Fire Flies

The only happy hour on Monroe Ave! **this restaurant is not to be confused with Fire Fly, on New Hampshire Ave in DC**

This local bar has a great neighborhood feel. I visit it a lot because it is among the very few bars in Del Ray and is quality all around. The food here is also great — it is clear when you look at the menu and beer selection that there is a lot of thought put into it, as well as the pairings.

Whenever I search this bar, I often find it coming up with reviews as being family friendly. This is very true — there are always kids when I go during happy hour. But not in an obnoxious-kids-screaming kind of way you might assume, more like, please-don't-drop-the-f-word.

The happy hour is a little tight, from 4:30–6:30... this is off the Braddock road metro and about a 12 minute walk. I know most of my friends have a hard time making it in time to take advantage of the happy hour prices. I love the extensive bottle collection, its going to occupy me for awhile trying to work through it. The happy hour beers (on draft) are well rounded, with a light, a heff, and two great standards. If you get out of work early and can truck it down to Alexandria, I think this one is worth the trip.

update: When I first posted about this bar, they were closed on Mondays — since then, they have had a re-opening which includes longer hours (open until 11 pm every night) AND they are open on Mondays!! Now I can brighten up the beginning of my work week with a pitcher & some calamari and not have to be patient until Tuesdays. Everyone is happy.... I'm also excited about the beer classes I was told will be offered soon, you know I'm there.


the deal:
Tues–Fri
4:30–6:30pm
$10 Miller Lite, Shiner Bock & Blue Moon Pitchers ($2.50 glass)
$12 Dead Guy's Rogue Ale ($3 glass)

5 Happy Hour appetizers $5 or under
$5 pizza
$3.65 calamari (SO GOOD!)
$2.75 wings
etc

wine $3.50 per glass, all varieties available.

Fire Flies