I honestly really enjoyed dinner here . It was great customer service , and we were able to put in an order even though the kitchen was about to close . The food was amazing , and if you don’t eat pork like me , they have alternative options . The alcoholic beverages were made with greatness in mind . This place was very affordable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kia H
Great music, drinks and vibes!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Eva A.
Not really a speakeasy! Long line out front, very obvious people are trying to get in. You could say the line is for the joint venue but Tilt is just a room in the back and looks like a part of it- disappointed it isn't more hidden. However. The design inside is great and the countertops have old school games glassed into them- quirky. Atmosphere is great. Drinks are okay, espresso martini is pre mixed and came out of a big container which was weird. Glad I went, wouldn't necessarily make a deal to go again though.
kevin randall
Great meet up, afterwork, or even first date spot. Good music, great drinks and food, lively environment. If you're head for the 14th and U St. scene, make it your first stop.
Evan L.
Cool little speakeasy at the back of Blackjack bar with funky retro and nostalgic decor. My friends and I had a good time sitting on the couches in the way back and enjoying their Painkiller Punch Bowl- if you're into rum and coconut flavors I recommend that one. They've got small bites too, including oysters. We got a Bananas Foster and it was really good. If you're in the area and looking for a more low-key vibe, I recommend checking this place out!
Alexandra Logsdon
We hosted our Wedding Welcome Party at Tilt Side Bar and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Tammy, the event manager, was so easy to work with and helped us build a great menu for our guests. The bartenders handled our group of 50 with ease and the drinks did not stay empty for long! Truly cannot recommend Tilt and the Pearl Dive team more for a private event!
Sophia F.
I have been to Tilt many times, and it was enjoyable. It has now changed. As a woman, I do not go to the bathroom at bars alone. I always ask a friend to escort me as I am unsure whom I may encounter in line. This time, I chose a long time friend of 4+ years (who happened to be a gay man) because I was comfortable with him and trusted that he would take care of me if need be. No less than 45 seconds in to us entering the bathroom together did we start to hear a pounding on the door. We did not initially react because there was not security/a bouncer monitoring the bathrooms nor was there signage or guidance restricting the number and gender of guests in a bathroom facility. However, when i opened the door to exit, I was confronted by a female patron I had never seen as well as 'Francisco' who said he was an employee of the bar. 'Francisco' and this female patron began to berate me and my friend and accuse us of being inappropriate in the bathroom. I feel no need to defend our behavior as we were acting as any friends would, however, these two people were clearly uncomfortable by the fact that we were friends of different gender and sexual orientation. Upon exiting the bathroom, 'Francisco' told my friend and I that we had to leave the bar. When I requested a reason or a policy, he was unable to provide me with any explanation further than "you know what you did." Unfortunately for 'Francisco,' my intentions for bringing a platonic, long term, male friend to the restroom with me were for safety reasons. It was made clear after interacting with the Tilt/Black Jack staff that I needed protection not only against patrons, but also against staff. We were forcefully removed from the establishment with no other explanation besides, "you know what you did." Upon asking for a manager, we were only met with more security as if we were criminals and not just two friends trying to enjoy a night with one another. As we were forced out of the bar and begging for a clear explanation as to why, it became clear that the unidentified woman who was standing outside of the bathroom had made it seem as if me and my friend (of different sexual orientation) were being inappropriate in the restroom. Since they had so easily and without proof taken her word as fact, I attempted to explain my side of the story by sharing that this was my long term friend that I trusted to look out for me in situations that could be potentially dangerous for a woman. I am still eternally grateful that he was with me through this experience as the "security" at this establishment were clearly not interested in protecting the patrons and were only interested in upholding "policies" that were listed no where in the entire establishment. They (the 'security') proceeded to accuse me of engaging in inappropriate behavior with my FRIEND in the restroom, and as I was desperately trying to defend myself, I mentioned I had a long term boyfriend to which they replied, "do you think he'd be proud of you now?" These employees clearly felt superior to a woman and a gay man. They had no interest in understanding why a woman would want a man (friend or romantic) to escort her to the bathroom for safety reasons. They did not even provide us with a whole reason as to why they were throwing us out of the establishment, and proceeded to demean me with words such as, "I'm sure your boyfriend would love to catch you with another man." The complete disrespect and disregard for a woman's safety is astounding. If you have strict bathroom policies, they are to be posted on the walls and enforced by staff sitting at the bathroom. It is wholly unacceptable to throw two people out of your bar concerning "rules" that were established nowhere besides the bigoted brains of the people working that evening. I felt unsafe and disrespected by this staff. I have lived in DC for almost a decade and have experienced unacceptable behavior, but never to the point of writi
Samantha B.
Cool speakeasy in the back of blackjack. It has one of the coolest bar tops I've seen - check it out.
Skwiddoアシュ
Doesn't even have pinball. ?
Elliott G.
This is a great spot I frequent. Mostly come here after 10 PM but heard it is has a great happy hour. There is a great spot in the back to post insta stories.
Stay away. Useless security that don't even know how to properly check IDs. Similar to what the other reviews said, the staff here is definitely on a power trip or just incompetent.
Chris H.
Excellent bar, even when it was crowded. Bernard and Aaron were so helpful and accommodating
Sharon Santos
Great food attentive staff
Ashley Mcelf
Doesn't even have pinball.
Fuente J.
Forcefully made us finish our drinks before going into the back bar. Asked if we could put the full drinks to the side and he said no. Attempting to over serve two females alone is inappropriate. Bouncers name: Steven.
I honestly really enjoyed dinner here . It was great customer service , and we were able to put in an order even though the kitchen was about to close . The food was amazing , and if you don’t eat pork like me , they have alternative options . The alcoholic beverages were made with greatness in mind . This place was very affordable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great music, drinks and vibes!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Not really a speakeasy! Long line out front, very obvious people are trying to get in. You could say the line is for the joint venue but Tilt is just a room in the back and looks like a part of it- disappointed it isn't more hidden. However. The design inside is great and the countertops have old school games glassed into them- quirky. Atmosphere is great. Drinks are okay, espresso martini is pre mixed and came out of a big container which was weird. Glad I went, wouldn't necessarily make a deal to go again though.
Great meet up, afterwork, or even first date spot. Good music, great drinks and food, lively environment. If you're head for the 14th and U St. scene, make it your first stop.
Cool little speakeasy at the back of Blackjack bar with funky retro and nostalgic decor. My friends and I had a good time sitting on the couches in the way back and enjoying their Painkiller Punch Bowl- if you're into rum and coconut flavors I recommend that one. They've got small bites too, including oysters. We got a Bananas Foster and it was really good. If you're in the area and looking for a more low-key vibe, I recommend checking this place out!
We hosted our Wedding Welcome Party at Tilt Side Bar and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Tammy, the event manager, was so easy to work with and helped us build a great menu for our guests. The bartenders handled our group of 50 with ease and the drinks did not stay empty for long! Truly cannot recommend Tilt and the Pearl Dive team more for a private event!
I have been to Tilt many times, and it was enjoyable. It has now changed. As a woman, I do not go to the bathroom at bars alone. I always ask a friend to escort me as I am unsure whom I may encounter in line. This time, I chose a long time friend of 4+ years (who happened to be a gay man) because I was comfortable with him and trusted that he would take care of me if need be. No less than 45 seconds in to us entering the bathroom together did we start to hear a pounding on the door. We did not initially react because there was not security/a bouncer monitoring the bathrooms nor was there signage or guidance restricting the number and gender of guests in a bathroom facility. However, when i opened the door to exit, I was confronted by a female patron I had never seen as well as 'Francisco' who said he was an employee of the bar. 'Francisco' and this female patron began to berate me and my friend and accuse us of being inappropriate in the bathroom. I feel no need to defend our behavior as we were acting as any friends would, however, these two people were clearly uncomfortable by the fact that we were friends of different gender and sexual orientation. Upon exiting the bathroom, 'Francisco' told my friend and I that we had to leave the bar. When I requested a reason or a policy, he was unable to provide me with any explanation further than "you know what you did." Unfortunately for 'Francisco,' my intentions for bringing a platonic, long term, male friend to the restroom with me were for safety reasons. It was made clear after interacting with the Tilt/Black Jack staff that I needed protection not only against patrons, but also against staff. We were forcefully removed from the establishment with no other explanation besides, "you know what you did." Upon asking for a manager, we were only met with more security as if we were criminals and not just two friends trying to enjoy a night with one another. As we were forced out of the bar and begging for a clear explanation as to why, it became clear that the unidentified woman who was standing outside of the bathroom had made it seem as if me and my friend (of different sexual orientation) were being inappropriate in the restroom. Since they had so easily and without proof taken her word as fact, I attempted to explain my side of the story by sharing that this was my long term friend that I trusted to look out for me in situations that could be potentially dangerous for a woman. I am still eternally grateful that he was with me through this experience as the "security" at this establishment were clearly not interested in protecting the patrons and were only interested in upholding "policies" that were listed no where in the entire establishment. They (the 'security') proceeded to accuse me of engaging in inappropriate behavior with my FRIEND in the restroom, and as I was desperately trying to defend myself, I mentioned I had a long term boyfriend to which they replied, "do you think he'd be proud of you now?" These employees clearly felt superior to a woman and a gay man. They had no interest in understanding why a woman would want a man (friend or romantic) to escort her to the bathroom for safety reasons. They did not even provide us with a whole reason as to why they were throwing us out of the establishment, and proceeded to demean me with words such as, "I'm sure your boyfriend would love to catch you with another man." The complete disrespect and disregard for a woman's safety is astounding. If you have strict bathroom policies, they are to be posted on the walls and enforced by staff sitting at the bathroom. It is wholly unacceptable to throw two people out of your bar concerning "rules" that were established nowhere besides the bigoted brains of the people working that evening. I felt unsafe and disrespected by this staff. I have lived in DC for almost a decade and have experienced unacceptable behavior, but never to the point of writi
Cool speakeasy in the back of blackjack. It has one of the coolest bar tops I've seen - check it out.
Doesn't even have pinball. ?
This is a great spot I frequent. Mostly come here after 10 PM but heard it is has a great happy hour. There is a great spot in the back to post insta stories.
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Stay away. Useless security that don't even know how to properly check IDs. Similar to what the other reviews said, the staff here is definitely on a power trip or just incompetent.
Excellent bar, even when it was crowded. Bernard and Aaron were so helpful and accommodating
Great food attentive staff
Doesn't even have pinball.
Forcefully made us finish our drinks before going into the back bar. Asked if we could put the full drinks to the side and he said no. Attempting to over serve two females alone is inappropriate. Bouncers name: Steven.