This place is fantastic! We sat at the bar on a Sunday afternoon. Great atmosphere, beautiful bar…read more I appreciate the hooks under the bar to hang your purse or bags. Thank you for having that. It's a detail that many bars forget but I can relax and enjoy my stay more when I know my belongings are safely tucked away. We got the Smorgesboard and Saffron Mussels. Both were EXCELLENT. The Mister got a few beers. The Smorgesboard had every charcuterie option and it was really fun building the perfect bite. I thought it was absolutely worth the price. I've paid more for less. Let me take a moment and collect myself before I talk about the Saffron Mussels. They were freaking amazing. The broth was mildly spicy, a powerful punch of salty herby flavor that paired wonderfully with the mussels. They were perfectly cooked with a tender chew. Served with fries and chunks of bread to sop up all that glorious broth. If you're thinking about getting the mussels, just do it. Truly, one of the best pot of mussels I've had. We are just visiting the area, but I'd definitely come back the next time I'm in town. What a delightful surprise to find this place.

Came to the Sovereign on a Friday night for happy hour -- a great deal, cocktails for $6 and some…read morebites. Walked to the upstairs bar and was able to find a seat no problem around 6:30pm. There were still seats at the downstairs bar too. I went for a cocktail off their full menu not featured on happy hour - the tricky tripel, and it was delicious! The bartender did a great job explaining the tasting notes of all the drinks and helped me choose a good one. I also sipped the Belgian sour many of my friends opted for and that's a great cocktail for just $6 during happy hour. Happy hour is tricky -- it's really a great deal making it difficult to justify paying full price for anything but the crowd here is two folds. You have a lot of young college kids mixed with an older crowd so one comes for the deals while the other comes for amazing food and cocktails -- something for everyone! Overall I would definitely come back for dinner. This place has a very lowkey casual vibe but upscale food and drinks. The atmosphere/ambiance leaves a little to be desired with not so great lighting and no background music that I can recall but still a nice spot to pop in.

The theater is a nice spot, but I wish they offered seat-side service! The drinks are pretty…read morepricey, and some cocktails miss the mark, so I stick to my favorite--rosé wine.

A small, comfy, and cool bar with themed drinks inside the AMC Georgetown, though a bit overpriced…read more(which is understandable given its location in a prime waterfront spot in Georgetown; it's also located inside a movie theatre). Good service. We came here for a drink with friends before seeing Avengers: The Infinity War. They offer a dark purple cocktail presumably styled after Thanos the villain, and a blue and red drink called Might Hero (colors of Captain America). It's sweet and sour. Very interesting. They have comfy table and seats by the window. It doesn't seem to be crowded even though it's a Friday night. Most people seem to be getting drinks to take into the cinema. Great name: MacGuffins! Named after the "MacGuffins" device in film I suppose. Cocktails come in plastic cups rather than stylish glasses. Presumably this is for the convenience of letting you take your drinks into the cinema.

We had a nice and quick dine-in experience for lunch. It was Take Your Child to Work Day and I…read moredidn't even know they had a kid's menu! Buttered pasta for the win hah. I had a burger and fries and both were tasty! It was slow service but once we got our food it was quick to get our check. Decor was cute and cherry-blossom-themed for a DC spring.

Colleagues and I tried Duke's grocery for the first time. The food was delicious and came out…read morepretty quickly! The staff were friendly--even with how big my group was! The restaurant is perfect for big groups (recommend a reservation), small groups, and folks who just want to sit at the bar. I think the downside to the menu... the burgers/sandwiches don't come with a side. You have to an extra $4 for fries when the sandwich is already $15-17.

Great local bar with large rotating craft beer selection. Highly recommend for any beer…read moreenthusiast. They have wine and cocktails as well. They are happy to recommend beer for your taste, and let you sample. It can be very busy and difficult to get a seat at the bar or get a table on a Friday or Saturday evening. We ordered food, and were expecting elevated bar food. The tater tots were a huge disappointment- they were very large squares , bland, and not crispy. The wings were okay. The cheeseburgers were the best- from the restaurant downstairs- mallard. Huge burger, done perfectly medium.

Here's a review written as part of a visit to both Churchkey and Birch & Barley (the downstairs…read morerestaurant -- together they form the "2 Enjoy Everything" concept by Neighborhood Restaurant Group): A DC Gem That Delivers on Every Level If you haven't made it to Churchkey on 14th Street yet, move it to the top of your list. I visited as part of the full experience -- dinner downstairs at Birch & Barley, then up to Churchkey for drinks -- and honestly, it's one of the best evenings I've had in DC. Churchkey itself is everything a great bar should be. The beer selection is absolutely unreal -- hundreds of carefully curated labels spanning every style, region, and flavor profile you can imagine. What sets it apart is that the staff actually knows the menu. Our server walked us through a few options based on what we liked and landed us on perfect picks both times. That kind of genuine expertise is rare. The tavern pizzas from the wood-fired oven were a wonderful surprise -- thin, crispy, and the perfect companion to a cold draft. The smash burger also deserves a mention: simple, well-executed, and hits the spot. The vibe is warm and lively without being overwhelming. Great for a date, a group, or even just sitting at the bar solo with a good beer and good conversation with the bartender. This place has earned its reputation as one of the best beer bars on the East Coast -- and then some. Highly recommend making a full night of it with both floors. You won't regret it. Feel free to adjust the tone or add any personal details from your actual visit!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Not to be confused with Free State Distillery in Upper Marlboro (though many also call it Arthur…read moreWheeler Spirits haha), this place is located just off of the main street in chinatown, and it's surprisingly lowkey. It's a basement bar with a bit of a dive vibe, but it's hard to ignore the nautical, blue crab theme throughout. Turns out that one of the owners is a Marylander, which is cool to see reflected in the decor in a place in dc, even though it is next door. They have a happy hour and they have a great variety of drinks in general. It's bring-your-own-food (BYOF) and there are a bunch of delicious looking Asian spots nearby, including upstairs. It didn't start getting crowded until closer to 10, which, as I said, is surprising for this part of town to me. Everywhere in Chinatown is not going to be packed and busy, and this place is here to remind you of that. Stop by if you're looking for a more chill vibe. Staff are pretty cool.

Free State is perfect for a chill bar in the Downtown area. It's exactly the kind of place you want…read moreto share a few drinks and be able to hear the person in front of you. I had a delicious orange crush drink and my friend had a sangria. The bartenders are extremely chill and nice; they only come up when you need it which is nice for good conversation. I'll easily be back when I want to catch up with friends without a speaker blaring in our ears. Great place to introduce to more people!

This place has a wide selection of beer on tap! Great outdoor open air seating. If the weather is…read moreright, this is the place! Highly recommend to relax with a cold one!

I always enjoy a visit to Aslin. The beer is tasty and this spot has a nice outdoor space, perfect…read morefor the spring or fall. When I had a remote job, this was a great place to work. Where I could sit outside and enjoy a coffee during the day and a nice happy hour special as the day stretched on. The atmosphere is nice and it has a nice energy with the many others who join at the communal tables and TV sets that line the walls. It's a nice neighborhood spot. Not exactly kid friendly but a fun spot for adults and friends.

Great beer selection and a nice environment. Our servers were very friendly and I like when there…read moreis a QR code AND you can place orders as you go. Pretzel: These were amazing! The pimento cheese dip was great. Pulled pork nachos: Huge portion! These were also exceptional. BLT w/ tomato soup: "This hit the spot". Nashville Fried chicken sandwhich: I was quite disappointed in this, considering how good everything else was. The chicken was very dry and overly salty IMO. Not at all spicy either. Thyme fries: Loved these! Really cool flavor profile. I would happily come back and try a different entree.

Service wasn't the best. Food was amazing!!…read more Staff was friendly. Came early on a Friday for happy hour 3-6pm (only 3 tables including mine) and waited 15+ min for a draft beer.

Amazing service and incredible drinks! Graham is the best bartender in the city…read more Also the creativity is unmatched! Order what you want from the menu but they are also willing to make you specialized drinks to your liking.

Deliciousness - 3/5 Happiness -5/5…read more This place is for drinkers as it has no food, so if you want to lift an ale (and go out for dinner before or after, or bring food in with you), this is the place to be. They have a large beer, wine, and liquor list (although not nearly as many English beers as I expected from a place called Crown & Crow). I won't deny that I wasn't a fan of either of the mixed cocktails I had, with both (including strangely a smoky drink) being too sweet. But the beer was expertly poured and the wine was a very generous serving. The prices are also more than reasonable, which is great for a DC bar. But what really elevates this place is the service. By late night, the place was jam packed. But each and every bartender was extremely friendly and they expertly worked the crowd, getting drinks served quickly (which too few places manage to do) and swiftly clearing off tables of dirty glasses. I also greatly appreciated the free goldfish that they happily dole out to the patrons. The staff made this a really good time.

I happened to go here the next day after a dinner at the Hamilton. I didn't realize they are the…read moresame restaurant chain and similar menu. The menu selection was just meh. I went with a fried chicken rice bowl which was pretty good. We had a nice time sitting on the patio, but there are so many more interesting places around to eat in!

We enjoyed Clyde's in DC Friendly staff…read moreGood food - we stopped in for lunch We would come again

Nice beer selection, although I wish for more Wit or Abbey ale choices (I'm not cool or hip)…read more Fried chicken sandwich: Good portion and cooked well. I wish it came with extra hot sauce and a free ranch, but thats me. Fries: Could have been seasoned a bit more IMO, but otherwise they were very crispy and tasted good. Tots: Very good! Crispy and fluffy with a good flavor. Service: We had great bartenders downstairs. They took care of us and we left happy.

Food was very good, but service (or lack there of) was horrible!…read more Stopped by here during a work trip to grab some quick lunch before a flight home. We've never been here before - bartender didn't say hello, point us in any direction on seating or how to order food, had no personality and was straight up rude. Inside wasn't the cleanest either and the bathrooms were gross. Wish these things were better because we had no complaints about the food.