Ctightrope - 08/03/2008

Still #1 in Clarendon

   dcdude701 - 05/11/2007

Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, or Drinks, Whitlow's is the best spot in Clarendon. Plenty of seating, good service (except why are hostesses always such C's around these parts?), and reasonable prices.

1/2 price burger night on Monday is a must, and the other happy hours are fantastic too.

place sucks

   giuseppefielder - 01/30/2007

Not a bad place to pick up girls if you don't mind getting packed into a diner with more people than should be in there. Oh, and there's a cover... Never tried the food (heard good things) - but you can't throw a band in a Denny's and make it a bar... Try Ri-Ra across the street.

great keyboardist - lousy bar

   saundragirl - 08/31/2006

I went there to chill with a few clients from out-of-town last tuesday night. It wasnt too crowded but it took forever to get a drink! The only salvation was the keyboard player - he is one of those rare finds who did incredible versions of elton john and billy joel. I wish i could remember his name...:( I have seen quite a few bands in the area but this guy was amazing. I wish I could say the same for Whitlows...

Whitlows Rocks

   rinkernut - 03/17/2005

I find it funny that the people that trash Whitlows don't even know Whitlows. If you like DC (STAY IN DC) As you can tell, there are plenty of people that LOVE Whitlows because they get voted Best in DC every year!! Its a great place to go and hang out with Friends and have a good time. If you want to see a "Headlining Band" Go to MCI Center or 9:30 Club. Your not gonna pay 3 to 5 dollars at the door though. Try $50 + if your lucky... Waa Waa Waa.. Get a life.... Another thing...$11.00 a pitcher?? R U Crazy? Where are you used to going and getting a pitcher for less?? 7 Eleven??

Nothing Special

   riffeewlu2004 - 12/10/2004

I recently moved to the Washington area and was told specifically that "Whitlow's is the place to go." Having gone there, I doubt I will take this friend's advice again. The service was less than adequate, the beer over-priced ($11 for a pitcher of Bud Light...come on...), the people, for the most part, were foreign exchange students or college dropouts looking for a fight, and the atmosphere reminded me more of a hole-in-the-wall diner moreso than a bar. The band wasn't great either. My recommendation: DC has several other bars such as Cap Lounge, or the Bricksgellar that are more fun, more appealing, more attractive, and equally if not less expensive.

WhichWayThere's Review

   whichwaythere - 06/15/2003

whitlow's is a big bar compared to most places in Arlington. the crowd is a little dorky, the music usually sucks, parking is the same for everywhere else in the area (not close by) they do have an awesome brunch on sundays and some good drink specials. do not get mixed drinks involving soda because it is usually FLAT

Linnett14's Review

   linnett14 - 05/28/2003

i give it an aplus

IDerekDontIgnore's Review

   iderekdontignore - 04/07/2003

I wish I could give negative stars. I have been to Whitlow's a few times and always thought it was just ok. The layout is bad for a band and the lighting isn't the greatest. This past Saturday I was in there with my girlfriend and another buddy. After about 3 and half hours we were asked to leave! We were sitting at the table minding our business, we had 4 pitchers of lite beer... almost 1 pitcher an hour! The manager said we looked intoxicated!!! NO way we could be drunk off of 4 pitchers! I feel it came down to us not spending enough money there... there is no other reason we can think of. We were sitting at a nice table in front of the band, they probably wanted the table for some dinner seeking people. My friends and I are NEVER walking into that dump again. The manager needs to get her head out of her butt and stop trying to judge everyone!! I have never been treated like that before... and neither should YOU!!!

virginiaguy75's Review

   virginiaguy75 - 03/14/2003

Whitlow's is not all it's made out to be. Everyone is mostly snobby and the parking in the area is horrific!
My advice to you is get there at 10 before anyone else parks, THEN try to enjoy yourself.
I have been there 3 times and the bands were not good--need to improve the music--Clarendon Grill has the better bands and better food if you want to go out in the area--Clarendon Ballroom is also a better choice.