Went to watch a World Cup match, wisely made reservations online. There was nothing available indoors but was able to get an outdoor patio table (temps were decent with low humidity). Called as well for confirm that our table would be near a big screen table. When we got there we were led to our reservation, tv view and sound were good. We requested and got an umbrella for the table for shading. The menu had World Cup specials as well as the usual happy hour menu. The outdoor bar area had a water jug for free refills so we can stay hydrated. I got a Sauvignon blanc, and tried some spritz drink as well. Very fitting for summer. Staff came by often to check on us but were not intrusive. Indoor area was nice but too loud (glad we dined Al Fresco). read more

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This unassuming bar that serves great casual food and delivers some of the best service I have ever encountered just keeps rolling along. My spouse and I decided to treat ourselves on a beautiful Thursday night and - hold on - The Admiral was the place we selected. Ok, so it's halfway between our office and our house but even if it were WAY out of the way, we would gladly go there. The food is solid, the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, the service is always perfection. This time I had the Filibuster Smash Burger. OMG so good! A 4 ounce burger patty topped with shaved steak, some sort of sauce that kept it moist and tasty and some veggies to make my doctor happy. The menu said the sauce had jalapeno in it but there is not even a hint of spiciness on this burger. However, it is a total huge mess to eat so I had to eat like a grandpa, cutting the burger with a knife. But I didn't care because I loved this burger! My spouse had the All American Burger and he put the server through his paces asking for every topping to be served on the side. Sounds like a mean thing to do but the server gladly satisfied his wishes. To be honest, my spouse enjoyed the burger immensely and added only the toppings he wanted, in the amounts he wanted and there is nothing wrong with that. Our server, Declan, was very friendly, fast and served us perfectly. So, another great meal at The Admiral with great food, great service and great times!!!! This is truly what a neighborhood place should be!!! read more

Double bacon smash burger (9.5/10) was perfectly cooked and very satisfying. The place gets quite noisy, and they do have a large outdoor patio (I've noticed a lot of restaurants in DuPont circle are boomy and noisy with young people). Hard to talk at a non-club level volume of people talking over one another. Service was good. Paloma cocktail (9/10) was well made and the beer was fresh and cold (10/10). A solid but noisy choice for burgers and drinks. read more

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TLDR: 5/5 service, fun 2010s hits, and a great side salad, but unfortunately the burger was disappointing. The music was great, playing plenty of hits from the 2010s, and the service was fantastic! Everyone was friendly and accommodating, an easy 5/5 for service. The bathrooms were not the cleanest, but the restaurant itself was well maintained. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. I ordered the American burger, and the beef tasted a bit off. The patty was not fully smashed and tasted overcooked. It was also dry, I had to dip every bite in ketchup. The sauce inside was bland, and overall, the burger lacked flavor and texture. The side salad, however, was fantastic! The arugula was fresh and generously portioned, and the dressing was delicious. But I didn't order a burger just to enjoy the side salad more than the main dish. With such a small menu and burgers making up a significant portion of it, this was a bit disappointing. The service and atmosphere were great, but the burger itself really missed the mark for me. read more

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We had two great experiences eating at this restaurant. The first day, we watched the soccer game, and I enjoyed the Filibuster Burger. It was a little messy, but such is politics. Our waitress was patient with my family's complicated requests and provided us with standout service. We enjoyed the vibe, the chill environment, and the soccer matches. The next day, we returned and had the same waitress, and the experience was just the same... wonderful. Would return again the next time we're in town. read more

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Went here for the finale of the 2026 World Cup. The environment was causal and welcoming. Was drawn to it because the crowd was vast meaning it had to be good right? The answer is yes! Our waitress made the experience enjoyable and still was able to navigated through the sea of people effortlessly. She even promptly replaced the guacamole of someone's order at our table as there was hair in it. The wings were crispy and saucy, just the way I like it and the Brussels sprouts were nicely fried. My friend really enjoyed her cheeseburger as well. Tipping is optional and is clearly stated at the top of the menu, but it was well deserved! read more

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This was my first time at The Admiral. It was a great experience. Everyone that we interacted with was very friendly. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Our waitress, Viola, was amazing! She was patient and really on it. The food was also delicious. We started with the Sampler Platter and everything was nicely cooked and had great flavor. I had the Kickin' buffalo Chicken Sandwich. It had some nice kick and a good amount of sauce. My teen loved the music and said who ever picks the music should get a raise! If we are ever in the area again, we would return here for sure! read more

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So after my friend and I finished up at a bar, we needed food and I found this spot which led us here. It was straight up LOUD when we arrived due to the music; so loud I debated on if we should stay but we decided on sticking here after seeing there were a couple spots at the bar and less of a crowd there. The bartenders are attentive and patient, answering any questions you have. After ordering a couple beers, I ordered the chicken wings and a side caesar salad while my friend got the fish and chips. The wings are crispy although dry on the inside; fortunately you got the ranch for that; probably not something I would order again given the quality and price. The caesar salad is fine; nothing special, just fine. The fish and chips looked delicious and my friend enjoyed it. I probably should've gone with that but it was a large portion and I wasn't trying to leave on a full stomach. It's breaded nicely with some parmesan fries and a garnish of slaw. I can tell it's a favorite here. Located in Dupont Circle, this seems to be a favorite of the younger crowd which would explain the blaring music; especially on a Wednesday night at 930ish. The restaurant interior gives an upscale elegant vibe that suites the DC scene. Maybe I'll come here for lunch or on the weekend if I'm in the area but I'm too old for the loud music now. Sit outside (if weather permits). read more

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Hosted here a few times and it is always a lovely experience. Easy and quick to book, and the staff is very lovely and accomodating. Will be back soon! read more

We had a very large party, about 15-20 people, and the Admiral was nice enough to give us multiple tables on the patio. We called them that morning, so we appreciated their flexibility at short notice. Environment is a fun, easygoing, dark wood bar. Great for relaxing with friends. I only tried a couple menu items for food but they were flavorful and expedient! Would definitely come back. read more

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Service was a little slow at first but got better. Our hostess noticed we hadn't been served yet so she stepped in and took our drink order until the server showed up. Our server was attentive after a bit and checked on us frequently. Food was overall good and cooked to our liking. read more

Great service (our waiter was Jack and he is incredibly personable and made our visit so much more special). Great American burger. Seriously, we cannot say enough things about this burger. We loved it so much that we just had DoorDash deliver three burgers to our hotel. YUM! read more

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We had a chicken quesadilla because we weren't super hungry. It was filling and the sauce had a smoky spicy sweet flavor. Drinks were decent, not overpriced. Only complaint is that if you want to sit outside you have to go into order. The waiter brought our food out fairly quickly but we had to ask for napkins and water. I think the service is better inside based on what we saw. read more

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I honestly don't even like nachos, but I haven't stopped thinking about the ones I had at the Admiral! Pulled BBQ chicken, warm queso, pickled onion, and jalapeño were amazing. They also serve it on a sheet tray so the toppings are spread out which is A1. We also split the parmesan fries and pretzels as well as a pitcher of the pear pressure which was solid! Our server was good but we kept joking that the kitchen must be running out of plates because they kept trying to take our food! Best believe I was not leaving any nachos behind. I'll definitely be back for another happy hour. read more

Hosted grad party on the patio and it was the perfect space. Especially nice they charge no resy fee so it's low stress. They took great care of us and the drinks were amazing - especially loved the espresso martini and gin elderflower cocktail. read more

We had a late reservation here due to a delayed flight and the staff was very accommodating and Matt our server was very nice and welcoming. He recommended the burgers and it did not disappoint. Seasoned nicely with a side of Parmesan fries. The wrap was a sizeable portion with enough for another meal. Great local casual spot you should try located in the DuPont Circle area. read more

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I really liked the Admiral! I came here for a dinner with a friend Thursday night and enjoyed appetizers. We had the cheesesteak eggrolls and the fried chicken bites in buffalo. I also had the orange crush drink--delicious! My friend had a downeast cider which is always good too. Our waiter was laidback and funny; always a good combo together. Will definitely return! read more

Okay generally, but they don't seem to know how to pour Guinness properly, even though they have it on tap.

The food here was pretty good, worth mentioning for sure. The atmosphere was really chill and the drinks were all worth drinking ! Drop in and let me know how your visit is ! read more

It was a Friday night 8ish. Busy and loud. People were having a great time. Our server was very good and the food was very good as well. read more

The Admiral - This was the appetizer sampler. Wings, parm fries, cheesesteak eggrolls and pretzels. - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The Admiral was the perfect space for my college alumni club's fall reception. They reserved an area with some tables outside on the enclosed patio, and we had access to the outdoor bar. We really appreciate how we don't have to pay to reserve the space, just commit to a couple platters from the catering menu and have our guests open their own tabs. The catering menu is expansive and reasonably priced. We were able to order and pay for food in advance, and they brought it out at just the right time. It was just enough space for folks to mingle and catch up after the summer. The team was communicative and clear throughout the booking process and met all of our needs upon arrival, including finding painters tape so we could hang a flag, which was a very thoughtful touch. I knew when I arrived that everything would be handled for our event, I feel very cared for by this team. read more

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Super friendly bartenders! Jessica and Chloe (the twins) are so much fun, and the GIANT TVs keep you entertained watching your favorite team. This is, and always will be, the SPOT! read more

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The Admiral is my favorite local bar to meet my friends at and the food is always so good - pairing a drink with old bay chicken bites and parm fries is just the way to go tbh The service is also really great, anytime Orlando is managing or Maddie is at the bar it's an amazing time Today, Chloe got me my drinks at the bar and she did a great job I would highly recommend sitting at her bar, she'll get you your drinks fast and does perfect pours read more

The music inside is always way too loud! There is a time and a place for loud music, but there were only two tables filled in there and the volume was at max capacity. You had to yell to talk to anyone including the waitress. The service is fantastic though. They are fast and helpful! read more

Wonderful spot to stop just off Dupont Circle, had light snacks. Two bars lots of TVs, attentive staff. Had a wonderful friendly bartender, Chloe. Would definitely come back. TK read more

I hosted an event here, and it was a great experience! Our event happened to be on one of the nights where the US team was playing in the world cup, and the atmosphere was super fun. We got super lucky because they had drink deals for the game, too! The only downside was that they didn't reserve us any tables with chairs, which would have been nice. read more

Great time hosting us ! Always happy to come back to the admiral. They always find us a great spot

We walked in to have a drink before we went to DC improv. There was space at the bar on a Friday around 6. We walked in right at 5:55 and were tried to order fast to get the happy hour price. The bartender knew exactly what were were doing and was able to get us all checked out exactly at 6 before happy hour ended. I got a decoy red blend and I'd say their wine pours were fairly heavy. Overall good vibes and easy place to grab a drink. read more

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This place is legit rat infested. Countless of them were scurrying around the outside patio. It's nothing we're not used to in DC and I understand it's on the street but to have them all over the place while you're trying to enjoy some drinks and the world cup is jarring. Once people started clearing out towards the end of the night the rats completely took over. AVOID AT ALL COSTS AFTER THE SUN GOES DOWN!! read more

A great place to gather with friends for drinks and food. The bottomless mimosa's and crushes are a steal - $30 for 90 minutes: I would caution true crush fans - the OJ came from a bottle (say it ain't so!) but I do love that you offer crushes in your bottomless- I haven't seen that before. Your nachos were ooey- gooey amazing- with a BBQ twist. The monte Cristo was - meh. The bread seemed soft like it was nuked. Would have prefers more of that French toast crisp.The potatoes were flavorful. The servers were really awesome and attentive. Thanks to those bottomless drinks, I went all in on a nacho bite and dripped BBQ sauce on my white tank. I asked for a white napkin since theirs are black and would have made more of a mess, the server brought me a white rag from the bar AND a glass of seltzer to dab it all away. And it worked! I would definitely recommend this place for a casual bite! read more

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This was the perfect spot for happy hour with my coworkers. There were about 20 of us, and we were able to get a few tables on the patio right away. The bartender was really sweet too. read more

At The Admiral, nestled in the heart of Dupont Circle at 1 NW, The Famous Chef Thomas found himself indulging in a rare and welcome delight: exceptional late-night dining done right. Arriving well past typical dinner hours, he was greeted with warm, attentive service that didn't waver despite the hour--an increasingly rare standard that The Famous Chef Thomas does not take lightly. The culinary highlight of the evening was, without question, the smash burger. Perfectly crisp edges, juicy center, and just the right layering of melted cheese and pickles--it was a masterclass in simplicity executed to perfection. Quite possibly, the finest smash burger The Famous Chef Thomas has encountered in recent memory. The cheesesteak egg rolls--an appetizer in name but a standout in their own right--delivered rich, savory comfort in a crisp shell, striking the perfect balance between playful bar bite and elevated snack. Paired with a chilled ginger beer that offered just the right snap of spice, the entire experience was as refreshing as it was satisfying. In a city of many culinary promises, The Admiral stands out for delivering substance with style--especially when others have long closed their kitchens. A glowing five stars from The Famous Chef Thomas, who will undoubtedly return for another round, even if the hour is late and the appetite is great. read more

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Threw a party at the last minute and the Admiral service was so amazing!! The food and drinks were perfect and our section was great. Definitely would recommend for parties! read more

We came here for a group brunch. The food is just alright, nothing special in my opinion. The atmosphere is fun and lively. It's definitely a popular bar in the heart of Dupont. When the weather is nice, their outside area with high top tables is a great spot for happy hour. They have a bar outside and servers who circulate, so you don't have to go inside to grab a beer if you're hanging on the patio area. read more

After checking out the O Mansion Museum I was starving. Bae and I stopped into The Admiral for a quick bite to eat. It's a bar/restaurant with indoor and outdoor patio seating. There's music playing overhead and the light rumble of conversation as well. However, it was quiet enough that Bae and I could have a conversation without having to shout. So it's not too loud at all. I ordered the Dupont Griddle Sandwich and a Blueberry Citrus Mule. What can I say? I'm a fan of breakfast and a good beverage! Lol! Both the food and drink were really good! The sandwich reminded me of a similar pancake sandwich I had in Aruba a few years ago. I asked for a side of syrup which kicked up the flavor a notch! Overall I enjoyed the experience and would stop back in again. *They are a cashless business. I learned that when I tried to break a $20. read more

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I hosted a pre-wedding after-dinner-drinks/desserts event at the Admiral this past Friday. Everything was fabulous!! Working with Mackenzie was easy and pleasant, the bartenders were awesome, and all staff was great. The food was also wonderful...especially the brownies (which were actually a chocolate mousse cake that all guests raved about)! The space was comfortable and putting a picture of the bride and groom on the tvs was a special touch. I highly recommend The Admiral!! Thank you to the entire staff. read more

Co-hosted our holiday party here for a small group of 30. Food was pre-ordered and drinks were cash bar. This is another location that is in the Mission group. I arrived 30min before our start time and waited less than 5 minutes to be escorted to our area in the back. The service and food were great. The bartenders were great and drinks were received quickly. My only complaint was that we had to split a back area with another group. We had a little over 30 guests but they only provided seating for about 15 so many folks has to eat and drink standing up. We had one 6 seater, one 4 top and one half of a 6 seater. In addition to 4 extra chairs. We didn't mind split in the place but expected all the guests to be able to sit whi h wasn't the case. read more

The Admiral in Dupont Circle is one of the best places to host a happy hour in DC. My organization has used them several times now. Booking an event is as simple as writing an email with the dates and times. You can do everything from full catering to everybody pays their own way. The food quality is consistently good. And Wednesday nights in particular are great with happy hour pricing all evening. I'd highly recommend stopping out! read more

I recently had a birthday party at The Admiral in their private room and it was an amazing experience! Everything was very easy and the staff was so helpful from the planning all the way to the end of the event. There are alot of places to host private events in DC, but The Admiral / Mission Group are the best! The drinks, the staff, the food, and the atmosphere truly are above the rest! If you're looking for an affordable option - look no further! read more

Really good happy hour deals. Chicken bites, sliders, draft beer, and some cocktails on their HH menu. Oh yeah, the French fries were really good with the beer so I recommend. Fantastic service. I had a drink that was terrible so the bartender made another drink for free. Terrible parking around this area so be prepared to walk at least half a mile if you are driving or take another form of transportation. It can get pretty loud in here and hectic with TVs, music overhead, lots of conversations. Recommend coming early and heading out early. It was nice they kept the heat at a comfortable level after getting warmed up from walking here. read more