Queen’s Gambit Restaurant & Banquets
12730 Black Forest Ln, Woodbridge, VA, 22192
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Address :
12730 Black Forest Ln
Woodbridge, VA, 22192 - Phone (703) 590-4300
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : No
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Late Night
Parking : Private Lot
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Very Loud
Music : Karaoke
Good For Dancing : Yes
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Mon, Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : No
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MissNicki SocialEvents S.
Definitely a whole in the wall spot but good clean fun. Karaoke is awesome! We always have a great time. I bring a big group of people. (10+) Food is average but what you expect, it's a bar not a full restaurant. It's bar food lol. Works for me! The owner is very nice & friendly. Nice to find somewhere to go close to home.
(4)Paloma F.
I went last Saturday with some friends........ actually really enjoyed it! Not sure if I'll have the same experience the next time, but for now I stick with my four stars :) I don't sing Karaoke but I was content to sit at the bar. Cheap, solid drinks. Fast service. They refilled a drink of mine for free when I drunkenly spilled it (oops). Didn't really talk to anyone other than my friends, but they seemed to be decent. Nobody obnoxious. Will be back.
(4)K J M.
If you like to sing karaoke, this is the only place in Woodbridge that I know of. Go and have fun. Otherwise, don't bother. I believe there is a health law that says the smoking area but be completely separate/closed off from the non-smoking area. This place has the designated smoking area, yes, but the door stays open most of the time. My friend got up many times to close it, but it was a futile effort. Once in a while a staff member would close it, but usually they didn't bother. The patrons didn't bother either. We could smell the smoke as soon as we walked in, and there were only a handful of people there. I stayed three hours (we were celebrating a friend's birthday, otherwise I would never have gone) and I was hoarse when I left. (Not from singing, from the smoke.) The women's bathroom was clean enough, but there was water in the soap dispenser, not soap. Seriously? And no toilet paper. I had to track down a staff member to ask for t.p. My friend said the men's room had a urinal and a stall (with no door), and the lock to the room was broken. When he went in, someone was in the stall, so he walked back out. YUCK. I had a glass of cabernet when I first got there. It tasted a little off, but I figured it was a cheap brand so it was OK. When I ordered a second glass, they said they were out. What? I wondered how long the bottle had been open, or if maybe I received the last bit out of the bottom of the box. I used to go to this place to have fun watching my friends sing karaoke, but I've made my last visit. It's so obvious the owner spends nothing on fixing up the place. One final comment: If you are expecting table service, forget it. One must go to the bar to order food and drink. They'll pick up your empty glasses (they must need to wash them to keep going through the night) but they sure won't serve you anything. As I wrote before, just don't bother. P.S. Based on the other comments, I'm glad we got there before the owner did. I feel very lucky not to have been kissed by him. Blech.
(1)K. S.
This dive bar deserves better reviews! As a Woodbridge local I usually end up here on the weekends because it usually never fails me as a fun place to end up. Good drinks, nice bartenders, and the crowd doesn't tend to take themselves too seriously (duh, it's a KARAOKE bar). I just love this little hole in the wall, it's just good fun. I've never gotten food here though, but I probably won't because when I think of food in the Woodbridge area, QG is not something that pops up for that category.
(4)Tony F.
I can't BELIEVE anyone would come here. Even JUST for the karaoke. Unless it is to get molested by the creepiest old man you've ever met, who is apparently the owner?? How the hell is this place still open??? Did not see them checking identification cards at the door. And the bartenders will look at you as if you are annoying them and wasting their time instead of saying "how may I help you". Entire staff looks like they live in the same pigpen and haven't showered all week. just an overall disgusting array of people. If you are a homeless drug addict then this is the place for you!!!!
(1)Ron H.
When I first moved to Lake Ridge, I was looking around at the various restaurants (there are so many to choose from) and found this Tudoresque building off the beaten path set back from the Prince William Parkway on Black Forest Lane. There was a big sign for "Queen's Gambit Restaurant and Banquet Hall". English cuisine popped in my mind with hearty steaks, soups and stews in the jovial atmosphere of an era we remember that was King Henry the VIII. Whoops, my-my was I in for a surprise! Several years ago, the restaurant had been bought by a Filipino entrepreneur that wanted to open up a karaoke bar in Lake Ridge and the QG became just that. Unfortunately, the owner didn't bother in spending any money on renovations and much of the establishment still resembles it's original purpose. THIS IS NOT A RESTAURANT. Do not come here looking to have a pleasant dinner with the family. This is a dive in the true sense of the word. They only offer bar food and there is only a touch of Filipino flavor to the menu (they offer lumpia shanghai and a couple of other items as appetizers - I don't even bother to add this to my Filipino list). I found the clientele frequenting the QC to be people of all walks, but mostly consist of the older singles crowd. Despite the seediness and less-than-stellar cleanliness, they are very popular with their regulars and the parking lot is full on weekends.
(2)Shelby H.
You know what you do here? 1. Drink. 2. Karaoke. 3. Repeat. 4. Awesome. You know what the 1-star complainers have been doing here? Eating, apparently. I have not made that move, and I don't think I will try, based on what I've read. But for cry-iy, why would you? You should be too busy drinking and karaoke'ing! And if you can't handle this dive atmosphere, put your singing aspirations back in your purse and mosey along, li'l doggie. This place has laptop computers off to one side where you enter your name and the song you want, and the computer tells you when you are going to sing within an accuracy of a few minutes. Now you know exactly how much time you have to drink your courage. The crowd is awesome, and the booze is surprisingly affordable. We avoided the smoking patio, so we didn't leave reeking or coughing, just full of awesome.
(4)Lisa R.
This place is fun, sign up to sing karaoke EARLY because there is usually a long wait.
(4)Davi D.
This place is a low life "stay away" joint as others have pointed out regarding the clients who go there.. We had been several times to the Black Forest Inn German restaurant that preceeded this one and noted they were going downhill--roaches ran across the table as you waited for your food....at the new restaurant, the roaches were worse. I did not see any comment about the food at QG--omg it was so loaded with salt and msg that we could not eat it--took extra blood pressure meds...ewwwww...just dance or sing as lady GaGa would say....never going back.....
(1)Andrea B.
This review is LONG overdue. I've been coming here for a couple of years now, and every time, it's been an experience. From thinking "oh god, they're taking me to the backwoods to kill me" during my ride in that very first night, to the whole bar singing me happy birthday this year. It's an experience, and I always leave having made a new friend or two. It really does feel like you're hanging out at your eclectic best friend's basement. Why is there an elephant on the wall? Has that fountain always been on? How on earth am I going to top the last singer? These are the questions I always find myself asking. My great experiences aside, this place is definitely a dive. Drinks are decent (and CHEAP!) , but food is a hit (after a few drinks) or miss. There's a McDonald's down the street that I like to hit up after a night at QG, but I'd give up on that tradition if the cheese fries here were a little more fries than nacho cheese. There's a few beers on tap, and although there are no featured drinks, I have to say, I've been offered a few experiments by the bartenders and they've been great every time. For best results, go in with a big group, and sign up to sing as soon as you get there!
(5)Dee A.
Whoever says they don't like "the gambit" should never have gone there in the first place. Umm.. The name itself implies the atmosphere. The owner is always on site and the staff is amazing. Karaoke is unparalleled in this area. If you want to enjoy yourself drop in, otherwise stay home and keep your negative yelps to yourself. This place is exactly what it purports to be. You define what your entertainment will be.
(5)Paul R.
Now let me tell you somethin' 'bout the Queen's Gambit...it is the BOMB. DIGGITY. If you're looking for a good time drankin' and bein' a full blood Merican, this is the place for YOU. If you want a bunch of jukin and jivin with a bunch of flashy lights and what-not, take your pansy appletini drinkin, city slicker ass back to the slums of DC where you belong. Don't mind the backwood appearance of the location of this beautiful, wish-granting establishment....which, may I remind you, was a gift from baby Jesus himself. The southern redneck location is just to scare away all the city lovin butt-pirates stated above. I mean, for God's sake...there is a whole goddang elephant head inside. Is it real you may ask? Hell no. Because we people at the Gambit love animals. THEY'RE DELICIOUS. So if you are in the area and want to: 1. Sing karaoke until you like Chewbacca himself. 2. Feel like drinking your Merican butt off until you cry Red, White, and Blue. 3. Change your life forever. 4. Meet some bomb ass people (Ask for Austin, Ben, and Paul a.k.a. the Big Spenders). Hell, I'll tell you whut, I've been here more times than I' ve been to church. Don't forget to tip your bartenders!! Love you Paolo.
(5)Theresa V.
I just felt dirty in here. Drinks are pretty cheap and karaoke is fun. It does need a lot of updating and cleaning. It is woodbridge so don't expect too much. It's fun if you have a lots to drink and a good group of friends to hang with.
(2)Antoinette L.
I've been here quite a few times for drinks and karaoke. I LOVE this place. It's a hole in the wall type bar but I've never seen any drama and the crowd is generally there to have a good time. The owner is a blast and makes a point to talk to and become familiar with his customers. The drinks are always made well and the bartenders are attentive. The building is a bit old and it could obviously stand to have some remodeling done (I'm pretty sure the owner said he's been there for around 11 years) so its not modern or chic or anything, but its an awesome place to grab some drinks and have a good time. This place has to have one of the most extensive karaoke song selection. It's comfortable and I have never seen any nonsense going down, seems like everyone is there to have some fun.
(4)Julie C.
Downright scary in the daytime. We walked in, and immediately walked out. They should take the words "Restaurant & Banquets" out of their name. It really is just a grimy bar that happens to serve food. Thumbs down as a place to enjoy a fresh lunch or a quiet dinner...can't even imagine having a banquet there. Perhaps calling it a bar or a nightclub would improve expectations and overall impressions.
(1)Don B.
First of all, this is a Karaoke bar. I have never had any food here nor would I. This is a place to get a few drinks and sing Karaoke. The people watching is amazing, the locals are entertaining and some of the singing isn't that bad. I had no idea they served food until reading the reviews below. The song selection is great. I am told there is a banquet area but I have never ventured back there(maybe next time). The outside looks like the Boar's Nest from the Dukes of Hazzard. When you walk in it looks like someone's front room. It's old and divey but its the QD. Drinks are reasonable and the staff has always been friendly. This is my go to bar whereI take friends from out of town, a piece of Americana. The crowd can vary: I have gone there it was lesbian night and the next time I went it was a younger crowd and the last time I was there it was a middle aged crowd with a little of everything else mixed in. It can be intimidating at first but have a drink, it gets better:D It sure beats anything else in Woodbridge.
(3)Juliana C.
Things I learned at the Queen's Gambit: - That dance song that's like, "left foot left stomp. take it back now, y'all" is called the Cha Cha Slide, and there IS a move called the Charlie Brown! Allow me to demonstrate... - If a male stripper is built but missing a tooth, he is a waste of good arm muscle - "The Sign" is impossible to sing without sounding like a banshee Thank god I had a great time at the QG, or else boy, would I be bitter about having driven 45 minutes out of my Bethesda-Chevy Chase comfort zone. My friend Lauren invited me out for karaoke, St. Patty's Day style, and I agreed after she promised to be the DD. We rolled in, green outfits blazing, at 9 pm. First up: "Restaurant & Banquets"? Really? This place did not scream classy. This place screamed electric slide. In fact, the entire room danced to the electric slide two hours later. I was very pleased by the giant green mugs of Miller Lite and the Emerald City cocktails, and I ended up paying $14 for one of the first and two of the second, which is great. However... WARNING: I was told by a few people in the know not to ever order a mixed shot here. The bartenders apparently charge you for each ingredient separately, and Red Bull alone costs $6 or something equally ridiculous for Woodbridge. As for the karaoke... it was four stars' worth of excellent. They had a great computer system that let you put in your name to reserve a spot and pick a song later if you needed time to look over the enormous song list, and the system would tell you approximately what time you were up to sing. The volume was perfect, no one talked over anyone, and people were really enjoying themselves onstage. I only wish this place were closer to me, because it beat the pants off Peyote. QG would be fantastic for a UYE if we could coordinate rides somehow... just a thought :)
(4)Tyler B.
Queen's Gambit, where do I start. So an average trip starts with getting heckled outside by people saying they "better not catch you smoking" after refusing them a cigarette. Walk inside and you can smell an unclean odor, after the owner tries to kiss your wife. Inside the "dining room" around where the dance floor/ tables are there is a bar, seems calm and is ok if you want to class it down a bit. If you're a smoker then you sit on an enclosed porch with fans to blow the smoke back down onto you. After getting your drink at the bar, which is fast service, plenty stiff drinks. While sitting down and looking around there are plenty of people who look homeless, gang members, Neo-Nazi, and you get an overwhelming feeling you may catch a stray bullet in this place. The usual we will spend in a bar is well over $120 however while I was with my friends here I spent $15. I felt as if I needed to be on high alert the whole time I was there. The next day, you will have a throat infection because of the dirty glasses, and you cant speak well for a week. It's probably the only way to stop even more bad publicity getting out. I would recommend this place to you only if you don't mind the things I've mentioned, and I really hope the owner would just embrace the karaoke idea, spend a little money on renovations/cleaning enact some sort of a dress code ( i.e. no sweats, no underwear showing with baggy pants) It's places like these is why we call it hood-bridge
(1)Veronica G.
Crappy bar that serves crappy food. Overpriced and LOUD. I have no idea who in his/her right mind would have a banquet there.. If its only clientel
(1)Calvin S.
Fun atmosphere, prices are too high...
(3)Lauren H.
This bar has been a favorite of mine for about 5 years. A great place to drink away your sorrows (or celebrate a new job, etc). Just a few things of note: -They do karaoke every night of the week from 9 p.m. to close. -The booze are cheap, but like Juliana said, it's not great for drinks like Jager bombs or Irish Car Bombs, where they'll charge you for individual shots/drinks of each ingredient. Regular mixed shots - like Red Headed Sluts - are fine. -The place REEKS of smoke. Seriously. I guess this will change when the smoking ban takes place, but I can literally get nauseous smelling my clothes the next morning (and I used to smoke and it still bothered me). You don't notice it so much while you're there, but you will the next day when your throat hurts. -The owners are fantastic and will remember your name every time you're there, as will the other patrons. It's definitely like a white-trash Cheers. -Cops patrol the place, so have a DD. -It's NOT a good place to go to meet members of the opposite sex if you're looking for the type of person to bring home to mom. If you're looking to spend time with really nice people who may or may not be lacking in class, this is your place. -The bar food isn't bad - home made Filipino treats like dumplings are better than the frozen hamburgers, though.
(4)Paige H.
We have fun every time we go. The staff is very friendly and are happy to see us each time we come in. They remember our name and always say hello.
(5)Honest R.
This place never fails to deliver a down-to-earth good time! Bartenders are friendly and yes the food is good. Try the lumpia made by the owners. We came here after Potomac Mills, yes crazy mall, and it was totally the right fix for a chilled out night with good random company. Definitely recommend if you're in the area!
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