50 Best Bars near Kensington

“Great cuisine, my risotto was just loaded with black truffle. The menu evolves with the season, and the staff is super friendly. Few places around Olney that I'm impressed by, and I can't wait to go back.“

“Enjoyed a wonderful lunch with my mother, sister, daughter and baby nephew. The food was amazing, great portions, cold drinks and wonderful staff! Thank you for giving Kensington a well needed restaurant with a hometown feel! We will be back!“

“We went there for lunch today. We were happy to see how diverse the menu is. We each got a glass of wine and I ordered the Soft Shell Crab in a corn 3 ways sauce. The wine was a big red and the crab was enormous. The sauce was very well thought out and delicious, a perfect pairing with the crab. My wife got the mushroom risotto. I was impressed that the chef used Maitake and trumpet mushrooms in the preparation. The portion was quite large. The wines they sell are fairly priced and they have ratings on some of the wines.“

“The food is wonderful. We always eat here when we come up from Richmond, VA. The staff is great as well.“

“I have never had a bad experience here other than sometimes the service of the bartenders can be a little nasty as far as attitude. But once they figure that you’re paying Customer, that’s when it all kicks in and they become great I guess. The food is awesome. The drinks are awesome oysters, and seafood fresh as you can get without being at the wharf.“

“Lovely spot in the Dupont Circle Hotel. I don't usually choose hotel restaurants but this was a perfect spot for a quiet lunch with a friend. Our server, Miguel, was fantastic - very helpful, thoughtful, and just the right amount of time spent at our table. The GM (don't have his name) was also very nice - funny and attentive from start to finish. The food was very good, I had a salad with salmon on it, and my friend had the crispy salmon lunch. Highly recommend if you need a classy, quiet spot in downtown DC.“

“Impeccable service and Awesome Hot food“

“Perfect comfort food on a cold day“

“We had a private event and everything was spectacularly good. Kudos to the professional service. Outstanding service staff. The food was so delicious. All complimented the meal. Everything, and I cannot thank the entire state that made our event so memorable and lovely, was excellent. Highly recommend.Vegetarian options: You must request but there are options and all were delicious“

“The DC Fray softball league is at another level! I hadn’t had so much fun playing sports since I was a kid! I can only imagine all the hard work that goes into creating such an awesome experience. Also shoutout to our host Zev, he really made the whole thing such a blast, keep up the good work. I can’t wait for another season with Fray!“

“We had a party of almost 30 people in the private room, and Elvis was absolutely wonderful in organizing the event with me during the two weeks prior. The service was great, as was the meal and everything else, all adding up to a highly recommended place for a private event. Merci beaucoup, Chef Cédric.“

“The food was absolutely amazing. Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The atmosphere was perfect. The only reason I gave it four stars was due to price. Our meal was over $500, including the tip. I'm so glad we went but will probably not go back due to that.“

“I can't say enough great things about Lutece. My wife and I shared one of the best dining experiences we've ever had in DC there recently. The food was sublime (duck confit tagliatelle was my personal favorite). The wine service was impeccable. The staff was super chill yet very attentive. And the atmosphere was perfect for the moment. We sat at one of the high top kitchen tables, which I highly recommend. We'll be back for sure.“

“Absolutely outstanding. Cannot recommend The Little Grand highly enough. Their pizza is the best in the DC area and their service and atmosphere are incredible as well. Straightforward and thoughtful menu and the staff are more than happy to help you determine the best options for your taste, just ask. Cocktails are awesome and the wine list is focused and always interesting. Definitely check it out.Parking: Always parking available on the side streets.Kid-friendliness: Great with kids. Very welcoming atmosphere for families, especially early in the evening.“

“great services! good drinks!“

“I live in the neighborhood and once in a while when I want to just have a super chill, super yummy, super special experience I rack my brain to think of where to go? So many options but I always come back here. Like a warm, wholesome spongy Injera with a comfy lounge and an outdoor area to just relax and be. ❤️“

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

“A chill, super affirming space and the food and drinks were great! I’ll definitely be back soon.“

“The iron skillet paella, the service, and their overall kindness was really great to this out of town visitor. 5 ⭐️“

“Adam was a great server , he made me an awesome nonalcoholic beverage . & def recommend the steak taco. The pickled jalapeños are delicious . & music is good.“

“This place is gorgeous! The cocktails are delicious and the food is excellent as well. Our server Rey was the absolute best, he went above and beyond to ensure we had the best time here and did not disappoint. We are totally coming back here!“

“Nice place and fantastic show“

“Amazing service and a fun and friendly crowd and staff. Every cocktail was perfect, the charred octopus was incredible, and it was a good time all aroundVegetarian options: For a place that does not advertise themselves as vegetarian friendly, they are very vegetarian friendly! They will remove or replace ingredients to suit your needs whenever possible. My cousin and I went there and without any prompting they asked if they could help us out by making any of the dishes vegetarian or vegan.Dietary restrictions: They will go out of their way to make anything allergy free for you if possible.Kid-friendliness: They have a kids menu, however I don't think I would have brought my kids in there until they were at least eight or 10 years old, I would say that if you're child is extremely well behaved in restaurants and public places it is suitable, otherwise you may want to find somewhere else, it is not the kind of place where kids can run around and play tag while Mom and Dad finish their mealWheelchair accessibility: There's an elevator, and a wheelchair accessible washroom , however the bar is fairly packed and maybe a little bit difficult to navigate in a wheelchair.One Patron in a wheelchair came in when I was there, they were very diligent about helping him make it to his table, however he did have to be escorted by one of the staff to have some people at tables get up and move their chairs so he could get to his table which was at the back.“

“Great cocktails, excellent service.“

“When you think of a speakeasy… this place looks like what comes to mind. Down a flight of stairs leading to oversized doors you find yourself stepping back in time and greeted by a skilled bartender sporting a handlebar mustache. Great for an after dinner drink or to just hang out with friends.“

“Food drinks were good. Hospitality was great“

“Stayed at a hotel nearby and found the Hive Bar as we walked the neighborhood. We were looking for something fast and tasty and the pizza did not disappoint!! They were trying out a new menu (for the Super Bowl) so we snacked on popcorn chicken and tatters as well. Tatters are a favorite!!“The” Old Fashioned cocktail was amazing!! Our bartender was an expert and made this delicious drink delicious every time!The bar is accessible, with a bar and tables on the first floor, and an elevator to the rooftop bar. The pizza/food is delivered from &Pizza which is attached to the hotel.Street parking was easy on the weekend.“

“Great brunches… will be back soon!“

“A ramen shop that serves some hearty meals in a fun-looking interior with colorful lights and designs. The staff are attentive, and the food is brought out quickly. I would recommend their Black Miso Cheese Ramen, which had a good broth, especially compared to the Tokyo Ramen. I also wasn't the biggest fan of the noodles, as they were a little on the tough side. We also tried the Tako Corn Dogs, which were on the doughier side and would not recommend.“

“This place was wonderful. The food was just the right portion for trying a little bit of everything paired with a couple of glasses of very reasonably priced wines.“

“Great drinks, attentive and fun bartenders in a cool, laid back atmosphere. After experiencing a night of disappointing and overpriced cocktails, this place made all right with the world. I ordered a Paper Plane and it was fantastic. Love this place.“

“The folks at this place are so, so nice. I had a little snafu with online ordering today— the 3rd party app I used canceled my order, and I didn’t realize until I got to the restaurant to pick it up. The manager (?) who greeted me at the front of the restaurant immediately took care of it, and made my to-go order super fast! I think his name was Matt (? based on my receipt, although he might have had someone else ring it up). Anyway, thank you for being so kind and accommodating!Also, the food was excellent!!! The burger was delicious, and the fries were crispy and very tasty. The salad was excellent too.“

“Amazing atmosphere and some of the best cocktails in the area!!!“

“A great surprise! First time tasting Ethiopian cuisine, we really liked the flavors even if some were a little spicy for us... a cuisine that deserves to be known.The service was very long at the beginning before someone came to see us but the waitress was very nice and we were then quickly served.We recommend this address!“

“Great place for mussels!“

“Incredible dive bar, very impressive beer list, free popcorn?? Very attentive and efficient service, bartender was 100% aware of what was up. Great ambience/vibes. Couldn't ask for more. 10/10 spot, would recommend to anyone for a quality beer an unpretentious night out. “

“All of our appetizers and our two pizzas was a real food experience. The creations and presentation were outstanding. We had a large variety and each dish was amazing . The pistachio baklava cheesecake was over the top. Staff very friendly too❤️“

“Great drinks & the servers were very attentive.“

“Yes! I love the concept. I love how it’s a hand made patty and the burger was cooked perfectly. In addition, you have an option to add items to your burger if you do the build your burger option. You can also choose their preselected choices which look really good. I chose to add sautéed onions, bacon, and Italian sausage. I will say although the Italian sausage was good, I wouldn’t add it again; it didn’t hurt the burger overall. You choose your seasoning (I chose basic), sauce (house bbq), lettuce and tomato. I also ordered the seasoned fries (garlic parmesan). I was curious so I asked for the spicy ranch. It was pretty good.“

“Great and unique-tasting food for the DC area“

“Food was awesome! Atmosphere was warm! Wait staff extremely attentive. We LOVE that it is farm to table, they have their own bee hives and grow their own herbs! Menu was unique and the octopus appetizer was SO crazy good!“

“amazing great little small bar with s roof top. sooooo gooood“

“I recommend GCDC… for the Mac & Cheese! It’s creamy and delicious. The toastiness of the sourdough options are spot on - not too toasty. Food comes out quick and hot!“

“It’s our first time here at Tom’s Watch Bar. The atmosphere and crowd are amazing. We were there to watch WWE with kiddos and made it more exciting. Our waitress, Nigah was amazing from beginning to end. She gave us full summaries of the menus and recommendations.“

“Nice atmosphere fun for sitting and watching the game or a night out with friends.“

“I've always wanted to try this bar ever since it opened. We came on a Saturday around 9:45/10pm (it closes at 11) and it was very lively! The bar itself is small so it may be hard to get the bartender's attention but when you do, they are very efficient and helpful. There's plenty of seating in the Bryant Street Market food hall, so you can take your drinks away from this boisterous end of the market if you want to have a quiet conversation. We only tried 2 drinks, the mezcal and regular tequila margaritas, on this visit. The menu looks intriguing and I'd want to come back to try a few of their more complex cocktails. The food bites looked good when others ordered them, but they did seem small so you might want to order more if you're hungry or check out other places in the market. They have a happy hour as well, so I'll have to make a return visit to check that out!“

“My husband took me there to celebrate my birthday and I must say we had a wonderful time. The ambiance, service, the food was all A1 and we highly recommend this restaurant for a fine dining experience. Our server Rodrigo went above and beyond to make my birthday extra special.“

“Honestly Vagabond is one of the coolest spots in DC and it seems to be so low key right own as few people come here to enjoy a night out. The food is amazing and the ambience is also so chic and bright and illuminating, I love the rooftop area, and the drinks are incredible. My favorite at the moment is the Sunzal. A must visit in AdMo“

“ChurchKey offers an extensive selection of craft beers, making it a haven for beer enthusiasts. The ambiance is trendy yet relaxed, with dim lighting and a comfortable atmosphere perfect for socializing. The menu features a diverse range of beer styles from local breweries and around the world, ensuring there's something for every palate. The knowledgeable staff are eager to guide patrons through the beer selection, offering recommendations based on taste preferences. Overall, ChurchKey provides a memorable experience for beer lovers seeking quality brews in a lively setting.“

“A great hang with awesome music.“