Night Life in Burke and the Surrounding Areas

Whether you're a night owl or someone looking to try out a new bar in the area, we've got you covered. From live music to discounted appetizers to happy hours, the following list showcases some of the nightlife in Burke and the surrounding area.

Glory Days Grill

Glory Days is always beaming with a lively crowd. Now that football season has started, you can enjoy watching your favorite team on one of the many TVs around the bar. With more than 25 TVs tuned to everything from ESPN to local news to the Cartoon Network, there's always something on for everyone. Glory Days is also one of the first restaurants around to offer the TouchTunes Juke Box and PlayPorTT. These portable devices allow you to listen to music, watch videos and play games all from your table. Every night after 9 p.m., appetizers can be ordered for just $5 each. They also offer $1.99 drafts of Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Lite and Coors Light all day, every day. Open Monday through Saturday until midnight and Sunday until 11 p.m.

Burke Town Plaza
9526 Old Keene Mill Road
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 866-1911

Hopsfrog Grille

With its simple and relaxing environment, Hopsfrog Grille may seem like a family restaurant by day, but at night, many Burke locals can be found crowding around its bar. The bar has its own entrance and is separated by a wall that runs alongside the restaurant area. Hopsfrog's wait staff is known to be fast and friendly, and the food choices are endless. Live acoustic music is featured every Wednesday night along with late night fair. Domestic, imported and microbrew beers are offered along with draft beers by the mug or tall glass. Open Sunday through Thursday until 11:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday until 1 a.m.

5765 Burke Centre Parkway
Burke, Virginia 22015
(703) 239-9324

Fat Tuesday's

Fat Tuesday's is the closest thing to Mardi Gras in the surrounding Burke area. This local dive bar, located right down the road from Burke on Route 123, mixes purple, green and gold decorations with Cajun cooking and live entertainment. Each night of the week offers a different happy hour special. Tuesday nights are Raw Bar Night, with half-priced seafood including oysters, clams and mussels ($1.50 for a half-dozen) and spiced shrimp ($1.95 for a quarter pound). Local bands also perform on Wednesday-Saturday nights. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. through 2 a.m.

University Mall
10673 Braddock Road
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 385-5717

Kate's Irish Pub

Just a few years ago, DC's On Tap Magazine named Kate's Irish Pub its Bar of the Month. Today, Kate's is still living up to that reputation. In addition to performances by local music artists, the pub showcases karaoke and open mic nights weekly. Kate's goes above and beyond typical bar food, serving up traditional Irish fare including Shepherds Pie, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Fish and Chips and Irish stew. As can be expected, happy hour and football-related drink specials are offered. Kate's also organizes baseball, hockey and softball leagues. Open daily from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m.

6131 Backlick Road
Springfield, VA 22150-2637
(703) 866-0860

Fast Eddie's Sports & Billiards

Fast Eddie's may be your typical sports and billiards hang out, but the laid-back spot has much more to offer. Weekly events range from Texas Hold Em Poker on Monday and Wednesday nights, Dart Luck of the Draw Tournaments on Friday and Saturday nights, and football food and drink specials during the weekends. Karaoke is also offered at 9 p.m. on Tuesday nights. Fast Eddies features a full bar with beer, wine and liquor, and also offers pitchers and happy hour specials. Open seven days a week from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m.

7255 Commerce Street

Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 912-7529