16 Best Bars in Bethesda

“Best rooftop in Bethesda. Beautiful sunsets and fabulous cocktails! 🍸“

“The grilled chicken sandwich with guacamole comes with french fries. It was delicious.“

“Everything was perfect, the service, food and cocktails! Look forward to returning.“

“The acting by the 2 leads in this play was outstanding. I was blown away by the talent of these 2 young actors. The play was very well done and memorable! I'm so glad I went to see it last night. Bravo, Round House!“

“The Maryland Crab dip was the 💣!!!! Everything we tried was delicious!!! Server was fantastic!!! Great atmosphere!!!“

“My husband and I decided to stay here overnight during our drive home from a beach vacation. I am covered in mosquito bites and am just miserable. I couldn’t wait to take a shower. Well let me tell you, I have NEVER taken a shower as good as the shower I just took in this hotel. It scratched every mosquito bite on my body simultaneously and felt so amazing. The provided toiletries smell like I just stepped out of a spa. The towel was fluffy but not linty. The water pressure was immaculate. The temperature was consistent and easy to set to the perfect amount of hotness. And my skin doesn’t feel like it’s been stripped of all of its moisture like it does after a shower at most hotels. I will only stay at this chain from now on if they’re all like this. I need to know how to get this at home. I’m serious. Best shower of my life.“

“Went for happy hour. Appetizers were really good. Truffle fries were on point! Hot, fresh, delicious! I had shrimp taco which was good. It was $7 for 2 taco.
Nice beer selection. I love IPA, they had several to choose from.
The only caveat I had was at 7pm they started trivia. Trivia wasn't the issue, the issue was the person on the mic was extremely loud. We weren't playing trivia, we were more interested in talking to each other. The loudness was too much. We left and went down the street.“

“Good music good food good“

“Mother’s Day celebration with family was especially great because of the amazing atmosphere and awesome service at Barrel and Crow. It was our first time visiting this establishment and certainly will not be our last. Shout out to the owner and her staff.“

“This is literally the best Japanese restaurant. They have the best shrimp shuma. The service and atmosphere is awesome too! Little pricey but totally worth every penny. Awesome place in DC if you're looking for some authentic Japanese food! 💖“

“The reason I recommend this restaurant is because the environment, service and facilities of this restaurant are very good!“

“Came here after a long day at work to grab a drink and it was worth it. The staff were kind and attentive from the hostess Zoe to the bartender Emily. I tried her own concoction of the shiso mojito and it was amazing! She really knows what she is doing, will be back here more often after work! 10/10“

“the food food, the taste taste, the service, the ambiance just impeccable, my God!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾“

“I loved my experience here and I was so surprised it was relatively empty on a Friday night. My brothers fiance kicked off her bachelorette weekend here with a party of maybe 16-18 people and a three course family style meal. The service was AMAZING. Everyone was super kind and friendly and quick to remove our plates, refill our waters and make sure we were good. At the end they kindly took a group picture of us. We had a lot of dietary restrictions and they made sure to coordinate who can eat what dishes. On Friday and Saturday nights there are belly dancer performances and wow our performer was so beautiful, talented and fun. I would definitely come back and I would love to try different Lebanese dishes. Thank you for having us!“

“I stopped by Morton’s for their happy hour — or as they call it, “Power Hour” — and wow, it definitely lived up to the name! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with genuine smiles from the host and bartenders. Owen and Jack were absolute stars — friendly, attentive, and the kind of people who make you feel like a regular even on your first visit. They had such great chemistry behind the bar — it made the whole experience even better!

I ordered the fried chicken sliders (highly recommend!) — crispy, flavorful, and honestly some of the best I’ve had. I paired them with the Palm Beach Passion cocktail, which was so smooth and refreshing I didn’t want it to end. Let’s just say… I could’ve stayed all evening! 🍸

What really stood out, though, was the amazing team dynamic. Everyone — from the bartenders to the managers — worked together effortlessly. Unfortunately, I didn’t catch the manager’s name, but she seemed fantastic! You could tell she really set the tone for that upbeat, welcoming energy that filled the whole place.

If you’re looking for a spot that nails both atmosphere and flavor, Morton’s Power Hour is a must. I’ll definitely be back — and bringing friends next time to meet Owen and Jack! 🥂“

“We had a lovely lunch. We are a group of older women who meet monthly, and this was one of the best experiences we have had -- good food, good service, able to each other because two round tables were put together so we could all see one another. We'll be back.“