Doyle's Outpost

I've visited Doyle?s for several work trips and it's always a blast! The cocktails are great, the food never disappoints, and every year my coworkers and I have a blast playing laser tag, even if I'm terrible at it lol. Highly recommend for events and parties!

Went to Doyle's Outpost for a friend's kid's birthday party on a Saturday afternoon. The place was busy with multiple other parties going on simultaneously, but the arcade is big enough to find an open console; so it was still fun. I didn't play laser tag, but they appear to have two bays the kids said it was fun. You can see inside the laser tag area on one of the TVs by the door. The bar area was decent. A good selection of drink options and QR code menu to make it easier than trying to read the two

Been going there since Halloween, love the food, the games, and the people. If I'm ever in Virginia again, i'll stop by again. PS. I love using the Dancing Game, helps burn calories and a really good workout. Lol

I had a lovely time here eating, drinking, and playing! Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly (shout out to CT for making our first visit extra special). The food was surprisingly fresh and tasty for arcade food, the games were fun and cocktails were fantastic. Will probably be a new regular here! Thank you Doyles! Update: A lot of games were broken before but now they are fixed! Also thanks to Natese and Troy for always providing attentive and excellent bar service. I appreciate how all the bartenders

Sneaky AWESOME! I had NO idea this place existed. I was looking in my area for a place to take my 6 year old for some afternoon fun before dinner. Doyle?s Outpost was just what the doctor ordered. Games, prizes and some food, drinks and big screens for watching whatever you like. I didn't look at the food menu, but it all smelled awesome. This was our first time, but not our last!

This place was awesome! The laser tag was extremely affordable and lots of fun! The food was typical bar food but very reasonably priced, and the pizza was delicious. I'm not sure why, but most of the games were completely free tonight! These were pre-pandemic prices! And, the place was practically empty! Hopefully, they stay open long enough for us to go again.

I am very disappointed that I have to write a negative review, but I have to so no one else experience what I did on Sunday. So about 2 weeks ago I reserved table for a basketball awards gathering. When I made reservation the person was very nice and indicated they would accommodate my party with enough sitting and we could order pizza when we arrived. The main reason I choose this place was because of the bar/restaurant. I informed parents how great the food is and that the kids would have a great time. W

Games selection was ok (~15 games total). Several of the games were not operable. The was an odor in the room. Would be an ok place for a quick place to play games but I'd probably just go to another place next time. Bar/Dining area was ok. Typical bar food. Average quality. Service was a bit slow but only one person working so.. expected.

This place was an overall 5 stars for me and my friends! It was the perfect pregame spot for my fianc??s birthday two nights ago especially with their happy hour from 5-8pm. He had a great time. The staff were great! They were personable, fun, made us laugh and made great drinks. Great happy hour prices too! We also did laser tag and their laser tag area is huge with two levels. we definitely got our cardio in and had a blast before we left for the rest of the nights birthday festivities. i was surprised

The staff is amazing. I was very impressed from bartender to the breakdown of our tickets and toys for the kids. That said, they need to do some work. The place is clean and very nice. However, 1/3 of the arcade games do not work. They have absolutely no toys for the kids too trade-in really. Getting into laser tag is a two hour wait (birthday parties) so we did not even get to try it. Overall great place. It just needs to have some things repaired. The chicken tenders is real chicken and it's delicious. I

I was there for a birthday party for my youngest son?s friend. My older son came along to play with other older siblings. I bought Lazer tag passes for my older son and his friend. Turns out the party had extra passes but Doyle?s wouldn't let me return my unused passes. Lost a guest forever for $37

It was?ok. Out of about 30 games, maybe 10 were broken in total. Not much in the way of food or drinks for kids, mostly adult beverages. Very few prizes. Can probably do better for an arcade elsewhere

This place is a very small arcade that, first time I went, was unimpressed w service and food? HOWEVER, I liked the size enough to take my 4-5yo son a few times to play the ball games and not be overcrowded. He liked it enough that we did his birthday party there. I was slightly tentative when we went the weekend prior and about 4-5 games were broken or missing balls, etc. I couldn't have been happier w how it turned out. All the parents raves about the food (chicken tenders and Mac n cheese), they allow

I had the most incredible dining experience at Doyle?s. The atmosphere was elegant yet comfortable. Overall it is a nice experience and the staff goes above and beyond.

Came for my birthday. Some games weren't working but it wasn't bad but still I can have a good time. Air Hockey is my favorite unfortunately I couldn't play it. They had a VR Godzilla Game that was so fun the best game of the selection. Claimed my prize and staff were helpful with selecting my prize. Would come again!

Beware the multiple money pits!! There were quite a few machines in the arcade which did not function but were left on and therefore could still take credits. My kids swiped multiple times on a couple of these machines only to be disappointed by the fact that they were broken and not just improperly reading their cards. Since the swipe screens are already temperamental, the staff should simply unplug broken machines rather than leave them on to steal money from customers who cannot tell certain machines

We threw our son's 8th birthday party at Doyle's last weekend and it was a fantastic experience enjoyed by all. Excellent service and responsiveness from Natese and her team. The party facilitator, Cory, was very helpful. Great DC inspired laser tag arena and plenty of games and prizes to keep the kids engaged. Bonus: The food is really good too!

Took my stepkids here for a round of laser tag and some arcade games. Was a little disappointed that the equipment for laser tag wasn't working great so I had to exchange a vest in the middle of the game which was only about 10 minutes long. Maybe even less. Overall I can't complain though, they had enough games and I didn't spend as much money as usual at arcades. Would recommend for kids birthday parties or rainy day activities for kids.

Kudos to the staff at Doyle's Outpost. My wife and I found this hidden gem on a search with Google and figured we'd stop in after dinner. The Operations manager was very friendly and we loved how she took pride in working at Doyle's Outpost. The staff on duty were pleasant and tentative to serving their customers at the bar with food and beverages. The access to the gaming floor was very clean and a variety of options. A few games were out of order but I'm sure they will be fixed soon. We were very im

ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE !! Went to play games... half of them didn't work... went to grab food and the bartender NEVER even acknowledged us. Served another family at a high top... and when we spoke to the front desk he said.. because it's just her we have to walk up to her... I was sitting across from her with only 4 people in the entire eating area... she never even spoke.. so BS!! Don't waste your time or money!!

PRO: Kids can totally run around in here. Laser tag is awesome. food is pretty good. Big open area so it's easy to see everything going on from the front lobby. CON: seating is all in the back, games are all in the front so parents need to post up near door to watch kids. Not many arcade games, but that also gives lots of visibility to watch kids at games.

We had our son's birthday party here last Saturday. Hard to argue when he (aged 8 now) and 12 of his friends had a great time. Doyle's Outpost has something for everyone, and apparently, a lot of adults come here sans kids, which seemed odd to me, but they do have a full bar and pretty good food. Anyway, there are a lot of arcade games, including the fan favorites. The laser tag arena is really cool--two levels. Since this was a party, we had a table. The party area is just a common area with a bunch of lo

I was looking for a place to celebrate my son?s 10th birthday that offered laser tag, video games, and plenty of fun?and Doyles Outpost was the perfect choice! The kids had an absolute blast playing laser tag and video games. The service was excellent, and the food was surprisingly good as well. We would definitely return to Doyles Outpost for more fun in the future!

Food, service, games and laser tag are all prioritized for birthday parties. We were up sold game cards to play laser tag and then told we couldn't play until the backlog of 6 birthday parties finish their games. Not 5 minutes after this conversation with the manager they let a group of adults go in and play laser tag. At the ticket counter a parent screamed at my son and his friend because she thought they stole her son's game card. Her husband found it on the floor a minute later. When I told the manager

Our experience was a bit underwhelming. We had our son?s laser tag birthday party here and found that there was a lot of idle time to pass (and ended up spending quite a bit extra on arcade credits to fill this time). They were very short-staffed which meant that the ?dedicated party host? the website promises was in and out as she was able and that we weren't totally sure what was supposed to be happening when. For the most part the kids had fun and the laser tag arena was quite cool, but ultimately it fel

Fantastic day at Doyle?s Outpost! We had an incredible experience from the moment we got there until the time we left. They were able to squeeze our group in for 2 laser tag adventures and we had so much fun! The arcade games were a lot of fun in between the adventures. There was an extremely nice lady that helped us the whole time and made us feel so welcome. We will definitely be back!

If you're looking for family fun without the crowd of Dave and Busters .. this is a great alternative. Food was probably the worst part.

Service can be better. You have one bar tender and he is all over the place. They brought us the food not even bother to tell us the food was for us until 20 minutes! By the time we ate food was cold. It needs to be better organized. Bathrooms were disgusting, filthy. Place seems run down. I guess is ok for children. Not very adult friendly.

Food was awesome, drinks at the bar were superb, laser tag super fun as well as the other games

Literally no reason for any adult to go to Astro in Shirlington when this perfect, clean arcade exists with games that both kids and adults would love. Their laser tag room is SO well-done you would never expect it. This place is great, just go. The drinks are fire and their deals make it worth it.

I went here with my son on Sunday at 3:00PM to play laser tag. We were told they had no open games until after 6:00PM. This is fine, but can you advise this on your site before we show up at your door with an excited young child who is ready to have fun.

This place was good but it was very small. Many of the games were broken. I get the feeling they get more revenue off of alcohol sales than video games as they had more alcoholic beverages on the menu than they did working arcade games. For DC the prices were very reasonable as were the prizes. It took my kid about 35 minutes to go through 20 dollars worth of game play. If you are looking for a way to kill 60 to 90 minutes with the 5 to 15 year old crowd this fits the bill.

This screwdriver trapped inside a claw game pretty much sums up Doyle's Outpost. 25% of the games were broken. The staff was friendly and chicken fingers were fire, but come on guys, fix your games.

Had my son?s birthday party here. Both Matt who helped plan the party and Kim our party host were amazing. The planning was effortless. All the children had a great time. The parents who came enjoyed the bar and playing games themselves. Would definitely do again.

Indoor Gaming Center, Great for Family Fun Customer Service Our experience at Doyles Outpost in Alexandria, VA. We had much fun playing the games. It's fairly new and wasn't crowded, allowing us to try out all of the games. Our favorite games were the huge race car simulation. For all my Cruisin race car game fans, it was like this but better. We were greeted immediately when we walked in and since it was our first time, the gentleman at the counter was patient and took his time with us, to choose the bes

Would give 0 stars if I could. Avoid this place at all costs. There's a rare chance they'll actually honor your reservation.

I don't write many Google reviews, but our experience this past weekend was worth the effort. The customer service for our birthday party today was top notch. Everyone from our party organizer, to the bar servers, to the guy doing maintenance on the machines was outwardly friendly and helpful. We had 15 seven yr old boys for the 12 noon time slot. I was a little bummed that we couldn't get in early to set up our party table (they open at 12), but that didn't matter since the staff was right there to get th

I can't speak for the laser tag because I didn't go to it. This is for the arcade portion. Be advised. There are NOT a lot of games here. Also ALOT of them do not work. On top of they are expensive as heck. You are better off at Chuck E Cheese or Dave & Buster?s I swear. They are understaffed it seems. And the establishment is very confusing on trying to find it, get it and how to even make a purchase. Go there and you will see what I mean. Staff were ok. Although it was only one person that acknowledg

We went solely to play air hockey (it's right at the entrance) and was informed it's broken. According to the employee, it has been broken for months.. very disappointing

Went to Doyle?s for first time yesterday for my son?s birthday party. I was impressed. Matt was our host, and he was very organized and on the ball. He called me two days after I registered online to go over the details and then he kept the train running well at the party. The place wasn't busy for a Saturday at 1pm in winter. Don't know what the service is like on a busy day. In terms of laser tag places, this was the nicest I've been to in the area. It was clean and the arcade was very spacious.

The team did an amazing job serving our group! Food was good and service was super speedy!

This is a great place for a party! You won't suffer the sensory overload of Dave & Busters, which always feels way too loud & too dark. Plus the size of it is intimate enough that you won't lose kids. Doyle?s has the most unique laser tag space I've seen in this area & there's plenty else to do there, too. We appreciate the adult bar & the food is quite good. It also feels safe enough to let kids wander around on their own while the adults enjoy craft cocktails. Some improvements I'd recommend: VR station

Great place to bring the family. The two level laser tag is well done and I love the full sports bar area with large screen TVs within view of the arcade games - kids can play and parents can watch football and have a pint or lunch or snacks. Staff is friendly and they do an excellent job of being hospitable and keeping the place clean. I've been here for a couple of birthday parties and the activities were well organized and the kids had fun. It's not a crowded spot, but maybe that's because it's a well ke

Everyone who works here is SO NICE and the space was very clean. We had a group of 7 on a Friday night and got in 3 games easily, with drinks and snacks between. The arena is better-lit than others? I thought this was going to be a downside at first but it was actually much better. Two styles of phasers (short and long range), power ups, and really fun hiding spots throughout the space! There is a good variety of arcade games, too. Highly recommend!

Sat at the bar for 15 minutes as bartenders consistently walked past without acknowledging us, except to toss menus at us and walk away without saying hi. Sorry your half empty spot was such a hard experience for you guys! Make sure you don't work too hard.

This is a hole in the wall gem. It's a small arcade but the food and drinks are suprisingly good. We had java jolt martinis that were great. The flatbread dough isade in house. We were expecting Chuck E cheese quality pizza but that was not the case here. We came and let the kids play while.we had drinks at the bar. It's enclosed and easy to see, so we never lost sight of the kids. And the service was awesome! The people behind the bar were engaging and funny.

Very disappointed in the arcade games. Over half of them don't work. I've been there 4 times over the last 6 months with my kids and they still haven't fixed any of them. The VR games have never worked as well. Laser tag is great but not worth going for just that. The place is so convenient for my family but not worth it if they don't continue to maintain the games. Staff also don't seem to be happy to be working there as well...

I just had a joint birthday party at this place for a 7, 58, and 3 year old. There was something for everyone. The laser tag was fun. The arcade was fun and new. The virtual experiences were also fun. The bar was on point. The food was very good and fresh! The service, even while being short staffed, they were amazingly kind and efficient. The food took a little while to come out(but it was fresh and tasted great), and sometimes things took a bit longer, but you could tell all the staff was doing their very

They have a ?from scratch? kitchen, which means this ain?t your regular Chuckecheese food. We pleasantly surprised by the flatbread pizza. The dough was handmade and was delicious (I ordered supreme witch was a custom combo of all the meats and all the veggies). Very pleasant staff too! I really enjoyed this hidden neighborhood gem.

Our group went to Doyle's for team building purposes for the 2nd year in a row and had a fantastic time. Laser tag, bar, decent food/snacks and attentive staff. As small business providing a fun environment that is well taken care of...great spot!

My fianc? and I love this place. We've been going on dates here for years. The staff are incredibly nice and attentive. The food and drinks are great, and the games give you a ton of bang for your buck.

We had my son's 8th birthday party here. We did the Captain's party, which had two games of laser tag, some arcade bucks, and 2 entrees (we got pizza and chicken tenders). First, the space is super cool. It's new and exciting, but not too overwhelming even for my kids, who tend to get overstimulated. Second, the kids had an AMAZING time playing laser tag. I did not go in, but they said that it was two levels and they had a BLAST. Finally, the food was super fresh and delicious. The chicken tenders were to d

The laser tag was simple and fun. I would definitely do that again. I dont like the unlimited 2-hour card as there aren't a lot you can do with them and can't collect tokens. Pizza was good, but the chicken fingers weren't the greatest.

Poor service for a corporate event/party. The build your own sandwich package shouldn't have been an option with how much the packages started at and from the looks of the other options at others parties I would go ahead and say that it's probably not worth doing an event here at All for what you get vs what you pay. The few highlight games they had there were not working. It gets the second star because the laser tag portion was fun even for adults. You can pay less and have more fun at the other places ju

My son and his friends had a blast at laser tag and playing arcade games. Food was good and the staff was attentive. It was a busy night but they made sure we were looked after. Recommend for birthday parties!

Took my grandchildren to Doyles and they loved it! I think laser tag was the highlight (which I played with them and thoroughly enjoyed) but the food and other games were great! We will definitely be back!!

This place is a great place to hang out and have a drink alone or with family. They have a section where kids can play games and They also have a bar where you can have a drink for alone or adult time. The employees are great professionals and above and beyond to help with great smiles. I also left my wallet once with so much cash and cards but return untouched. Love this place??

I actually enjoyed myself. While my daughter was exercising at the gym, I thought that I would try one of their snacks. I tried one of their cocktails while waiting on my wings and found myself having a ball by myself. All of the staff members that I encountered were cool. The hard core New York personality even cracked jokes with me before I left. The Sangria was delicious with my wings. Next time, I might just try a virtual reality game. Kudos to the staff and cleanliness of the facility.

Not enough laser tag vests( SEVERAL WERE BROKEN) for the birthday party we had booked so everyone did Not get to play. Very disorganized and short staffed. (We were told the party person didn't come in to work) . No drinks brought out with pizza.Too many birthday parties at the same time. No handsoap in woman's BR. Very disappointing

Honestly, every neighborhood needs a watering hole/ sports bar vibe and this place does the trick. Kids can be a little loud but you cant get a better value for an after work happy hour in the area. Great spot for all ages and on top of that just enough games to scratch the arcade itch. Laser tag is also a blast. Food is dive bar quality.

They aren't open until 12:30am on Sunday?s. They close at 8pm. Please update your website hours.

Last Friday I called Doyle's Outpost and spoke to Autumn. She was very patient and answered all of my questions regarding us possibly having my son's 8th bday there. We wanted to come check it out and she recommended that we come by that night so we did. After arriving I asked for Autumn and she showed my husband and I, and our two boys around. We played laser tag, which was so much fun, and then we sat down to eat. The rest of the staff seemed preoccupied with whatever they were doing but Autumn kept comin

We went for my son?s 13th birthday party and had a blast! Great place for laser tag; plenty of food (pizza and chicken tenders) for lots of hungry kids. Fantastic service ? we really felt looked after. Only bummer was that 3 of the 4 VR stations were broken ? so there wasn't enough time for everyone in the party to have a VR game. If they fix the VR game ? I would definitely give 5 stars!

My son and I love Doyle?s. They have the best staff ever, they're always super friendly and attentive. Matt & Shayla are always so pleasant, oh and I can't forget about, Bree (the bartender). It's never super crowded like most family friendly places. The food & drinks are always good and it's always clean. Keep up the great work guys!

Doyle's Outpost is an awesome place to both watch and play games! I highly recommend it!

I went here to celebrate my son?s 7th birthday. This place may not have as many games as say Dave & Busters, but they provided the best customer service. They were so attentive to our party and made sure the kids had the best time. They weren't that busy, so I'm hoping things will pick up for them so they can stay in business. It has a full bar too so it's great for adult outings as well. I highly recommend paying them a visit.

Awesome experience! Had my son's 10th Birthday Party here. We went a week before the party to check it out and the manager, Avery, was friendly, gave us a tour and explained the party plan. This place is clean, games are top notch and working, virtual is awesome, Laser tag was loved by everyone. The pizza and chicken tenders are delicious for adults not just kids. We also ordered the flatbread and wings off the menu....and more wings....and more wings...yummm. the bar staff are great too, kept a c

Fun environment, great drinks and friendly staff! Even for a group of adults, the place was a blast. Great local arcade and we had the whole laser tag arena to ourselves. Bree and Chuck made the best cocktails and were fantastic! Definitely will be coming back

Big fun all around. I take my son and his friends and they have a lasertag battle royale. It's loads of fun seeing their elation after each match on the leader board. Well. When they do well that is. I always buy the package of three. That's generally enough for all the youngns to feel like they had a great time. There are a couple of benches for the parents who don't want to play. I played one game and it was loads of fun. You can actually see the laser beams like a if it were star trek. Pret

The manager was so rude. My laser tag gun wasn't working, I grabbed another and tried that (also wasn't working). The guy came in and tried multiple and told me they weren't counting the points. She then came in and tried to tell me I was lying, and said that he said the exact opposite (even though he and I were trying them for 5 mins before she even showed up and he specifically expressed that this ain?t the first time this has happened) continuously dismissed me while I was trying to talk and repeatedly r

We've used Doyle?s twice for office group activities, and have had great experiences with them both times. Having food and options of both laser tag and games available was convenient.

The laser tag itself was awesome! The reason I can't give this review more stars is because the bartending staff was awful. Extremely slow, inattentive, unapologetic for the long wait times, and it wasn't that busy. Also, I left with my clothes and hair smelling like fried foods.

Been here a few times with my girlfriend and friends and we've had a lot of fun. The place is a bit small for an arcade, but there weren't many people, so it was fine. The Laser tag is really nicely decorated and two levels so it makes for some fun dynamics and great exercise (you dont feel it until the end!). The VR is alright. Both times I've played they had to restart it and so we end up waiting like 15/20 minutes with no line. The food is in small portions, but tasted good enough. My gal had a flavored

I took my Girl Scout Brownie Troop to Doyle's for a Laser Tag Party! So glad I helped get them on the Girl Scout Council Nation's Capital approved vendor list. The staff is wonderful! Wanel took such good care of us. They are all so nice and went above and beyond to make sure my girls had fun. The laser tag is awesome. Great size. My girls are raising 3rd graders and they had a blast. I love the size of this place. Not too big so I can keep track of everyone easily. I really like the games! Great selection

Best place for some quick fun. Staff has always been so nice to us. Kids leave with a smile. And great for birthday parties. We will have our second birthday party here with games, laser tag and perfect food for the kiddos

Absolutely love this place! I have been here at least half a dozen times, and only once did the service falter (I think the waiter was new?). The managers though are awesome - shout out to Jason and Desiree, and our waitresses Megan and Monica! They are always on point, willing to help in anyway and happy to converse. The food and drinks are similar to Alexandria prices, so I didn't feel like it was abnormal for what they charge. Their pretzel and beer cheese is a favorite, as well as the boneless wings! Th

Such a fun place! Every single staff member was so nice and personable. Felt very cozy. Because of the staff treating myself and my group like family, I will definitely be returning! The food/drinks, laser tag, and games are amazing!

I came here to drink beer and play laser tag. My laser tag equipment died immediately and the staff was nowhere to be found. Beer/happy hour was ok.

Had so much fun here!! The staff are so friendly and the games and tables were constantly being cleansed. The drinks and food were stellar, and the laser tag was insane. If nothing else, come here for the laser tag!! We really enjoyed the games and the service here, and we will be back!

Avoid this place like the plague. Made a reservation for a big group and they cancelled the same day. Booooooooo

We are arcade fanatics. This place is poorly run. The staff were patient and nice, but I didn't even bother troubleshooting the problems with the cards. Half the machines didn't work - including some that appeared to work but just took your money over and over (I think I lost twenty on a busted Cruisin USA game alone). Also the costs are jacked up on most of the machines, especially the claw games. I can't believe how busy the place is! They probably do a pretty good job with laser tag and the other stuff,

Let me start by saying WOW! Not only is the place incredible but the staff is accommodating and friendly. The hospitality shown to my daughter and I alone deserves 10 stars. Not only did we have an AMAZING time, I felt at home. Laser tag was our favorite, the staff even played a game with us before closing for the night. It was so much fun! It's not easy to find a fun place that's also SAFE during Covid. If you're looking for a SAFE, CLEAN location to have a great time, no matter your age, this IS the pla

I give this place 5 stars based on the staff. AJ & Chuck were very respectful & interactive people. Shoutout to them! Solid laser tag arena & decent food. Regular arcade setting but awesome people had a good time.

Was looking for something to do on a Saturday night, found this place. A little tricky to get to because it's basically in planet fitness, but once we found it, everyone was super friendly and welcoming, drinks were great. Solid beer selection, I had a couple of awesome tequila drinks. Food is definitely more geared towards bar snacks than dinner, but the cheese dip was good. Andy (bartender) suggested the zombie VR experience- super fun. Will definitely be back with friends. Note for posterity: beat my hus

Great place!! Food and drinks are amazing! The atmosphere is inviting. Laser tag, VR and tons of other games to try plus there are at least a dozen screens to watch your favorite sports game on. Definitely coming back.

This place was great, laser tag was a lot of fun and this place had a really cool arena. Staff was very nice, the employee Reece was super cool and very accommodating. Will definitely be visiting again!

It had great potential but the place is SEVERELY understaffed which led to a host of issues. When we first got there we were waiting 10-20 minutes for assistance with the VR and laser tag. When someone finally was available to help us with the VR he was in such a rush that he didn't even explain to us how to play the game. So basically we had to figure it out mid game, which only lasts 5 minutes and you have to pay $9 for each game. It just felt like waste of money so hopefully they get more staff.

Nice place, food is really good. TV's had all the games on and had a sports bar atmosphere. Staff there are awesome...helpful, nice and made sure you're taken care of. My nephew had an amazing time and could see future parties being there.