A new set of rankings has revealed that Arlington, Virginia is home to three of the top 250 sports bars in the United States. The list, published by betting site BetUS, is based on three factors: beer price, hamburger price, and a Google review average. Crystal City Sports Pub was ranked the highest in the D.C. area at No. 53, followed by First Down Sports Bar in Ballston and Dudley’s Sport and Ale in Shirlington at No. 202 and No. 222, respectively. Only one other D.C. area bar, The Bank Shot Bar & Grill in Laurel, MD, made the rankings at No. 140.
Crystal City Sports Pub, located at 529 23rd Street S., was commended for its 4.4 Google review score and its affordable prices of $7.99 for a hamburger and $4.00 for a beer. First Down Sports Bar offers a beer and hamburger combo for $6 and $13.99, while Dudley’s has the same combo for $3.75 and $15. These rankings were based on the criteria of beer and hamburger prices in addition to Google review averages.
The rankings aim to discover the best sports bars in the U.S., taking into account factors that make an establishment a popular place for sports fans to gather. With millions of people tuning in to watch sports every month, the ultimate watering hole for fans is highly sought after. Crystal City Sports Pub, First Down Sports Bar, and Dudley’s Sport and Ale have proven to be favorites not only in Arlington but nationwide.