Searching for the Perfect Pint of Guinness in Arlington
Based on my research, Mac’s Bar & Grill does the best pint of Guinness in Arlington. Runners-up include J. Gilligan’s and Plaza Pub. Here are my notes on the ones I’ve tracked down.
Tag: Food and Drink
Element Cocktail Lounge—A Proper Guinness in a Laid-Back Lounge
Element Cocktail Lounge is a new place for drinks in Downtown Arlington.
Adios to Cartel Taco Bar
Cartel Taco Bar, one of my favorite spots in Arlington for tacos, has unexpectedly closed after seven years.
On Tap—Cheers to Nine Years
After nearly nine years in Downtown Arlington, On Tap—a beloved craft beer bar specializing in flights, pints, and growler fills—has called it quits. Their last day was December 14, 2025.
Campo Verde—It’s Time to Say Adiós
Campo Verde, a long-time local and personal Tex-Mex favorite known for its year-round Christmas decorations, unexpectedly closed earlier this year. It reopened in June, however, recently announced it was closing for good later this year.
Jason S. Sullivan 