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    The Blaguard

    4.1 (142 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE BLAGUARD ATMOSPHERE

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    Divey
    Casual
    Loud
    Outdoor seating

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    Alchemist nitro draft coffee
    Rebecca G.

    OMG so great. We were looking for a bar to watch the Stanley Cup playoffs and this place was a short uber away from Dupont Circle. We definitely hit the jackpot. Small, local bar with great wings and sports. They also had great music. Beer on draft, cocktails available as well. In addition to the wings, I had cheese curds, which were super fresh and delicious and the hubs got tots. I started with a nitro draft coffee. I love coffee on nitro and we were there around noonish. There is an upstairs but we didn't go up there as it was closed when we went in the afternoon. There's also a little bit of outside seating. I would definitely recommend this place!

    Loaded Tater Tots
    Martha B.

    Yummy and cheap food and great drink deals! We ordered almost everything on the menu and the only thing we regretted were the buff chick wraps

    Menu as of 5/15/19
    Cassidy S.

    Little hole in the wall Irish pub. We came in to get a bite and a beer. They had a pretty decent selection of local craft beer on tap. I was expecting much out of the food but it blew me away. The tacos were on special (on Tuesday 3 for $6). The tortillas seemed homemade and the chipotle sauce was delicious. The chili had to have been one of the best chilis I've ever had. It was not soupy, very chunky. I had to take some of jalapeños off but the flavor was not something I expected to come out of an Irish pub. The overall vibe made me feel like I was in a neighborhood bar in Good Will Hunting or something. The bartender was loud and friendly but not in a bad way. A Hispanic guy would come down from upstairs and bring food and check on the tables. I would go back again!

    Fish Tacos
    Anya B.

    The best part of this place was the service--the worst, by far, was the food. We sat outside and went in to order. They were out of several dishes, but the staff was nice about telling us and joked with us while we figured out what to get. But the food itself really disappointed. I had the fish tacos and barely finished them because the taste and quality left a lot to be desired. There's a lot of places to grab a bite on this street, you can skip this one. It looked like a fun sports bar for drinks, so maybe stick to that.

    Melissa R.

    This place is amazing. We love sitting at the bar upstairs the service is fantastic and the vibe is chill and fun! Talon and Jason are the absolute best... ask for them the next time you're here!

    My prized t-shirt that I purchased from the only bar we visited twice during our DC trip last weekend! (10.14.2018)
    Anna M.

    We stumbled onto the Blaguard while waiting to check into our Airbnb during our visit to Washington, DC last weekend. I was so intrigued with the name, I had to go in. For the remainder of our DC trip, we tried to insert the name "Blaguard" in every sentence we could. Located in the beautiful neighborhood of Adams Morgan, this bar was a pleasant surprise. We had just eaten lunch and had a little time to kill, so we grabbed a couple of beers. I tried the Guava-Beary Gose (4.7%) from the local Hellbender Brewery, and it was delicious. Steven was tending bar that afternoon and was very friendly. We loved this bar so much that we went back to visit one last time before we flew out the next morning. We need to plan another visit to DC to try out their food options. Thanks Steven for the great service and finding me a woman's shirt to purchase as a souvenir!

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    Shit hole bar with rude bouncer who won't let a 30 year old with an ID in because it's a few days expired. Also dirty and slow service.

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    3 months ago

    Great neighborhood bar. Staff is great, I recommend wings and ordering too many beers

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    Best happy hour in dc by far, nice hole in the wall vibe and bartenders are cool. Food is fire

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    3 years ago

    Great wings! It was a hot night and there wasn't much airflow in the bar- but overall a great experience!

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    Disappointing on St Patty's day 2024. I know was I It was a Sunday, but at least play something besides Guns N' Roses.

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    Best bar in DC! Wish that I could give it 10 stars. Outstanding wings, great sweet potatoe waffle fries. Good ranch.

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    Had a great time. Big screens to watch your game, lots of beers on tap and great biscuit sandwiches. Would highly recommend.

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    Sports & Social DC

    4.2(100 reviews)
    0.6 miU Street Corridor
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    Sports and Social is such a Sunday Funday attraction! Our server Zoey was attentive, and engaged…read morewith our table! She gave her recommendations of what she likes. This location is in the heart of the city so even if you care to walk around the city at the end of beginning of your trip to S&S, you're in a good mobile area! Other eatery and entertaining spots are all within walking disance. Parking to address, was bad. There are SOME parking lots in the surrounding areas but verrrry minimal, so I would advise Uber'ing in or carpooling with friends. My party of 3 were lucky to have gotten a spot right outside of the entrance. Sidebar, because the Super Bowl and other sports are in rotation now, I would 100000% advise parties over 2 to make a reservation, as its the most helpful to guarantee a spot. See Open Table for reservations - that was where our plans were arranged. See attached pictures for the food we ate and enjoyed - the wings (mine were mumbo and buffalo), fries, and crab dip.

    Last Friday was my first time at Sport & Social, and I can't believe I didn't even know this place…read moreexisted. My friend hosted a happy hour there, and I love when events like that introduce you to new spots. The drink specials were honestly amazing with $6 drinks, which is hard to beat. The food specials ended at 7 while the drink specials continued until 8, so I was a little bummed to miss out on that. One thing to note if you're ordering food, the four cheese pizza comes with burrata, which I didn't realize ahead of time. I'd definitely come back to try more of the food, especially the flatbreads since they seem to have a lot of good options. That said, I don't think the staff was fully prepared for the size of our group. My friend brought around 60 people on a Friday night, and it was clear the servers were overwhelmed. At times, it took over 10 minutes just to place an order. I don't necessarily think that's the norm, so I'd be open to coming back during a regular happy hour to get a better feel for the service. Great size bar as well.

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    1831 Bar & Lounge

    3.9(249 reviews)
    0.8 miDowntown
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    One of my new go-to spots in DC. 1831 bar is a hidden gem tucked away on the streets near Dupont…read morecircle. If you're walking past, there's a chance that you might miss it. I stumbled across the Yelp page and wanted to check it out. I was surprised by the food and drink options as they had interesting varieties. The chili momo and mango habanero wings were to die for, I would want to stop by just for dinner! I also enjoyed the Moscow mule, I believe I overheard the bartender saying they make their ginger beer in-house. They also have DJs that come through around 9pm on weekends and some weekdays. This is a fun place to hangout and enjoy the company of amazing servers, bartenders, and other people - I've never had anything but a great experience here!

    Perfect low key bar for an after work happy hour drink. Exactly what I wanted in a place to just…read morepop in, sit at the bar, have a cheap drink, and not feel surrounded by pretentious DC types. This was great. Happy hour (3-7) offers beers ranging $1-3, wine $4-6, $7 margs, and I think a few other drink specials, but those options were good enough for me and I went with the wine. Service was a little slow at first, but the one bartender working was friendly and cheerful and doing her best to keep up with everyone until another two eventually showed up or came back from break. Atmosphere was really chill. I liked the dim lighting, everyone was casual and relaxed with a dj setting up in the corner, some hip hop and classic 00s rap bumping, and a steady flow of young-ish friend groups coming in for cheap beer around 5pm. I tried not to evesdrop on the couple next to me at the bar arguing, but their fight sort of added to the entertainment and general vibe. On the other side of me was an adorable couple unsuspectedly ordering fruity drinks and laughing. Totally will be back whenever the end of my work day brings me to this area.

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    4.3(427 reviews)
    0.6 miDupont Circle, Downtown
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    Another Thursday and yet another great meal at The Admiral!!!…read moreWalking home from the office, we were both hungry and, when we saw the sign, our minds were made up! We both got the All American Burger and it was awesome! Piled high with extras like fresh lettuce, flavorful tomatoes, sharp onion, slightly spicy mayo - MORE PLEASE!!!! The bun was strong enough to hold up to all the ground beef, toppings and delicious beef drippings. The french fries were crispy on the outside, soft and hot on the inside!!! The service - this time from Samantha Co - was great as always even in a dining room that was packed solid. She took excellent care of us! Thank you, Samantha Co!!! Will we be back to The Admiral? Oh hell yes! Do I recommend The Admiral to anyone wanting a casual place for good food and solid drinks in Dupont Circle? Oh hell yes! I am definitely a fan!

    So after my friend and I finished up at a bar, we needed food and I found this spot which led us…read morehere. 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).

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