The long-awaited Dudley’s Sport & Ale in Shirlington appears to be moving closer to opening after months of delays.
In a Facebook post earlier this week, owner Reese Gardner said the inside of the sports bar at 2766 S. Arlington Mill Drive is “85 [percent] completed and we are just waiting for the final finishes.”
Gardner said those finishes cannot be done until after the steel arrives and welding is finished. The steel is scheduled to be delivered on October 14, he said. After that, an opening date could become clearer.
“We understand the frustration and trust us we want to be open as much as you want us open,” Gardner wrote. In the comments on the post, would-be customers wondered whether Dudley’s would open before the end of football season.
The sports bar had planned to open last year, but struggled with permitting issues and other delays.
A 28-seat bar, a 125-seat dining area, and a “stadium style” viewing area are planned, as well as a rooftop bar — Shirlington’s first — with a game area, a 15-seat bar, and patio seating for about 114 people.
Dudley's update: We wanted to give everyone a brief update on where we are out with the build out. The interior is 85…
Posted by Dudley's Sport and Ale on Tuesday, September 19, 2017