Dan's Cafe
2315 18th St NW, 20009-1814 - Washington DC
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Cocktails
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Casual
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Good for groups
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Had a great time going to Dan’s, squeezing cocktails out of a ketchup bottle as Leonard skynyrd blasted in the background. I really appreciated the employee who purposefully placed himself in front of the women’s bathroom. That small gesture made me feel much safer. Thank you for that!!
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Really? This place needs no introduction. Old school DC bar at its finest. You want fancy, go somewhere else. You want umbrella drinks, go somewhere else. You want a basic drink, good atmosphere and all the fun you can have, go to Dan's.😊
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This is the most dive bar on Earth. Be warned if that isn't your thing. Great if it is. You get a squeeze ketchup bottle full of liquor for $20. Cash only. Avoid the bathrooms
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A really fun and unique experience. Only complaint is that we had a rude experience with both the bouncer and the bartender.
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Are you looking for a place that has clean counters and craft cocktails? Does your idea of a nice bar experience include bathrooms that lock and actual glassware? Regrettably, this may not be the place for you.
Now, are you someone that prefers sliding over some now-damp bills and receiving a ketchup bottle of cheap rum and like 2 ounces of Coke? Do you prefer to practice your balancing skills while walking to the metro station at 1AM? Then I'll likely be seeing you at Dan's in the future.
In a city of high-class people drinking at upscale eateries and cocktail bars, sometimes you want to go back to basics and drink at a place where the fanciest beer is Yuengling. When that happens to you — much like a desert oasis — Dan's Café will be there in your time of need.
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Dirty and Divey just like I like it. Cocktails in squirt bottles. Also cheap beers. Doesn’t look like it’s been cleaned or renovated in like 50 years. Still love the vibe.
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One of the most unique and best small bars I have ever been to. For a little.over $20, they fill fill the squirt bottle with the liquor of your choosing, add a splash of whatever soda, juice, etc you want in it, and hand it over with shot glasses and the remaining juice or soda (to "cut" your shots so to speak). The bartender was awesome. No food, but there are plenty of nearby options and you can bring the food into the bar.
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Probably the best dive bar I've ever been in! Fantastic squeeze bottles and cheap drinks, great atmosphere and friendly staff. Great place to spend a weekend night in. Will definitely be back
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A truly unique experience. Horrifying or wonderful depending on your perspective. This is a quintessential dive bar. Squeeze bottles of booze and cheap beer. Sticky floors, cramped booths and a ceiling that looks like it's about to fall in. Worth a visit.
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A small, cash only,, tucked in spot that has no name on the outside but will definitely convince you to walk in because of its fantastic vibes. This bar does not close until you're the last to leave. They serve you liquor shots with a twist - emptying a quarter bottle of your poison into a squeeze bottle filled with ice and topping it off with your choice of soda and served with a smile be the best bartenders you'll ever come across. This spot is the real deal and calling this a "Must visit" would be an understatement.
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