Thirsty Bernie

Looking for a fantastic neighborhood bar full of great people, awesome bartenders and an owner that really gives back to his community?

No pretense. Good food. Working people. Superb atmosphere. I'm hooked

We love coming to Thirsty Bernie. We come regularly and have a great experience each time. We come primarily for the amazing people that work here. Emilio, Cesar and Ernesto are the best, they make you feel at home and are very efficient. The food is excellent. A burger, fries and ranch are a typical go to. Happy hour outside on the patio at Thirstys is one of my favorite places to spend time in Arlington.

A phenomenal burger spot with a multitude of TVs perfect for any game day. The only thing I’ll say is that their menu is a bit pricey, and happy hour sort of just brings everything to a normal price rather than a deal. Other than that the food and beer was great, and the service was fantastic!

Loving this version of Bernie's! We used to come all the time when we first moved here in 2007 (with and without kids) and then a few years ago new owners tried to turn it into a hip cool drinking place (with the most uncomfortable seating ever!) instead of a warm friendly neighborhood place. Went back tonight with a friend and was so pleasantly surprised! The chairs were comfortable again, the food was unpretentious but well made, and the service was good too! The manager/owner Gobi (hope I'm spelling that correctly!) stopped by to introduce himself and make sure we were well taken care of. He's a really lovely guy! Definitely going to be one of our hangouts again! So glad we gave it a try!

Geat neighborhood bar! I think the poor reviews are when Thirsty Bernie had a prior owner. Great bar food made directly in their awesome kitchen, smoke their own meats etc. The bartenders are quick and pay attention and are friendly.

All the food we ordered was very delicious, the TV setup for watching sports was excellent with 360 degree viewing around the room, and our host/server could not have been friendlier, even chatting us up at the end of our meal. This gem is worth the visit for the food alone (get the Bavarian Bites!), and that makes it all the more ideal a gathering place for watching a big game.

Delicious burgers - every bite was better than the last
atmosphere - great- exactly what a place with "thirsty" in the name would give.
Service - spectacular. all ends spectacular.

Walking in, I honestly didn't expect much. The atmosphere is pretty standard bar fair, but the music was thankfully on the quieter side. I had heard from a few people I had spoken to that the food was better than you'd expect from a place like this, and honestly I was pleasantly surprised.

The food was very good. I ordered the Weinershnitzel with a side of fries. The shnitzel and sauce was absolutely spot on, and the fries were as close to "inoffensively perfect" as I can imagine to describe. They are your standard fried potatoes and salt, so don't expect anything special, but the execution was spot on.

I highly recommend giving them a try if you're in the area.

A cozy pub and TVs to watch the sports games of the evening. There’s usually a friendly crowd and some interesting characters as well. I’ve been here on a Saturday and met some bar-goers that were interested in conversation, dancing, or some other sort of fun or shenanigans. In general though, each time has been a good time.

I absolutely love this place! My colleagues and I come here after a hard day/week and let our hair down. The people are so nice they make you feel like they’ve known you all your life even if it’s just your second visit. The food is delicious! The drinks are on point! The prices can’t be beat...especially during happy hour. It’s always good vibes when I go.

This is place is awesome! I've heard some mixed things - and from a trusted friend said that the place used to be pretty inconsistent. That being said, they really seemed to have turned things around! Food is great, I'd describe it as fancy bar food. The staff was great when I was there, and the interior was pretty cool. Lots of TV's and a cool giant island table. Definitely will be coming back.

The staff is very helpful in suggestions and is following proper covid protocols. The food is really good and the nachos are to die for.

We love coming here. Cozy local bar and caters to families. They have many tvs that you can catch any game. The bartenders are very nice and quick service. I have never had a bad meal here.

Nice place, plenty of parking. Food was really good. Happy hour specials for beer, drinks and snacks.

Tommy and the staff here were overly accommodating the other night when two friends and I were stuck in town due to an inch of snow that brought the town to a standstill. Tommy saw to it that we were well fed and the drinks kept coming. The wings were great and the drinks were generous. I recommend and if I ever make it back into town, I'll be back.

I live in the neighborhood and this place has become one of our favorite spots. All sports channels with plenty of TV's. Food is excellent and we have always been happy with everything we have ordered. Great service!

Thirty Bernie is a fantastic neighborhood spot. Great drinks and food with a laid back atmosphere. Staff are always friendly and accommodating. Also great spot to bring your dog!!

I just moved from Rosslyn to Ballston and Thirsty Bernie is by far my favorite sports bar in the Arlington area! Their spicy fried chicken sandwich is to die for and the staff here is nothing but kind. I’m hoping to become a regular here because I’m invested in them for the long haul.

Great Arlington watering hole. Good happy hour specials.
Try the wings and cheeseburgers, you won’t be disappointed.

Amazing service, great food and drinks. The owner was talking to us, super down to earth. One of the most pleasant experiences at a bar.