Short story: inconsistent food, arrogant staff and poor hygiene makes me question the 4.6 rating. What started as a promising visit to a restaurant with a very nice looking bar quickly spiraled into one of the most disappointing meals I've had in DC or anywhere else. While the pimento tot appetizer was tasty (though smaller than pictured online) and the beer list was decent, the experience went downhill from there. My burger was overpowered by a cloying onion jam and the fries were overly salty. The real star of this horror meal, though, was my son's "Nashville" hot chicken. It was caked in a black, soggy layer of spice--completely different from the plates at other tables. When we told our server, he literally laughed and told us that's "how the chef learned to do it in Nashville" instead of offering a solution. To top it off, we waited nearly 15 minutes just to pay in a half-empty restaurant, and my son spotted a mouse scurrying across the restroom floor. Between the hygiene issues, the arrogant service, and the inedible main course, there are far better options in DC. I'd even opt for going hungry over eating here again. Avoid this place like the plague or you might end up with it. read more

Present Company Public House - Mouse. - Pubs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Had a delicious brunch to fuel myself for a big day over the weekend! We didn't have a reservation but came on the earlier side and were able to get a table for two. Brunch cocktail prices were very reasonable, but the real star of the show was the food. The crab dip was SOOOO GOOD. It had plenty of crab in it, and it paired very well with the house made tater tots. The breakfast burrito was similarly amazing, I loved the layer of spinach in it and it was overall a very hearty meal. read more

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Any place that invites patrons to send photos of their pets to display on their walls is a winner for me. I had a group happy hour here a few weeks ago and can't wait to return. The drink menu is extensive (kudos for offering low/non-alcoholic options) with decent prices and a good happy hour. Several of the others in my group ordered food, and the English Muffin Pizza and various orders of fries were much enjoyed. Great outdoor seating, a nice bar and booths if you want to sit inside. After my next visit, I'll send a picture of my kittens. read more

Present Company Public House - Restroom decor: Pet wall of fame - Pubs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Service and food were excellent. They were short staffed but you'd never have known. We started with the Eastern Shore Elote dip with homemade chips. Spicy, sweet, salty, and so fresh! I ordered the tots with crab dip and my husband had a burger. The tots are homemade and so crunchy. The crab dip was amazing. The burger was cooked perfectly and the fries were delicious. Really pleased this popped up on Yelp and we checked it out. read more

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Present Company Public House is a rustic neighborhood pub located in a historic DC firehouse, which is the city's oldest firehouse. Located on Massachusetts Avenue in the Mount Vernon Triangle, it offers "pub-fusion" food, creative cocktails, and an extensive drink selection, along with friendly and attentive service. Brick walls, green lantern hats, and potted plants create a cozy yet lively atmosphere. The pub also features a popular happy hour, trivia nights, and weekend bottomless brunch. It is a dog-friendly establishment. We opted for weekend brunch (Saturday & Sunday, 11am to 3pm) with unlimited mimosas, and the food was tasty and comforting. read more

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Cute bar with a nice menu! I ordered an old fashioned which the waitress said was the bartenders speciality and really enjoyed! Also decided to try the happy hour turkey sliders and a side of Brussels sprouts which were both really tasty. Really friendly and quick service. Also, as a cute addition, in the bathroom they hang pictures of people's dogs who send them in. read more

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Fantastic food and chill atmosphere. Happy hour food specials are a great deal. Wings are as good as they say they are!

Worth stopping in. Got a dive bar feel without being grungy. People were on it. Kind. Helpful. Attentive. Food was decent. The pickle spears were ok. Not sure I'd recommend. Breading was a bit soggy. The Nashville sandwich was amazing. Good flavor. Good spice. Very very good. Decent drink selection too. Try it out read more

The food was absolutely incredible! The service was fantastic! Looking for something that had decent ratings for a quick supper. Found Present Company here in yelp. Figured I'd try it. Our party sat down outside on a gorgeous afternoon and within minutes we had water and our server took our drink order. A few minutes later, the server came out and inquired as to any questions about the menu. We had a few and they were answered in a friendly and cordial manner. We had the ribeye cheesesteak and the Nashville chicken sandwich. Both were served with the most wonderful tater tots any of us had ever had. Turns out they're made in house. It's touches like this, and the overall quality of the experience that impressed us and will bring us back again!!! Overall, this was exceptional, Present Company included! read more

Love this place great staff, great music and great food. Highly recommend for the vibes, the drinks and the amazing service read more

Present Company Public House - Pubs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was impressed they kept tables to the 90 minute time as promised. It was busy since it was St Patrick's Day. The service was okay but slow - our food arrived before our appetizers did. The food was okay. We enjoyed trivia - it was harder than expected. She needs a better speaker - it was hard to hear her. We won a tshirt so left happy. read more

I discovered this spot when a friend that lived near invited me to try it and it was fantastic! Quick and friendly service even on a busy night; bother the Nashville and Caesar fries were crispy and delicious; the happy hour pieces were great; and the vibes were lively but cozy. read more

I was here during a work happy hour, and while free alcohol at work sounds great in theory, it's usually not as fun in practice. This time, though, the bartender completely turned things around and made it a great experience. She went out of her way to find me a drink I actually liked, which wasn't easy considering the company clearly cheaped out on the liquor options. Her effort and friendliness really made a difference. On top of that, the finger foods were amazing--especially the sliders. They were so good, I'm still craving them. Juicy, flavorful, and just the right size to keep going back for more. What could have been a pretty dull happy hour ended up being a lot of fun thanks to the great service and surprisingly delicious snacks. I'd definitely come back, but hopefully on my own terms next time! read more

Present Company was my go-to neighborhood bar when I lived nearby -- cozy, welcoming, and way more than just drinks. The happy hour fries with homemade ranch are a must, and trivia nights are always a fun time. The staff made me feel like family (though that might be because I was there a lot), and the bathrooms? Covered in photos of local dogs -- a true neighborhood treasure. Iit's the kind of spot you keep coming back to. read more

Was searching for a place for a late lunch that had outdoor seating and stumbled upon this place. Service was amazing as well as the food. The server was very personable and even took the time to give us a run down of the menu. We were traveling from out of town and they even gave us some fun places to check out. The brisket tots and smoked salmon dishes were amazing and a must try! Highly recommend! The patio is spacious and is very dog friendly! read more

Present Company Public House - Smoked Salmon Tartine - Pubs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food was excellent and service was even better. Divey-local relaxed kind of vibe. Highly recommenddddd!! No picture because as soon as they sat it down I inhaled it. read more

I came here with a few friends for dinner. I was pretty excited but it ended up kind of disappointing. The old fashion was ok nothing no to write home about. The pretzel looked promising but was kind of like stale pretzel reheated. The Cuban was decent but again nothing to write home about. Overall everything was pretty average. The service was decent and the place looked clean. Everything shown here was about $55 after tax and tips. Maybe I just got the wrong things, but I probably won't go back. read more

Present Company Public House - Cuban - Pubs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

(4.25) ~ Very good Brunch & service. Note: Brunch is in the bar ares down the hall on the Left. DRINKS: ** French Press Coffee = (4.5) Very Fresh! ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) ** Orange Juice = (4) very solid FOOD: ** House Baked Giant Cinnamon Roll = (4.75) Great! ** House-made Sourdough English Muffin = (4.5) Very Good! ** Burnt End Tater Tot Hash = (4.25) Very tasty ** Graham Cracker Chocolate Brookie = (4) very tasty read more

Great food especially the burger. Awesome staff. Recommend stopping by if you're in the area or want to watch a game.

the food was really good! the burnt tater tots was the best brisket I've ever had and the drinks are super strong. service was amazing. Lauren really took care of us despite it being incredibly crowded. Definitely coming back. read more

This is a decent little neighborhood bar & grill. The menu is a bit limited but about what you'd expect from "bat food" with a bit of an eclectic twist. I was particularly impressed with the onion dip. They also serve a good Cuban sandwich. This is the kind of neighborhood place I'd hang out regularly if I lived in the area. Oh and the banana pudding is pretty darn good too. read more

Cool atmosphere and decent happy hour options. Great overall menu, awesome food, and great service. Definitely will be back!

We went on a late Saturday night after walking all around the city. They have a great patio. Was very inviting and comfortable. Also dog friendly which we love. The food was really impressive. Went for a juicy burger. Another at the table had some amazing pasta. The waitress was really personable. read more

Present Company Public House - Burger with bacon - Pubs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I came to this place for dinner/happy hour in January 2023. The happy hour extends into Saturday and is until 7pm which is amazing to find a weekend happy hour. The interior is cozy but aesthetic with an elevated British pub theme. I was able to get a day of reservation through Resy just an hour before. I have mixed feelings about the food. We tried the chili, Nashville hot fries, and turkey sliders. The turkey sliders were average, decently well made but nothing standout. Given the price point, worth trying. The Nashville hot fries had a lot of room for improvement and I would not recommend. I found them to be very greasy and saturated in a hot oil that wasn't flavored well. The chili was good, but missing salt. It featured what looked like ground up hamburger and beans. The accompanying cornbread was really tasty, one of the highlights of the meal. I would probably order this again. I would give the service, happy hour, and interior a 5/5 and the food 3/5, averaging out to 4/5. read more

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The food here is to die for! The very best toys I've ever had. The owner is so lovely! We felt right at home. I'm definitely coming back soon. I can't wait to see you guys! Thanks for everything! read more

Present Company Public House - Beautiful bar - Pubs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

There was a group of old white people here who showed up 2 hours early to their reservation and then left as soon as the found out their server was from Guatemala. The staff handled it beautifully in a very awkward situation, and the group of what was supposed to be 10 that ended up at 16 was egregiously offensive in a manner befitting an Stasi campground. If you're looking for somewhere that can hold their ground with professional staff and a taste of class, this is the right place for you. The bartender, Lane, professionally guided the group away from potential conflict and the server, Kevin, stood fast against very racist remarks. This place should never be counted out as a bastion of equality and good service. Shame on those from out of town that would suggests otherwise. read more

Service was extremely slow. Servers seemed wildly stressed out. Food wasn't very good. Ambiance was high energy but very loud.

Made a solo visit to use my Guide to Imbibe. Order the frozen, spiked coffee which was so good. I'm not usually a fan of dark liquor, but this drink masked the tase well... so much so that I ordered two. The service was great. I sat at the bar. The ambiance gave a neighborhood bar feel. There were a lot of regulars who were also at the bar. Will definitely be returning. read more

Present Company Public House - Frozen coffee cocktail - Pubs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Went back for brunch today before the Caps game. The smoked salmon tartine is about the best thing I've ever had! Love this place.

Just okay. They have completely remodeled the inside, I didn't realize as I have been to the old establishment at this same location. If feels much more bigger and modern. The bathroom is nice and they have a coat rack. The bartenders are nice. Happy hour does not include cocktails. They do have some mocktails on the regular menu. Drinks automatically include a $2 gratuity. I just wasn't impressed with the menu. It looks fancy, but when you break it down it feels like a pub. The cucumber smash is not made with actual juiced cucumbers, just muddled. The Rouge and Rosemary secretly has cranberry juice in it. The Sage Advice is made with blackberry JAM. I got the margarita which was made from scratch but I don't know was missing something. read more

Super friendly staff. All food is fresh and crowd has a great neighborhood feel. Brussel sprouts, Nashville chicken and the bourbon cider drink is outstanding. Camille at the bar is wonderful. read more

Present Company Public House - Entrance - Pubs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Always pleasant service, trivia night is fun, but no happy hour specials on trivia days. Fun drink names, convenient place to hang out after work. Food standard pub fare, tater tots portion could be bigger lol. For large groups, they limit the number of credit cards they will take. I think it's 3 or 4. read more

Everything is made from scratch. All the meats are smoked in house. All the sauces are made in house. A lot is detail and love goes into each meal. Great patio. Dogs welcome. read more

Nice, mellow pub with good food and a pretty decent beer menu. Came here on a Tuesday night to meet a friend for dinner and drinks near to work. He originally brought us there for the happy hour, but they don't have the happy hour on Tuesdays. The food and beer was still top-notch. We wound up getting the burnt ends, brussels sprouts, and eggplant chip "nachos". It was really hard to go wrong with any of them, but the burnt ends were really good and that's coming from somebody who lived in Austin for more than three years and has high standards for barbecue. They did not disappoint. The eggplant chip "nachos" were really different and good. They were a whole strip of crispy fried eggplant slices topped with jalapeños, salsa, and cheese like nachos. The Brussels sprouts were also good, but "only" good not surprising. The beer list was good, but not stunning. There were a lot of local beers including a few from Baltimore (Oliver brewing) that I hadn't had before. That said, none of them really blew my socks off. The Oliver B'more hazy was yummy though. All-in-all, it was a solid 4+ star experience, but missing the extra thing that would knock it up to a 5. read more

10 out of 10, can't say enough about this place. The food is made with love and the staff are very friendly. All the sauces are made from scratch, including the ranch! The burnt ends are so tender, and the chicken wings are to die for! They serve bottomless mimosas on Saturday and Sundays until 3 and we serve bottomless compliments to this place! When you do visit, be sure to ask for Siobhan, by far the best bartender in the entire DC Metro Area! read more

Present Company Public House - Nashville hot wings. I forgot to take a pic before I started eating, so not the whole order. - Pubs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great service and fun staff to work with especially during our wedding reception (at the Dalmatian Room, 2nd floor)! Lauren and her team are amazing. Intimate ambiance, great menu! read more

Veggie burger and tater tots are soooooo good (especially the sauce with the tots) Even when they're busy service is always great!!!! Always a good after game spot! read more

I came here with two friends on Thursday, Nov. 3rd at about 5:30PM which started out as happy hour, but turned into dinner. We were seated outside, as our choice and it was a beautiful evening. The interior looks beautiful as well. I had the Hot Chicken Sandwich with fries and it was absolutely delicious. It was a very generous portion and the fries were nice and crispy. I do wish the service staff would have checked in a little bit more frequently; however, overall it was a good visit. There were well drinks and a few wine/ beer options on the Happy Hour Drink Menu, which was great as well. Overall, a nice visit. read more

Service-5+ stars Ambiance- 5+ stars (especially the patio) Food-2.5 stars Trivia night-can use a revamp to be more exciting. I feel like an improvement in food would give this place a full 5 stars. One thing to note-the nashville fries are spicy and full of grease, would not recommend. read more

Such a great spot! I highly recommend, both the food and the service were excellent. We wandered in here for a late dinner, which was perfect - especially loved the onion dip and crabby tots. Then we enjoyed it so much that we went back the next day for a full lunch. Everything was great, especially the cesar salad and the gnocchi. This place has great food and is definitely a solid dinner / lunch option. Also love that almost everything is made in house. read more