Address: | 2750 Gallows Rd, Vienna, VA 22180, USA |
Phone: | +1 703-207-0100 |
Site: | blackfinnameripub.com |
Rating: | 4.1 |
Working: | 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM |
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Kristin LeMunyon
I used to think it was a great place with a great staff, but not anymore. I was there this past weekend celebrating my boyfriends birthday with a bunch of his friends. We got there around midnight and stayed till they closed at 2am. There were about 6 of us. As normal standard bar procedure, they turned on the lights at 2am because they were closing up. We had paid before 2am, and were finishing up our last beers and getting ready to head out within a few minutes. At 2:02am (I looked at my phone as this started to happen), a bouncer came around and started taking our beers off the table - the ones we were still drinking. I had a half full beer literally right in front of me that I was finishing, and in between sips, the bouncer took away from me. We got a beer tower earlier in the night and it still had some beer left, and I wanted to finish the drink that the bouncer had taken away, so I took an empty glass that was on the table and filled it up about half way. A minute later the same bouncer came back over as I was drinking - my boyfriend was finishing up his drink too - and said, in an angry tone to both of us - that he needed our drinks because he was cleaning up (it was probably about 2:04 at this point). I said back to him, "please let me finish my drink," to which he replied also in an angry tone, "NO, I need it NOW," and let out a big huff. I finished it anyway, and he immediately took my glass and stormed off. I understand that yes, Blackfinn closes at 2am, and the employees want to go home. However-- a) we had already paid our bill of over $100 at about 1:45am, so we werent hanging around racking up the bill more, b) we literally just wanted to finish our beers before leaving, c) there were still about 4 tables of people throughout the restaurant when we left (rather basically forced out) around 2:08, and it was not evident that the bouncers were trying to get them out of the bar d) I can understand if they were trying to force us out if we were drunk and sloppy, but NONE of us were drunk or sloppy by any means, we each had about 2-3 beers over the course of 2ish hours. The only exception was my boyfriend, we ordered a few shots of fireball for him because it was his birthday, but by the time we left (and throughout the course of the night) he was only slightly tipsy - but definitely not anything more than that. The way they basically forced us out as soon as it was 2am was definitely a huge turn off for me. We are PAYING customers - the bill for our table ended up being over $100. I understand that it closes at 2am, but Ive been to numerous other bars until closing time and have never been forced out like that before so quickly after 2am, and never have experienced such a rude bouncer, taking drinks away from us as we were still drinking. We all understood Blackfinn was closing - we were not planning on hanging out there forever, we had already paid and literally just wanted to finish our drinks. Definitely will not be going back there anymore due to my experience with the rude bouncer.
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Clifford White
Amazing craft beer selection(6$ a pint is a great price for the area and 30 taps). Also nice happy hr specials, thougg not including any craft beer. Great service, even with a server on his first day. A huge menu and quite reasonably priced. Food came out in 10 minutes. Plenty of TVs for sports but quiet enough you dont have to talk over them. Very close to lightrail. We ordered 4 different things and all were 8-9 out of 10. kids menu was great with entree, side, drink and desert for 5$! We just moved here but will definately be coming back here regularly. I HIGHLY recommend a visit if you are anywhere close! disregard the 1☆review below mine they are nuts! Only BIG complaint is the total lack of anything limited or special on tap AND they sell growlers but you cant take them home?! What in tarnation? Only place Ive EVER seen this.
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Cecilia Marshall
I eat here all the time, so I love the food. I ordered through DoorDash tonight trying to be lazy. It took the driver 45minutes to bring food 1.5miles (I understand he probably had other order too). I ordered a filet, garlic mashed potatoes, and Mac n cheese. I received an over cooked and cold filet, sweet mash (because they no longer have garlic mash.. DoorDash had it on the menu), and Mac n cheese. I brought the food back to the restaurant and the Manager was super nice. He explained how they didnt have garlic mash, but would gladly substitute with a side I wanted, and completely refunded my meal. I was not expecting that but obviously greatly appreciative as it was a pricey order for less than mediocre delivered food. Ive always loved the food and atmosphere here, but now I love the staff as well.
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margaret gardner
i normally dont like rating however my daughter had her birthday celebration (19). Total she had 23 people and when check came ooh she was charge for 29. I was like wow should you not confirm with her before assuming she had people ordering seperate they were vegetarian. My daughter was quoted one price then it was different upon check out. They tried to correct however it just didnt add up. Make sure you have it all in writing cause they truly didnt have it together. My daughter truly learned a lesson all her monetary birthday gifts were given to these people. lesson learned mommy told you!!! food was ok concerned mom called spoke to manger I was informed bill was closed out for night Really!!!!
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Jeff Kale
If you want a place to watch football this is the place. Come here on a Sunday during football season and you will see why football fans come here. Many patrons are wearing their teams football jerseys and cheering on their team with vigor. Many tables (including mine) proudly displayed one or more beer towers. Arent they awesome. No need to flag down the waiter once your beer is done, just fill it up yourself! There are dozens of big screen TVs to watch whatever game you want to watch. The food is delicious and exceeds the standard for bar food. Several of the items we ordered were quite fancy. Not the cheapest place to hang out, drink beer and watch football but in my opinion worth every penny!
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Carolina Turcios
Ive tried their brunch twice, first time out of curiosity and convenience because I live right across the street, second time just a second chance. Both times very disappointed. Service was slow and mediocre, the only times that the server came to the table was to take the order, drop the check and to pick it up for payment. Food was nothing Ive not seen before, cold and no taste and no chance to complain because the server never came to check back on us. We requested Tabasco and it took about 5 mnts to deliver. Please note the two stars are for the mimosas. Nothing special just simply mimosas at least it taste like a mimosa.
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Doc Skippy
BF Ameripub helped host a retirement soiree for over 100 people last week and it could not have been better! Kudos to Anet and her staff for providing great food, quick beverage service, and setup for our crowd. This establishment performed swiftly for our event; is conveniently located next to metro; provides ample parking; and who can beat wine Wednesday! The food selection (shrimp bang bang; chicken tenders; sliders; brie; flatbreads; and wings) was awesome and perfectly cooked/presented. Consider Blackfinn for your next party!!!!