The Exchange Saloon

1719 G St NW, Washington
(202) 393-4690

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Hilda Kroll

A friendly neighborhood pub in the heart of downtown DC. The broiled Crab Cake Sandwich ($22) with fries was good, and it was a great place to sit and relax.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Renee

If you are looking for a place that has nice employees and attentive service do not go here. I had the most awful experience here this past week by the people who worked behind the bar. They refused to serve my friends yet we were visibly sitting at the bar for at least an hour. They looked every direction but ours and when I finally caught the eye of someone he put his hand up and dismissed me. There is no organization of who will help you behind the bar and it seems the preference was to not serve black customers. I am shocked at this experience and will never be back. I asked a friend if they ever had a good experience they said no which shows this is a pattern. Do not go here. I would give 0 stars if I could.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Eric McCaw

Just happened upon this spot after visiting MLK statue and Whitehouse. Just missed the lunch crowd and food was absolutely fabulous. I had cheesecake and wife had wings. Food was excellent service was excellent, and price were reasonable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Chicken Wings

Lora Hall

Enjoyed our lunch. Cool little bar restaurant. Everyone seems chill.
My only critique is that I had to stand and wait to be sat ( not busy) and waited to be served.
Still, the food was good, and we enjoyed just sitting and chilling.

Vegetarian options: Veggie burger was good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Burger

Anvil Clemens (#JHGason)

Cold beer. Great food. Gambling machines available. Clean and friendly service. Quiet environment.

Courtney Winesburgh

This might have been the best burger I have ever had. It was cooked perfectly and came fast I will definitely be coming back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger, Hamburger, Burger, Fries

Chris Crawford

Great local spot for beers and pub grub. Nice people working here, long timers who will remember your name and your order. ??

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Brian Zabela

Quiet afternoon, not busy. Nice server, food was ok

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Mario Mankowski

Great bar close to The White House, good food and beer

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tim Embury

Great food close to the mall.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Exchange Steak and Cheese Sandwich

Eli Hartsoe

I do not recommend this place. I’m not very picky and I don’t usually leave reviews but this warranted one.

I went on a slow Wednesday afternoon with hardly anyone around and waited forever to get water, drinks and food. I wouldn’t have gotten any refills if I didn’t ask the waiter for them after a half hour or so. The food was decent but you can get better with better service and atmosphere elsewhere.

Just okay food, lame atmosphere and bad service. The waiter only showed any interest in being attentive or personable when it came time for me to write down my tip on the receipt.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 1

Cody Tallina

I don’t understand the bad reviews? Good food, good vibes and great service. What else could you want? The chicken sandwich was seasoned so good! Will come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chris Hall

This was a good place to stop into for a cocktail with a friend and a good grilled chicken sandwich. Drinks came fast but food not so fast. Service was lacking a little bit.

Parking: Parking was very difficult. Only street parking. There was a parking garage a block away.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Fries

Evan Bray

Maybe it's selection bias, having only ever been here on VOLO kickball nights, but this place always appears deserted aside from VOLO players.

But the interior is clean, the drinks are appropriately-priced, and they have a lot of TVs if your goal is to watch the big game. I'm sure it's more of a happening place on the weekend.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 5

Rob R.

Rob and Phil are the greatest bartenders in the history of the world… place is great. Highly recommend. ❤️❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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