Step-Childe Harold pub/bar

Lovely decor, comfortable space, has foosball table and darts but isn't trying to be Dave n Busters, service is very friendly (as are the owners), the beer is crisp, and the food I've had is delicious both on the Thai side and English side. There isn't a better pub/bar in DuPont Circle!

Vegetarian options: Thai menus typically have plenty of vegetarian options.

Kid-friendliness: Because this bar is always clean and the clientele is typically classy, it's very kid friendly!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sticky Toffee Pudding, Fish and Chips

Shepherd's Pie and Fish & Chips were excellent. Drinks and local beer were perfect. Service was attentive and friendly, which can be hit and miss around here. Great spot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food at Thaiverse is original and "Thai hot", exactly what we were looking for. The menu has a great selection of Thai dishes, the taste of everything we had was excellent. We had a great time - and came back the next day. I also was very pleased to see that the few wines offered were very good choices at reasonable prices. The restaurant has a very charming ambiance and the services was nice and welcoming.

Last night the service at Thai Verse was abysmal. It was not particularly busy; were two servers for 5 tables. After a moderately long delay before ordering, we asked for a drinks menu that never came. Halfway through the meal (the food was excellent, by the way) we tried again to order drinks, asking whether we could have them before the end of the meal. The check arrived (and the drinks never did, with nary an apology). The server who cleared the plates from the next table knocked a drink can to the floor, said something like "oops", and left the two diners next to us to pick it up themselves. The three times I've eaten at Thai Verse, the food has been simply extraordinary -- fabulously fresh ingredients, with that sort of high-resolution spicing that's just magical in that you can taste each of the ingredients in just the right combination. Until last night, I've wondered why there isn't a line out the door. I hope that this feedback reaches the management, as it would be a shame for this restaurant to go under for lack of attention to service.

muy buen servicio gracias por ser muy amables

Came here for a cold beer and it did not disappoint. The music was great and the bar tender had great conversation. It’s a small spot hidden between two shops but it’s definitely worth the visit if your nearby.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had lots of fun at their bar with friends.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

We were there for lunch on Sat of the holiday weekend. No one else in sight but the server and the people walking along CT Ave. We had a window table. It was lovely. The space is beautiful and the decor relaxing. No noise. Our server was delightful as was the food and drink. Going back there next week for dinner - recommending the place to all my neighbors who may not know it's there because it's up a flight of stairs.

We are regulars at Thaiverse in Middleburg. The food was different at the DC location and I wasn't as much of a fan. The prices were higher as well. The ambiance and service was excellent

We had a reservation but no table was prepared and we were sat in the bar with a kitchen door they kept open. No one really seemed to be waiting on us... When food came they just popped it anywhere on our table. No one asked how the food was or checked on us. We had to hit someone down for the check. Very disappointing.

We came to this place 5 years ago and HAD to come back because we loved it.The drinks are fantastic and the service is perfect.My problem is it’s not the same place. It’s basically a Thai Restaurant now. They maintained the original name, which is nice, until you want to order; then it’s called Thaiverse DC. It doesn’t have the same vibe. It’s brighter. The stage is gone. It feels more “high end” for lack of a better description.Not knocking it for what it is. It just isn’t my kind of dive anymore. 5 stars nonetheless.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

The food was very delicious and the staff were very kind. The curry puffs are amazing! My only minor issue was the lack of vegetables in the dishes that we ordered, such as the Pad Thai with tofu (despite my asking for veggies to be included).

While the soup came after the noodles, everything was delicious. A visit is a must, if you're ever in that vibrant part of Dupont. It's a hop, skip, and a jump from the north entrance of the Metro station.

What a neighbourhood gem this restaurant is! We had a charming welcome and were made to feel very welcome. We only had time for a main course, but both the green and massaman curries were superb, lots of nuanced flavour and just the right level of heat. We will be back!

I'd heard great things about this restaurant and was somewhat disappointed. Some dishes were remarkable (the drunken noodles) and others were lack luster (The Penang curry did not have much flavor). The service wasn't very attentive, perhaps because we got there so early (5pm). I'm on the fence and would like to try it again.