls Church is reminiscent of a warm day on the beach, complete with flip-flops, surfboard decor and a colorful outdoor bar area. Catch 7 p.m. trivia on Thursdays and frequent live music performances.
130 N. Washington Street, Falls Church
Lyon Hall
The Clarendon restaurant has outdoor seating for dozens, ideal for date night or a post-work drink. Happy hour is from 4-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3-6 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
3100 Washington Blvd
The Salt Line
The Ballston seafood restaurant and oyster bar has ample seating at its outdoor bar area, which can fit between 40 and 80 guests standing. The outdoor bar is also available to book for private events and receptions.
4040 Wilson Blvd
Westover Market Beer Garden
Catch the beer garden’s packed live music schedule on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights this spring while enjoying one of its beers on tap. The venue’s indoor market also features a “great wall of beer” with over 1,000 domestic, imported and craft brews.
5863 Washington Blvd
Wilson Hardware
This hardware store-turned-restaurant in Clarendon includes a large rooftop bar, which has been voted “Best Rooftop Bar” in Northern Virginia Magazine for five consecutive years. The restaurant’s garden terrace patio, decked out with greenery and floral decorations, also offers a chic space for cocktails or brunch.
2915 Wilson Blvd
