Snappy's has been around for a couple of years now (almost four I think) and it's one of the…read morecoolest spots in DC. It's got small in its name for a reason. It's definitely small, intimate, and cozy. Vibe from decor and style is definitely old school. Think exposed brick and vintage signage. Great charm. Love the mural on the back patio. Bathroom is in the basement and it's lit up with red lighting. Makes sense the bathroom is in the basement as the building is from the early 1900s. Drinks are good and CHEAP. I'm talking six bucks for a beer or ten bucks for a frozen boozy coffee. Nice selection of beers, spirits, and cocktails...all at around ten bucks! They even have snack foods like bagel bites, popcorn, chips, and a couple of other items. Service is cool-customers are treated like regulars even if you're a once or twice a year visitor like me. Dog-friendly makes them even radder!

This is a great little spot. I recently met up in this tiny space with a group of friends during a…read moreweeknight. This is a classic dive bar. Don't expect to come here and order a high end cocktail or the complex wines from California. This is very much a beer establishment. I wasn't really feeling drinking the night that I met up with everyone but enjoyed they had a cooler with water to refill on my own. The inside bar has great AC, which was much needed on the hot and humid summer night we visited. There is also a back patio area. I'm glad my group decided not to go back there between the humidity and smoking in the back. There is also food on the menu, but it's fairly basic. i wasn't feeling it so just ended up eating when I got home. Overall, it's a very fun and hipster space that you might expect in a city that isn't DC! That's a plus and why I think this gets 5 stars alone on that fact!

If I'm going to be in Downtown Silver Spring, I'm going to Quarry Tavern House! No questions asked!…read more First of all, this place is actually quite hard to find since it's downstairs, but once you know, you know. I'm not the biggest fan of a dive bar, but I'll truly make an exception for QH... ... and that's because of their vegan wings! I've never had vegan wings like this before and they honestly hit the spot each time. Along with their homemade ranch. I've tried other food items like their grilled cheese and nachos, but I'll definitely always order the vegan wings when I'm here. There's a huge selection of beers and whiskey. I'm not really a fan of either so I usually opt for a seltzer or cider. The happy hour deals are pretty good too honestly!

Still one of our favorite places. My wife and I go every month or two. They recently revamped…read morewith even more new burgers that are amazing that are still discounted on Monday. Still a great beer and spirits selection and the happy hour food special is now fifty cent wings that are a wonderful bargain. Ambiance is very retro but sadly not wheelchair accessible due to being downstairs. The servers are wonderful and most often we have Brenda as our waitress.

Great random stop and nice surprise to get good food at a dive bar!…read moreSmoked wings = seasoned perfectly and delicious Pulled Pork Sandwich = delicious! brioche bun was a nice touch, cole slaw was a nice compliment, and the BBQ sauce and meat were delicious

I finally got a chance to go to Jackie Lee's. I have been hearing amazing things for years and it…read moredid not disappoint. The service was fast and friendly. We also went on taco Tuesday which had some of the best tacos ive had in DC. I will definitely be coming back.

I love this place! The staff is always friendly, and the drink deals are hard to beat. Great…read moreneighborhood dive bar!

This is either a chill bar, or a packed loud bar. The red lights make everyone look god, we ordered…read moreNA drinks and treated like everyone else. There's some bar food, but I didn't see the menu.

Union Market has this magical ability to convince you you're fancy. You start the night sipping a…read more$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

Stopped by here kinda of quickly on our way to echostage. Very divey which I like. Pretty small…read more 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.

On a nice day, even a school night this place is bustling. Fantastic people watching as everyone is…read morehere- families, people of all ages, cute dogs. The bike racks fill up quickly! You can wait for a server to take your order outside or you can head inside to get yourself a drink. Decent pricing, great variety of options, and a really nice spot to come on a sunny day. Fantastic pizza from Lazy Bones onsite too!

Dear reader, The Dew…read moreDrop Inn was one of our stops along the Metropolitan Beer Trail, and what a charming little discovery it was. The building itself has loads of character, with a wonderfully unpretentious neighborhood-bar atmosphere that feels distinctly DC. There is a ton of seating indoors, but the outdoor space is the real triumph. Between the sprawling patio, picnic tables, and upper deck, there are plenty of places to settle in with friends and stay awhile. It is easy to understand why the patio gets so much love from regulars. Everyone we encountered was incredibly friendly, and the prices were refreshingly reasonable. The drink selection was also much broader than I expected, with plenty of beers alongside some genuinely fun and unique cocktails. Reviews particularly praise their crushes and creative drinks, which feels perfectly suited to the place. Between the laid-back atmosphere, excellent outdoor space, friendly people, and affordable drinks, Dew Drop Inn was a thoroughly delightful stop on the trail. I would absolutely return, preferably on a beautiful afternoon when surrendering several hours to the patio seems entirely reasonable.

Cool spot in Takoma Park that I've wanted to visit for awhile. I'm glad I finally did. Met up with…read moresome friends. Service by Jack and Heather was excellent. Finding metered street parking was easy. Later found out there's a paid parking lot in the back. They're open daily. Olive is a nice mix of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and American cuisine. The space was much bigger than I initially realized. We sat in the front of the space but there's a bigger bar in the middle and outdoor seating! They have happy hour Monday to Friday, 4 - 7, in addition to daily specials! I tried the samosas and they were delicious! The happy red wine (a merlot) was really good. I got a few glasses. Everyone had a good time! I will definitely be back.

This spot has two entrances -- One from the main street in the front and and one in the back…read moreconnected to a parking lot and the restaurant's patio seating. I came in the front not even knowing that the back area existed. There's a whole other bar, some cool decor and everything. The mezza platter on Mondays is such a steal! Money aside, everything in it is so delicious and worth it. And I love that it is totally vegetarian -- grape leaves usually half before lamb in them, so it was a nice surprise to see that they didn't. I'd be excited to try their $10 burger Tuesdays and other great daily deals. Happy hour is every weekday from Monday to Friday ... And the staff were super friendly and attentive, including the one who just recently started (I think her name was Heather?). I would be delighted to return! Mediterranean + bar food makes for a fun time.

It saddens me to write this because I've been coming to Moreland's for years, but after my Father's…read moreDay experience, I won't be returning. My African American military family arrived at 11:00 a.m. sharp on Father's Day. I mention "military family" because I want to paint an accurate picture: we weren't a loud or unruly group. We were five adults, five well-behaved children, and two infants looking to enjoy brunch together. The restaurant was completely empty. Not "a few open tables" empty--completely empty. No one was even sitting at the bar. When we told the hostess we didn't have a reservation, she went to get a manager. What struck me immediately was how flustered he became the moment he saw our group. He came out red-faced, visibly agitated, and immediately launched into how they were completely booked and there was "no way" he could seat a party of 12. We even asked if we could split into two groups of six and were met with the same response: impossible. We stood there looking at an entirely empty restaurant while being told there was absolutely no way we could be accommodated. The whole interaction was honestly bizarre. Confused, we simply said "okay" and started walking away. As we were already down the sidewalk, a hostess came after us and explained that we could sit on the patio, which was first-come, first-served. We could order through a QR code and have food brought to us. That was completely fine with us. In fact, with children and infants, the patio was arguably a better option anyway. The truth is, by that point we stayed more out of convenience than anything else. Getting five children and two infants back into three separate vehicles and finding another restaurant felt like more of a hassle than it was worth. Looking back, I wish we had simply left. Which raises the obvious question: if the patio was available all along, why wasn't that the manager's response from the beginning? Why did he act as though seating us was impossible instead of simply saying, "Our indoor dining is reserved, but you're welcome to sit outside"? I do not make accusations of racism lightly. However, after reflecting on the experience, I cannot escape the conclusion that race played a role in how my family was treated. The manager's reaction upon seeing our group, his immediate insistence that there was "no way" to seat us despite an empty restaurant, and the fact that available seating existed all along created an experience that felt unmistakably exclusionary. The interaction nagged at me throughout the meal, especially when my children and nieces and nephews started asking, "Why didn't the restaurant want us to eat here? The place is empty?" That's not a conversation I expected to have with children on Father's Day. When we left about 90 minutes later, both the dining room and patio were still far from full. I counted 8 open tables inside and 5 open tables on the patio at 12:30. I understand reservations. I've dined all over the world. But Moreland's is not a Michelin-starred restaurant with a months-long waitlist. It's a neighborhood pub--closer to an upscale Applebee's than fine dining. Yet somehow my family was made to feel unwelcome from the moment we walked through the door. After years of being a customer, that is deeply disappointing.

Excellent food! Excrement service!! Great ambiance! Nice rustic neighborhood bar with a great beer…read moreand bourbon selection!! And again, the food is amazing! This place continues to be our family favorite, every time we have family from out of town we bring them here because everyone loves the food and the atmosphere. Today they were able to accommodate a big group of out of town family at the last minute and did an amazing job!!

Our bartender, Tristan, was wonderful! Very friendly and helpful. He chatted with us and helped us…read morefind a place for dinner. Highly recommend

No signage, no flashy entrance. Just a sandwich board to notify it's there…read more No reservations. First come, first served. Small, dark, and moody vibes. Perfect intimacy vibes. It's a downtown spot that attracts locals and tourists alike. Prosecco on tap-I'm always a fan of any place offering this! Great beer and cocktail options. High-end whiskey and bourbon offerings. They don't serve food but you can walk in with your Shakeshack order (or food from anywhere) and wash it down with one of their fine beverages. Prices are crazy affordable. Great happy hour too. Location: Union Trust Building (obviously) in the former mailroom of the old bank.

San Matteo is our go-to spot in our Petworth neighborhood. The food is consistently superb. Staff…read moreare always highly welcoming and attentive. The spaces are very appealing. We enjoy the rear patio the most. Kid friendly, too. What a treasure to have in Petworth. By all appearances, San Matteo is a success that's here to stay.

Dinner at San Matteo, yes please and thank you!…read more Good food and service was memorable adding San Matteo to the list of favorites. The front patio is cute and a nice spot to sit on a nice day. We entered the restaurant, pasted the bar and made our way to the back. We were pleasantly surprised with a nice outdoor feeling to dine at. We were immediately greeted by our waiter, given water and warm bread with olive oil. To kick off our meal everyone had different ideas of what they were craving so we went with three starters. PROSCIUTTO E MOZZARELLA for one. It that had the usual meat and cheese board with nuts, mini bread crackers and jam. I liked how pistachio pieces were found in the meats and cheese. [5/5] BEEF CARPACCIO which is a family favorite of ours was a must try. The tender slices of beef with arugula, with sliced capers and celery. It reminded us of our trips to Italy. [5/5] FRITTO MISTO came next. This mixed lite battered bowl of seafood goodness with a little spice delight. It had calamari, fish, shrimp, garlic, zucchini and chilies. I really liked how the batter was lite which says a lot because I love really crispy anything. [ 5/5] On to the main courses, we proceeded with different pasta noodle dishes. BUCATINI BOLOGNESE one of my favorite pasta noodles was my selection. The noodles were al dente and the sauce and meat were excellent. [5/5] PAPPARDELLE CINGHIALE was my husband's pick. The pappardelle noodles were al dente and nicely accompanied the meat with the tasty sauce. Topped with ricotta; the dish was full of flavor. [5/5] CHICKEN ALFREDO was the last pick. Not an authentic Italian dish; however, hats off to the chef for making this for our picky eater in the family. The sauce was creamy and delicious. Noodles were cooked perfectly. [5/5] Surprisingly we had just enough room for a sweet ending - an Affogato. Whoaza! The espresso was yummy; put some hair on our picky eater's chest. It had a hint of licorice flavor that was unique. Let's not forget the San Matteo Spritz. Smoky and highly enjoyable. I loved it and will order again when I return. Overall, San Matteo hit all the check boxes for our lovely family dinner. The staff were attentive and never left us wanting more water, food or waiting long. The food was tasty. It seems upscale with a casual feel. Some people were dressed for date night while others were having a casual meal with family or friends. The seating options of areas were all unique in its own way. Front patio for a nice day, from the front indoor dining area for maybe a more intimate feel, bar and table top area for a drink and appetizer going solo or with a friend; and lastly the back dining area for a a bigger group to enjoy your meal. Mixing up the dining options that suits you. I'll be back to try other dishes.