fairfax question for the bar knowledgeable folk

I go to Jammin' Java for the background Evangelical Christian flavor.
There are a few decent bars in Fairfax, I wouldn't call them great…

TT Reynolds
Patriot's Cafe
Fast Eddies
Thursdays
Originally posted by Che:
I always go to Fat Tuesdays before events at the patriot center and I like it. I park and walk across the street so i don't get stuck in taffic plus i don't have to risk driving anywhere after a whole lot of drinks. Their happy hour isn't bad and I think it goes till 7. Food is expensive but I hardly ever eat there. Gets kinda crowded depending on the show so sometimes you have to get there early for a table. Brions grille is across the street too and their food is better but drink specials aren't as good.

As for all the other bars mentioned I wouldn't go to them before a show since they aren't within walking distance and for some reason cops love drunk people.
somebody topld me they are cracking down on people parking and hopping it across to the patriot for a show. any word to that truth?