Uproar Lounge & Restaurant

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Uproar Lounge & Restaurant, and honestly, it’s a hidden gem that deserves every bit of a glowing review. This place is more than just a lounge; it’s a vibrant, multi-generational, and multicultural spot where everyone seems to come together and just have a fantastic time.

They do incredible karaoke nights (usually on Thursdays or Fridays) and trivia nights that are a total blast. The sound and AV systems are top-notch, making both singing and trivia super engaging. Plus, one of the managers—who’s known as Miss Uproar DC—is absolutely wonderful and brings a warm, welcoming energy to the place.

And let’s not forget the drinks! I tried a few, from a classic Manhattan to a simple whiskey and Coke, and they were all crafted beautifully. The food? Equally impressive! I’ve tried the fried chicken and sliders, and they come out looking like elevated bar food, tasting just as amazing as they look.

Overall, Uproar Lounge is a must-visit if you want a friendly, inclusive vibe with great food, drinks, and entertainment. Definitely make a reservation and enjoy the experience—it’s worth every moment.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The gay bar has transitioned to using hetero bartenders. The patrons of this gay bar line up for the one gay (as it appears) bartender which creates longer lines. The rooftop is the most popular place to hang out. Unfortunately that’s susceptible to weather issues. Sunday beer burst is popular if you like drinking lots of cheap beer.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 3

Love this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had an amazing time! Coming back on my next trip to Washington!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sunday Funday World Pride Weekend! What more can I say. This was our first time here and we would have liked to see the rooftop patio, but it was a LONG line to go upstairs. So one of the employees, suggested we go to the downstairs, 1st floor, bar. He was so nice to give us the tip. The downstairs bar was not too crowded when we got there, but later it was packed and hoppin. The drinks were poured fast and the bartender was great. He kept the crowd singing and dancing along with the music videos. This place was so much fun. We will definately be back again. Did I mention that the drinks were reasonably priced too.

The place was very congested. I spend over 2 hours in the queue and still, I did not make it to the rooftop. I had to leave and went to a different location. However, I enjoyed the chicken breakfast on the sticks. I don’t think I will ever go back to such commotion!

We flew in from Nola. This bar was recommended by a friend and it did Not disappoint. The men were friendly and our bartender Wyatt was Amazing. He danced, made great drinks and was very efficient. Went to the roof top terrace but came back down for the good service.

Our group of 4 stopped by for afternoon drinks on a Sunday Funday. Super busy upstairs and a long wait. It was Pride weekend, so made sense. We ended up at the downstairs bar and this ended up being one of our favorite stops this weekend. The crowd was fun, very friendly and we easily met several people. Besides the music videos that the crowd sang along with, the bar tender was the star of the show. He was really busy serving the crowd and helped everyone quickly while showing his dance moves behind the bar. He set the tone for the afternoon. We'll be back!!

Bear happy hour is so good!!!

Lovely space filled with lovely people and the owner is totally delightful! I hope to see this place endure for years to come!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Not the atmosphere I expected but staff are all nice. They closed 4 hours earlier than the posted hours so plan accordingly

Roof top Gay bar. Owner is amazing, music and drinks specials!

Atmosphere: 5

Fantastic place with good food, friendly service and welcoming patrons. The rooftop bar is great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great rooftop, food, and service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

They always play the worst music here.