The Runaway

3523 12th St NE, Washington
(202) 735-0040

Recent Reviews

david wilson

Good joint for booze and music. Decent fare for your grocery hole, cherry bomb burger w/cherry jamb. Donuts.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Kc Altreg0

I went there for taco's and I was not disappointed. ? well the portions were a bit snacky ??‍♂️ I'd have to buy 2 orders to make one meal. AT THE TACO PLACE idk about the other spots. that being said I will be going back. I'll just be making 3 orders instead of 1 I guess. ??‍♂️?‍?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Jonathan DeHart

Great concert

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

aida510

Food is terrible!!!! Something you can cook at home. Better stay home.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Becky Price

Best bar in Brookland. We're so lucky to have them.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wayne Deavers

Great place, great food, live

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Nuggs

Aaron Kahn

Great little music

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Paul G.

Stumbled upon this Gem on a cranky and bored night! I happen to have rolled into a rock a concert! I was with my girl and we just needed a spot to chill and hold a vibe. The concert was great!! The energy that circled the air was amplified and transcending! I downed 2 beer and out of no where a guy offer to get us some shots! We returned the favor. It turned out to be an epic night of music and great bar service along with some good craft beers. I'm dying to return so I can get a bite to eat since I've heard good things about their menu. Also wouldn't mind another rock concert to attend in the future..

John R.

This is a great neighborhood bar, the burgers are top tier *chef's kiss*. They serve their drinks in glasses they probably got at your grandma's yard sale, reminds me of visiting my family in NC. Great food, great service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, The Runaway, Classic Burger on Black Bun, Fries

John K.

I. Love. This. Place. The burgers are awesome, my favorites are the Joan Jett with its creamy spinach, or the Rock/Roll - chicken fried bacon? How could you not. There's usually something going on later, karaoke, live show, etc. Good beer list, strong drinks, and laid back staff. They're pleasant at the bar in the evening, or if you're there w kids for lunch on the weekends. Great to have in the neighborhood!

Shari D.

Literally stumbled in here on a Saturday night and it was the best experience! There were a few bands performing and they really brought the house down. The drinks were affordable and service at the bar was pretty speedy. They have tons of shows during the week so I plan on stopping by

Houston Lampy

Went to Runaway to busk lights for a friends set. House audio guy has a bad attitude and said he would handle lights, proceeds to leave them the same color and intensity for all 3 band sets. Sounded good tho. Food is on point, burger didn’t leave the hand. -1 Atmosphere due to

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Classic Burger on Black Bun

Drederik Tatum

If you are a bar, and want to close early for last call that's one thing, but if you advertise yourself as a coffee and breakfast spot stay open your regular hours! People plan work stuff around lunch and breakfast spots which makes it highly disrespectful to your clientele when they have to pivot. Especially if it involves a client. The response from the owner, saying that staff was feeling sick is highly misleading because I called and was told that no one came in so they decided to close.

Service: 1

Bill W.

This is our fave neighborhood joint. Everything is good. The chicken sandwich is my personal fave. Great burger and happy hour specials. Great beer options. Great music. Love the waitstaff. They are always seem short staffed but man do they work hard!

Marrio P

The best Punk bar in NoMa/Brookland. Best draft selection on 12th St. The food is awesome brunch is worth getting up for. Fridays are live shows for around 15 dollars, usually 3

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: The Runaway, Classic Burger on Black Bun, Fries

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