Guide to Crystal Drive Happy Hours
Crystal Drive is home to some of the DMV’s best Happy Hour deals, with multiple different bars and restaurants scattered along the main drag. From Cuban classics to theater seat-side bites, our Crystal Drive Happy Hour Guide outlines the top places for you to hit on your next budget-friendly outing in National Landing.
Alamo Drafthouse
For all the film lovers out there, Alamo Drafthouse’s Happy Hour is for you-no movie ticket required! The Crystal City location in National Landing of the iconic seat-side service movie theater hosts a weekday Happy Hour from 4PM to 7PM highlights $4 draft pints, $5 wine, and $6 appetizers. With a plethora of blockbusters set to premiere in the coming months, come catch a screening and a good deal. 1660 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
Bar Chinois
Known for its fusion of Chinese cuisine and French beverages, Bar Chinois’ Happy Hour is a DMV fan favorite. The Michelin Guide-recognized restaurant holds Happy Hour seven days a week from 4PM to 7PM. Featuring $4 dumplings (your choice of pork, chicken, or veggie), $7 Chinois Mule, $8 Iron Goddess, $8 Coco Marseille, $8 Humble Cobbler, and $8.5 Mousse À La Pêche cocktails, Bar Chinois is a must-try on your next Happy Hour excursion. 244 19th Court S #105, Arlington, VA 22202
Bar Colline
The masterminds behind Georgetown’s iconic Chez Billy Sud have brought Parisian bistro culture to National Landing with Bar Colline, featuring French classics and charm. From 3PM to 6PM every weekday, Bar Colline presents their $6 wine special on reds, whites, and rosés. Check it out next time you’re craving a taste of France! 269 19th Court S #50, Arlington, VA 22202
Colada Shop
Colada Shop, Daniella Senior’s vibrant café that has taken the D.C. area by storm brings Cuban flavors and favorites to Crystal Drive, dishing out everything from coffee to empanadas to inventive cocktails. Stop in from 4PM to 8PM on weekdays to try $8 cocktails and bites, from classic mojitos to platanachos, their plantain-inspired take on nachos. 244 19th Court S #35, Arlington, VA 22202
Constellation
Inspired by a luxe airport lounge, Constellation is a peaceful spot to slow down, do work, chat with a friend, or grab a drink at the bar. Enjoy wines, draft beer, salumi, formaggi, and cicchetti during Happy Hour: Monday through Friday, 4-6:30PM. 2011 Crystal Dr #120, Arlington, VA 22202
Highline RxR
Looking for some of the best American fare and classic arcade games on Crystal Drive? Pop in to Highline RxR’s Happy Hour from 3PM to 6PM on weekdays for $2 off rail drinks and wines, as well as all beers and ciders with a red price tag. 2010 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
Morton's The Steakhouse
Morton's The Steakhouse hosts its signature happy hour, known as Power Hour, Sunday through Friday from 4PM to 6:30PM exclusively in the bar area. You can enjoy $8 bar bites, $10 cocktails, and $5-$9 beer and wine. 1750 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202
Surreal
For an inventive and unique Happy Hour experience, Surreal is serving up elevated cocktails and creative bites from 3PM to 6PM on Tuesdays through Fridays. Featured Surreal Cocktails, like their Gin of the Lotus, go for $10, along with $7 mixed cocktails and selected house wines and $5 beers and seltzers. Small bites and snacks start at $9. 2117 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
Tacombi
Tacombi brings the authentic flavors of Mexico and its beloved taqueria-style restaurant to the Crystal City neighborhood, perfect for your next post-work Happy Hour stop. From 4PM to 6PM on weekdays, bring your friends and grab $5 beers and Micheladas, as well as $9 margaritas and Sandia Santas. 1550 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
