This place rocks, and I'm not saying that because of the music…read more Looking at DC9's reviews over the last 15 years, high praise for the burgers is not hard to find. Funny, though, it is even harder to find DC9 on any "best" burgers lists in the city, at least among the local publications that cover food. Trust in the recommendations from Reddit led me here. I left a little room for disappointment, but it was ultimately filled with a delicious burger and fries. The first floor is a dedicated bar and restaurant with the concert venue upstairs. On a 20-degree Sunday night, it looked spacious. The menu is not large at all. There are six types of burgers and I chose the French Onion - "saucy" caramelized onions, Gruyère cheese, and crispy fried onions on top of a half-pound patty. I give it an "A" presentation. The ingredients were not stacked too high and I loved the caramelized onion flavor in each bite. The burger meat also was cooked at medium. Next to it was a stack of garlic fries. Shouldn't there be bits of garlic all over it? No, just bite into a fry and it tastes like garlic! I don't know how they do it. On the way out, I asked the one bartender that night if DC9's burgers were a huge draw. He said yes, it's a low key place for burgers but people do come here for them and the chicken sandwich as well. DC9 deserves a spot among the greats in the city not only because the burger tastes good, but it is also a great value! $15 for a burger that comes with fries. There are places where that's the price of the burger alone, or it is even more now!

I don't really go "clubbing" much but DC9 was a lot of fun. We attended two performances. The club…read moreis not far from metro. The rooftop bar is not as exciting as I hoped but it is a fun place to grab a drink or have a snack. The bar food is reasonable (average items $3-$10, & up). Happy hour drinks were $3-$6 on average. There are lots of stairs. I am not excited about stairs. There is a bar on the lower level. Guests can grab a bite and a drink and never deal with stairs. If you attend a concert or a show, you will go up a flight of stairs to enter (two flights for the rooftop bar). The schedule is laid back. When a flyer says, "Doors open at 7:00pm," they mean 7:00pm-ish." The stage area is small. There are only a handful of tables. The metal stools are not extremely comfortable. But after you pay the cover charge (varies $15-$20 the night we visited) there isn't a minimum amount of food/drinks. There are complimentary water pitchers. The place is a fun dive. I would enjoy date night without seeing a show. The space is limited but people enjoyed dancing. Independent artists perform and sell merchandise at the counter. Be alert at night. I would have people with me if I were visiting in the evening.

Located on 14th, this upstairs whiskey bar has all the vibes. Think dive bar meets industrial with…read moreexposed brick and wood. I like the mural on the brick and other art they have on display. I like coming here because it's a spot where it's mostly locals, folks from the neighborhood rather than tourists. They have a decent food selection, shared a flatbread over drinks and it was the perfect combo. The bartenders and patrons are all super cool and friendly. The pool table is free, bonus if you like playing. The drinks are good! They also have a nice happy hour. I had a Hugo Spritz and it was to die for! My boyfriend had a Manhattan and he loved it. Lots of goodness here that puts them on our DC rotation when we're in town.

I love all things Christmas and I love going to Christmas pop up bars…read more However quitting alcohol 3 years ago has not really get well with my overall bar experiences. With non-alcoholic culture on the rise I am seeing more places offering non-alcoholic drinks. Such was the case with the Miracle Christmas Pop Up bar by Black Whiskey. The pop was cute and being handled by 2 very skilled bartenders. I had the snow day sipper and it was delicious. They do have more non-alcoholic drinks to offer but everything looked good on the menu. I highly recommend you checkout this pop up. They also have a pool table.

Not much to say here lol. This is an airport sit down restaurant & they also have walk up counter…read moreservice. Was waiting for my son to come out of customs, from visiting family in France for the Holidays, & it was pouring rain out so we got a coffee & a water to enjoy while we waited. We did not eat & got out bevs from the counter service instead of the little restaurant. They have pasties, sandwiches, pizza & snacks as well as coffees, teas & cold drinks. Cashier was nice and had a warm smile when she helped us. Would wait here again... maybe get a real bev if the weather was better.

Pizza was absolutely terrible and undercooked. Lady behind the counter was rude, place was dirty.read more

I have been to over fifty games in Nationals Park and usually hang out in or around the Red Porch…read morein center field - I figured that my eyes are good, so why bother with more expensive seats? Well, my birthday is today, so I decided to go "all in" and get a ticket to the Lexus seats which brings entrance into the Presidents Club. Gourmet food, beer and wine are free, and it's served in a swanky lounge area with enough wood and marble to feel... well, presidential, I guess. In case you forget the theme, it's lined with photos of presidents throwing out first pitches (still not sure why Jimmy Carter never did), and Washington ballplayers over the years. It's full of tables, booths a bar, a pastry bar, buffet tables today featuring ribeye, pork loin, Asian slaw, roasted vegetables and other good stuff. It also has a self-serve hot dog stand and soda fountain, a giant salad bar, and the cleanest stadium bathrooms I have ever seen. It's got everything - even lockers to hold your stuff. This is the first time that I ever felt fortunate to have a rain shower in the middle of a game, as the club was open (with enough room and tables to fit everyone in the section) and I went over to the side window that overlooks the indoor batting cages to see the ballplayers keep loose. Don't get me wrong - the price of admission is step, but you get what you pay for. If I can find a (relatively) cheap ticket on StubHub sometime, I'll be back.

This is something everyone has to experience at least once in their lifetime. I have never had a…read morebetter sports experience in my life. I came with my brother and father and we were all overwhelmed; even to the point of goosebumps. Here's our experience. We were told to enter either through the 1st base or home plate entrance. We entered at home plate and took an elevator down one level. Our tickets were scanned a second time at the entrance to the Lexus Presidents Club. When we entered we were blown away. The place is beautiful. Very nicely decorated with dark mahogany. You definitely get the feel you are in a very exclusive club. You can be seated by the hostess at a table for dinner, or eat at the bar. There is a self-serve gourmet buffet which included all sorts of seafood, NY strip steak, roasted chicken, a stir-fry section, and plenty of other options. There is also a section with more traditional ballpark fare which includes hot dogs, chicken tenders, pizza, crackerjacks, and peanuts. Then the desserts! They have a HUGE dessert display with anything you could every imagine including many flavors of gelato. It's like your own personal bakery. The bar has plenty of beer options on tap. And remember, everything is FREE! The ticket is all inclusive of food, beer, and wine. Mixed drinks can be purchased (and are cheap at $6). From the club you can watch indoor batting practice and have direct viewing access to the press conference room. When you walk outside you are just feet from home plate. All of the seats are large and padded, with plenty of legroom, and provide amazing views of the game. All throughout the game there are waitresses that walk around taking orders. You can order free beer, wine, and food from your seat. This includes an in-seat menu that has many additional things that can't be found in the club, such as nachos, cheeseburgers, sandwiches, and other concessions. The thing that amazed me was the delivery time. It only took 2-3 minutes from placing our order to someone delivering the items. You can also go back into the club anytime during the game to get food or drinks. The game was amazing and the Nationals ended up getting a win. The bar inside remains open until 45 minutes after the final pitch, with some food options such as pizza still available. This was an absolutely amazing experience and I hope to be able to do it again someday. If you are on the fence because of the high price, you should definitely do it. I can promise you first hand that you won't regret it.

Lovely dive bar with amazing service…read more I was treated like a local even though I was obviously a dumbass tourist. Unlike 90+% of dive bars though, the beer on tap here is actually good: both in variety and quality. So often tap beer at dive bars is musty/stale/oxidized/under-or-over-carbonated, etc.

This is the ultimate dive bar. I like the dark interiors and the pinball machines inside. It's an…read moreold school vibe. There is an upstairs section but it's not air conditioned. I tend to enjoy the downstairs section. I've only have had drinks here. Our neighbors invited us out and this spot is a nice, cheap dive bar in the Columbia Heights neighborhood. Inside, you'll find a nice selection of beers. The wine is definitely limited. I'd recommend sticking to the standard drinks here.

Great bar with discount apps and drinks. You can get the popcorn at a discount and they will refill…read morein theatre with reciept.

A secret not many know about the Alamo draft house theater. You can order alcohol and food for…read moremuch less during happy hour and then take to the theater. The bar and seating are decent sized and the staff is very friendly. The reason for such low stars is no matter what day of the week or how busy it may seem they only have one staff member to service the bar and the seating areas and the poor bartender is usually pulled in so many directions at once. The area can be completely dead on weekends and then extremely packed on weekdays. It is really a tossup to what you'll run into. I would definitely recommend to friends and family and would easily bump to the next star if the staff wasn't so overwhelmed.

New space in the basement of Rebellion--excellent vibe and a great cocktail menu! Looking forward…read moreto coming back.

Loved this place. Jackson, the bartender, was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and made amazing…read moredrinks. I can see him being sarcastic but it appears some folks are a little sensitive according to these reviews. He carried on a great conversation until he kicked us out for a private event they were hosting. But, we enjoyed our time so much that we ended up coming back at the end of the night when the event had ended. It's been pointed out a few times in the reviews, but if you are looking for basic service; food and a beer on tap, don't make your way into the basement. The drinks are craft and will take some time, but if you enjoy a good cocktail, they are worth it.