1851 Club — Restaurant in Arlington

I love coming to 1851 because of how welcoming they are. Plus they are the only LGBT bar in Arlington. I had been going there since 2021. But tonight I was escorted out because I was apparently being rude. Look, I work 6 days a week, I just wanted to have a drink and catch the rest of the drag show. I spend a good amount of money there, and always recommend this spot to anyone who ask about a good place to grab a drink. I don’t feel entitled to anything because I am a regular but I’ve never ever had a problem with staff before, and I’ve be been pretty drunk before. The bartender said I was rude but she completely ignored me and was helping other people before me, I tried to address it, she immediately wanted me to leave, I was escorted out, she involved Dalton the owner, again I don’t feel any sense of entitlement, I just wanted to grab a drink and watch the rest of the drag show. I was taken outside then brought back in and the bartender Thyme or Time (however she spells her name) was telling me how I rude,(spoke to me like I was a child) so to just put an end to it (because I hate hostility and animosity) I apologized and she just kept prolonging the situation, when I just wanted to apologize and move on. She said I could go ahead and grab one drink but that was it, no ma’am you will not talk to me like that, and I will absolutely not stay in a place where I feel someone is being hostile towards me. Long story short, I won’t be back, I love what the club does and the joy the entertainers and the rest of the staff bring. I myself just won’t be back, it wasn’t the first time the girl was rude to me (she always seems to be in a bad mood) but regardless of her a big shout out to Carly and Shane, my favorites. You really did lose a good customer. I wish 1851 the best, but I can’t and won’t deal with the level of disrespect. I do like the fact that Dalton backed up his staff but I know I wasn’t in the wrong, I patiently waited to even just be acknowledged but I didn’t even get that. Again, best wishes to 1851 but that’s the end of that establishment for me. This was my experience, I had plenty more great ones than bad ones but it’s the bartender who...

I had a good time during both of my visits to the 1851. My first time was during Feb 2020, I had showed up pretty late on a Saturday night looking for a place to dance! I walked in and it wasn't as busy as I'd hoped. One of the few customers there explained that, since there hadn't been a drag show that night, the turnout was definitely affected. Despite the low turnout, the few people that did show up were dancing and having a good time so, the vibe was still there and, that motivated me to start dancing too. Ultimately, I stayed until they were close to closing and, I left with a good first impression.

For my second visit, I had learned beforehand that, the Arlington Pride 2025 After Party would be held at the 1851. When I showed up, I couldn't remember if they had a cover fee from last time but, I was pleasantly surprised when, I saw that they weren't charging a cover fee that night. Unlike last time, they had staff checking IDs to get in. The place was packed for the After Party! I went straight for the bar but, I realized they didn't have a drink menu so, I took a chance and asked for a Lemon Drop, and they were able to make it for me. The Lemon Drop was average but, for the cheap price, I didn't mind that. Be aware that, the large crowd did create an equally long wait for everyone in line at the bar. I guess that comes with finally getting to see a drag show here, and the crowd that comes with it. After they finished the show, the dance floor opened up for everyone so, I couldn't resist joining the crowded dance floor too. The crowd had filled out the club so much that, it felt like the building and the dancefloor had gotten smaller, haha! It was a magical experience and I can't wait to...

Definitely disappointed in this place!!

My friend was there the late one night by his self and the bartender over served him way too much and then let him leave in his car. he almost hurt a-lot of people (thank god he didn’t!) and managed to make it back to the bar and call me. i fussed at the bartender and asked for the manager and was told there was no manager at the bar and but the bartender seems like it wasn’t a bit deal when it definitely was or even cared for that matter. it just seems like he didn't not care or think for his safety of his customers or the safety of others at all! not enough to see the obvious signs that he was WAY too drunk. I know theres probably not much point in physically stopping someone but why didn’t they try to prevent it but not over serving him and making sure her was ok. there was only like 6 people in there. they should think about this when someone get hurt or dies from a drunk driver the bar is completely liable for over serving a person and letting them . i think the bartenders need better training in situations like that because this is...