Pitchers was where we ended up dancing for my bachlorette weekend and it did not disappoint!! They have 2 levels of fun! When you enter up the stairs there is a game room with old Nintendo 64s and a jukebox. You make your way to the other side and there is a bar with a dance floor playing reggaton on the projector. Their drinks were strong!! You can also go out on the patio which let's you get some fresh air and see the street. If you go downstairs they have an r&b/younger music crowd and bathrooms. They also have a free water station which is a thoughtful touch. A lot of fun for a GNO! read more

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Omg best customer service from Russell Will definitely be returning Equality in every aspect Perfect atmosphere The food and drinks are amazing. read more

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We used to go here often pre pandemic. Since joining the stonewall billiards league, I have been here few times. Leagues first happy hour was held here few weeks ago to distribute team t shirts and get to know everyone. I have met some nice people here through the league. The bar is pretty big. They have various floors with different themes. I used to go to the dance floor late nights. Very spacious. Food is pretty good as well. American bar food such as wings, fries, burgers, and tator tots. Nice place to catch up with friends. read more

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The stars are for the food. It is very good. The rest is pretty mediocre. As others have mentioned, their ID policies are a little excessive. There's always a big holdup outside to get in because the bouncers are intensely scrutinizing people's IDs. I've always gotten in eventually but it's a little irritating. The bag policy on weeknights also bothers me. I've gone with my book club a few times on weekdays and we have all had to put our bags in the cubes even though we could clearly be monitored by the bouncer/bartenders. Now we can't even go on Wednesday nights because they do trivia and there is no way to avoid it if you don't want to participate. It is very loud and the ALOHO space is not open, nor are the upper floors. As for weekends, the dancefloor is usually packed like a sardine can. If you want to dance, better to go to Kiki but I guess if you just want to jump up and down with your hands in the air while Chappell plays in the background go ahead. read more

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Pitchers is lovely! A welcome bar to all (especially the ladies), Pitchers offer a laid-back atmosphere with party vibes. They have strong drinks (I love their blueberry vodka lemonade) and have free karaoke on Wednesday nights. Wednesday nights are a little slower, and a little quieter. I've also been on the weekend and we partied all night long until like three in the morning. They do offer some food options and have a few arcade games as well. read more

Pitchers had their hours of operation invalid due to one of their bar tenders being late for work. Their service ought to have their doors open at 6 pm being a Sat, however due to one of their unaccountable Bar Tenders personal reason, the Doors opened after 7:20 pm Being straight, the gay atmosphere doesn't bother me at all, the upper-deck entertainment center is fun, and the place is rather clean, to bring out good vibes. I'd be glad if they can be a bit more accountable regarding their hours of operation. There ought to be no excuse for delay's on Saturday's. Other than their tradiness, the place is fun to hang -out. Good location is a great plus, in the hearts of Adams Morgan read more

Went here for trivia. Really enjoyed the trivia hosts and the types of questions they ask! Will definitely go back for another trivia night. Trivia 5/5 For food we got a burger and chicken sandwich. Both were ok, rather basic and the fries were meh. Nothing special but I guess ok for bar food. Food 2/5 read more

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Visited Pitchers tonight for a trivia night and drinks with some friends! A very laid back atmosphere, and a very friendly bar tender. Something to note is that Pitchers does NOT accept Apple Pay. Really good food for bar food with a nice selection. There are several different bar areas and lots of events going on! read more

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Ambiance - Music video - floor 2 - so much fun!! Loved seeing the music videos on the wall. Got packed fast during middle of night but so fun!! You felt like you were doing karaoke in a way. 3rd + rooftop floor - was fun a bit hot due to the weather this day but would be cute im sure on other days. So spacious and so many areas to be at if you feel uncomfortable Cool decor! Food - sooooo good everything!! Sweet potato fries, fried pickles, philly cheese steak egg rills, mac and cheese bites, alll so damn good! Drinks - good! Fair priced i got a seltzer iced tea peach and it was good my first time. Location - on a busy street easy to find. Service - was great no complaints here read more

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Very much a DC staple. I love this place, the vibes are always fun and it's a very inclusive space. Been coming here for years and have never left unhappy. The drinks are good, the music is always popping, and I love playing smash bros with my friends upstairs on a Friday night. It's a bar with something for everyone and a true DC gem. Love Pitchers and will always plan on going back for a good time. read more

I love that there's a space like this in AdMo! Queer haven with good food, big crowds, and great queer programming. It feels like a place where you can really be yourself! read more

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This is a racist bar against brown people and I truly hate to see in the chocolate city. The security guard rejected my girlfriend for being to "wobbly" when standing in line when she literally had ZERO drinks. What's that about?!?!?!?!?!??!??!?!? Wow. Gladly took ourselves to the bar up with no issues because we were able to provide our IDs with no issues. read more

awesome lgbt+ club, always filled with the most amazing people and playing the best music in dc. their food is absolutely KILLER but their drink prices are crazy. nonetheless, you'll find great service with friendly staff. love this place! read more

Pitchers is such an amazing addition to the ADMO area. They have so many rooms and vibes throughout one establishment. You can chill and drink/eat or go hard in a club vibe, or sit and sip and play video games. This is such a perfect spot for LGBTQ+ people where previously there wasn't anything to get! I always have blast at their events whether it's a drag show or a show tunes night! They really cater to their crowd and make it a lively and fun environment for any day/night of the week! read more

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I love the gaming consoles and good music but the bartenders and bouncers suck. Usually mean straight male bouncers. Bouncer aggressively didn't allow a friend in with his REAL ID. Drinks are also pricy. read more

This is the email I sent the owner. After reading these reviews, I don't anticipate a satisfactory outcome. "I have been coming to this establishment for 2 years now and today I am irate at the treatment my wife faced from one of the men up front on the Pitchers side. It was 4:30pm and Pride weekend. We were turned away initially for our backpacks because of safety concerns. Understandable. We went two stores down and purchased the only "fanny pack" available for entrance as you had posted. We gave the owner of that store our snacks in exchange for holding on to our larger bags while we go to Pitchers knowing we were going to eat real food. When we returned to your establishment, we were told that the fanny pack holding our wallets and medications was too big (though it is smaller than 11 inches). We were aware there was no line at the time so my wife began asking clarifying questions about what we can do for the bare essentials enclosed for our medical conditions. Everything was calm and cordial until barely into her second or third question, the man interrupted her yelling "Look lady! I'm not gonna argue with you. I said what I said!" turning heads of those sitting on the patio of the restaurant next door. My wife, a fawner, has NEVER in her life been argumentative. Instead, she was asking clarifying questions so we could just eat in this supposed "safe space". We don't even drink alcohol. Now, I know based on past experiences, this unprofessionalism will take us DAYS to pull her back up. This was incredibly heartbreaking to witness. Honestly, we will never be returning here again but, I do have a few suggestions on what can be done so others don't face what we did. - First, post the dimensions of the fanny pack that you would LIKE to see in your establishment. - Second, ask your patrons to open their bag for a search (similar to other businesses offering the same services). - And most importantly, you can explain to your staff that yelling in NOT how we handle customer inquiries as this place markets to a community that endures more trauma than most. Hope this helps." read more

The absolute rudest staff I have ever experienced. My boyfriend was profiled for having a small bag while plenty of patrons walked in with much larger fuller bags, and when we expressed our concerns after already having been there for over 2 hours to the new security guard and the staff member who refused to listen to our concerns, they threatened to kick us out?! Absolutely the most inconsiderate establishment we have ever experienced. As queers in a queer place, we should feel safe, and they made us feel very much the opposite. Do not go to this place. Beware of these people. Watch out for these people. read more

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THIS BARTENDER STOLE FROM ME AND THEN LIED ABOUT IT!!! My friends and I walked over to the pride flag to take a picture. I saw that my friends had their drinks with them, so I went back to the table as soon as we walked away to grab my drink. I saw that the bartender he was pictured here immediately grabbed my food and my drink, and threw it away and poured it out. This all happened in less than 60 seconds, I am not exaggerating. I approached her at the bar and asked her to pour me another drink because what my friend had ordered for me was a double bourbon with ginger and there is 3/4 of the drink left. We had actually called an Uber to go to the next place with my friend canceled because we needed to finish our drinks first. I asked her to pour me another drink, because I just saw her port out, and she said you're not allowed to leave your drinks. Then the other bartender came over. I explain to them exactly what I have written here. A manager comes over and then the manager talks to female bartender. The manager says that the bartender told her it was just ice. At this point, I got very upset, and I proceeded to tell the manager that her employee was lying, and I brought my friends downstairs who confirmed there is more than 3/4 of that drink left when she poured it out. Then the manager proceeds to say that they don't pour devils even though they poured me a double. The gay bartender has a whole attitude, the white girl with the green hair, who poured my drink out in the first place is rolling, her eyes huffing and puffing, and not making eye contact. The manager looks at me like I am the issue and walks away. My friend literally paid for a drink for me and they just threw it out and then they poured me a very weak drink to try to compensate for it when I wouldn't let it go. This is not the first time something like this has happened to me at this establishment. My friends of color have had very similar things happen to them here. Look out for this bartender her. If she is on the same floor that you are ordering your drinks on, do not order your drinks there. She will pour it out, and she will lie about it, and then the management, and the other bartenders will look at you like you're an angry, black woman, or a transsexual. This was a horrible experience, I cannot believe this happened to me, this is disgusting. So much for gay family and love is love. read more

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Best gay club/bar/dance floor in DC!!! Love the vibe and inclusiveness of every room in this bar except downstairs where people take themselves to seriously. I like the many different option and levels/rooms this bar has to offer. Gaming room upstairs if you want to chill and do a friendly competition at retro games. Love the dance floor area mid-level and rooftop areas as well. Very well put together I highly recommend this beautiful place with most of the time beautiful people. read more

My absolute favorite place I. DC! I come here every week and the staff have become like family (shoutout Eric, Ortiz, and Miguel!) The drinks are always perfect, they're so kind, and make sure every patron is happy and safe. The vibe is always great, empty or packed. I cannot overstate the awesomeness enough; You have to experience it for yourself! P.S. the chicken tenders are the best I've ever had. read more

Decent 3-level bar. Hang your own coat on the coat rack. Convenient. The ambiance was nice with video game consoles set up along the walls. However, the top floor reeked of feces. I'm not sure how anyone could work like that. No smoking or vaping allowed on the outside patio. They evidently aren't able to make a martini or mojito or even permit a double on drinks. Drinks were only $4 for rail, so can't complain. Just order a vodka soda or rum and coke. On Friday night around 9:30pm, there were barely any people inside. Go later in the evening for more of a crowd. read more

Gotten worse over time, used to be fun. It's gotten much more apparent that bartenders seem to want to take care of white customers first before attending to a person of color, so it makes sense that white patrons would have a better experience here. You as a POC could be standing there for several minutes but a white person who just got to the table will be asked for their order almost immediately. The DJ on the dance floor is also especially lazy. They do not mix, the tracks (even the ones with a remix) are made and reused from previous bars/clubs. An even worse DJ crime, they also play the ENTIRE song. So if it's not your jam, you have to stomach it for another 4 minutes. It feels like someone is just playing off their Spotify playlist and then looking busy behind the counter. Good side: video games. read more

excellent service, went for my partners 21st and it was great! the loaded tater tots were fantastic and all their food options looked really appetizing. i loved the vibe too, they had games to play which were a lot of fun and we could pick the music. it was a great time. and very very gay. read more

Fun ambiance, pours are heavy and love the different layouts but for the love of god PLEASE GET A NEW/BETTER DJ.

Pitchers is a fun multi-level gay "sports" themed bar in DC. The focus isn't on sports but more on video games and having a good time. In the basement, the League of Her Own is DC's only lesbian bar. Guys are able to be there but it's best if you're with female friends. The first floor, has a sports themed restaurant/dining area. The menu is fun and playful stadium fare. Think hot dogs, pretzels, fries, and more. There's also a new dance floor room and bar just around the corner from the bathrooms. Going upstairs, the 2nd floor, has a medium sized balcony/porch area, a bar, and a video game/pinball and billiards area. Then finally, the 3rd ish floor has yet another bar and an even larger balcony/rooftop open area. From what I've seen and experienced this place gets rather packed but I haven't had trouble ordering a drink. Pro tip: They also have neat orange "Gatorade" containers at each bar with ice water. No need to ask a bartender for water unless they're empty. read more

This bar was amazing! I was visiting DC with some friends and we popped in here for a couple of drinks. Prices were very reasonable for DC and we loved playing Mario Kart in the bar together! The staff were very nice as well. Will definitely be coming back here the next time I'm in DC. read more

Vibes were there until I met the "owner" not sure if it was but seem true (the security were so much friendlier and more understanding than he was ) and well he was absolutely unwelcoming I gave this place a chance even after everything I saw on social media about it being just for certain ppl well he prove their point you just know when you know. Staff was friendly but well for my first experience that man really killed it read more

Here practically every weekend New management has made it even more fun with themed nights added onto the regular trivia and drag show nights Always a good safe time here and never once had a bad experience shoutout to TJ who's my fav bartender read more

Pitchers is one of the newest gay bars in the district since opening in summer 2018, and it already is a leading contender as one of the best gay venues in DC! Pros: -Spacious -Casual atmosphere -Serves dinner -They carry game systems! -Prices lower than average! ($4 drinks and $5 shots) -Caters to both gays AND lesbians (I'm not aware of anywhere else that so cleanly brings the groups together) Cons: -Pretty far from the metro and other gay places (if you wanted to bar hop) -The game controllers need to be replaced (all of them have sticky buttons) Pitchers is only 3 floors, but it is expertly subdivided so that it feels like there 5 floors with 2 balconies! The atmosphere isn't as threatening as other gay bars/clubs, people there seem to always be in good spirits and not looking to outdo one another. They have game systems available for play! From popular favorites like the new Smash Ultimate to some classics. A great way to just jump in and meet people. And since they also have a lesbian bar (A League of Their Own) as well as a gay bar, it fosters community in a way that I haven't seen before in a bar, especially on the dancefloor. I'd highly recommend this bar for anyone in DC who wants to have a carefree good time! read more

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Martin was an exceptional bartender. He made our experience a 10/10. We are visiting from out of town and enjoyed the banter and personal connection we made with him. Would definitely come back just for Martin!! read more

Here is the updated review for those wondering why the first had 3 stars. I wanted to give them the benefit of doubt, but they're still on the same bullshit. read more

I've been here multiple times and usually love it, but had a weird situation with the bouncer when me and my LEGAL friends with real government ids got denied for having "fakes". not sure if they had something go down where they are now being very strict but he said our IDs didnt have "holograms", which they obviously do they're all government issued IDs. yeah he made us feel pretty stupid and when i tried to explain why I had a Michigan ID (college student living in DC) he banned me for life saying I was a liar probably would try to go back but unfortunately i am now banned for life read more

Pitchers DC has been open for over half a year. After visiting on Thursday, I'm disappointed that I didn't make my way there earlier to check it out. The space is open and inviting, and the crowd is mixed and friendly. The bartender, Mike, was wonderful. He took the time to research and make me a drink that he didn't off the top of his head. A League of Her Own, Pitchers' sibling establishment, is easily accessed once inside, and both businesses share the same restroom facilities. I look forward to making Pitcher's a regular stop. read more

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I stopped last night to have a drink and see some friendly faces. Not the case. Staff lifeless and minimally helpful. Here's the wammy! I ask for my check. They charged me $3.00 yes, three dollars, for six ice cubes when I asked for my $10.00 tequila on the rocks. Yes that is $3.00 for six ice cubes (not $0.30 oh yes $3.00). Guess I'll have to bring my own ice. Never heard of having to do that at a bar before. More money to for the manager to buy a new car and take extravagant trips to Hawaii. But I have to walk a mile and pay $3.00 on my miniscule disability income. Way to go Pitchers DC! read more

Pitchers/A League of Her Own is a much needed queer and inclusive space in DC. As a queer woman, I was so happy to hear about ALOHO opening. As great as some other LGBTQ spots in DC are, they certainly lean to a cis-male centric vibe. I think Pitchers/ALOHO is the perfect mesh of party atmosphere with a spot to chill with a good beer. The Nintendo is definitely a fun and unique addition to the spot. I have 10000% only positive things to say about the awesome bar staff down in ALOHO. They're friendly and know how to mix up a consistently great drink. If it's a busy night and you're not feeling like clubbing, fair warning that you'll have to order food if you want to sit at a table on the main level. They're pretty strict about that, but hey, the tots hit the spot if you're a bit tipsy. read more

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So me and friends went there it was so bad could get any help the Bartenders just Ignored us just as if we were not there we were a group of 4 people looking to have drinks and chilling but were felt like we was not welcome there so we left.. read more

Visited on 7/3 after a crappy experience before. Decided to give it a second chance. Got to the bar, went downstairs for a drink - I like A League of Her Own. Went back upstairs to wait for a table outside, and started dancing on the music. Got yelled at by one of the bartenders that "dancing was not allowed to occur until 10 PM." I asked if he was joking and he said "no, you're ruining the integrity of the bar." Do not go here if you're looking for a good time. I would give this 0 stars if I could. Absolutely ridiculous. Don't play bangers if you don't expect me to dance. read more

I have been to this bar a few times, but tonight I was kicked out. I'm straight, but have only been here with gay friends. Tonight, we had a few drinks, and before going to the upper floor to dance, I waited in line for the bathroom. I was tipsy and swaying back and forth a little. An employee came up to me and told me I had to leave. I asked what I did wrong and was told I was too drunk. I have never in my life have been asked to leave a bar before (I'm 31) and can't make sense of it. I was not aggressive or offensive and did nothing wrong. read more

Wanted to give a huge THANK YOU to David the owner and the staff there at Pitchers DC. I was out Halloween night and lost my ID. Worried about the situation all day Wednesday I received a message on Facebook from David stating that they found my ID and it's there at Pitchers. For him to go above and beyond to find me on Facebook and message me was something I appreciate more than they know. I am in awe of the kindness of the people there and encourage everyone to go there for a good time filled with kind people. read more

*I am editing the text of my original review after my communication with the owner of Pitchers. I wanted to write regarding a very negative and hostile experience I had while trying to visit Pitchers on Friday 3/12/2021. We wanted to have a drink at a league of her own and saw a sign to check in at pitchers. As we proceeded to walk into pitchers a very hostile and aggressive man who works here, and I believe is the owner, walked up behind and screamed at us asking what we think we are doing. He loudly yelled at us in our face "we are not sitting anyone for the rest of the night, last call is in four minutes!" I can't imagine what we did that sparked his rage and hostility. All we wanted was a drink and would have gladly left and come back another night if he explained in a professional way they weren't taking any more customers. Are all employees at pitchers allowed to act aggressive and scream at customers for absolutely no reason? We were not problematic, we hadn't even said a word to anyone. There is no good reason that potential customers should be treated like we were treated. There was another guy (the host) that was much more professional than the first guy who screamed at us. He explained in a better way why they were no longer seating people. Had this been told to us by him at first, I would've never given this place a low rating. I will update my review if I ever decide to come back here. read more