Nestled in the back corner of Idylwood Shopping Center, one of Falls Church’s best small-town bars, Mark’s Pub, is proof that great things come in small packages. In contrast to some of the coat-and-tie venues of Falls Church City, this is a pub without pretension and with all the comforts of your local neighborhood drinking hole. Owner Ray Adame has operated for 26 years (as old as this writer!) and is one of the area’s long-running independent businesses. With this year’s renovations, Mark’s Pub is getting an upgraded look, but still offers all of its original charm.
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