Crystal City Sports Pub A 'Friend, Family And Community,' Owner Says

ARLINGTON, VA — On Aug. 20, Crystal City Sports Pub celebrated its 30th anniversary.

Offering new specials every day, more than 100 TVs, including an 18-foot tall video wall where guests can watch all NFL and most NCAA football games, it’s difficult to pin down what has led to the sports pub’s longevity.

Maybe it’s the homemade crabcakes.

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Whatever the reason, James Madden, managing partner and one of the owners of Crystal City Sports Pub, knows one thing. Over those 30 years, a community has formed around the business that everyone at the restaurant really appreciates.

“We set out to open a restaurant that catered to the everyday 9-5er and the weekend athlete who wanted to unwind and watch sports,” he told Patch recently. “The support that our community brings us has allowed us to expand and give back to the local charities, schools, and fundraisers. We now have kid’s sports teams, college alumni, recreational sports teams, and made a lot of lifelong friends along the way. We are no longer just a restaurant that shows sports, we are so much more — we are a friend, a family, a community.”

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As a participant in the 2024 Arlington Restaurant Week, which takes place Oct. 14-21, Crystal City Sports Pub will be offering a choice of Filet Mignon or Stuffed Shrimp, with either soup or salad and one dessert, for $40 per person.

Crystal City Sports Pub is located at 529 23rd St. S in Arlington. For more information, visit the restaurant’s website or follow it on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram at @ccsportspub.


Related: 2024 Restaurant Week: Taste What 60 Arlington Eateries Have To Offer


The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is hosting restaurant week. A number of businesses and organizations have stepped forward to help sponsor the seven-day event. These include Amazon, as the presenting sponsor; Arlington Conventions & Visitors Service, Ballston BID; National Landing; and Virginia Spirits, as premier sponsors; and Columbia Pike Partnership and Rosslyn BID serving as the restaurant champions.

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A full list of the restaurants taking part in the 2024 Arlington Restaurant Week, including the specials they will be offering, is available online


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