Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Washington DC

"I like this comedy venue a whole lot. Great helpful staff. Nice audio system. Awesome place to hear some jokes have some drinks and spend time with..."

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The Velvet Lounge

"Velvet Lounge has been around for as long as I can remember and though it doesn't have the best atmosphere, it is what it is... a great little dive..."

Allison Swift

"really different blends of original live music, DJs for years. can walk in one night to metal. another to DIY. another to older and recent hip-hop...."

m. williams

"Sounds like these people have never been to a bar before. It's definitely a dive bar but that's my favorite kind. Great music all night and the..."

Angello Jimenez

"Fast and attentive bartenders, starts to get pretty crowded later in the evening. The crowd is really nice & the DJ was good..."

Monica B

"One of the best dive nightclubs in DC! For sure check it out just bring some toilet paper for..."

renee regan

"It's the dive that started my concert photography career and for that I love it. Other than that its everything you would expect from a dive..."

Dan Sugrue

"Great location to turn all the way UP! DJ kept the crowd moving till he kick us out..."

chuby okafor

"Cool venue for live music. Decent bar..."

charlie w

"Great sound, awesome bands, love this..."

Mason Shelby

"Fun in the cur spot on u..."

Ricky Lipsey

Christian Diep

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Penn Commons

75/100 (1297 ratings)

"I was invited to a Georgetown basketball game and had some time before tipoff. We decided to go to Penn Commons. Nice atmosphere, a bit loud but a..."

Jennifer V-E Johnson, Reston Expert

"We had a great time during brunch. Though I personally wish there had been more food and desert options. I will say I enjoyed our glasses never being..."

Franklyn Benjamin

"Pan seared tilapia, good but a little on the salty side. The staff was excellent and very attentive. Not once did we have to ask for anything such as..."

Herman Lavender

"I checked. There is no neat way to eat the Sweet Memphis Blues sandwich, so I just pulled the table closer and enjoyed the braised brisket smothered..."

Hilda Kroll

"Went there during march madness. Incredibly reasonable prices for a DC restaurant. We got a bottle of wine and an app (dipping trio) while we waited..."

Brian B

"Mediocre ! Average! Brisket sandwich was good! Sweet potatoe fry order is huge! Could share between two people. Apparently, lunch ends at 2:30pm, and..."

Alexandra Krause

"Stopped by to catch last of World Cup and enjoy happy hour. Had potstickers and dip selection. All..."

Maureen McLaughlin

"The happy hour specials that last to close on M-Th are a great deal, the veggie burger and sweet potato fries were good and the service was quick and..."

Matt McLaughlin

"This place is definitely pricey, but the food is pretty good. I ended up getting bottomless mimosas, which was $14, but that meant I also had to get..."

Nancy Jin

"Three course bottomless brunch for 32$. Delicious food and great..."

Aria Ni

Beacon Bar And Grill

74/100 (1234 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The Best brunch in DC. Great staff. The waiter's name is Richard. Oh my God, he was to die for. Very attentative to our needs. He really took care..."

Karen S. Waits

"I just love the brunch. The food selections to the staff Alina, Desi & Richard are all amazing. Great food for the..."

DeAndre Jú Mod Anthony

"Great food, great atmosphere, great service! The only downside is parking on weekends during the brunch hours....but BB&G is worth..."

Gina Bundy

"We came to celebrate my brother's birthday. Everything was first class the waiter was extremely pleasant and helpful. The food was delicious although..."

Carolyn A. Mckinley-Culver

"Great place, great food! Good for a Sunday funday brunch..."

Marcus Whatley

"Great atmosphere and food is good. Great place to meet for Sunday..."

Dana Booker

"Great food and our waitress was wonderful! The brunch buffet had an assortment of..."

Kameron Dunbar

"A big thank you. Belly happy. Tastebuds excited. Smiles all around. Thank you to John our waiter at Sunday brunch. Food was GREAT. Selection was..."

Tabitha Kristy McLoughlin

"I highly recommend this place.Great food and excellent..."

Jimmy Farmer

"Great food, service and atmosphere. Priced just right. Will definitely return and suggest friends to enjoy the..."

Ophelia D. Johnson

"Clean, great decor, service was excellent and of course the food was awesome and some many different options. Will eat there again when I'm in the..."

EFfie Seaborn

"Awesome brunch spot. The food was good, and the mimosas was never..."

Lyvonne Lawson

"If you're ever in DC and you are looking for a great place to Sunday..."

Linda Dumas

"Worth Every Penny. Very nice establishment, great staff and awesome food!!! Definitely going..."

Shanna Read

"Awesome brunch selections.....unlimited mimosas! Can a girl ask for more!!??..."

Idnarb Htims

"Amazing brunch, but an even more amazing server. Ask for Desi. She is warm, inviting and makes you feel like you are at home. Beacon, you are lucky..."

Taylor Hancock

"Awesome buffet and a great environment. Just wish I could find parking more..."

Positively Pamela

"Sunday Brunch NEVER disappoints! Always look forward to brunch at Beacon..."

Toya M Johnson

"This place is very likable. You don't want to marry it but it's fun to flirt with it every once in a while. This was the first non-buffet style..."

Alejandro Cruz

"I stayed at the Beacon Hotel and dined in their restaurant twice. The first time was for happy hour where I was thoroughly unimpressed. My first two..."

Christina Harris

"First time. The service and food were excellent. The bartender was the greatest.because we chose to sit in the bar area we didn't have to wait long...."

Carol Bryant

"Brunch is always good here. Lots of food selections and bottomless mimosas. They serve Lavazza coffee and the staff is nice and friendly!! Valet..."

Renita S.

"always enjoy brunch at the beacon hotel.....the food is amazing and always a variety of fresh delicious foods and dessert ...🤗😁..."

Spencer Williams

"Wanted to see the views but it was raining, young lady tending the bar today was great. She gave me great food choices, I was..."

michael gilliam

"Their brunch is to die for! But their dinner menu is great also. The decor is so elegant and relaxing. Parking is impossible so Uber..."

Donalia Clay

"Ordered crab cakes, fries and hazelnut chocolate torte. All were very good. Service was..."

Norman M. Wereley

"Great veggie burger, tastes like the #BeyondBurger patty. Tender, flavorful & juicy!..."

Queen Mercy Teasley

"Super fascinating! Definitely were able to get a table for a large group! Fairly modest meal, but all in all worth it! Nice..."

Andrew Bryan

"The Sunday buffet and brunch were amazing. I loved the food options in the center area of the restaurant from vegan, the seafood in a healthy range..."

Kurt LaRose MSW LCSW LICSW

"I LOVE their brunch buffet with endless mimosas! The buffet has over 50 food options that are always changing and are very high quality. There is..."

Tarell Taylor

"This place was super popular for brunch. The hostess staff is on top of it. The wait staff is okay and could be better. The brunch itself is..."

Asia Vianna

"Nice place and I love the atmosphere. A very nice place to celebrate a special occasion with a group. The food is good. The only disappointing thing..."

Nicol Martin

Stan's Restaurant

74/100 (2965 ratings)

"This NY gal LOVES wings, okay? And Stan's rival any I had in Buffalo! But, the RIBS.... drooling and can't wait until I can have them again. Drinks..."

Kasey Huston

"Reviews are on point. Definitely a local’s spot, but very welcoming. My friend and I sat at the bar and got great service and heavy pour drinks. I..."

Nick Marryat

"Casual basement bar and grill in downtown DC. I stopped here at the end of the workday with colleagues while in town for my union. I wasn't in for a..."

Aaron Phillips

"This place is absolutely amazing. The food was so fresh and delicious. I could literally devour everything on the table. I recommend the chicken..."

Kierlyn Seeley

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Stan's DC, and I must say, the experience was outstanding. Becca, our server, went above and beyond to make..."

Patrick Williams

"I am a Memphis native. It hurts me and thrills me to say this. I have NEVER had BBQ RIBS better than Stan’s. I’ve had them twice now to make sure..."

Jesse Jobe

"Looking for a quiet little place for an intimate date? Looking for inexpensive watered-down drinks? Well, look elsewhere. I went here on a Wednesday..."

T L

"I had wings and a burger and it was out of this world, has a super chill and relaxing vibe inside. Our waiter Becca was excellent and took care of..."

Daniel Blacksmith

"This was my first time, and I'll definitely be back. The chicken wings were awesome, but the drinks were even better. I asked for tequila and..."

Rodney

"Stopped in for some evening drinks. The potato skins are good as was the mojito but you really come here for the service. Dennis was incredible; the..."

Veronica Montoya

Roofers Union

74/100 (1802 ratings)

"Nice hipster atmosphere, but the food is bar food… just average. The usual hot wings and such. If you just want to hang out , its as good a spot as..."

Christine Bethea

"Good place to go, eat, drink and spend time on top roof with having DC..."

Nikokar, Shams

"My favorite rooftop bar in D.C., offering unbeatable views of Adams Morgan. I love the frozen margaritas. I'm taking one star off because they kicked..."

Galen Oettel

"Amazing Place. Sunday Brunch. It’s called a Hot Mess. Man was it good. Fried Egg over a boneless chicken thigh over potatoes with sausage..."

Michael William Majorczak

"Did not try the food, it looked tasty, the happy hour prices for fresh local draft beer are $5.50. The rooftop view is cool you have to walk up about..."

Jon

"We went on a Friday night when it was very busy at surrounding restaurants and bars. To my surprise we got in immediately and sat right away. We had..."

Jesse P

"deff recommend the agave room down stairs if youre looking for a curated experience, the roof top is a great place to kick it and have some drinks..."

Pressure House

"Bottomless mimosas woohoo!! 2 hours gets you a LOT of drinks if you keep up the pace 😉 Plus, the chicken was tasty and crispy, pairing well with..."

Julia T

"Cant really comment on Roofer's Union as a whole but stopped in on a Thursday night for a few drinks and eats. We decided to sit in the rooftop..."

Danny Donovan

"Great bartending staff, great trivia on Wednesday and Thursday nights, the rooftop view is really nice - highly recommended if you're in the..."

Evan Stephens

"Boyfriend said it was the best chicken and waffles he's ever had. Hearty brunch. They recommended the honey Sriracha on the side for the waffles,..."

J. C.

"Excellent food - always! Fun place to hang out with friends on the rooftop bar in Adam's Morgan. Service is friendly, bartenders are great, and you..."

Sharon Kotovsky

"Came here with a friend on a Wednesday night for trivia. It was seat yourself and there was plenty of room. Even after trivia started, there were..."

Angela Davis

"Food was good. Atmosphere nice and casual. Tall ceilings so it was nice and open. The service was slow but we had a large group. I would recommend..."

Jennifer van Arcken

"Hip 2nd floor place in Adams Morgan. Very bright with great views of the neighborhood out of floor to ceiling windows. Service is friendly and..."

Peter Fernandez

Lucky Bar

74/100 (1488 ratings)

"Good beer, great breakfast, decent food, soccer and rugby. Friendly staff and clients. Only snobs would not like..."

John Heath

"It's a great place to watch games, bartenders give a good service and they have a nice atmosphere..."

Victor Navarro

"Crazy onion rings. Loved the bartender and had a discussion with her. I think onion rings are healthy as they are vegetables, but she didn't quite..."

Robbert Baruch

"Great local spot to spend some time , we dropped in and had a few beers before going to the DC Improv... very friendly..."

Donald Price

"We are the champions, in all important matches i will come to lucky bar to watch be Atleti..."

Isidro O'Shea

"Roxy is the best bartender! Great place and great..."

LaCresha Mirrielees

"We live in North Carolina and seriously consider a drive to DC every time Arsenal plays just to watch the match at Lucky..."

Courtney Jill Morse

"Jim is an awesome bartender! Love this place - will visit..."

Ashley Lee

"Really nice place, the bartender was super sweet. We went back both nights we were in..."

Yury Jones

"This is the official supporters bar for Manchester City, Arsenal and Manchester United. They offer some local IPA and I recommend the 3 Stars if you..."

Saif

"Excellent bar, good atmosphere for sports and good on prices for both food and drink. Ordered a Philly cheese steak and it was delicious. Great..."

Geoffrey Fleming

"After being rejected by Decades nightclub, my boyfriend suggested Lucky Bar for drinks. I liked how dices of different sizes were mounted within the..."

Samantha Elizabeth

"Watched the euro semi final here! Great sport pub... Some amazing football scarves all over. Beer flowing and plenty of TV's - staff were really..."

Becky Gardiner

"Good sport bar. I went there a lot during the African soccer cup. One of the only bar that passes the..."

Skanbass

"I love Lucky’s and I’m sad that they are closed. As of March 4, 2023 they are still closed. One time one of the bartenders had a long..."

Gerard Rimesso

"Even with all the covid stuff the owner was super friendly, put out a tv for us to watch the NCAA hoops championship from the patio..."

Tom Albaitis

"Best bar in DC for soccer fans! I'm a Manchester City fan myself, but Man United, Arsenal as well as national fandoms all congregate here on..."

Alex McKnight

"Awesome Bar.. Great Food..Great Drinks!! Employees are so fun and really good at keeping you happy with Drinks or Food! One of the best parts is..."

Carly Carite

"My favorite bar in DC. They have three floors with the bathrooms on the third. The second is where you can order food with a pool table and a..."

Ryan Smith

"As far as dive bars go, this one is pretty good. There's a lot of space, plenty of TVs if you need to watch a game, plus they're a soccer bar which..."

Nikesh Amin

"Very good dive type bar with seating in the back. Alcohol is plentiful and music is old school with some Motown playing. Lots of televisions showing..."

Hodges Bradberry

"This is a dive bar with great Sports televisions the question was whether or not but not cheap drinks like you would expect at other Dives. The staff..."

Jeffrey

"A good place for an evening beer after work. We came when there was no wait staff and with a group, so service was friendly but a little slow. "Know..."

K Wise

"This place is your typical hole-in-the-wall joint. Perfect place to grab a beer and classic bar food. Also a perfect place to wait out the rain. It's..."

Myranda Lowe

"When they're packed, they still make it a point to take care of you. It's definitely a soccer bar, and there are numerous flags and decorations to..."

Noah Siddall

"Lucky Bar is exactly what you expect, a pub atmosphere where you can hang out with your friends while catching the latest in English Premier League..."

Jerry Bynum

"DC has a shortage of good dive bars. This place is an exception. Dark, tight, creaky. Not too loud to have a conversation but not so quiet your..."

Evan Sutton

"Best atmosphere for watching soccer. Wish they had more space. We were going to watch the 11am English premier league in Sunday morning while eating..."

Sherman C

The 51st State Tavern

"Best bar in all of DC! I come to town several times a year and the 51st is always a MUST on the to-do list!! Love the staff and the..."

Kristin Whipple

"Great place people and..."

Ricky Darell Barton

"My favorite bar in the district! Shout out to the Ozone Pilots for performing tonight! Best time..."

Sery Chesson

"My favorite bar in all of DC. Love the people who work there, and the people who..."

Loren Wall

"Brilliant bar man. Memory perfect. Food hot and quick. As soon as ive another ten thousand dollars we'll be..."

Steve Jones

"Solid bar, and one of the few left in Georgetown/Foggy Bottom area with any soul. Staff is friendly and fun. Stop by and have a drink. Hang out..."

Cary Mitchell

"Great little dive bar close to the GWU campus. They had Leinenkugel Grapefruit Shandy on tap, which was fantastic! Two things I like about this bar..."

H. Stella Park

"If you're a NY Jets fan, this is the place to go. It's divey, it's grungy, and it's the only Jets bar in..."

Michael Fotinatos

"Cheap wings, good selection of beer only if you're..."

Stephen Koplin

"Perfect place to grab a couple of cold ones after work. Decent prices as..."

Michael “Mike”

"Cool bar. Service could use some..."

Sacha M

Moises Rodriguez

Pedro Souss

Noah H

Ffej McDermott

Jason Volkman

Jeremiah Juson

ryan kibler

Meghana Raja

Teddy And The Bully Bar

74/100 (3625 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"As a lover of all things Teddy Roosevelt and good food, this place fits a special niche in my life. I was visiting D.C. for the weekend from Chicago..."

Victor Paniagua

"We had the perfect experience here on Christmas day. A cool Teddy Roosevelt themed atmosphere, their buffet was top notch, our server Fifi was..."

Spencer Venerable

"We had a girls brunch to celebrate February birthdays. The place was designed uniquely to Pres. Roosevelt and his life. Got a unique opportunity to..."

Christine Corbin Murray

"My co-workers and I hit up this spot for happy hour. I was expecting your typical bar, but this was an elevated experience. They had many of the bar..."

Karishma Sood

"First of all let me say this bar/restaurant is quirky. Fun ambiance in honor of Teddy Roosevelt! Great cocktail menu and fun bar atmosphere! Small..."

Kylie Jo Hood

"This past weekend we found ourselves lucky enough to spend quality time with Scott’s parents, though the weather was less than accommodating...."

DC Minute

"Long, lovely dinner with great food and wonderful..."

Sg12

"Teddy and the Bully Bar was a great choice for the Thanksgiving buffet. The food was excellent and the service was..."

Liz Costanzo

"Highly recommend this spot! Food was hit after hit. Everything tasted great and wait time was acceptable. Myself and 2 others went for Sunday a..."

kayla jarman

"A nice brunch experience with great drinks. Good service with a great decor. They have a waffle, omelet and ice cream..."

byron subero

"Ate here for thanksgiving since we were in town and it was fantastic! Not too expensive for DC but for us from the Midwest it may seem more. ..."

Bill Wehling

"This place is a bit special for me. I first moved here about 2.5yrs ago from NY. My new co-residents and I were looking for a good place to get..."

Robert Pena

"Fantastic service and a nicely designed setting made our visit memorable. The menu is somewhat limited, but the food was delicious and beautifully..."

Katharine Moore

"The food at this place was absolutely delicious! We ordered an omelet, avocado toast, chicken & waffles, and chocolate chip pancake. The mimosas are..."

Amy Rosenquist

"I had a burger with fries along with sparkling water. the quality of service was ok. the burger was great but the fries were not that fresh. I still..."

Hyun Kwak

"Great food and service. Really friendly staff. Halal steak available and the atmosphere is..."

Syed Islam

"We had a bday brunch and bottomless mimosas for my daughter. Great time with family and friends ❤️ The food was delicious 😋 service was great...."

Vanessa Newman

"Pretty cool place. We went with a very large group but had a great time. Food was good, but my steak was chewy and I saw several others had the..."

Joe B

"Really great food! I ate here for lunch and for dinner with some business associates. Everything I ordered was very good. Great bourbon list. Very..."

Cat Barrett

"Awesome restaurant themed in a Teddy Roosevelt motif. Had the happy hour burger and it was..."

F Q

"Finally made it for brunch here. I've been wanting to check it out for a while. More of a fine dining experience. Less laid back. Appears that..."

Liz R

"What an amazing experience! My sister, her hubby, me & my boyfriend visited Teddy & the BB this past weekend & we had the time of our lives! The food..."

Brittany Goodman

"Teddy's is consistently good. I love going for brunch. The service and food is always good (special shout out to our favorite person on the waffles)...."

Katherine C

"Had brunch reservations for a party of 6. (originally 5 but they were able to accommodate us on a busy Memorial Day weekend). Service was exceptional..."

Jen C (Jen)

Buffalo Billiards

"Great bar with plenty of specials and games from darts, shuffleboard, arcade basketball etc. not sure why I've never been here before. Staff here is..."

Khoi Nguyen

"Goodbye Buffalo! You've been great. Will miss the fun space for pool, football watching and happy..."

James Tsai

"One of my favorite bars in the city, hands down. I've been for happy hours, I've been for trivia, I've been just to hang out with friends--it's..."

Chris Lundquist

"This place is huge. I had never been to a bar in DC, so I didn't know what I was getting into. It has a seemingly endkess downstairs space with..."

Nicholas Williams

"Great spot! It is directly across the street from the Dupont Circle metro (south exit). During happy hour they check ID (not sure if its always 21..."

Estevan Santana

"A fun bar to gather with friends and play multiple games. They have ping pong, mini basketball, pool, darts, ski ball, arcade games... Beer is..."

Josh Gray

"Real easy going place. They have a large variety of beers to choose from. The space is enormous so it takes a lot for it to feel crowded which is..."

Allen Cardenas

"I've been here many times and have nothing to complain about. Food is always good, drinks are reasonable, and games are fun. My only complaint would..."

Thomas Larsen

"It is a cool place to play pool and have a drink. There are a number of pool tables. I didn't count, but I'd say somewhere in the area of 10 pool..."

J Rose

"Classic sports bar with expansive gaming options and a good collection of TVs playing an eclectic mix of sporting games. Happy hour food isn't a bad..."

Adrian Nesta

"Great place for a group getogether. Easy to spot. Good round of starters and games. Good alcohol selection. Bit pricy for college grads, unless your..."

Nivea Nanda

"$3.50 glass of wine for Happy Hour and half off all apps. Not bad, though some restaurants offer a better happy hour deal. Place has a few large..."

Ab Villanueva

Finn And Porter

"I went for a paint nite event and was able to indulge in the menu and drinks.... I loved my meal the atmosphere was very nice as well. The staff..."

Lora Mitchell

"Only used the restaurant for hotel breakfast, which was superb, and for take out wings and dessert, also superb!! Not a single complaint. Bar staff..."

Matthew Strickenberger

"Was in DC looking for a place to get a new and different salad. Was not staying in this hotel, but found their salad with pomegranate seeds, candied..."

Melanie Ski

"Once we were seated (which admittedly took awhile on a busy Sat night) things moved very well. The service was prompt and accurate; food was good and..."

Vera Hendricks

"It's a restaurant attached to a decent hotel in a major city, so expect everything to cost a few dollars more than it is worth. That being said, the..."

Steve

"Excellent dinner. Cheese steak was great with sweet potato fries. Carmel sweet aioli was excellent with the fries. Witness the manger come out..."

Nicole Agoney

"I stopped by Finn and porter for a meal, I ordered the New York steak, I really liked the service. I haven’t had a good steak for a long time,..."

Simon Chtourou

"An exceptional experience. Our dinner requests were tailored to our liking with ease. The salmon was refreshingly healthy and served promptly. ..."

James

"What a wonderful dinner ! We were seated right away and the food was delicious! Kelly the waitress was wonderful and was really accommodating. Would..."

Dawn Mayer

"Classy, upscale yet laid back atmosphere. Our server was attentive, chatty and very accommodating. Food was pleasing to the eye and..."

Kim Moore

Kelly's Irish Times Pub

73/100 (1978 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I visit the district between 3-5 times a year, and have since 1997. And every time I do, I always make a point of coming to Kelly’s Irish Times. I..."

Dave Buchanan

"Super friendly staff. I never waited more than 15 seconds to get a drink from the bar. Classic Irish pub!! ..."

Alan Roadmann

"We stopped into Kelly’s after a long day of sight seeing. The beer was cold, the service was friendly and prompt. Our meals were exactly what we..."

Mary Mulcahy

"We had a blast at this place! So much fun and the staff was super friendly..."

Michelle Jaros

"Delicious new menu items, great beer selection and as always a pleasant and friendly..."

Russell Wininger

"Will always be my home bar. Pure personality. You may meet a best friend..."

Dwayne Tai Johnson

"Great place to eat, drink and be merry! Great place for a group..."

Cheryl A. Padgett

"Character of an traditional Irish Pub, music ok or better, not too unkempt for a inner city pub. Selection of Whiskies well above the norm. It is..."

Bill Daskalos

"A great old wooden floor Irish Bar, that is Blue friendly..and has one of the best bartenders in DC,..."

Mick Manlee

"I visit D.C. every year and look forward to enjoying great food and spirits at Kelly's. The waitstaff gets a gold star. My favorite foods are the..."

Nancy Webber Bryant

"Great atmosphere, customer service and accommodating..."

Kelly Wayne

"Bartenders are amazing, made me feel at home from the moment I walked in. Thank you guys for being an amazing pub, I will definitely be..."

Laura Coulombe

"Always nice place to chill, good people good drink and good..."

Tony Martinez

"Friendly Irish bar and always a chance for a conversation. Nice couple there, one from Philly, one from Pittsburgh on the other end if the state down..."

James Churchill

"Cozy Irish pub with a good selection of beer and Irish whiskey. The bartender was friendly and attentive. The fish and chips were excellent (for $4..."

Happy Okie

"Cool place. Typical bar food, nothing special, but good. All the police stuff and patches are..."

Zac R

"We had a good time here, waiting for our train. We just got some drinks, no food. The atmosphere is quiet, there are a lot of tables, seats at the..."

Sebastien Crespel

"First time in DC. Got off the train and wandered into Kelly's for a pint and to regroup. I was greeted by Marie behind the bar. Big beautiful smile..."

Kristine Casey

"Yum! Food, service and prices are great. It's an older bar with plenty of seating indoors and some seating outdoors too. I tried the chicken tenders,..."

C F

"The place has no pretence. It is an Irish pub with a great bartender, and corned beef sandwich that is definitely worth trying. As tourists I..."

Michelle Miller

"This bar near Union Station makes for a welcoming place for travelers but it's truly a locals bar at heart. The staff are what make this place great..."

Lavender Kelley

"This was a fun restaurant the food was decent and the portions were generous. The live music made the atmosphere festive. Our waitress provided us..."

Matthew Smith

"I have attended this pub multiple times since 2006. The food and service is good. Typical Irish fare. The atmosphere during is legendary if you're a..."

brandon cozad

"The kitchen was closed and it was extremely busy but a fun place to be!! Lots of great..."

John Rose

"Awesomely chill Irish pub. Great vibe. Right next to The Dubliner restaurant, but Kelly's serves some decent bar foods as well. Great selection of..."

Rob Moore

"Why visit? Classic Irish pub. Still the same 30 years after I last set foot in here. Overall rating (10 point scale): 10 Cuisine: Didnt eat, but..."

Hilly

"Was visiting Washington DC and I am glad that I found this place. Good food, music friendly stuff. Will come back..."

Ivos Jamrich

"Come here every time I visit DC. Good drinks, jukebox and good vibes. 10/10 every visit, must try the Buffalo Chicken..."

Sam D

"Now this is a bar! Hard to find a bar these days, especially in DC. I read that the Times is closing, which is why Dad and I went to say our..."

Kat Gale

"I came here for their stand-up comedy, which they do regularly on Thursdays. This takes place in their basement, which was dimly lit and..."

Nick Felker

Nanny O'brien's Irish Pub

"This was our first trip to Nanny O’Brien’s but it won’t be our last! The food was excellent and the wait staff were friendly and efficient. The..."

Lucy Hamilton-Duncan

"Great neighborhood place. Not aiming nor intending to be a traditional Irish pub. Always a great selection of local beer and efficient..."

Matt Caruso

"A great neighborhood watering hole, with an excellent selection of craft beers and a rotating tap selection that stays fresh and new. Wings night is..."

John Salzberg

"I liked this place because you can get a solid beer from a non pretentious bartender in a comfortable bar....that's hard to find in this..."

Jessica Morse

"Great food and music! It was a great stop after the National..."

Elizabeth Kolb Jackson

"Great place in the neighborhood with craft beers and friendly..."

Scott McBroom

"Cold beer, good service, great club sandwich. Walking distance from the National..."

David A. Peterson

"Their is a good dude behind the bar you have to meet..."

David Bryant

"Good service, Good food, great prices KIDS menu. Perfect stop for mommy after a day at the..."

Michelle Gray

"Came there for my girlfriends 21st. Very nice place. Awesome..."

Kevin Kaempf

"Awesome burgers and..."

Meghan O'Callaghan Abell

"Was visiting DC for work and met a friend here. It was solid. The service was good and friendly. I ordered the wings, and they were also pretty good...."

Todd Cherner

"Pleasant neighborhood sports Bar. A warm & convivial place to watch the game of the moment. The burger was barely adequate, the fries bland, but a..."

robert

"Great neighborhood Irish pub. Friendly service, fair selection of beers, tasty food, and a real local feel (the staff knew many of the clientele by..."

seanmcistanbul

"The best place in Washington D.C. for fried pickles. If you are a fried pickle aficionado, you know how hard it is to find a restaurant that makes..."

Cody Starken

"Great authentic Irish bar in NW DC. Excellent for New York Giants games. Very friendly bartenders who know everybody almost like family. Enjoyed my..."

Joseph Wright

"The entrance does not appear inviting, but inside it’s really good. It’s a pub but it’s also a family-friendly spot for a lunch break while or..."

Renato Nardello

"This is the beast place! We sat for dinner, the atmosphere is amazing, they have good drinks too. The prices are very good for the portions that you..."

Kalina Shushlina

"Had a great time. The bartender was the only one serving. Did a great job. Will come back. Nice place for after the zoo. Highly..."

james ibarra

"Fish and chips portion should be bigger for the price. Two smaller pieces of fish and a handful of fries shouldn't be $18. The food was good.. just..."

Rodney Furr

"I 100% recommend this place on every level and then some! We couldn't have had a better experience! Thanks Eddie, all the..."

William Norman

Brookland Pint

73/100 (1222 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Coming here for years. I love the atmosphere, the food/drinks and especially everyone who works here. Very friendly vibe for a solo date or..."

Quiana ford

"List of tap beers are interesting, the food portions are pretty big for us. Cobb salad is freshly prepared and tasty while chicken sandwiches is too..."

Tune Aran

"Great lunch here today, we enjoyed everything from the food, drinks, to the service. Definitely try their nachos, their cheese sauce is other..."

Saminda Wijegunawardena

"My experience is at the bar. Nice place. Not as "college-y" as you might expect. Reasonable prices and good portions. And a surprisingly (to me)..."

Timothy Smith

"Really great food here and friendly..."

Tyler DiCampli

"I’ve walked past this place for years, and I was getting ready to walk past it again, thinking it was closed because I didn’t see anyone moving..."

Elle P.

"Local bar with good food and brew... Decent NA drinks/beer as well. BTW the cheese curds aren't the same as Canadian - basically small fried cheese..."

C S (Cher)

"TJ is my favorite bartender I've ever had. Such an incredible attitude and experience! He had a remarkable ability to engage with customers...."

Lawson Hamilton

"2023: The atmosphere and service at the bar is still nice-- they have a fun staff! And the rotisserie chicken sandwich is SO GOOD!! 2017 Review: I..."

J W

"I had a party of 6 and we were BLESSED to be served by Matteo. He was absolutely FANTASTIC!!! I wish every restaurant had a Matteo. We were also very..."

Sherri Wyatt

"I have eaten here many times, either as a student or later when visiting. I am primarily posting in support of the policy that does not permit dogs..."

Benjamin Barr

"I lived in the area for 10 years, and never patronized here. Well I must say last week I was very pleased with the food. I ordered take out, and the..."

Keshia Wideman

"Brookland Pint is the spiritual embodiment of Meridian Pint's former Petworth location. (Meridian Pint's new location in Virginia is just #sad...see..."

Joseph Tordella

Ventnor Sports Cafe

"Excellent service and food! Arrived around 5pm on a Wednesday and it was a little slow, not a sports fan so I am assuming it was not a game night...."

Travis Jent

"Went for a happy hour here and it was great! No frills, just great burgers (Only $5 on Tuesdays!) and drinks. There were a ton of great beers, and I..."

Andra Lyn

"Went for Crab Night on 7/24. Their annual event definitely gets you your money's worth as they provide unlimited sides of corn bread, mac and cheese,..."

Tim Stuart

"The TL;DR: One of the best burgers and happy hours in DC. It's a sports bar and a little divey. Hosts a great community of regulars. Give it five..."

michael stearn

"The staff is attentive and able to answer whatever questions you may have. They have free popcorn and several TVs that can be adjusted to your..."

Caroline Fernandez

"I think this is the best sports bar in DC; the food is definitely a level above traditional sports bar food. Also, they have so many TV's, they'll..."

Noel Johnson

"Food is great (nachos, thai peanut wings, smoked salmon and arugula grilled cheese, and fish tacos are some of the highlights for me)! The bar..."

Julie Staples Watson

"Visited Ventnor's to watch the Oscars. They had a great red carpet themed menu and really tasty best picture inspired cocktails. I had the La La..."

Briley Acker

"Their homemade ranch is TO DIE FOR. Our server/bartender, Shae, was awesome. The food was great and has large portions. Will..."

Stevie Busic

"Favorite restaurant & bar in Adams Morgan. Great neighborhood spot where the employees all remember you, and even better food to go along with it...."

Alain Parcan

"Ventnor is a cozy bar with a college town feel. It's a great place to watch a game, especially for UNC fans. Their beer selection is adequate, and..."

Brandon Davis

"Been a customer on & off for about 4yrs now. Scott, Abel, I hear Shelby's bck & can't think of my grl's name she's still gone, but the new hostess..."

Marcus Douglas

"The closest you can get to the "Cheers" experience where everyone knows your name in DC. It's hard to get the neighborhood pub feel in DC, and to get..."

mustafa nusraty

"Always a great place to catch a game (hockey, football, college basketball). Tons of TVs both upstairs and down stairs. Food is good too, recommend..."

E B

"It's a good spot. Taps are a bit weak but the bottle/can game is fairly solid. Didn't try the food thoug, so no..."

Ed Ford

"Staff was attentive and pleasant. The speakers were a little loud where we were sitting and one of my beers was warm but otherwise..."

Jim Crawford

Solly's U St Tavern

"Thursday night Karaoke was a blast! Convenient location just up from the U street metro stop. Multilevel. Staff were..."

Brianna Osborn

"Hands down my all time favorite dive-bar in DC, and I say that with tons of love and respect. There is no pretension here, and all are welcome, you..."

Aubri O'Connor

"Niel the bartender made it clear that my safety mattered more to him than profit - a rarity in DC. I tried to tip him extra but he literally would..."

Mack Case

"Exceptionally good! Best bar and bartender in town! Lots of different drinks: many beers (local and international) and a lot of really good..."

Quinten Goovaerts

"Solly’s is a perfect two-story dive bar. Memorabilia galore, cheap whiskey, and great service. There’s an ATM inside, Big Buck Hunter arcade game..."

Scott Hughes

"Fantastic and consistent U st bar with awesome staff, drink specials, and..."

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"Solly's is a great place for comedy, both to watch and perform. Everytime I have been there, The Comedy Attic has been packed. This makes sense as..."

jonathan yates

"A great dive bar! Friendly bartender, good prices and most importantly ice cold beer! Stayed in the neighbourhood during a recent trip to DC and come..."

Harriet M

"Cheap drinks, but I do miss the BBQ. Dope chill..."

Chris Hale

"If you're looking to tour the real of D.C. and U street, Solly's is definitely a stop you need to make. Real, unique, and a hidden gem that let's you..."

Jessica Williams

"Affordable happy hour! Great dive bar..."

Bill

"I had a wonderful time at Sollys. I love to karaoke and have been bar hopping around the city trying to find a place. This one is pretty cool. I went..."

Brittany Crawford

"Casual and relaxed bar on U street with decent space inside and a nice patio. They don't have any beers on tap, but they have a decent selection of..."

Christine Harvey

"Cozy bar atmosphere. Decent list of food options. Good place to watch a game with several big screens upstairs. Nice outdoor seating area that has..."

Knud Hermansen

"Perhaps one of the best bars in DC. The bartenders are exceptionally charismatic, and the patrons seem to match the energy you'd expect on a given..."

Damien M

"Great dive bar in an area with an increasing number of fancy spots. Prices are reasonable and the happy hour deals are good (especially if you’re..."

Jonathan Garro

"Have gone here on a few first dates. It's a great place with plenty of options for a fun time. The music isn't blasting downstairs doi you can..."

Triston Fray

"I’ve been coming to Solly’s for Wednesday trivia night for a couple of months now. It’s a great environment and my favorite trivia in DC! A lot..."

Bailey Cage

The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille

"Stopped by to kill time before a concert because right next to Capital One Arena. Waiter was friendly & helpful. Food was ok. Had mozzarella &..."

LuzSelenia Loeb

"Shout out to Marvin and Shauneice for giving us great service! Drinks were super good. Happy and friendly staff. Brought family and friends from out..."

Macias

"I had a amazing time. The bartender Marvin was fantastic. Great experience. Food was so good beer was delish get atmosphere to see the game or just..."

Julie Scorzello

"If you didn't have a ticket on Ceremony Banner Cup of Stanley 2018 for $250 and more. You could watch close to Arena this perfect game against Boston..."

Iurii Novak

"The Green Turtle on a Saturday afternoon was not packed at all. I was with family and they seated us in a booth. All tables were playing sponge bob..."

Roniqua Jeffries

"Fast, friendly service. Good food and drinks. Medium portions. Clean restaurant and..."

Chris Littrell

"1st visit. Food was DELISH and great customer service. Altmosphete perfect for going to my 1sr Wizards game. (Dislike the paper..."

Joyce Fullerton

"Wow.... First time ordering from Green turtle. 🥰🥰 Chicken tenders was season very very well.... And the pasta was to die..."

Cornell Daniel

"Loved this place!!!! Tia and the other bar tenders were great. Super fun, fast accurate service despite being crazy busy because of the capitals..."

Stephanie Cavoli

"Enjoyed the variety of food, especially the amount of seafood integrated into the regular sports bar options. The full bar was also great ans the..."

Mary Eloise Velasco

"Great atmosphere. Our waiter was Doc and he was awesome. Very friendly and helpful. He had another waiter helping and he was great too. He had great..."

Jacalynn Donnal

"Came to the restaurant for the first time and I felt the attentiveness they showed us. It was on the 4th of July and it was late in the evening;..."

DKnight72L

"We came by here after our first initial place was ruined by a not so great experience. We walked in and was immediately greeted by the bartender...."

Nicole Smith

Masa 14

73/100 (1117 ratings)

"There is no better deal than their unlimited tapas, especially if you get the Groupon! The portions are huge for tapas, or even for regular meals...."

Courtney Strickland

"Amazing brunch experience. You can literally try every item in the menu if you do the bottomless selection. We had a great experience. We sat at the..."

Nery Davila Dornisch

"Really fantastic food, drinks and service. Recommend you get the all you can eat and drink 🍹 special for dinner —clearly the best value with so..."

Andy Stewart

"Yesterday was my first time at Masa 14 and it was amazing!! I had a great time with my awesome friends enjoying delicious food and great drinks! The..."

Jennifer Cheri Usquiano

"Reservation found right away. Seated outside and served by Brian tonight �� Delicious tapas from several sections of menu. Salmon glazed salmon..."

John N Paul

"Had a birthday dinner there with 18 of my friends. They were very accommodating and the food was great. The reservation was in place and everything..."

Melvin Reynolds

"Everything we ate was absolutely delicious!!! Highly recommend the beef brisket, the calamari, flatbread tuna and Brussels sprouts. The flan was..."

Sue Baglioni Dos Santos

"The fried mussels are must! And the brisket is so tender. The brisket comes on top of spinach and mashed potatoes, which are amazing. You can not go..."

William Arthur Willet

"Our waitress was delightful and attentive especially with a group of 8 who ordered unlimited tapas and beverages. Been here several times and so glad..."

Jeanna Wagoner

"The brunch was excellent, if you do the prix fix and you can enjoy all the mango mimosas and bacon bloody Marys desired, they refill from pitchers..."

Jeffrey Trunzo

"Great brunch drinks. Limited food choices at brunch but the service is so amazing you quickly forget. Thanks for a great time for my husband, kids..."

Maria Del Mar Olmedo-Malagon

"First time brunch here, we are on the rooftop. The food is here AMAZING. It gets pretty busy, so not the fastest service, but very accommodating and..."

Dien Truong

"If I could score them separately for service and food, service would be lower due to one server who clearly was overwhelmed by the size of our party..."

Terry Cox

"Very nice place, spacious no silly lines extremely nice staff good food great tapas delivered as promised. Great music. Loved the..."

Sinan Pismisoglu

"Went here for date night and it was amazing ! The atmosphere was awesome, our server Ricky was great. He really took care of us. The food was..."

Mystekque Townsend

"If you and a few of your in-it-to-win-it friends come and take on the unlimited tapas and select drinks offering, you could really do it big here...."

Daniel McDonald

"First a"ll you can eat/drink" brunch I did here in DC. Brought my parents when they visited. Cool rooftop, great food. Can be considered to be..."

Kasey Randall

"I really like Masa 14th. They have a decent happy hour menu. And this place is great on Friday and Saturday nights since it’s so big and they have..."

V K M

"Amazing bottomless brunch special on sunday! Highly recommend the lychee mimosa! Servers were great with timing and the food is on point..."

Lily Hong

"I am a huge fan of this restaurant. They have an excellent traditional cocktail selection, and their all-you-can-eat brunch with bottomless mimosas..."

David W. Miller

"I simply love the place. I go for their Sunday brunch special, and it is totally worth it. Bottomless mimosas, and unlimited apps for $40? You..."

Arnaldo Cruz

"Loved the bottomless drinks AND food. Plus I had the possibility to switch drinks around and try all what I wanted. Good service as..."

Léa Fanon

"Let me tell you this I went sober and left drunk. It was a brunch and the mimosas really did the job. This a good place to celebrate and go with..."

Luz Angela T

"Did the bottomless brunch. The waiter just brought out essentially the entire menu. We barely had time to finish a plate before he brought a new one...."

Chae Clark

"Dined here for brunch with a friend this past weekend and I will say, it's a pretty decent value for all-you-can-eat/drink for $35/person. Service..."

Zach VanHouten

"Brunch here is pretty good. Fixed price for unlimited tapas style plates. I don't care much for lunch or dinner here as nothing has really wowed me...."

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