Arlin's Bar & Restaurant

My friend and I stopped in here on Monday evening for a drink and a light bite. We were pleasantly surprised by Arlin's!

Upon entering, there was plenty of seating options and they have an amazing patio space out in the back. Unfortunately, it was raining when we went. But I will definitely check out the patio when we go back, as many people have given it such raving reviews.

The bartenders were really friendly and served us right away. Since we were also ordering food, we got the pretzel bites to share, and I got a burger. I was shocked by the prices--so cheap! My burger was solid too. In total for everything, I think our bill came out to be $30 with food and drinks combined.

We hung out here for a while at a table. It definitely gives the classic dive bar vibes with the darker lighting and cheap drinks--but we really enjoyed our experience, and will be back!

Back for another review of Arlin's, but this time to tell you about the Wednesday Wing special! This was my first time digging into the wing special, and it was well worth starving myself all day.

The wings are only $.75 each with a minimum order of 5, and they come out of the kitchen quickly! There's nothing better than chilling on the back porch, having a cold beverage, and diving into a basket of mild wings with blue cheese dressing.

Even if mild isn't your jam, they make several different types (garlic Parmesan, hot, etc.), and you just can't beat the vibe.

Be SURE to tip your server because these folks are HUSTLIN' up-and-down a legit set of stairs to cover inside and outside. No lie, the bartenders from inside/upstairs will routinely cover tables outside/downstairs...all while covering the bar as well. Everything is served up promptly, chilled (drinks) or hot (food), and there's not a bad seat in the house.

Sometimes I hate turning people on to new places/specials, because that means I might have to deal with some scheduling competition in the future. I shouldn't be selfish about Arlin's however, because there's more than enough of this place to go around.

See you on the back porch!

Basic dive bar. Decent drinks. Good bar food. Older college aged crowd. The outside patio is great on cool fall evenings.

We had such a wonderful time here. Great atmosphere, great drinks, great service, & just a wonderful crowd. Everyone here was so welcoming & enjoyable. We stayed for much longer than we expected to because we ended up having such a wonderful night. Thanks for a great night, Rich!! You were wonderful!!

Very rustic and warm place to hangout. Outdoor patio with lotta space. Pool table and bunch of TV's if you want to sit at the bar and watch a game. I personally love this place. The cherry on top is the pricing.

My son knows all the best dives, and this is his favorite. For $12 he can spend an afternoon playing his golf game and downing PBR's. They are one of the top sellers in the country for PBR. Right here in Clifton.

Today I had smothered fries. They were crispy, had cheese and bacon and sour cream. For some reason greasy salty potatoes are tasting so good right now...they usually don't pass these lips. They have Lobster Bisque, but I didn't go for it. I reserve that for 4 Star restaurants. My son swears by it.

Too bad I don't live in the hood.

A friend of mine was recently meeting a group at Arlin's and invited me to come along. I had never heard of Arlin's because as my last review stated, I've spent little to no time exploring the gaslight district.

Walking inside, you'll get the feel of any dive bar you have ever gone to. Neon lights on the wall, an excessive amount of domestic cans and bottles on each table, and a bartender that is all too done with everyone except her four regulars at the end of the bar. It took awhile for the bartender to make her way to us, and it was even more annoying that when she finally got to our section of the bar she tried to serve everyone but us first. We were in the front and had been waiting much longer. We eventually received two drafts (they have a surprisingly decent amount of local beers on tap and canned) and some shots. My friend and I downed our shots quickly and headed outside.

Their patio is what alone warrants 5 stars. It's impressively large given the area with a good amount of seating for multiple people. They serve bar food staples for anyone looking to nosh on something. My new friends were already halfway into splitting multiple orders of loaded fries, and many of the tables around us seemed to be partaking in their food menu. I was not hungry at the time and kept to the company of my beer and the large group I had just met.

There is a bar downstairs that serves people quickly and efficiently. I don't know if we didn't stop by there first because they don't do shots or if my friend just wanted a drink immediately, but the service downstairs is much friendlier near the patio. We proceeded to order the rest of our drinks from there for the rest of the night because of convenience and service.

I would visit Arlin's again if I were in the area and it's warm outside. The patio is something I could see myself basking in the sunlight on, enjoying some chicken wings and a draft. Just do yourself a favor and avoid the inside - they aren't as excited to see you.

Definitely a great local spot. My new fav hangout spot. Can get really busy. Come at a good time.

If you're looking for cheap drinks, a fun diveish environment, good beer selection, typical bar food, and questionable patrons to socialize with - Arlin's is your place! Don't set your hopes too high and you'll be delighted. Idk there's some special charm about this place.

A wonderful hole in the wall. The bartenders were so friendly and outgoing to everyone coming in. Great service considering it was Super Bowl weekend. Come here if you're looking for a chill atmosphere with friends