50 Best Bars in Washington

“Impeccable service and Awesome Hot food“

“Can't recommend this place enough!! The entrance is actually very hidden which adds to the speakeasy element. The bartenders are excellent, especially Jake who was controlling the music and making our fab Tom Collins. Highly recommend!!!“

“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 not let me. This is my favorite bar in DC and you won't see me missing out on a chance to be here any time soon.“

“My parents and I are frequent customers there, so we definitely love the food.
Today, I'm sharing my personal experience at yesterday's family outing to Convivial on Happy Hour. Good price reductions. The single patty cheeseburger is to DIE for. And as always, I got one of my top 2 desserts there: profiteroles!
Not too crowded on Thursdays during rush hour time.
And fun bonus: they had some Elvis Presley songs in the background that day.

Parking: Garage available right by the restaurant.

Wheelchair accessibility: Ground level restaurant. Flat surfaces. No staircases.“

“Today was my first time visiting this establishment, but it was highly recommended by my coworkers. Everything was absolutely delicious, but I was especially impressed with the plating. Every dish not only tasted absolutely delicious, but looked beautiful. I had the Mediterranean lunch special, which came with a choice between two salads, two entrees, and two desserts. I wish I took photos of my dishes because they were exquisite. My coworkers won't stop talking about the bombilini so it's a must. I will certainly be returning with my husband for a nice, romantic evening!“

“First visit and it was splendid. The food was very tasty and their mixed liquor drinks were rather unique. My only complaint is if you are only chicken or fish eater, there needs to be added grilled/seared entres of salmon, sole or chicken or similar selections. The menu, imo, isn't fully rounded out. The 1930s ambiance with period photos and memorabilia was fantastic. The decor, with a tree in the middle of the floor , high backed comfortable seats and nice chandeliers were very lovely. The bar is beautifully designed. The speak easy typed door entrance made you feel a raid was imminent. Lol! If able, choose our waiter, D, who was very affable, professional and extremely knowledgeable about the menu, its presentation and preparation, is he is degreed in hospitality management. Overall, a tremendously wonderful experience and I will be returning.“

“The food and service was great“

“This my first time here and it was probably one of the best experience I’ve ever had at a bar in DC . I’ll definitely be back for my birthday next week. Love the atmosphere“

“My son and I were visiting DC and always looking for a good burger. The burgers were outstanding. One of the best I have ever had.“

“Great cocktail bar with an even better vibe. The service was fantastic from start to finish and we were well taken care of. Drinks were excellent, we had the Captain Sea from their house cocktail menu and then rolled the dice on the bartenders choice, both well worth it. We also had the eggplant dip and the house cheese dip, both were delicious and portions were comparatively generous. I would absolutely come again, and repeat everything about my visit, although I must say I would love to snag one of the available couches in the future, as that looked like an even more elevated experience.“

“I did the bottomless brunch here on 4th of July and wow it was so much fun! Service was absolutely stellar, our table was attended to constantly which allowed us to have more of their delicious drinks. My favorite drink was the white sangria, but the guava mimosa was a close second. The food was great, loved The Line-Up with generous portions of a variety of breakfast food. My friend is vegan and their menu was accommodating with the awesome avocado toast and açaí bowl. The vibes inside were so good, feels like an hip spot. Overall, we had a great time and will definitely be coming back to have more fun again!“

“The food is wonderful. We always eat here when we come up from Richmond, VA. The staff is great as well.“

“Great drinks & the servers were very attentive.“

“The food was amazing and the service was great“

“This place is intoxicating!! The decor is very Gatsbyesque! Totally cool private gin club speakeasy vibe. Went here for after dinner drinks with my girlfriends and it really hit the mark! The cocktails were gorgeous and delicious! I recommend the Gimlet. Staff was attentive and knowledgeable. It was a perfect ending to our girls trip and I can't wait to bring my husband for date night!!! Highly recommend!“

“Games and a gnosh to eat?! Absolutely!! I never knew this was here. I highly recommend this bar/restaurant/arcade.“

“Not recommended at all! Never ever coming back worst service ever!!“

“When you think of a speakeasy… this place looks like what comes to mind. Down a flight of stairs leading to oversized doors you find yourself stepping back in time and greeted by a skilled bartender sporting a handlebar mustache. Great for an after dinner drink or to just hang out with friends.“

“Food was excellent and beer selection was probably the most impressive I've seen in area. For some reason the entire restaurant/brewery base in Maryland is terrified to actually have a barrel aged stout on menu, yet this place dared to do it and should be recognized for it.“

“Easily one of the best bars in the city, hands down“

“amazing place! really great food, service and ambience!“

“Today, I tried Fight Club. I found their lunch menu offered unique combinations of sandwiches and sides. Each sandwich contained flavors one might not normally pair. I enjoyed a Genoa Salami and Coleslaw Sandwich! It was absolutely fantastic! I’d place it in my top 5 sandwiches ever! If you’re looking for a wonderful dining experience, check out Fight Club DC!“

“Perfect comfort food on a cold day“

“Spacious place with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and a laid back atmosphere.“

“It was pretty pleasant had a good time“

“Came across this place while browsing rooftop in the DMV to explore.
Decided to check them out. I'm glad I did.

The bartender was the best. Very friendly and attentive. All her recommendations were spot on a hit!

Order;
Cheese board
Lobster rolls starter(my favorite)
Crab dip..

The food was good but the view was even better.
Will recommend walking down by the yard and waterfront. Beautiful with few bar for quick bite“

“Cute atmosphere, good food and drinks.“

“Superlative tasting menu, top notch wine parings, outstanding service, from a staff that outnumbers the clientele, what’s not to like? Yes it’s small, so leave the soccer team meetup for the pizza place. For Lutece, bring your favorite couple or 1 or 2 very special friends“

“This place was wonderful. The food was just the right portion for trying a little bit of everything paired with a couple of glasses of very reasonably priced wines.“

“If you are coming to Black jack or Pearl dive make sure you ask for Eddie. His accommodations to my family really made our happy hour experience that much better. The bar area of Pearl Dive was busy but he was able to get us a table upstairs and still the perks of the HH menu. Everyone was happy and he made a really good Old Fashion. All the food was good but the wood grilled oysters were a hit. I can’t wait to come back soon!“

“Had a wonderful dinner with friends - service was great and food unique and delicious! Highly recommend!“

“Great place! Good eats and amazing staff!“

“I decided to give this place a try this past weekend. I ordered the Swachos to-go, and they were absolutely outstanding. The cheese on top was delicious, some of the best I've had. I was only there a short time, but met some people who invited me to a nightclub. I'm glad I chose this place and highly recommend the Swachos. The only drawback was that it was hard to access, due to the extreme traffic of people in the area.“

“Cash only hidden gem in Mt. Pleasant. This is definitely not the place to try and order a cocktail, enjoy their cheap beers instead. Seating is entirely smallish booths or at the bar so don’t bring a party of more than 4. I love that the music is kept to an appropriate volume and all the board games they have available. There is an ATM located inside“

“I have loved many pizza places. None of them has been as consistently amazing as Martha Dear. The guanciale and arugula pie I had last night is another utterly stunning iteration. I will think about this one in my sleep. I will crave it. As much as I will stand on a soapbox telling anyone who will listen that Martha Dear is not just THE best pizza in the DMV, but one of the best restaurants in the area, it is the conspicuously kind service that is the first thing I will mention. If you’ve never been, put Martha Dear at the very top of your restaurant to-do list. The very top.“

“Decided to grab a beer and hangout here before the Nats game, and man is this place awesome!! So really cool setup, they have a great variety of beers (they even have some liquor and nonalcoholic drinks), but what really blew me away was the food!! I had the Patty Melt Burger and HOLY SH*T it was DELICIOUS! This is hands down one of the best burgers I’ve ever had (bar none)!!! It was flavorful, super juicy, and PERFECTLY cooked!! In addition, the fries were out of this world too! I observed some of the other food being served and it look equally delicious! The service here is top notch as well, the person at the counter took the time to explain how the everything works, someone was regularly making rounds, checking to see if everything was good, if anything else was needed, and clearing plates and beer glasses from the tables! I truly had an around great experience and I can’t wait to get back! Do yourself a favor and stop in and check them out!“

“If you’re looking for a place that serves up dry ciders, look no further. You have to order everything online and they bring it out to you. I’ll definitely return to buy some more ciders to-go.“

“Adam was a great server , he made me an awesome nonalcoholic beverage . & def recommend the steak taco. The pickled jalapeños are delicious . & music is good.“

“Great food! Great service! Great people!“

“Visiting the DC area?this is the place to go for the best food and cocktails. Classic cocktails that are made to exacting standards and perfectly balanced. The wait staff and bartenders delivered a perfect experience that I have to share with all others. The Bourbon Old Fashion and Manhattan on their craft list is a must try. We also had one of the appetizers to start and the Catfish entree was the best I ever had. I highly recommend this place to all. I will be back to try more on the menu. The name says it all “ Brookland’s Finest”. Thank you to all.“

“We had a delightful dinner this evening. All the dishes were delicious and properly seasoned. My only complaint is when I asked for Nam Pla ( fish sauce) I was told there was none available and was offered soy sauce instead. I find it very difficult to believe that a Thai restaurant would not have nam pla available for its customers.“

“The food is fantastic. The atmosphere is amazing. The service is superb.“

“Food was tasty and service was good. The tip was factored into the bill so there was no trying to figure out what the tip was supposed to be. A HUGE issue for us however was the noise level. We couldn’t hear our waitress, we couldn’t hear each other and ended up with a miscommunication that resulted in one of our party not getting what they believed they had ordered.“

“Off the Record is a quaint little bar in the basement of the Hay-Adams hotel. It was very busy when we went there, due to which, in my opinion, the quality of service suffered a bit. The drinks were excellent, but pricey.

When you are there, take the time to look at the sketches of various political figures over the years that adorn the walls. They are positively brilliant!“

“Great cocktails, excellent service.“

“Incredible food and extraordinary service. I came here with my (then soon-to-be) girlfriend for a date and had a special request. She loves sunset roses so I wanted to give her a bouquet after our meal. I called the restaurant and asked if I could deliver the flowers a few hours before our reservation. They were happy to accommodate. I delivered them at 4:00, came back for dinner at 7:00, and they had the bouquet waiting for us as we exited. We then walked to the Georgetown waterfront and watched the moonrise as I made our relationship official. Thank you Cafe Milano for the timeless memory.

P.S. the Linguine B. Johnson was gas“

“The Crown & Crow is a top-notch bar experience! Brian, the charismatic and passionate owner, made me feel like family from the moment we walked in. His warm welcome and love for sharing his “toys” created an unforgettable evening. If you’re looking for great drinks, fantastic vibes, and top-tier hospitality, The Crown & Crow is your spot. Cheers!“

“We went here on Memorial Day and it wasn’t too crowded which was great so we could sit at the bar. The bartender was super friendly & made us delicious drinks. I had the signature old fashioned with maple syrup & my husband had an old fashioned infused with lavender. Overall we had a great time & enjoyed the drinks. Would highly recommend if you’re in the neighborhood.“

“Good vibes and cool beer & wine selection here. I kind up wanted the bottom of the slice to get / be crispy, but it seems like a focaccia style dough for the crust. The meatballs were super good and the sauce, cheese, pepperoni all delicious quality ingredients used.“

“Came late night on a Wednesday just for drinks and this place did not disappoint! Drink menu by itself was creative well priced and expertly crafted. Tom was our Bartender who indulged all my cocktail questions and mods. Felt like I made a friend! Highly recommend.“