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Ballston Local

Restaurant Bar Cocktail bar New us american restaurant

Buzzing restaurant/bar offering burgers, pizzas & cocktails, plus happy-hour specials. People often mention night, good, pizza, great, drinks,


Address

900 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22203, United States

Website

ballstonlocal.com

Contact

+1 703-852-1260

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (345 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Monday: 4 pm to 12 am
  • Tuesday: 1:30 pm to 12 am
  • Wednesday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Thursday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Friday: 12 pm to 2 am
  • Saturday: 12 pm to 2 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: night (10) good (8) pizza (8) great (7) drinks (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 4/5 Ralph Branch, I. 1 year ago on Google • 127 reviews
    Great atmosphere for late night fun. Servers were responsive and helpful when it came to ordering drinks and food. Kitchen was closing soon however, I was still able to order food and it came out hot and fresh. Pizza is served all night drinks were strong but good! LIVE MUSIC! Service floated however, our table was always covered for the duration of our visit. Overall great experience I would definitely recommend anyone tapping into this spot for an evening of entertainment.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julie T. 1 year ago on Google • 5 reviews
    The food at Ballston Local is fantastic -- everything from the pizzas, burgers, waffle fries, milkshakes, and even the salads. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming; I now have a go-to beer I order here thanks to the recommendation of the owner! Service is extremely fast. I can't wait for their boozy milkshakes to soon be officially on the menu! Update (7/17/22) Ballston Local is already my go-to place, but now it has a fantastic brunch! Got some mimosas and the brunch pizza with egg, bacon, and avocado - we customized the pizza so I could have avocado on the side. One of the best pizzas I've ever had!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matt D. 10 months ago on Google • 296 reviews
    Had a great dinner here. Everything was very well done. The outside patio was dog friendly. The beer list rotated and had a great selection across beer styles and price range. The menu had a lot of good options and the special (short rib grilled cheese) was amazing. The service was quick and attentive but let us enjoy the day and meal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kiet T. 1 year ago on Google • 452 reviews
    Amazing place to eat! Love the pizza and atmosphere of the restaurant. My favourite pizza here was the Godfather. It has everything on it. Perfectly crisp and the crust is amazing. The waiter was attentive. Good stuff!

  • 5/5 Hakan A. 8 months ago on Google • 366 reviews
    "Bollston Local" is a hidden gem of a restaurant! The ambiance is cozy and inviting, making it a perfect spot for a casual night out. The menu is a delightful mix of flavors, with a wide variety of dishes to choose from. Their friendly staff adds to the overall enjoyable dining experience. Whether it's a date night or a gathering with friends, "Bollston Local" has something for everyone.

  • 5/5 Alanna 9 months ago on Google • 90 reviews
    Such a fun place for happy hour! I've been to both the trivia night as well as the Singo night which was bingo but with songs, and both were a lot of fun! The pizza is super yummy and so are the drinks. We also got a lot of different apps and they were all tasty. There is both indoor and outdoor seating

  • 5/5 Shawn S. 5 months ago on Google • 63 reviews
    Love this place. Great selection of draft beers and they do pretty good pizza too. Sometimes I'll go in for a few beers and some fries, sometimes I'll swing by to pick up a pizza to bring home, and it's great for watching a game and eating some wings. Reasonable prices, great happy hour deals, and amazing staff. I feel extremely lucky to have this as one of my local places, and will be back time and time again. Thanks for all the great food and drinks!

  • 5/5 Jennifer F. 4 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Good food, fast friendly service, and great atmosphere. The poutine, cheese curds, wings, and baller nachos were all good. But for the Baller Nachos, I would suggest that they layer the toppings instead of putting them all on top in the middle of the giant plate of chips, still good though. Also, the trivia game 'GeeksWhoDrink Classic', was a lot of fun too even though my team 'FAFO' did not do very well! 😂

  • 5/5 Heather W. 7 months ago on Google
    We love Ballston Local! We have held our school's trivia night there the past few years and they are amazing. They treat us so well. The food and service are terrific. Great happy hour specials and wide selection of beers.

  • 4/5 Jacob B. 1 year ago on Google
    Neighborhood hangout is the perfect description. It’s super casual and affordable compared to nearby spots. There are a bunch of staff buzzing around the provide good service. The menu you is pretty basic and the burger I had was good but it seems pizza is the most popular item.

  • 5/5 Dom B. 1 year ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Our club had a private party at BL last Saturday and everyone loves it. They were very accommodating and created a new menu with more Asian focused dishes for us. The food were so delicious, we all loved the pork belly bao and bacon wrapped shrimp. Our ladies loved their favorite Spa Day cocktails and ordered it all night. Their staffs were very friendly and attentive, and kudos Angel the bartender (we called him BBB, Best Bartender in Ballston), he kept our drinks strong and our glasses filled. Oh, and their pizzas at the end of the night really hit the spot. We'll definitely come back here again for our next private party.

  • 5/5 Juan V. 6 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Live band on a Saturday night. Great atmosphere, really good food and drinks. The staff was attentive and fast.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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