Deliciousness - 3/5 Happiness -5/5 This place is for drinkers as it has no food, so if you want to lift an ale (and go out for dinner before or after, or bring food in with you), this is the place to be. They have a large beer, wine, and liquor list (although not nearly as many English beers as I expected from a place called Crown & Crow). I won't deny that I wasn't a fan of either of the mixed cocktails I had, with both (including strangely a smoky drink) being too sweet. But the beer was expertly poured and the wine was a very generous serving. The prices are also more than reasonable, which is great for a DC bar. But what really elevates this place is the service. By late night, the place was jam packed. But each and every bartender was extremely friendly and they expertly worked the crowd, getting drinks served quickly (which too few places manage to do) and swiftly clearing off tables of dirty glasses. I also greatly appreciated the free goldfish that they happily dole out to the patrons. The staff made this a really good time. read more

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We came in on a busy Saturday early-evening for drinks before dinner. The back room was "reserved", but we were told to sit back there, given the size of our group and we sat nowhere near the party that was in there. The bartender in that area was friendly, but unhelpful, directing us to use the front room's bartender, even though she wasn't busy when we approached and asked for a couple of drinks. The bartender in the main room was great, he was very friendly and once he started a tab for me he said I could use the other bar too, I guess he wasn't aware the bartender at that other bar already told me she wouldn't help me. Regardless, the drinks we had were decent. For small bites, they only had gold fish crackers, I wish they would have had more to nosh on while drinking. Overall, not a bad visit. read more

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This place is amazing. Stopped here to try beer and they gave us all free samples we left with a nice tip. Amazing unique beer selection and such a cool old school ambiance. read more

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Very fun bar in DC - the wasp's elbow cocktail is phenomenal and it's hard to order anything else. Great atmosphere too.

A basement bar filled with lively conversations. Chill music. Lots of craft beers on top. This is the kind of bar that you wish was a block from your house. And yes the bartenders are a hoot. read more

The Crown & The Crow is my go to on my way to for a meet up with people who want to start the night, get into the zone or even try a wicked cosmo! There is a very fun bartender who makes everything better - I don't remember his name but he really kept us all laughing and feeling happy! Thank you! read more

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Super friendly bartenders and a nice big space! Whether you're coming here for happy hour or looking for a late-nightbplace to hang this is your spot!! It's located an awkward distance away from the metro but somehow that works in its favor--never dead and never overwhelmingly crowded. I also really like that there are two separate spaces that you can easily walk between. Very reasonable prices and interesting beer/spirit options! read more

This is another one of those places I swear I've reviewed and yet it's not here. Oh well. So this is a legendary DC bar (even though they've just been around a few years) known for the Victorian London era stylings and musings. The interior design is phenomenal. It's as though you're being transported directly back in time to the 1800s. Crow murals, gilded mirrors, exposed brick, crystal chandeliers, and a big wooden bar really exemplify the ambiance. You can get beer, cocktails, bourbon, wine, whatever you want. The whiskey menu is extensive. My favorite cocktails are the Paloma (it's really a fascinating twist on the drink) and the Wasp's Elbow (gin, lemon, and some other ingredients). The mixologists are serious about their craft and treat it like the art form it is. Because of their care, we're rewarded with liquid gold. read more

This decent bar was near our hotel in a basement and the drinks and prices were fine. On an early Friday night the front and only bartender was extremely busy but handling the service in a competent and very friendly inviting manner. Unfortunately an unpleasant male back room bartender was opening that bar for our second round of drinks. After ignoring me for 10 minutes he struggled to find the right liquor and I also overheard him tell the second female incoming bartender that I was a problem. Definitely can't call this bar a friendly neighborhood bar unless you get the right bartender. There are better alternatives. read more

Shout Graham the bartender!! He made a mean amaretto sour and was very kind. I also went during trivia night and it seemed fun. Very crowded though. The setting was very cool too. The bar is underground and gives prohibition vibes. read more

Nice basement cocktail bar. Friendly staff working behind the bar. Lots of bourbon options and a great happy hour menu.

I was in the neighborhood attending a performance at Studio Theatre and had some time to kill before the event. I saw an intriguing sign on the street that demanded I find out what kind of place Crown and Crow was. The answer is it's a very cool and dark bar in a basement (with a forbidding-looking set of stairs) that serves a huge assortment of beer and cocktails. Fair warning: they DO NOT serve food, so if that's what you're looking for, you should move along and leave the serious business of drinking to the professionals. The interior is very shabby-chic, like something you'd find in NYC or London. I was pleasantly surprised to find it in my home city. It was a Sunday evening around 6 pm, and it wasn't crowded at all, although there were many more people there when we left in time to make our 7:30 show. I was feeling adventurous, so I ordered the Cuke Mule: Hanson Cucumber Vodka, Fresh Lime, and Goslings Ginger beer. I found the price of $12 to be very reasonable for a specialty cocktail in DC. It was very tasty but a little too complicated for me to make at home, but I'm glad I tried it and will definitely have it again when I go for a return visit. My companions and I also had an Aperol Spritz, a Vodka tonic, and (my personal favorite) Hendrick's G&T. We all agreed our drinks were perfectly made. Service was fast and friendly. I regret I failed to get our bartender's name, but I hope she continues to work there because I'll make sure to get her name next time and update this review. One point I'd like to make is that they DO NOT charge a ridiculous "service fee" or whatever nonsense management chooses to call the giant middle finger most of the restaurants in my neighborhood (Wharf) have embraced. Don't get me started. Bottom line, it was a unique and interesting visit and I encourage you to go out of your way, if you must, to see for yourself. read more

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A pretty cool space And attentive bartenders* Just a meh cuke mule *bartenders were very kind and quick read more

With a free night in DC, The Crown & Crow is the place to be. The bartender, Graham, is great and really makes the place inviting. Definitely recommend a visit here!! read more

Bartender put his hands on me and physically pulled me out of the bar for moving someone else's phone on the bar to the side. I asked if I could tell my friends that I was getting kicked out before he physically removed me so I wouldn't be a drunk girl alone on the street and he looked me dead in the eyes and said no. Bartenders are absolutely assholes and blatantly rude. Do not waste your money or your time on this joke of an establishment. read more

One of my favorite bars in DC. The bartenders are friendly, the drinks are strong, and I love the energy of the place. It is a very dark, Edgar Allen Poe coded, like something out of the Raven. This is my top bar to take friends to who have never been to DC. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a gem in the city. read more

Loved this place. ALL of the crew cares, kept giving us water and checked on us. Graham was particularly nice and friendly. The place is super low key and fun. read more

As someone who has lived in DC for 3 years, Crown and Crow is hands down the best bar/dive bar in this city. The beer selection is great, the atmosphere is awesome (underground english pub vibes, very homie), and the staff is incredible and welcoming. Particularly Noah -- he's the absolute best!! Noah is always so friendly, welcoming, and attentive; he makes the place feel like home. Would highly recommend checking this place out, it's also a great weekday spot. read more

Sadly, there aren't too many of these places left. It's somewhere between an Irish pub and dive bar... good people working there, affordable drinks, and one of the only places you'll hear indie-ish stuff on the stereo. The television plays movies (usually campy 80s and 90s stuff) on mute. So basically it's like hanging out at my apartment except I get to pat myself on the back because I went to a bar. Last I checked, they don't serve food but allow you to bring food in, although I've never seen anyone do so. It's more of a watering well. It restores my faith in humanity that apparently this place has been open since 2016. It reminds me of favorite past haunts. Please don't change, guys! *I'm basically only reviewing the first room, when you walk in. There's a larger room that may be a bit different, but I haven't hung out in there. read more

Went for a private event early during a weekend evening. Place was very quiet and space was enormous - clearly they are ready for a much larger crowd in the late evening. Bartender was very friendly, offered great advice and prompt service. Drink prices were reasonable. Great spot if you want a moody basement bar with dim lighting and good conversation. No food but outside food welcome. read more

The owner's super cool and seems genuinely involved, which makes a difference. Service is quick (like, surprisingly quick), and the bartenders are funny as hell. They gave me a free beer when I asked for a free refill. read more

Nice quiet place to have a drink. Their music selection isn't always the best. Barmaid won't come out from behind bar. If you sit at a table you'll have to order at bar. Friendly doorman / security. Barmaid isn't the most inviting. If you're not a regular don't expect much conversation. British name but nothing else is. Speak easy light ambiance; nothing to write home about. read more

Came here for a drink The drink Paloma.... terrible. Very sour with butter aftertaste. This is one of the worst palomas I've ever had The ambiance Is really loud... obnoxious. The bartenders are really loud, like screaming and bellowing loud. It's annoying. I like the decor Parking is on the street Overall, this is a one and done read more

came up as a Speakeasy location, not so much. i enjoyed the cocktail, but not the vibes i was searching for. a nice little dive bar. read more

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Great bar atmosphere and vibe, friendly staff, really big space, amazing for karaoke, including the wall of screens. It also shares a wall with the gay bathhouse, which I find hilarious. read more

Great ambiance. Met a friend for a quick drink before heading out to dinner. A good variety of beers and specialty drinks. Mostly I loved the decor. No table service, but the bartenders were attentive and fast. It wasn't too quiet or too loud. Just a comfortable, hidden, neighborhood, gem, that would be easy to walk by if you weren't looking for it. read more

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Fun bar with chill, speakeasy vibes and good cocktails. I had a mocktail that was meant to mimic an amaro, but it ended up tasting more like a flat coke. Still, other drinks were good, they definitely know what they're doing behind the bar. They also have beer and wine on the menu, but the cocktails are the big draw here. All in all, a nice spot for drinks on the fancier side, in a low key setting. read more

Came to DC for a weekend away from NJ this is a place to come, bartender/owner is a great guy. If you want a place that is more than a bar this is the spot to come to, the place has vibe of speak easy, definitely to stop in and have a drink! #TheCrown&crow read more

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Visited this place after dinner nearby on a Saturday night. Its a dimly lit bar with 2 rooms and a bar in each room. Plenty of seating at the bars and bar height tables available. One room has a stage area and huge screen. My party sat at the bar in the first room and had a few drinks and shots. The ambiance was perfect: great variety of music that wasn't too loud and not overly crowded. I had a delicious Downeast cider that had a tangerine flavor (I like sweeter ciders). As an almost mid-40 year old woman who doesn't hang out at bars too much anymore, I was pleasantly surprised by The Crown and Crow and would recommend it as well as return. read more

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Graham is the best bartender here! He makes this place feel like home. Completely goes above and beyond with his work and creating the best environment. Thank you for making this place better and better each day. read more

Top tier service, couldn't have had higher expectation. all were met and exceeded beyond belief

Graham was so incredible and truly made my experience at crown & crow special. The hospitality at this place is unmatched

All time bartender in Graham. Great tunes, bar tender dancing and crowd. Definitely recommend a visit.

Excellent service and vibes all around! We had such a great time getting drinks at the bar with the friendliest and most attentive bartenders. Graham especially poured the best drinks and provided excellent service! read more

Crown & Crow was really nice!! They have a great happy hour (5-8), there's two large bars and ample seating at both. There's a host once you enter, and there's the option of self seating. I would definitely be open to renting one bar out or reserving space for a party here. read more

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I felt like I wonder into a speakeasy. The calm and inconspicuous vibe the entrance gives off. The crow dangling from above with no words and the eerie stair way down to the bar.. but fear not soon as I open the door it was a vibe!!! Beautiful setup with 2 bar locations. First bar is on the walking where everyone was being served and in the back a bigger bar was in another huge room. Bartender was on point and attentive. I sipped on a rum & coke. Just admiring the decor and feeling the music. Could be a good date night spot or even a good meet up spot just for a few drinks before dinner some where close by. read more

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Great speakeasy - excellent place for drinks or just a beer. Will be back next time in DC.

Nice spot on 14th! Came here for cocktails before dinner. I like the door when you first go down the stairs. Plenty of space at the bar so had an old fashioned and a beer. The bar has a cool vibe. We will be back! read more

I love this bar! Graham is the absolute best bartender! The best chat and the best drinks!

They have a very limited selection, but the vibes are immaculate! They also have good whiskey drinks. Love Graham though! read more

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