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    Solly's Tavern

    3.5 (215 reviews)
    InexpensiveMusic Venues, Bars
    Open 4:00 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    SOLLY'S TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Live music
    Good for groups

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    Dana M.

    I was looking for a great app lace to watch the Ohio State Bucks vs Texas and so I checked out a Yelp review- and it was amazing and so much fun. I was visiting from Columbus for a Wedding and I felt like I never left Ohio. Great Atmosphere and very well priced. Food was solid and Service was Top Notch. Thank you Freeman for your fun service. Place is a home run. Go Bucks.

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    W J.

    I performed at an open mic on a Friday night. Great crowd, decent wine, fun night! I will be back.

    Sam was a weird guy. His eyes would have popped in a blue shirt but he chose to wear a controversial red. He refused to sing along to my karaoke choices. This felt personal. Vibes were controversial. Restrooms were vile. Man is from philly though, so what do i expect?

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    Aubri O.

    Hands down my all time favorite dive-bar in DC, and I say that with tons of love and respect. There is no pretension here, and all are welcome, you won't go broke drinking, you can bring your to-go food, and there's always something fun to do! Aside from their massive, excellent cover patio that lets you watch all the fun of U St, there are also two bars inside. Downstairs is where all the regulars begin and end their night, where the owners are just as likely to be behind the bar as the employees. Upstairs they hold events almost every night of the week - from comedy, to trivia, to bands, to plays. And of course Kostume Karaoke every Thursday, which is a crazy night of doing shots with the KJs on your birthday, and meeting crazy strangers wearing tiaras or judo gis (provided by the karaoke hosts) to sing! The walls tell the history of the bar, especially behind the bar and in the bathrooms. But the bartenders and regulars will tell you just as easily themselves - and what a long crazy history it's been! Ask them about when the car crashed through the window, or the Caps won the Cup, or the neighbors almost sent it all crashing down during an ill-fated renovation. This is no a fancy dress up joint - although no one thinks twice if you walk in looking your best. You come here to be comfortable, to have well poured, affordable drinks, to have the bartenders become your besties, to meet your new best friends just chilling at the bar.

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    Murad is the best bartender ever! We always have the best time everytime we come in great food and the best staff.

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