A M A Z I N G. Came here for brunch for my birthday and everything was amazing. The food was amazing. Mimosas were everything!! Julissa our server was so great! She kept the mimosas coming and made sure we were doing great, despite being the only one upstairs and also serving two other parties. Nikki, the event coordinator, was so helpful and polite despite my million of calls about changing. YOU GUYS WERE SO GREAT!! Me my family and friends enjoyed every bit! Thank you!! read more

Visited the Madhatter for brunch on a Saturday with a party of about 10. We were seated in a private room with beautiful window and no heat in the dead of winter. The restaurant has vintage vibes with interesting photos & artwork all around. I partook in the unlimited mimosas - great deal & strong brews. For eats I had the french toast and unfortunately the food was received cold. The toast was tasty and would have been better if had been warm/hot. The server was demanding which was great for the group size. Our food order was messed up but despite the errors I had an okay experience. read more

I didn't have anything to do around 1 AM so I thought I would go in here. Apparently they have a special drink that they pour in a container that looks like a hat. I had one just to experience it and honestly it was not a bad drink. I would definitely have it again and maybe bring someone to share it with, because I was kind of struggling to keep it all down. But then I thought of my late wife, Connie, and how she would never give up on something like that, so I forced down the rest of the hat. And I don't regret it and I don't regret meeting Pablo and Tony in the lounge/dance area and hanging out with them for most of the night just sippin' on a funny drink and having a good time. They were very sympathetic about Connie and her shocking death and for some odd reason it just felt like home. I would give it 5 stars but the bathroom was trash. read more

Loved the Sunday morning brunch. Decor was great, music was great and food was amazing. I had the cinnamon raisin French toast and it was hella good! Totally recommend this spot on Sunday as a brunch option. read more

The food is terrible! I tried this place twice an both times my experience was not what my expectations was of this place!

I hate to roast a place but if I could give 0 stars I would and this is a first for me. The service was horrible and they were dead maybe 2 other tables. We had a group of 10 so I know it won't be super fast but when it's dead I expect things to go faster. The food was horrible all but the sweet potato fries. The burger was super dry s d our waitress literally sucked a**. The building it self needs updating and one of the upside down rooms smelled like mold. The short version to this.... SKIP THIS PLACE!!! read more

The music and vibe at this place is amazing but the drinks suck... Paid about 40 bucks for that signature madhatter hat drink and there was hardly any alcohol in it! The drink should have had more alcohol or been cheaper. #disappointed read more

Book club was holding a happy hour at Madhatter - I thought, oh yes - that dingy nasty little basement dive bar on M street... but wait... things have changed. It's above ground now, and in Dupont. When did this happen? The new Madhatter is a place I can get behind. The new location is actually really nice. They had about 10 beers on tap and buy-one-get-one free appetizers for happy hour. The hummus was magic. The only lame part is that the tables surrounding the bar aren't served - you have to go lean over the people sitting at the bar to get more drinks. Not that I don't enjoy occasionally shoving my armpit into someone's face. Oh, and I was sitting next to a couple who were very obviously on an Okcupid first date. So the entertainment gets a thumbs-up too! read more

I've been here for meals three times and to dance once and have found the following: Love the theme. The food is pretty good, for your standard bugers/American fare. Mac n' cheese to die for, actually. Grilled veggie sandwich was grilled to perfection. The service, however, kind of suck. Each time, the servers seem like they have somewhere better to be (and they very well may, but when I was a server I sure as hell wouldn't blatantly ignore someone who's asked me three times for a refill). For those who haven't been, they do have a really nice little welcome ritual where the server pours you a little cup o tea. Not sure why, but they don't let you have more. I really like the tea; why can't you leave me the little silver pot? All in all, I might come back if a friend really wanted to go, but it would not be my first choice. read more

Their Sunday brunch is delicious. The theme is whimsical but the atmosphere itself is very laid back and comfortable. Their bottomless mimosas are a steal and the do-it-yourself Bloody Mary bar is well stocked. Their party room has an entire dinner set upside-down on the ceiling - one of a kind. The staff is accommodating but not intrusive. read more

This would be my kind of bar if 7 billion other people hadn't found it and turned it into their bar. It can get kinda crowded. I've only gone here for happy hours. Drink specials are okay, and the appetizers are fine. It does fine for larger groups, but get there early. In short, you can get yourself a good beer, have a few bites to eat and then go somewhere else. However, don't expect this to be anything amazing in the food department - no bar ever is. I like the casual feel of the place. Only a few ladies who are trying to pull off the "i'm putting out the vibe but not really putting out the vibe because I want to be the cool chick at the bar" and a few meat head frat boys with backwards, white caps in the place. read more

This just might be our new favorite place for brunch near Dupont Circle! Bottomless mimosas, Make Your Own Bloody Mary bar and a great outdoor seating area make this a nice afternoon stop! Our server was excellent and even though they were very busy our service for a group of 5 was quick and efficient. read more

$3 Rail Drinks during happy hour?? Yes, please. Came here with friends to use a scoutmob deal once and the burgers were sooo good! Sadly, however, I came here a second time and their burgers were not only disappointing but kinda gross, unless you're into dry, soggy burgers. I hope they work on their consistency, because it's either a hit or miss at this point. Not sure if I walked into a private party at the bar upstairs but the line was tooo long downstairs for me to wait. Possible option if you want to get ahead of the crowd during peak happy hour! Appetizers during HH are reasonable and they don't cut down the portion size from the reg menu! read more

This review applies to their brunch only. I do not go (nor do I recommend) to Madhatter after 8pm. Their brunch is delicious and cheap. Bottomless mimosas for $10, Bloody Mary bar, and both breakfast and lunch menu items make this the perfect place to soak up your hangover. Their mimosas are actually well-proportioned, which is rare. The one time we noticed that they seemed to be a little orange juice-heavy, we mentioned this to our waiter and they over-compensated with the next pitcher. It's never too crowded, and you can get everything from a plain bagel (my hangover food of choice) and fruit to burgers and salads. read more

This place is a little odd, it starts the evening as a bar/dinner and then by the end of the night it has turned into a club. It seems kind of pushed as the evening goes on that you are ushered to move on if you've gone there for dinner.. Food is okay, nothing too special, but there was big one problem, when you haven't finished your starter (not even half way through) and you then have your mains dropped on your table.. Did I say rushed already... yeah.. very rushed.. Drinks by that I mean their cocktails, where well meh.. actually pretty terrible... read more

Our student group has been using Madhatter as a meeting place for a series of get-togethers with faculty. Their upside-down room(which has a whole dining set glued to the ceiling) is a great place to have groups of about 10-12 people for a sit-down dinner or for happy hours, which currently run from 4-8. The problem is that this room is in particularly high demand and our reservation was snatched by another group who claimed to be us. Management was nice and gave us some appetizers on the house, though. Happy Hour Specials at Madhatter are pretty decent, with $5 appetizers and drinks. While the price point is attractive, the bites weren't particularly strongly flavored and a somewhat oily. It's a decent place in a convenient location, though, just outside of Dupont station. For students and young professionals looking for a casual place to go after work or class, I would reccommend Madhatter. read more

This is a super cute place. Excellent for groups and an awesome brunch atmosphere. I had a sweet tooth so I went with the cinnamon raisin French toast with an awesome Riesling Wine. Our server was amazing and extremely nice. Best service I've had my whole visit to DC. read more

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I noticed a lot of poor reviews here and I was a bit skeptical at first, but then realized those were all for the bar.. I went it and had the lunch special, cheeseburger and fries for under $6, and made sure to check in on Yelp for a discount. I came in a pretty big group and we were all in a hurry, but they accommodated us nicely and were pretty quick. The food was great, especially for the cost, plus the welcoming service would definitely come back here again for lunch! Have yet to check out the late night scene though.. read more

I think my rating would have to have an added half star to be 3.5. I'm giving it that extra bit for our server, who was extremely accommodating and friendly about our large party. We went there for a friend's 21st and when we saw the upside down room, asked to be moved into there. It was nice of her to check whether it was empty and to set it up at such late notice. In addition, throughout the dinner, she dealt with every little nitpick we each had. The drinks were good. I ordered a yard glass of Mangorita, which was definitely tasty and not too strong on the alcohol. The birthday boy ordered their classic Madhatter cocktail punch. I was surprised by how much it tasted just like juice. Make no mistake though, the alcohol definitely creeped up on us there. I simply ordered garlic fries, which was an accommodation, which were delicious. Others ordered the brisket (they loved it) and the steak frites (had to send it back because it was overcooked, but also not going to recommend it because it's not thin enough to be frites) and seafood pasta (which was also raved about). The sweet potato fries were really good for those that replaced normal fries with them. The food just isn't really that great, but I suppose for a bar it's better than most. The restaurant turns into a dance floor at around 9:30PM. Of course most people were at the bar rather than dancing by the time it started, but the mood is very colorful and loud. I had to leave before it got fun, but I'm sure it's just as good as any bar/restaurant. read more

Disclaimer: this review is in response to this being a "WVU bar". We went here tonight to try and watch the Cactus bowl. A girl out front said all the WVU people are upstairs so we went straight there. It was a few small rooms with minimal seating and terrible TVs. There were two small service bars, one of which was not open but "would be running specials when the game started." My husband and I both agreed that since there was no where to sit and no large TVs, we should go elsewhere. I don't know why they can't have the downstairs set up for us, it was nice and open with large TVs and would have been a much better fit. read more

Came during the weekend of the snow storm Jonas. One of the few places open and serving food and drinks. The theme once inside was Alice in Wonderland. It was cute but not overwhelming. Offered a limited brunch menu because of the storm and also bottomless mimosas for $12! Service was great, would not have known a snowstorm was happening outside. Only downside was our food was lukewarm once it came out. read more

Quite disappointed with the reservation manager Missy. As well as Jose an employee of Madhatter. Their follow through on reservations are horrific and unprofessional. I do understand how mistakes can be made on Missy's part. However, to have a rude receptionist/employee(Jose) to not make accommodations for my group. He instead told my friend who made the reservations to find another place to eat for brunch. If this is the type of professionalism that they pose, then I don't want it. Something has to be done about this. I am displeased and refuse recommend this establishment in the future. read more

To call their food subpar would be an understatement. The premixed drinks were deplorable despite hosting a full sized(and fully equipped) bar. They held no regard for allergy warnings and the brisket was drier than the Sahara. read more

Love their Brunch , not too impressed with their dinner menu. When booking a reservation it's a confusion and they overbook reservations. Called and booked my reservation for a party of 10 and put my card on file and when I arrived with 75% of my party I was told ,they don't have a reservation for me , so i was confused when you have my card on file and also I have the receipt . but once I spoke to the manager , Things was handled okay . But I learned my lesson, come early and sit at the bar read more

We went on July 4th for a late lunch and drinks. It wasn't crowded at all. I appreciated it being open! Had a draft beer that was good. Burgers were also pretty good. Typical bar, pretty good bar food. The music was SUPER loud but the waiter recognized it and turned it down. The staff was nice. The inside was looking old and had some wear and tear, but I enjoyed it despite that. Don't expect a ton but it is pretty good. read more

Worst service ever. This place literally doesn't care about its people or the food being made.

This was a very okay bar. Nothing out of the ordinary but I wouldn't mind going there if I was a local. If you're just visiting this isn't the bar for you. There are much nicer cooler bars in DC that can be visiting. read more

One of the best brunch spots to go to. Have a blast Everytime I go. Great music, great food, great people

This is a review of the brunch not the club. One of the best brunches in DC. Amazing and on the cheaper side for D.C. bottomless mimosa deal. French toast truly is top rate. And the Dupont Circle location makes for great tip set Sunday afternoon wanderings. Five stars! read more

Always a great time here! From the food to the DJ and brunch party. I've gone almost too many times but they never disappoint. and bottomless mimosas are always a plus! read more

I came here during an event, the food is alright but the management goes above and beyond to make sure people enjoy their time at the Madhatter. It's a historic building so keep that in mind in being disabled friendly and the elevator is small but on the positive is that it's not far in the back near the trash. I was here for a full rented out early evening event so your experience most likely will be different from mine. read more

20% off when you check in. Although not valid during happy hour or on drinks. Make sure you try "The Hat". It's perfect for three or four people and then some! read more

Great Atmosphere Great DJ Great food Great Service Just make sure to make reservations! read more

The Hatter is my favorite bar in DC! The bartenders are great--fast service, friendly, fun, and they'll remember you after just a few trips. The beer is cheap, and the atmosphere is completely unpretentious, unlike most of the other bars in DC. The music selection is great, too--they take requests, and it's not just a bunch of techno crap, it's a mix of classics and top 40. Greatest bar in DC!! read more

Note: This review is based on a visit on a Monday at 6pm, and solely on the front bar area. I did not check out the entire establishment. An old friend and I stopped by The Madhatter for drinks and their "Buy One, Get One Free" appetizer happy hour last Monday around 6pm. Based on the name and the design of the website, I thought it would have a very unique decor and atmosphere. Though it was very well kept, it was a little too...stuffy, for my liking. Most of the people in there were male, and with no intention to offend, yuppies. The super attractive female bartenders gave me the impression that young professional males were exactly the clientele that the establishment would like to keep around. I'm a 23-year-old female, wrapping up six years of pursuing a BA in Advertising and Graphic Design, and I'm not quite sure that I'm ready for "stuffy". It wasn't necessarily the place for me, though, I won't let that keep me from giving credit where due. For $17, my dining companion and I shared two appetizers and each had a pint of their house amber ale (I believe house beer, Bud Light, and rail liquor were on Happy Hour in addition to the appetizer special). There was nothing special about the amber ale, it was probably just Bud American Red, but the price was right, so I chose it over some of the craft beers that they had on tap. We shared the chicken tenders and the hummus. The chicken tenders were of far higher quality than I had anticipated, and the pita bread for the hummus was perfect. Absolutely no complaints on the food, and even though I hadn't had very much to eat earlier in the day, we still had some food leftover. In short, it was the environment that didn't rock my boat, but note that no person there gave me the impression that I didn't belong (no encounters with pretentious jerks). Besides being a bit dry for my preference, it was a very nice establishment. The food was good, not the most amazing food that I've ever had, but definitely worth going after again, especially during the happy hour. read more

Fun atmosphere and great food. Love the little teacups you get of their own eclectically infused tea. The portions are pretty big so careful when you order sides like the mac n cheese (amazing but definitely a meal unto itself). Tip: Go for happy hour you can get cheap appetizers and drinks! read more

I give madhatter a four for the unlimited mimosa brunch and a two for their bar and nightlife. My friends and I lived in dupont for three months and spent every saturday/sunday morning at the madhatter for unlimited mimosa brunch. If you do not have much responsibilities on the weekend, you can pay $5.00 for all you can drink mimosas or champagne. They have pretty good breakfast foods but not anything spectacular or noteworthy. The service is decent and the waiters are tolerant of the debauchery going on in their alice and wonderland themed restaurant. At night time the place becomes slightly less classy and the staff removes all the white table clothes and it "transforms" into a full bar. Like most places in dupont, the Madhatter is extremely busy at night time and it is difficult to get around. read more

I was in D.C. for work with some coworkers and it was our first day there. We were staying in the Dupont Circle area and were hungry, so we kind of randomly picked this place as it was on the way back from the Tidal Basin (cherryblossoms were beautiful). We were sitting and ready to order at 3pm (kind of a weird in between time... was a "late lunch" instead of an early dinner). The waitress was nice enough to give us the option of ordering the lunch specials (even though they ended at 3pm). I got a cheeseburger for $5. Was definitely one of the cheaper meals I had in D.C. Before receiving our meals, we were given miniature cups of tea, which was cute and obviously meant to go along with the theme. We also got some fried dough things that had some cutesy in-theme name I can't remember, but it came along with some sweet butter that had orange flavor added. Was good for a freebie appetizer. The burger was good and cooked to how I requested (medium) and it had cheddar (not American) on it. Overall, was a pleasant experience. read more

Went here for lunch today. Not giving the fifth star because I waited a little bit longer than I would want to wait for my lunch. But This place earns solid points in my book for FINDING MY PHONE! The blonde bartender is awesome. Was walking down Connecticut looking for a cheap eat. Saw 6 dollar burgers and decided to give it a try. Waited a bit for my meal, but the service was very good and the food was honestly a pleasant surprise. Well made burger and delicious mac and cheese. This meal fills you up for only six bucks! Ended up taking some home for leftovers. Will be going here more often, now that I know where to find filling food for a great price. I can't say much for their happy hours, have yet to visit the place during that time. Thanks for the great food Mad hatter, and thanks for finding my phone! read more

Visited Madhatter for lunch in June 2012 and I have been back many times since then. Madhatter is a excellent, casual American restaurant, with excellent food with a quirky, refreshing twist...Alice in Wonderland...complete with a mini teacup with tea poured upon greeting. There is a solid selection of salads, burgers, seafood (great crabcakes and scallops), and sandwiches. The service has always been great, but I always tend to pick times when it's not too crowded. The location is within an former bank or mortgage company, complete with nice wood-paneled walls and wood floors. The layout of the restaurant seems expansive, with what seems to be two levels though I have not yet explored. The entrance to the restaurant is a bit hard to find and once you do find it, guest enter into what seems to be a mixture between a deli and a bar. Once greeted by the host, you are escorted stage left to the paneled restaurant portion. Lots of great food options, and I am told that it turns into a popular happy hour location. I also hear that the Sunday brunch is quite popular, and in addition to Wonderland themed and traditional food/drink items, you'll find the "Beat Donut Ever," Scrambled eggs, sausage and cheese stuffed in between two Krispy Kreme donuts. One of the city's best kept and overlooked secrets. Madhatter will not disappoint. read more