Special Brewing Events Add to the Fun at Popular Crystal City Hotel Bar

ARLINGTON, VA--(Marketwire - Dec 21, 2011) - Shakin' up some excitement for air travelers and steady locals, the BELL 20 Tavern, located inside the Marriott's Crystal City hotel at Reagan National Airport, is offering special brewing events designed to showcase local breweries as well as provide guests with a unique opportunity to sample a variety of fine ales, speak with brewing experts and enjoy free commemoratives.

As one of the newest Crystal City, VA bars, the BELL 20 American Tavern is promoting unique events featuring drink and food specials to welcome weary travelers before, after or between flights to enjoy local fare with area residents for social or business networking and a grand opportunity to discover the true spirit of Arlington's vibrant Virginia locale.

Conveniently situated at the corner of Bell and 20^th Streets in Arlington, this stylish pub is also recognized as a vibrant choice among Crystal City, VA restaurants serving straight forward comfort foods and pub classics along with a wide variety of beers, fine wines and cocktails. Daily soups, unique burgers, sandwiches, salads and other entrées are ideal for socializing with business associates over lunch or gathering after hours with friends for relaxation at day's end. Offering more than 30 bottled beers, wines by the glass and a refreshing cocktail menu, this energizing bar also features hand-crafted micro-brews from Alexandria's own Port City Brewing Company.

Keeping the atmosphere light and energized, past brewing events have been used to feature micro-brew drafts such as Monumental IPA, Essential Pale Ale and Belgian Optimal Wit. Specials have included free pint glasses with draft beer purchases, special pricing and brewery presentations.

The new BELL 20 is a refreshing choice among DCA airport restaurants and bars in Crystal City offering guests free wireless Internet access, spacious communal tables, semi-private dining booths and a warm and friendly atmosphere. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, restaurant dining includes made-to-order omelets and a full breakfast buffet, fresh chopped salads and a signature BELL 20 Burger with Maytag blue and caramelized onions. The restaurant and pub's handy location is just off the Crystal City Metro blue and yellow lines making it easily accessible for both local residents and visiting air travelers.

About the Crystal City Marriott at Reagan National Airport

The Crystal City Marriott at Reagan National Airport is a newly renovated hotel property providing travelers to Arlington and the Washington, DC area with well-appointed accommodations, attentive service and comfortable amenities. Conveniently located near entertainment and shopping districts, guests are pampered with high-tech business services and the hotel offers state-of-the-art accommodations and professional services ideal for hosting events such as corporate conferences, professional trade shows, family reunions and elegant wedding receptions.