The 10 Best Bars in Virginia — 2026

We compared all 772 bars in Virginia on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated October 2026.

#1 · Alcove Hookah LoungeManassas LoungeHookah

Mon-Sun 6pm-12am

(571) 719-6666 Website View listing

#2 · GourmeltzFredericksburg

Tue 11am-9pm, Wed 11am-10pm, Thu-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-9pm

(540) 300-7001 Website View listing

#3 · Haze Hookah CafeFairfax HookahHappy hour

Mon-Thu 12pm-1am, Fri-Sat 12pm-2am, Sun 12pm-1am

(703) 223-5152 Website View listing

#4 · Revel Wine & Craft Beer BarAlexandria

Mon 6:30pm-9pm, Tue 5pm-9pm, Wed-Sat 3pm-9pm

(703) 303-7031 Website View listing

#5 · Whitlow's on WilsonArlington Live music

Mon-Wed 5pm-12am, Thu 5pm-1am, Fri 5pm-2am, Sat 11am-2am, Sun 11am-12am

(703) 276-9693 Website View listing

#6 · Red Dog SaloonNorfolk Saloon

Mon 9am-10pm

(757) 625-0259 Website View listing

#7 · Club 60 Inc.Norfolk

(757) 583-1871 Website View listing

#8 · Rainbow Cactus CompanyVirginia Beach LGBTQ+Karaoke

(757) 368-0441 Website View listing

#9 · Tangos TavernVirginia Beach Dive barTavern

(757) 497-8978 Website View listing

#10 · Tap It LocalChesapeake

(757) 698-4025 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (saloon, dive bar, bar & grill, lounge, lgbtq+, tavern, karaoke, hookah, arcade, happy hour, live music, dog-friendly, beach, biker, country), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.