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World of Beer

World of Beer

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Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington
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  • Robin B.heart icon on user image
    Robin BertelsOctober 29, 2015
    A short walk from Ballston metro station. Too many beers to choose from, so go prepared: download the WOB app and make your choice based on style or ABV. And yes, they have flights.
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  • JB F.
    JB FabyJanuary 30, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Excellent choice of beer, both tap and bottles. Subscribe to the loyalty program if you plan to come often, 15 bucks, 25% of bottles on Tuesdays, and a few perks when you get to milestones.
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  • Uber DC
    Uber DCSeptember 11, 2013
    Show your Uber receipt at the bar for exclusive drink discounts all football season! Enjoy 25% off last call bottles, half-off bottles of wine on Sun/Mon and $3 Ace Joker Mimosas on Sunday!
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  • Satya T.
    Satya TOctober 10, 2012
    The first page of the WoB menu is mostly frozen Sysco-style items. But you can actually order from neighborhood places like BGR, Vapiano, and P.F. Chang's directly to your table.
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  • Glenn P.heart icon on user image
    Glenn PontanillaMarch 29, 2015
    The sausage board and other food selections are quite good. The variety of beer of course. The music, recorded or live is very good.
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  • Tana B.heart icon on user image
    Tana BabcockAugust 22, 2015
    They have an iPad that helps you select beer by color, region, type, flavor, etc. So handy and helps you find new tasty drinks!
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  • Tim H.
    Tim HopkinsAugust 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    $1 off beers for happy hour is a joke. But they have a huge selection of draft and bottle beers that makes the visit worth it. Service industry night Mondays.
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  • Stephanie D.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie DeDeckerOctober 4, 2016
    Excellent selection of beers and food is also very good. Makes this a perfect early evening spot!
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  • Audrey A.
    Audrey ADecember 22, 2012
    The menu is limited, but the stuffed pretzels are pretty good and the brat (served with chips) is decent. You can also have nearby restaurants deliver to the bar!
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  • Matt C.heart icon on user image
    Matt CowburnAugust 28, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    If you're unsure what to have, don't hesitate to ask the staff. Everyone's really friendly and know their beers.
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  • Jared C.heart icon on user image
    Jared CampbellOctober 26, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Show up early for District Trivia on Tuesdays or you won't get a seat! Packed house every week!
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  • Brian R.heart icon on user image
    Brian RismillerSeptember 11, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Tuesdays are a good day to join the Loyalty Club. Buy the Card, get the discount on your Beers... Maybe get the card for "Free"
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  • Kevin K.heart icon on user image
    Kevin KestlerDecember 27, 2015
    Great beer selection, obviously. Can't go wrong with the giant pretzel either.
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  • Audrey A.
    Audrey AOctober 22, 2012
    Great selection of beer, both draft and bottles, and great service. Live music on Saturday nights too!
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  • Brittany N.
    Brittany NeilsonOctober 11, 2013
    Try the crab pretzel!! I'm from Maryland and it's a close runner up to the ones on Pratt St in Baltimore.
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  • Doctor D.
    Doctor DooshApril 19, 2013
    If you ask for every beer in a goblet, they will give you 15 percent off and a glare. So worth it!
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  • Jessica H.
    Jessica HuffMay 25, 2013
    Huge selection of beers, but I wish their draft selection was larger. Also, they play the music way too loud in there. It's a bar, not a night club. As for food, good sandwiches.
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  • Janira L.
    Janira LebronMay 31, 2013
    Ladies Night on Thursdays: 25% off on drafts and wine
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  • Ilariaheart icon on user image
    IlariaOctober 25, 2016
    Nice place if you wanna hang out with friends and drink a good beer!
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  • John A.heart icon on user image
    John AmschlerMarch 4, 2016
    Tons of beer choices to satisfy your palate!
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  • Larry C.heart icon on user image
    Larry CopelandMarch 15, 2015
    Good choice of beer for a ok price if you want food you got to try the pretzels
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  • Deb L.heart icon on user image
    Deb LJuly 25, 2015
    The pretzel with cheese was great with a beer!
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  • Glenn P.heart icon on user image
    Glenn PontanillaMarch 8, 2015
    Beer selection, servers & bartenders. Good food as well.
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  • Ben G.heart icon on user image
    Ben GaspariniAugust 14, 2016
    I love world of beers. This is a good one too.
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  • Spencer S.
    Spencer SDecember 31, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Dont sit near a door in the winter unless you want to be frozen every 5 seconds by an arctic chill
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  • Spenser W.
    Spenser WaltersMay 28, 2013
    Was hoping for a better draft selection, but the bottle options are plentiful. Music a wee loud, thought it would be more chill. Sandwiches are good. Not the Flying Saucer but it'll do.
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  • Narendra M.
    Narendra McGruffAugust 15, 2012
    Get the double chocolate stout on tap! Simply amazing.
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  • Chris F.
    Chris FordMarch 3, 2013
    Sunday mimosa made with cider instead of champagne >>>>>>>
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  • Keith R.heart icon on user image
    Keith ReevesAugust 8, 2014
    Great bottle selections including Unibroue
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  • Gavin S.
    Gavin SchmidtAugust 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't rush your selection! So many excellent choices to consider.
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  • Jason
    JasonMay 11, 2017
    No longer World of Beer. Rebranded as "Crafthouse"
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  • Allison K.heart icon on user image
    Allison KasicAugust 8, 2013
    German pretzel w cheese dip is amazing
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  • TonyData
    TonyDataAugust 17, 2013
    The best beer I had all night was the "Ce La Vie".
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  • Ishka B.
    Ishka BibbleFebruary 19, 2018
    They serve food too
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  • Ebrahim B.
    Ebrahim BandookwalaDecember 15, 2013
    Sly Fox, Maine peeper, greenf ca , bold rock Virginia (us brews)
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  • Will W.heart icon on user image
    Will WrayFebruary 25, 2015
    Pretzels are amazing!
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  • Ashley Kay
    Ashley KayMay 2, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Leinenkugel Summer Shandy 16 oz. cans now available at WOB!
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  • James S.
    James SondagAugust 7, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Boulevard tank 7. Fantastic!
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  • Gil L.
    Gil LangOctober 20, 2013
    Holy shit. The pretzel with cheese sauce is insane...
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  • Jef V.
    Jef VerseleSeptember 19, 2013
    Gulden draak with Guiffre people what can be better ?
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  • Brian R.heart icon on user image
    Brian RismillerApril 26, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Simple. Beer Me.
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  • Niku
    NikuFebruary 7, 2014
    Been here 3 times and service has been pretty bad Every time.
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  • Katie S.
    Katie S.August 11, 2013
    They have Full Sail Session Lager. YESSSS.
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  • Will W.
    Will WongFebruary 10, 2013
    Had to wait 10 min to get into here at 930 because its at "capacity"
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  • Joel M.
    Joel MurdahAugust 12, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Try to drink everything!
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  • Paul D.
    Paul DerbyAugust 19, 2012
    Picture shows $5 chips and salsa. Probably the biggest rip off for high price and low quality in Ballston.
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  • Andrew P.
    Andrew PetrickAugust 9, 2014
    No Grolsch in bottle...fail for a "beer" bar
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  • Lia L.
    Lia LarsenDecember 1, 2014
    No iron city at this location!!!
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  • Henry L.
    Henry LacyFebruary 7, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    They have beer.
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  • Sylvie H.
    Sylvie H.August 11, 2012
    Don't get the hot dogs.
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