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    Jake's Tavern

    3.8 (53 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    JAKE'S TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Guiness

    Came here to watch a Monday night football game and was pleasantly surprised. I got the fried shrimp & fried catfish with fries and it was amazing. The seafood was fresh and fried to perfection. The service was great and the vibes were great with everyone being invested in the football game.

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    Nicki B.

    I'm so glad I ended up at this spot!!! What a find! The bartender was awesome. She was super nice and helpful. The place was not crowded at all. We came here because the burger place we went turned us away due to be full. So we walked and found this spot. I ordered the Jake's Crush in orange. It was so refreshing and so good. I also ordered the Sloop Burger and added Bacon. Let me tell you. This was one of the best burgers I ever had. The guacamole and Mayo was spilling out....so good!! The fries....amazing! I don't know what kind of fries and how they cook them but they are awesome! My son loved his Ace Burger. We were stuffed. If you are looking for a chill spot with friends without a huge crowd...and some amazing burgers....go here!!

    Buffalo Wings (ordered extra crispy and they were)
    Kyle H.

    Jake's is a small neighborhood sports bar with a nice backyard patio. It's a good spot to grab a beer with friends, watch a game or hang on the outdoor patio. Pros - friendly staff (Marissa and chris were great) - solid wings - good bar food - good beer selection - dog friendly patio (they'll even bring you water for your furry friends) - outside TV Cons - could use music in the back patio Overall, i recommend Jake's for a casual drink with friends and some solid bar food. The outside patio is a nice bonus if you have a dog or feel more comfortable during covid.

    Water dripping from the air conditioner
    Janelle S.

    Cute little bar, ended up going into here when the beer garden down the street was busy. The drinks are decent - the lemon drop shots are good but the green tea shots weren't. There is indoor and outdoor seating, there were dogs outside. The bathrooms were large and clean. Be careful when walking though, the air conditioner was dripping a lot so the floor around was soaked in water

    Fried pickles (left), chorizo cheese fries (right), mozz tots (front)
    David H.

    Jake's - a new neighborhood bar that opened recently on 7th. The space is nice, long bar, some tables and lots of TVs. Drafts and wine (and maybe cocktails) are $1 off during HH. Food is ok, not great. Fried pickles were my favorite, mozz tots (fried mozzarella bites) came out cold and were served with a sauce that tasted like a salsa/marinara mix, and chorizo cheese fries were underwhelming (cheese sauce and bad chorizo on thick cut fries). Overall, a fine spot to go for a drink, but they still need time to get the kitchen sorted.

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    Incredible neighborhood bar. The environment and service is hard to match in the greater DC area!

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    Great neighborhood spot for spots, drinks, casual food. Something the high priced neighborhood desperately needed!

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    Great neighborhood spot for spots, drinks, casual food.

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