Union Market has this magical ability to convince you you're fancy. You start the night sipping a $22 cocktail with a garnish that looks like it was harvested by a fairy wearing linen. For a solid hour, you're like, "Wow... I am bougie like they say." Then the bartender calls out "Last call!" And as you take one final dramatic sip of your fancy drink, the lights come on like someone just hit the emergency button and whoa. Wait just one minute, I don't want to go home. That's when the migration begins. In Union Market, there's a place where all the local residents take their talents once the posh restaurants shut down and that place is Last Call Bar, the bar that welcomes you and your rapidly declining standards with open arms. And the food? Oh, the food is a spiritual journey. They kick things off with Jell‑O shots, which already tells you exactly what kind of night you're about to have. But it gets even better. They have food and the menu is full of options only a person who drank 5 cocktails could truly appreciate, the kind of late‑night masterpieces that would horrify you at noon but taste like gourmet brilliance after midnight. I'll take a hot dog please! The vibe is pure "we should've gone home but didn't" energy. The music is loud enough to drown out your responsibilities. The crowd is a mix of restaurant refugees, people who swore they were having an early night, and folks who are definitely lying to themselves about how early they have to wake up. It's a diverse crowd. More on the younger side but a sprinkle of adults that have kids in college or corporate jobs. The bartenders deserve awards for dealing with customers who insist they're "totally fine" while holding onto the bar like it's a support beam. And honestly? That's the magic. The best memories happen during the real happy hours of our days, bedtime hours, when you're either having way too much fun in the sheets or making the kind of decisions you'll laugh about (or regret) the next day. Last Call Bar isn't curated. It isn't polished. It isn't pretending. It's the place where your bougie persona quietly steps aside and you says, "Let's get a hot dog". If you want a place where the night gets a second wind and your dignity takes a short break, welcome home. Let's get into it! Drinks - Perfectly made! Way to go to the bartender! Hot dog- at this late hour it tasted like a filet mignon! Give me another! Eeeek! A watering hole - every one needs a hole that waters! Xo read more

Last Call Bar - Neighborhood Watering Hole - Dive Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

When I say this is a dive bar THIS IS A DIVE BAR. It's a little hole in the wall located in Union Market and you can easily miss it. I came here for a first date that kept going after the other place we went to nearby was closing up for the night. We ran into her friends she recommended we get these Jell-O shots which already was a plus for me considering that most bars don't do Jell-O shots! And what's even better is there's an option where you can add Pop Rocks into them! Never in my 30 years of life did I ever consider adding Pop Rocks into a Jell-O shot but wow! It was incredible! Service has a bartender or two behind working the counter. The drinks are really cheap which you can't say much for DC area bars. The food menu I wish was a bit more expansive but if you just come here for drinks the menu is solid and price competively read more

There usually isn't much to say about a dive bar, but this one was pretty awesome! It's still very much a dive bar with dive-bar prices, but slightly upscale. a bit to make you feel like you are getting some added bang for your buck. The food and drink are about what you would expect. The bartender was great, and the locals were fun (it seems to be one of the few DC bars that has a good mix of locals and tourist) read more

Stopped by here kinda of quickly on our way to echostage. Very divey which I like. Pretty small. Nick provided great service. Then he left. Ordering is haphazard. Tallest person served first. I liked the vibe. They have darts. And a bathroom. Decent place. And they had a front bar checker. read more

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A solid DC dive bar with a raucous and youthful energy. Popped in here for a few drinks to finally give it a try while in DC. It was packed to the gills, but we were able to get drinks really quick. Service was good considering the large crowd and if you're in to the loud college vibe, this may be the place for you. It's in a warehouse setting so in terms of vibe and decor, it lacks a little bit of that special flavor that could potentially put it up on another level. read more

Last Call Bar - Dive Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I have walked past this bar at least 50 times and half the time I'm rushing somewhere else and others they are too busy too accommodate my party but this past Friday was our time to shine! We arrived just minutes past happy hour (we will be back for those Teeny Tiny Tini's) and the place was poppin! It is a dive bar in the heart of union market with its own twist that makes you feel right at home! I snagged a table with a few partygoers who had been going hard for hours for no other reason other than it was Friday! We started with an espresso Martini and the Perfect Gentleman both made by a friendly bartender while I waited I chatted it up with two friends at the bar who felt like my long lost friends (one of which actually knew my friend, DC is in fact a small town) and I admired the decor, the various sports playing on the TVs and the tons of Jell-O shots. We stayed for two rounds both of which were made to perfection my friend switched it up and ordered an Old Fashioned. We chatted it up with a few other people who sat with us, because our first people left. We then called it a night after the disco party in the restroom -hey what can I say? I can agree with the wall "everyone is beautiful at last call" I will definitely be back for the vibes, drinks, darts, and beauty! read more

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I went here with my friends to celebrate a few drinks for Saint Patrick's Day. It's a really lively dive bar if you enjoy just that atmosphere. Unfortunately I don't remember the special that I got but it was very citrusy. I think for what I paid for was pretty standard and I did end up getting a slight buzz from it. I stayed for an hour or two before going to the next place to visit but check this place out! The staff are friendly and it's right in Union Market where you can also grab a bite too! read more

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Last Call is a staple in Union Market, and quite frankly, DC as a whole, for a reason. It's simply fun and a good vibe. I usually make a friend when I'm here or at least strike up a conversation with a stranger. Every beer or cocktail that I get here is solid, and it's almost always exactly what I need. Is it a good place to spend the night out? Sure. Is it the perfect place to pop in for a drink before going to dance? Definitely. read more

Great vibes at Last Call Bar! The drinks were on point, the staff was friendly and quick, and the atmosphere was laid-back but fun. Perfect spot to grab a drink and unwind -- I'll definitely be back. read more

Everyone is beautiful at Last Call. It's got everything: Miller High Life, Jell-O shots with pop rocks, espresso martinis, questionably maintained bathrooms, dart boards, and more. This is one of my favorite bars in the city for a reason: everyone comes here and you'll always have a good time. They also have a particularly nice bourbon selection and a solid happy hour. read more

Last Call Bar - Dive Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Not what I expected. I was excited to go to a dive bar with "dive bar prices" like I saw in the reviews for this place and then was charged $16.25 for a double vodka soda BEFORE tip. I tipped 20% regardless and paid $39 total for two double vodka sodas. Might as well go to any other bar in DC since you're paying just as much and this place smelled like a bathroom floor. Disappointing but decent vibes in there otherwise. read more

We enjoyed Last Call! Great local spot for a casual drink before dinner. The bartenders were friendly. The drinks were good! The prices were standard. It's a welcoming environment. When we went, they were decked out for Pride month. Everyone was having a good time. read more

Last Call Bar - Dive Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great neighborhood bar to pop into on a whim! I live in Union Market and my bf wanted to watch the football game somewhere other than my apartment. With a quick Yelp search, we came across Last Call Bar and walked over in about 4 minutes. The bar is small and there isn't much seating but the drinks are good and the vibes are cool so I'd certainly visit again. They have food options but I wish they'd offer gluten free bread for some of the sandwiches so that I can try them. read more

Fuck this place. If you're a straight customer they treat you poorly. Had no bar service, got and up peed with a half full drink, and returned after 1 minute with it being gone. Britt is a horrible manager, bartender sucks unless you're gay, etc. I'm done with place. read more

Joey, Alaina and Nicole are amazing. Fantastic hospitality. I'll continue to return. Great dive bat aesthetic, good food and great drinks.

solid dive, good mix of drinks, jell-o shots, combos, and laid back atmosphere. bartenders were great

My favorite no frills, local dive bar. The music is great, the floors are sticky and the drinks are strong. Highly recommend only going after midnight, the sights will truly make you laugh! read more

Last Call Bar - Jell-O shots! - Dive Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is everything you want in a dive bar perfectly situated in the bustling Union Market district. It's our go to spot for a cheap drink after an overpriced but tasty meal elsewhere and 9/10 times we come here there is something fun going on like karaoke for pride month. They have darts which is a favorite and Jell-O shots which is always a dangerously good time. Service is always fast and friendly and this is one of those bars that other bartends frequently recommend. read more

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Dive bar with cheap drinks. Limited seating. But why does Trivia take sooo long we could wrap it all up in like an hour and a half

Fit the bill to watch a game and enjoy some drinks with friends. Service was mostly friendly and they were great about switching on the game we wanted to watch. Beer selection and drinks were great. There was only one bartender working the entire place for most of the afternoon and then another guy joined her in the evening. So she had her hands full but kept things moving. It was nice to have some food but don't expect much. It's all just handed to you or cooked in a toaster oven behind the bar as far as I can tell. She was swamped and we didn't want to trouble her too much so we got some sort of chips and dip and it was literally just a small personal bag of potato chips and a plastic container of dip she pulled out of the fridge. That was fine, actually, but could've used better chips or more of them. I guess for munchie food to go along with your drinks it's fine. Other than that, there are also plenty of fancier places to visit if you walk around Union Market, so this is a nice distraction from the more pretentious places around the corner. 5 Stars because I love dive bars and we need to keep these places in business before somebody else puts in another spot serving you a $20 Mint Julep. read more

Last Call is awesome! They have a wicked old fashioned on tap and let me tell you, it's not for the weak. In true dive bar fashion, there are tons of stickers and plenty wall art all around. It gets pretty packed here, so aim to arrive early on the weekends. If you're stopping in during the week, eat a little something too ahead of time. This is the place to be if you're looking for drinks on tap and decent prices near Union Market. read more

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Last call, first option. This place is a mecca for dive bar lovers. Its a great hangout spot, fun for first drinks or last drinks of the night. They have some dart boards in the back and its surprisingly big spacious for how medium sized it is. Big long bar and a few scattered tables throughout. Bar staff is super friendly. The place does tend to get packed early and stay packed so keep that in mind. Also cheap jell-o shots and buckets of beer whats not to love. read more

It has a dive bar feel, but is clean and not sticky. Bartenders are friendly. Great beer list. It can get quite busy and packed late at night. Another great find in the Union Market area. read more

Last Call Bar - Dive Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great dive bar, perhaps one of the few in the area. Drinks are cheap and they have games etc. which make for a really fun evening. In a city where most bars charge $15+ for a cocktail, it's nice to go somewhere that is a bit less formal! It seems like they have a pretty big clientele too as it was totally packed when we came in, but the service didn't suffer! read more

I'd never been to the soundstage of a 90s sitcom set in a dive bar before! It's an interesting experience. The beers were cheaper than you'd expect for Union Market. But the place was loud and filled with backwards baseball cap bros. The cheap Ms Pacman was nice. The guy tending bar was not. He aggressively argued with my friend after she called him out for being a jerk to the woman he was working with. It was hard to have a conversation because the music was so loud. And did I mention it's a FAKE dive bar. It looked like the chimera of a dive bar. Dive bar sans dive. We wondered if we'd stumbled into the favorite dive bar of the denizens of the Uncanny Valley. Go to Jimmy Valentine's or The Pug instead. read more

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It was not my plan to come to this local dive bar on a Tuesday night, but that's what happened. Very interesting place. The bartenders kinda seemed like they either hated their lives or hated us, or both. Not much to do other than stand around and talk. It seemed like there was always someone waiting for one of the two bathrooms. The bathrooms themselves were ones that made you think, I'll just wait until I'm home... Such an interesting location! I will say that the drinks are pretty cheap. I wonder how it is on the weekend but if you want to party I don't think this is the place. read more

Great spot and cheaper than most. Jello-shots are worth the...maybe $3 a pop? Yes, its crowded. Yes, they dont really allow kids. Its a bar, not a playground. Sort of sticky but thats the point with solid music choices. Good blend of people here. It't not stuffy but it's also not Black Cat. Solid choice. read more

Came to this spot upon a google Bar find. Place looks small and unassuming, but once we got inside , we realized this was a dope little dive bar! Bartenders were super nice and friendly. We found 2 seats at the bar @8p on a Thursday. I had a henken zero in a can and water came in hard plastic green cups. Music was being played from an employees Spotify account and was a great blend of old and new hip hop! There was a dart board where ppl could get darts from the bartenders. Plenty of beers/shots/jello shots/cocktails to choose from. Local bar in the area. Also, ID get checked when you walk in. If I lived near here, I would probably stop in often. Place is right on the corner/across the street from Union Market entrance. Side street parking here or park in Union Market and walk over. read more

a really classic dive bar in the union market district that's open late and has great happy hour deals. it has great prices always ($5 millers and pbr, beer/shot combos, jell-o shots, and a deal for two hot dogs and a miller for $10). it's smaller inside but has a large bar and lots of spots to sit and chat. the bartenders are also super kind and you never really have to wait long for a drink! for sure a staple late night dive bar for the area. read more

Great experience overall! The vibe was fun, the drinks were fantastic, and the music made the night. Perfect place to unwind and enjoy the evening. read more

THE BIG: Dive bar near the poppin Union Market. Fizzy Old Fashioned on tap. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The bae and I were out on a Friday and happen to hear about this bar that served fizzy old fashioned from a tap! Turns out to be Last Call Bar and we were in the Union Market area. The interior is a shelled out building with the bar, a few tables, and darts in the back. The alcohol prices are what you're really there for. The fizzy old fashioned tasted like pure alcohol, good if you're trying to get turnt. I didn't know that DC Brau offered a hard seltzer so we had to try that, pretty good however I prefer my white claws. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall, really great ambience with the dive bar culture. Spent $9 with DC brau hard seltzer and the old fashioned on tap. Very affordable and can't wait to be back read more

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Got food poisoning here. When I reported it to Last Call they called me a liar. I'm done with this place.

No frills bar with tasty drinks. I definitely appreciate the upside down holiday decorations! read more

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This place was happening and served whatever drink you could think of. The nightlife and folks there were off the hook and we got wasted and had a blast! read more

We went on a Wednesday and it was really pleasant! There were less than 15 people there but it was nice to hangout and talk with back ground music. Bartenders were amazing! They were super nice and even gave us recommendations for places to visit while I was in town. Drinks were strong and Jell-O shots tasted great! Def go with the bartenders recommendation of orange, the best flavor! Would definitely recommend this place for a chill night during the week and a little more crowded if a space for the weekend read more

Hehe, a Good name! Last callllll... this bar got energy.. definitely a go to dive bar! Those damn drinks that turn a quiet person into the most talkative person in town. The bartenders are on it.. did I speak of those damn drinks yet. Lol. But honestly been here a few times and it prob was my last place to be at since they satisfy my liquor intake. It's a place to start, it's a place to end... you be the judge but know it was definitely a great time for me!! read more

Extremely rude bartender. Even said bad, inappropriate things about his own colleague. Absolutely awful!

Very mean services. Not kind to people. I had a bad day and they made it worse. They failed when I just needed some kind words. read more

Last Call Bar - the door to the restaurant - Dive Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Service is pretty stale. There's nothing exciting about the ambiance and I've yet to bump into anyone tending bar with a personality worthy of capturing hearts. Honestly if this wasn't one of the only dive bars in the neighborhood there's nothing making me wanting to come back. I was really excited to check this place out but it's been a good handful of times I've poked my head in and it's been lack luster each and every time. read more

Great dive type bar. They have amazing mid day happy hours for $5 from the tap old fashioned. Prices are reasonable out of this time as well. Great place, great service, great crowd. read more