Big Al's Sports Bar

3641 F Cox Rd., Shoppes at Twin Oaks, Henrico, VA, 23294

270-4454 - Venue Website

A satisfying spot for watching the game, knocking back cold ones or enjoying a family-friendly night out.

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Big Al makes Big Al's Sports Bar stand out

Friday, May 23, 2008 - timesdispatch.com - By DANA CRAIG

I think of sports bars as fast food deluxe.

There's usually one on every block, the food and atmospheres are expectedly familiar and the prices are comfortably affordable.

No one expects innovation at places like these; fried fare, fun times and sports fans are all we need. Subsequently, spots with the shortest drive home after the big game are usually tops on our regular rotation.

So why would one expect the recently opened Big Al's Sports Bar & Grill in western Henrico County to be any different from other wing-slinging, pigskin-loving sports bars in town?

Well, because of Big Al himself.

If you aren't familiar, Big Al is Al Coleman, a Richmond sports talk radio personality for well over a decade. Currently, Coleman hosts "Sports Phone With Big Al," airing every weekday from 8 to 10 a.m. on ESPN950 AM.

After a recent Friday dinner, I determined Coleman's popularity, booming voice and natural charisma are what make Big Al's worth checking out, regardless of how many other similar eat (Full review)

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