Conveniently located near tons of great hangouts in Fairfax, George Mason University is a great place to party. Check out all the happy hours, food specials, and places to chill with friends in this handy guide.
George Mason University hotspots
The best places to eat, drink, and be merry near campus
By Christie Doyle
Special to MetromixMay 8, 2009
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Fat Tuesday's Raw Bar
10673 Braddock Road -
Fairfax
703-385-5717
Experience happy hour New Orleans style with great specials every Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. till 7 p.m. with $2 Bud Light Lime, $3 drafts, $2.50 rails, and $3 wines. But, it wouldn’t be Southern style without their classic $3 hurricanes. Enjoy the Cajun spirit of Bourbon Street in Fairfax.
The Auld Shebeen
3971 Chain Bridge Road - Fairfax703-293-9600
If you’re going out on a Tuesday, you better be going to The Auld Shebeen. On Tuesdays, this cozy Irish pub is the best place to be especially since there's no cover. Trivia starts at 7 p.m. and karaoke begins at 10 p.m. If Tuesdays aren’t your thing, check out their weekday happy hour from 4 p.m. till 7 p.m. complete with $2.50 domestic drafts and bottles, $3.50 rails, and $1 off all other premium drinks.
Brion's Grille
10621 Braddock Road - Fairfax703-352-7272
If you’re tired of the same old specials every night of the week during happy hour then look no further. Brion’s Grille offers a different happy hour specialty every night of the week and even on Saturdays. Mondays are large draft nights, Tuesdays are imported bottle nights, Wednesdays it's all about the bombs, Thursdays serve up Smirnoff martinis, Fridays are 24 oz. bottle nights, and Saturdays have ½ priced wine.
Buffalo Wing Factory
13067 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy - Fairfax703-263-0202
You'll never get bored of the same old stuff since The Buffalo Wing Factory offers up specials every night of the week. On Mondays, they serve up 49 cent wings all day and if you’re a big eater don’t miss Thursdays. You can sure fill up with their $13.99 all you can eat wings and fingers all day on Thursdays. You can also enjoy a cold draft beer for only $1.50 on weekdays from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. to cool down after some hot wings!
Champps Americana
11724 Fair Oaks Mall - Fairfax703-383-1200
Champps Americana is everything that a sports enthusiast could dream of. Gather up your friends and take center stage every Wednesday at their Karaoke night.
Rene's Supper Club
3251 Old Lee Highway - Fairfax703-385-0077
Dancer’s listen up—Rene’s Nightclub is the best spot in town to get your groove on. This supper club transforms into a club on weekends with music provided by a DJ or live band.
