I performed there this past weekend, featuring for Max Meisel, and I had a great experience. For one, the food is really good! I brought my cousin and he remembered from the previous time that I performed there that the food was good and we're both kind of picky. Jose, the bartender was excellent all weekend. I ordered some wings and I asked him what flavor he recommends and he said old Bay, which I can't remember if that was even on the menu but they were outstanding. I don't always love breaded wings, but they were not heavily breaded and I am originally from Virginia so I'm very familiar with old Bay. I was actually a little nervous they were gonna go kind of strong on it to appeal to people that are out of town or just wanna hype up the whole old bay crab seasoning and it wasn't that at all. It was a great recipe. The next night, I got the burger and it was also excellent. Also, in terms of comedy, the comedy loft is on point. Most people don't know how much the size and the shape of the room matter but it makes a huge difference if you have low ceilings. I think that plus the brick walls just capture all the laughter and I've done shows in there that had 12 people and I've done full rooms and either way it feels explosive in there when people laugh. Anyhow, highly recommend it both for guest and comics! Thanks for a great weekend! Jeff Kane read more

The Bier Baron Tavern - Comedy show downstairs cellar - Pubs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We went here for a comedy show. This was our second time at this place for the comedy show. They have a 2 item minimum per person when you get there which is fine but the selection of food and cocktails is VERY limited. The appetizers are the exact same price as the entrees. The wings and truffle fries were almost $20 each - the exact same price as all the burgers. They only have canned cocktails and the selection is also very limited. I believe only 3 types of canned cocktails are available. There's a beer and wine menu but I'm not sure how exhaustive it is. Our food also took forever to arrive, long after the show started and we ordered about 20+ minutes before the show started. The seating is inconvenient and narrow, and tables and floors are sticky. I'm only giving it 3 stars because my cheeseburger was good and the patty was thick. I would come back for the comedy show probably but not get food or drinks. You're probably better off just getting soda for the two item minimum. I couldn't take any pictures since our food came late after the show had already started and we weren't allowed to take any pictures during the show. read more

This was the first time I was at this establishment and I'm not sure I'll ever be back. It's a really small and dark basement dive bare type of atmosphere which is not my speed. I don't mind a good dive bare type but this one takes the cake. Was there for Just Nesh comedy showcase which all the ladies were funny...but the location was horrible. The show was in the basement area where there were several tables which was very tight squeeze for the crowd that showed up. We ordered the truffle fries which were alright and the lemon pepper wings with blue cheese. The wings were really good but the fries were just ehh. Also ordered a lemon drop which I did not like. There's only one sever for the whole room which made the service sometimes a little slow as it had to been at least 30 people or more at the show. It was a (2) drink/item minimum which was no problem but the menu was limited. Would we come back...most likely no unless we went to another area of the location. But if anything else is in the basement it would be a no for me. read more

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Okay place for comedy shows. It is quite crowded and barely wheelchair accessible and restroom is not we learned from friends. Food and drinks are quite pricy and nothing to write home about from what I remember. I would come here again and update my review if something interests me and my wife. read more

I'll cut to the chase: we waited for 2 hours in the rain for the show without so much as a word from ANYONE in the establishment as to what was going on or an apology. The comic himself came out in the rain and apologized and communicated the issue( a double booked event) I wish someone, anyone, representing the business had come out to speak to us. It costs nothing to communicate. Comic was awesome, food was mediocre, but once we were inside, table service was quick. Thank the universe, because all 200 of us were ready for a drink! read more

Hire more servers in the comedy loft Hire more servers in the comedy loft Or at least make it easy to order at Bar read more

Awesome little place! Boyfriend and I were waiting for the Matt Rife Comedy Show and were in there for awhile. Had the pomegranate cider and more. Food was underwhelming, mostly because my garlic fries were undercooked and partially cold in the middles. But I didn't expect 5 star food. Staff was all friendly and the bar is divey, eclectic and awesome. Lots to look at there for sure. We were reading all the stickers. read more

The Bier Baron Tavern - a fire place with a brick oven - Pubs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We came here for a comedy show. The tickets said a 2 order minimum was required per patron, but honestly after seeing the limited menu (as well as the prices) I was second guessing my decision to come to the show. The food did take an incredibly long time to come out. At first I thought maybe it's because the show had started expect them other patrons were still getting their drinks. When intermission came I asked our server about the food and she looked confused and asked what we'd ordered. She checked the machine and I don't know if the order hadn't been inputted or what but we finally got our food. It wasn't anything impressive and seemed very standard for bar food; larger servings, cheap ingredients, and a lingering unpleasant feel after eating. While I wouldn't come here for the food I did enjoy the comedy show..maybe next time I'll just order two overpriced sodas and call it good. What we got: Chicken Nachos - 3* average large helping of bar nachos. I did think the chicken was really good and moist. The cheese was standard squirt-y nacho cheese. The jalapenos added a nice touch of spice. I will say I appreciated how they had colorful chips. Pork Bratwurst - 3.5* I actually enjoyed this. The bratwurst had a good flavor and the pretzel bun was very good. I didn't like the large portion of fries and how it didn't come with any dipping sauces. read more

The Bier Baron Tavern - Chicken nachos - Pubs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Really bad experience here. Went for a comedy show and the glasses absolutely stunk of mildew and the drinks were bad. Place felt very unclean in general. Never going back. read more

The shows overall are great, and accommodations for them varies, depending on who is hosting the show. In my experience, it is more of a dinner show venue - I paid for admission to the venue and with the condition to also pay for two menu items. In this case, I ordered a fried chicken sandwich and a tequila sunrise. The tequila sunrise was craftily made and a pleasant drink to have. The fried chicken sandwich came with waffle fries, and while it was tasty, it was not anything out of the normal. Looking at other reviews, I would agree with the assessment that it's a tiny step above the average bar food, but yes, you'd be paying maybe a bit more. On a side note, a performer testified to the audience that her favorite thing there to eat is the Brussel sprouts - so I may have to try that the next time I'm there! read more

So this is kind of a mixed review being that I attended a Hamilton lecture put on by Profs and Pints which I highly recommend. The lecturer is Dr. Richard Bell, a history professor at my alma mater, UMCP. The lecture is 5 stars all the way. As for the location that's more a 3 star review. It's a dive bar in Dupont that has a minimum of 2 items per order. Inside it is so darkly lit that you will have trouble reading the menu. The food menu is small and basic bar food items like wings, burgers, and fries. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich which was huge and came with waffle fries. It was tasty but was lukewarm in temperature not hot. As far the beer, they were out of some selections but the orange flavored vodka drink I had was nicely tart and sweet. Overall, I would come back for another show either by Profs and Pints or DC Comedy Loft which also host events here. read more

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Fun at the comedy loft in DC. Sit at the bar while you wait for the comedy. The bartenders are awesome!

So Good so far. Comedy loft. Good vibes cozy intimate comedy club . Pub grub, burgers, chicken & waffles

This place is an utter mess. We were there for a comedian in the upstairs; Comedy Loft. First off, they have an incredibly nonsensical entry process. Let me explain. First you wait in line and they verify your ticket. Then they tell you to exit the building and get in another line and they will call you in when they are ready. You as the customer has no idea what is going on. It makes zero sense. Furthermore anybody can just get in that second line and walk right in once you are called. Let's just say I'll be going to comedy events for free from now on because I'll be getting in that 2nd line immediately without them knowing. This makes Zero sense also from a business perspective as it breaks your security. Second, and most definitely the worst issue. The place is very very obviously breaking fire code. The fire Marshall needs to audit this place. And by the way, the management has no idea who is actually in the place thanks to their asinine entry process. Third, during the opening they state there is a two drink minimum for everybody in the place. There is no way to enforce this. I had one drink and they never found out. It's ridiculous. I'll not be returning and you should avoid this place. Conversely, the staff were nice and service was generally good. Oh and the comedy was great. read more

I saw three funny comedians here...laughed so hard I had abdominal pain, seriously, the guy from Georgia who shared that he came from a county where looking at a white woman was a misdemeanor, or that he was laid off from his last marriage...hysterical! The beer was good, I had a burger with sweet potato fries, it was good too. People are friendly and it is a great spot for a comedy club. read more

Love that this place feels like an establishment straight out of Harry Potter. It is a bit odd as you walk in and the place looks like apartments and a student dorm bouncer checks your id. Once inside, it is a neat bar! They have trivia nights that are a lot of fun. The bigger the group the better odds you have of knowing the questions, more brains. The food is good. The service is decent. The overall vibe is fun! My favorite parts were the trivia and atmosphere. read more

The Bier Baron Tavern - Love the Leaky Cauldron vibe! - Pubs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I came here for the first tome for a comedy show to see David Arnold. The show was amazing. I laughed the entire time. I liked the low key vibe of this place. I ordered boneless wings, fries, and a cranberry vodka. The food was good and the drink was good and strong. My reasoning for 3 stars was that the service was extremely slow. It took time to see our waitress where we had to ask someone else for things. Service definitely needs to improve since they have a 2 item purchase requirement. read more

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This is a review of the Comedy Loft, not the bar (which is your basic dive) THE GOOD: The comedy - they get some good comedy acts here. Usually the first act is pretty inexperienced and terrible, the middle is good, and the headliner is really funny. That's it for the good. THE BAD: - the service - it might take literally 45 minutes for them to bring you that beer you ordered. Or an hour. Or it just won't ever come. Probably the worst service in DC. - the food - low end bar food. Stick with fries (you'll wait 30-60 minutes for them, too). - the beer selection - this place has always been famed for beer selection but last time we went they had reduced the beer menu to about ten choices. WARNING: ALWAYS GO TO THE EARLY SHOW BEFORE 8PM. NEVER go to the 9:45 or later show. Why? Because the later shows can be filled with an audience that has been out drinking for 2-3 hours and will contain one or more drunken jerks that will heckle the comedian and ruin the show. And your evening. read more

Used to love this place. Came here for the amazing beer list and Bourbon County Releases. Now the owner is trying to rip you off. We ordered Manhattans, which is listed on the menu as "A Manhattan" with your usual ingredients including a rye whiskey. $15 each. Owner claims that since we didn't call them "A Kamala" he used that super high end Bulleit rye and charged us $18.5. Also charges a "credit card fee" like he's running a gas station, but doesn't advertise the cash price is cheaper. Total scam. Unless you're looking to get ripped off or like paying $15 for glorified chips, don't come here. We enjoy the comedians that come through here and look forward to enjoying bottomless Diet Cokes moving forward. read more

This place used to be a beer-oriented watering hole. Lately it seems to have lost its charm: there are a good no of taps, which is nice. But beers are rather overpriced for regular taps- $9-$14 for 16oz, and similarly for the limited bottle selection. They used to have a more extensive beer menu and assorted bottles similar to churchkey but they don't have any menu for those anymore and one has to try and spy something in the fridge behind to ask about a bottle. The place still has its charm and all the makings of a nice pub but it seems more just to serve as a starting place for the comedy club upstairs. If their selection was better or if their prices reasonable, it'd mitigate the circumstance. read more

Went to go see Kvon the only Persian comedian in the United States. He is such a creative, and humbled comedian who knows how to make people of all color really laugh. I believe that he is next after Kevin Hart on the list. My favorite Kvon slogan is..."Once you go Persian you don't need another version." Other than the comedy the food at this place is ok, but not the best. Could be top notch if they change a few things, and don't unfreeze the chicken wings, but the waiting service was on point. The fact that they acknowledge active duty military and veterans made my evening. So please be sure to leave a reasonable tip for the 50% off discount they offer. That's more than enough. They need to hire some Latin loving monkey-pigeon comedians that really know how to make people laugh and are also Persian. Just my thoughts! I'd pay to go see them. read more

The Bier Baron Tavern - The DC Comedy Loft - Pubs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is a review of the bar and not a comedy show. Came here for a beer event (bourbon county release party). To give context, it's a beer that's released annually and this place was chose to have the beer (and it's variants) on tap at this place. Venue had plenty of seating and we were quickly seated. We were handed menus (attached) which had all the bourbon county options but didn't include any pricing on it. Service was extremely slow and it took a while for our waiter to come back. We inquired about the prices and he had no idea.. and had to go back to figure out the prices. It seemed odd to be hosting a beer release party and not have the prices on the menu and have the waiter not know the price of the beer. In any case, we got our beer which was good. We also ordered an order of fries to munch on. Attached is what we received. There was maybe 3 full fries in the entire batch. The rest were the end buds that they shouldn't even be serving. We were definitely disappointed in them and we sent the fries back. Our second batch was no different. The top portion of fries were full length potato fries and the "fries" underneath were a bunch of buds. I didn't feel like complaining any further but certainly was still disappointed. Overall: service was slow, and this bar failed to execute the most basic of bar foods: French fries. read more

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Fantastic service downstairs for the Bourbon County tap takeover. Couldn't beleive there were not more poeple there to enjoy this unique event. Nowhere else that I am aware of in the DC region even attempts to match the Bourbon County Black Friday event. I had not been to this venue since it was the Brickskeller maybe 25 years ago, but will definitely be back based on our experience tonight. read more

The Bier Baron Tavern - Black Friday Goose Island Tap Takeover Menu - Pubs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Four words: Magic Mike XXL Show. I came here with a large group of girlfriends for my birthday to see this show and BOY was I pleasantly surprised. We had bought our tickets on Groupon and didn't know what to expect especially once we found out it was at a bar/comedy venue. Once we arrived, it was a breeze getting checked in and seated near the front of the stage. They didn't have a drink minimum which was nice and the show started on time. This event was a blast and the dancers really did what they could with the space they had, I mean, dollar bills littered the small stage and they were still able to pick women up and perform all sorts of tricks for us looool! As far as the service for the bar, I personally didn't get anything except for a shot, but I had a couple of friends who ordered and never got what they wanted and a couple of friends who got prompt service when it came to the food, so I think it just depends. read more

The bar still has some of the charm of the old Brickseller - and by "charm," I mean grittiness. However, it has a pretty stellar beer menu. As other Yelpers have mentioned, they don't always have what is on the menu, but the five of us got lucky, and we each got our first choice of beers for 6 of the 7 orders. They have a good showing of local beers as well as some out-of-production beers. For beer fans, this is a desirable spot. The poutine was a surprise item on the menu, but it did the trick! Fried Oreos were good, though the price was a bit steep. Hit the spot, though! Lots of people were here to watch sports games, but you can still hear yourselves think and talk at most tables in the bar/restaurant. read more

OMG!!! What happened?? I used to visit the Brickskeller frequently, but I just recently returned to the Bier Baron for a lecture in the upstairs room. I realize this is a dive bar, and Brickskeller was never polished. As some of the reviewers commented you just feel dirty when you leave because the whole place is FILTHY even by dive bar standards. Plus, the selection of available beer, compared to the published list (at least when I went was very low). After making several unsuccessful attempts to order something, I turned to a random guy and asked "What are you drinking? Do you like it?" After he told me, I turned back to the bartender and said "Fine. Just to keep it simple, I'll just drink what he's having, so I can get a drink tonight." Also, I ate some chicken fingers and fries. I tried to pick something that would be scalded in a deep fryer and came in a frozen pre packaged container to minimize risk of good poisoning :-) The serving was small and overcooked and really dry, but I ate it cause I was starving, and miraculously I didn't get ptomaine poisoning :-) Look. I really try to put each place in proper perspective, and I never expected ass-kissing Michelin service or food, but Bier Baron just doesn't work for me. Maybe I have misplaced nostalgia for Brickskeller, maybe I'm just and old, grumpy germaphobe now, but Bier Baron has no appeal for me on any level. Some people like it, so to be fair read the good reviews too. read more

Overpriced and there was a terrible smell... more than your typical basement/cellar smell, like rotting food or cheese. The comedy was great and we loved the acts but unfortunately we won't be back. read more

What can I say .... Came in for a comedy show we had some drinks. The drinks were good and the bartender went above and beyond to make a spicy margarita and was nice. It's a dive it's not trying to be anything else. We had the red velvet cake and it was decent. read more

Came here for a Profs & Pints night (lecture topic was "love"), and it was awesome! It was a very packed house, so I can't blame the service for being a bit slow. It wasn't that bad though, to be honest. We waited maybe 20-30 minutes for the food (including the wait at the bar to order), which wasn't that terribly slow. I thought the servers were pretty attentive for such a large crowd in the restaurant. Some reviews raved about the chicken pot pie, so I got that. And I thought it was all right... It was good, but I had been expecting crust all around the pie; it was served in a bowl, so there was crust only at the top, nothing in the bottom or sides, sad! I love the combination of soft-doughy-yet-also-crispy crust with chicken, so I was disappointed by the little amount of crust there. (Go to Silver Diner for the best chicken pot pie!) However, the chicken pot pie was still good -- one of my friends doesn't like chicken pot pie, but he thought it was good here, so that's something, at least. Garlic truffle fries were good. Beer was excellent -- I tried Epic's Big Bad Baptist stout, and it was fantastic!! We really enjoyed the Profs n Pints lecture and will definitely be returning for more! There are also Comedy Nights, which I want to check out too. read more

$18 for 2 Bubba Burgers from Costco and Kraft Singles slapped on a bun. Hard pass. Beer list was good. Way overpriced for the quality.

I've been there twice, and both times food never came and drinks either look over an hour or were never delivered. Our last time going, the manager/owner could be heard screaming and cursing at staff. Unless they change how this place is run, AVOID! read more

Wife and I walked in on an average Tuesday night with a pretty modest crowd ( lots of seats at the bar available ). The two bartenders ignored us for a while before we got up and left. The staff could be overheard complaining about the place while we were ignored. Looks like a standard dump of a dive, it's a shame they don't sell drinks. I guess I'd come back for comedy, but never otherwise. read more

Great comfy shows. Five stars for that. However... Y'all gave no heads up Asif Ali cancelled. I'm not asking for a refund although your policy says I'm entitled to one but YOU GUYS NEED TO DO BETTER and actually communicate this. Next, the AC IS STILL NOT ON UPSTAIRS. Yes we stayed for whoever is filling in. However, we sat through a show last month upstairs also and it was a sweatbox then, too. Why isn't the AC fixed? This is a nightmare of a comedy club I frequent too often and spend too much money in for this to continue. My shower I took an hour ago is effectively meaningless. Do you need someone to buy equity in your venue and pump cash into it? Simply asking if it means the AC will work finally and if it means someone will actually get paid enough to send an email to do the right thing regarding cancellations. read more

GREAT FOOD and atmosphere. We attended a comedy show here and to our surprise the food was amazing. The burger was cooked to perfection and the staff was very friendly. There had about 10 beers on tap with plenty more in bottles. The bartenders attended to all very quickly and never forgot my name although there were many others throughout the night. THe comedy show was good but the crowd was harsh and heckled the comedian... other than that I can't wait to return next time!! read more

The show was GREAT, content was really funny and the manager was welcoming and informative and overall I would come here again. The food was decent, we had a burger. Our food took a while to come out, and the drinks took even longer. However some of our food never came, and we were charged for it anyway! We made a note of it on the receipt, but were charged for items we never got, which is a very shady business practice. The bar service was slow, rude, and terrible, the bar on the right side by the entrance, we didnt go in the back room on the left. Pros: The show was GREAT. Manager was GREAT. Cons: Service was terrible.Period. read more

I know this is "dive bar" but I attended it for an event that required you purchase 2 menu items. I have celiac disease so I am unable to drink beer. I asked for a mojito and was told they didn't have any but the closets thing was a tequila sunrise. It was bottom shelf tequila and I had one sip and they never brought me a straw. When the server came back I said "this was a mistake, may I please have a rum and coke?" And the server took the drink away. I would consider that "sending a drink back" which means I should be taken off the bill as I didn't drink it. The other menu item I ordered was nachos which were disgusting. It was a high school concession stand quality, they came out already cold. I didn't take a picture as I didn't want to interrupt during the presentation. When the check came out (still during the presentation) I saw that the disgusting, warm $17 tequila sunrise was still on the bill. I circled it and wrote a note saying I asked to take it off the bill. If the server removed a untouched drink then I should've been removed off the bill. I tipped because servers deserve living wage but I still ended up being charged for for the drink... I should know better and not order any food or "complex" drink from a dirty looking establishment such as this but since they required us to buy 2 items I thought I would give it a shot. Very disappointing, only get bottled beer here. Too bad I have a dietary disability and am unable to do that :/ read more

I've been here twice, once for a paid comedy show and another for trivia night. If you're just coming here to drink - it's good. You can manage to drink for not that much $$ and enjoy the wide variety of taps. Service can be a bit unprofessional, but it's a bar. I would not recommend eating here, though. My group of friends all ordered food during trivia, and while it came out fast, we did not really enjoy it. It's hard to mess up french fries, and ours were fine - but the burger, chicken tenders, fried fish were really mediocre. Won't be returning if I'm hungry. read more

The Bier Baron Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My first time here...a girls night out....comedy show. The show was very funny. I arrived 30 minutes prior to the show...too early. They were not ready for me to pick up the tickets. She asked me to wait downstairs in the bar. I was told I could order there and eat it upstairs during the show. Downstairs the service was a little interesting. No one really asked or told me how to place my order...they just walked by. I waited for 15 mins and it was time to go in for the show. Inside the show area the bartender greeted us and gave us menus and asked for our order. The food was good. It didn't take to long to come out. Open seating....lots of tables and chairs. (Close, close seating). The bathrooms are very, very small. We went to the 8pm show and they have another one at 945...so there is about a 10-15 window to clear everyone out, so they encourage you to leave out. Street parking limited...I'm so glad we took a Uber. read more

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When was the last time you could choose from dozens of beers from around the globe, eat a Shepard's pie ( ground lamb) worthy of its heritage, and pair that with a side of creamy and gooey Mac and cheese? Well???? If travels bring you to DC near Georgetown, this local hang is a must. Sit at the bar and enjoy the local flavor. Choose your beverage (bartenders know their beers and the advise comes with the tab), and try one of the above. You'll walk out stuffed and satisfied. Enjoy! read more

I visited Bier Baron Tavern for a Profs & Pints event, however the service was so terrible it was such a distraction from the event. First off, our waitress brought us the wrong beers which she immediately took back to the bar when we pointed out we ordered dark beers and she was holding light ales. It took another 30-40 minutes for the correct beers to arrive at our table. Our waitress said it was due to the bar being backed up, however sitting at a table right next to the bar I heard her verbally tell the bartender our order a half hour after we placed it. I can understand the bar being backed up, but for a comedy club that frequently holds events, I'd imagine they'd have more than one bartender to get orders out. Shortly after placing our food order we heard our waitress yell and curse at the bartender and storm out of the room. It was another 30-40 minutes before we saw her again. Luckily, our food was brought out by runners. However, we had to get silverware, napkins and another round of drinks directly from the bar as our waitress was MIA. As for the food, I really enjoyed and recommend the Sweet Chili wings and Mac'n'Cheese with Pulled Pork. The food is the only reason I am giving my review 2 stars instead of 1. Though perhaps it was due to an off night, specifically as a result of our waitress, my final thoughts are that Bier Baron is a cool space that is ill-equipped to host the events the venue was built for. read more