Fat Tuesday's: much more than a dive bar.
Situated in the rear of the University Mall, near a FedEx, a florist and a daycare, Fat Tuesday's offers gustatory pleasure at good prices (on Mondays the menu's half-price, which is an unbeatable deal), all in an atmosphere conducive to celebration and inebriation. The bar is frequented by George Mason University students.
Fat's is also a small live music venue. Locally-famous acts such as the Daycare Swindlers (a band which also headlines the 9:30 Club) often grace the "stage." Fat's also hosts the likes of Dave Matthews cover band Crowded Streets.
According to the establishment's web site, "Fat Tuesday's has been serving locals for over 25 years in the same location under the same ownership, so we must be doing something right ... We are proud to be a N'awlins Saloon that captures the festive atmosphere of Mardi Gras and strives to celebrate daily. The Cajun and Creole style cooking at Fat's packs our menu with plenty of authentic southern delights: oysters, shrimp,crawfish, catfish, gumbo, Creole, and Po' Boys as well as other sandwiches and burgers."
Spanky's Shenanigans tells you what to expect right on the front door: "Good Food, Good Music, Good Times". In business since 1985, Spanky's boasts a great pub menu, including seafood and steaks at affordable prices. Live entertainment is featured every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. On Wednesday, join Fast Eddie for open-mic night. For the sports enthusiast, Spanky's has 16 flat screen TVs featuring "NFL Ticket". Even the outdoor Tiki bar also has flat screens.
Spanky's is a local favorite for private events like children's birthday parties, team celebrations and events for local charitable organizations.
The Light Horse is an upscale restaurant and bar. The location offers classic American dishes as well as seasonal items, including appetizers, seafood, steak, salad, soup, fish, chicken, desserts, beer, wine and pasta. The restaurant offers offers an upstairs bar area, as well as a quiet dining room downstairs. The bar offers gift cards, pool tables, shuffleboard tables and interactive games, and also televises sports games, including baseball all season. The location also holds numerous special events, including including half-priced wine bottles, free pool and shuffleboard, as well as live entertainment and musical acts. The location offers online reservations and private dining and party services.
The State Theatre, a vintage movie house from the 1930s, has been rescued and rehabbed into one of northern Virginia's premier live-music venues. Specializing in presenting blues and jazz shows, with Latin and rock acts featured as well, the State Theatre is an intimate 950-seat venue featuring food, drinks and great music in a historic setting.
