There is weekly trivia on Tuesday which is fun and competitive! The host is great, the questions are on the tv, and it's well organized (and about 1.5 hours). Happy Hours is throughout the event. Highly recommend. The host is called "New In Town Trivia" on instagram. read more

The Town Tavern - Trivia - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A few years ago, Town was just a place I would walk past or perhaps pop in to with no real attachment. However, the past few years through friends I've discovered and have developed great appreciation for Town! Once you get settled in here, you'll realize how cozy and fun this place is. Gracie is an absolute gem, and genuinely cares about her patrons and the greater community. The people that come into her business she genuinely looks our for and takes care of, making this place feel like "home" for some many people. It's also just a very fun place! Although I don't come for football games, the scene looks lively whenever whenever there is a SF 49ers game going on! And I must say, the bar food is pretty damn good as well. So if you're ever in the neighborhood, make sure to drop by. If it's not packed, that's an even better time to drop in and get to know some if the awesome people that work here. They're truly awesome people! read more

The Town Tavern - Half and Half-N-Half Basket: jerk and mambo sauce wings - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came here to grab a drink during a football game with friends. For having so many tvs, game options were limited (most tvs were on the same game). Basic game was overpriced. People next to us gave up on their food for poor quality. People smoked inside. read more

Dirty, slow and unfriendly service. Charged too much for basic drink. Did not try food as was not interested in waiting nor having to converse with staff. read more

Located in Adams Morgan... We came here to watch the 49er game today. It was great! We enjoyed the great service. The upstairs was dedicated to niner fans who want to watch the game. Everyone was welcoming and friendly, especially the staff. Cheers to them. We weren't really hungry as we had had brunch before coming but we did order a basket of fries and they did not disappoint. They had the perfect amount of seasoning. Parking: I highly recommend using public transportation or Uber. We took Uber and it was fairly inexpensive. read more

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It is what it's is!! I go here often when I'm in Adam's Morgan.. straight to the point! I wanna have a good time.. Either it's watching the game or just throwing back some shot!! Bartender Desmond is a well rounded guy.. he does the job and beyond! Music is also good.. I've had some of there chicken tenders and fries.. I'm a older cat so coming here feels like college days lol read more

The Town Tavern - a sign for life - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stopped by for the second time and was just as enjoyable as the very first time! Great selection of music and a very appealing menu. Settled at the bar so we could watch the game, and enjoyed the service! The chicken tender basket was tasty and the old bay fries were even tastier! Great atmosphere for a few drinks and a damn good time! read more

The Town Tavern - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A joke. I have never been insulted like I was at The Town Tavern. Just do not go there. Bad service and a rip off. The owner is rude and a thief. I was walking by during one of the big neighborhood parties and went in. It seemed like it was pretty chill up at the bar. This was where everyone was. I got the Blue Margarita because it was happy hour and it was $5 cocktails. This was clearly on the cocktail menu. I think it was the owner that was at the bar. This was the guy that's surrounded by the women in the top picture. Mister owner went and made my drink. Too much in the blender, so he gave the excess to someone else for free. He in some capacity thought this was appropriate. When it came time to pay, I was stunned when he told me it was $12 for that mediocre drink that I didn't even get all of. I payed and then left surprisingly without cussing him out, which I would have done except that it seemed everyone at the bar was his friend so it could have ended up bad. Payed exactly that amount, and no tip for jackass. I would advise you to not go to this bar. Owner cares only about his friends and gives away drinks to them while ripping you off. The guy I think is the owner anyway but I'm not sure. read more

The Town Tavern - Blue Margarita - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Since moving to DC, this has has become our favorite local bar. The owner and entire staff are extremely welcoming, friendly, & tentative!! The music is always good and if you don't like it, they make an effort to change it. The bar gives a family feel while promoting a good time for any party! They are LGBTQ & BLM supportive and just all around good people with happy/good vibes! All of the clientele is super welcoming as well. It makes a statement when the owner of a business makes a point to talk and get to know its customers & that's exactly what happens at the Town Tavern. Even the entire staff are just as welcoming and attentive! read more

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This is one if not my Friday night go to spot! They are located towards the bottom of Adams Morgan but they are worth the walk! If you want a safe, fun, no pressure , come as you are atmosphere this is the place for you! The also have a DJ in Friday's so you can get your groove on or scoot about in your chair! I have noticed they do have some " HARRY POTTER" theme nights,& drinks. If that's your thing come on down and get a wizardly inspired drink with a light up cube and all! There are two floors so there is plenty of room for you to move about! Make sure you see Des at the bar he will def get you where you want to be! You can catch the other such as Gracie out and about showing you love for coming in! There are multiple reasons why I choose Town Tavern, affordable, easy, good time,& hospitality! It is a rare to get all of those in a bar!!! Stop by and if you see me say Hi!!! :-) read more

The Town Tavern - Fun time with with Gracie!!! - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great customer service, fantastic food options, parking spaces and reasonable prices. I would go back

Town Tavern is located amidst the chaos of the Adams Morgan strip. Wonderful location for a night of drinking and dancing but minus the crowds! Town Tavern has a very cool bar that has a new age vibe and an old school feel. It's old on the outside but fresh on the inside. On a weekend night, expect some loud and current music. Mostly bops. With a younger crowd. Town Tavern also has a pretty lit menu to choose from if your hungry. DC wise the prices are a damn steal! You can get burgers, fries, tots, etc without taking out a second mortgage! If you're hungry, indulgence honey. You won't regret the credit card statement reflection the next day! Drink wise, think standard bar. There's really great specials for game days. College games seem to have deeper discounts. But tonight they had $5 well drinks for no reason! So come on out and check out the Town vibe. They never overcrowd, so it's a nice breather in between clubby places! read more

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A bar that cares! completely forgot to take food pics, had the tots they were great! but the reason why i forgot was because the owner? Manager? Gracie had noticed i wasnt in a good mood and took the time to come over to me check on me ask me about my day and give me some 5 star advice , rarely do places do this and or rarely do they mean it - care enough! and that interaction alone is why im jumping in with the 5 stars and coming back for sure. There were two other bartenders on staff at the time too so its not like I wasnt being taken care of, which really told/ showed me that Gracie was genuinely concerned read more

Yaaaas. Love this place. I'm being bias because I went here when they were serving Harry Potter drinks and had Harry Potter decorations galore. Loved everything about this place the night I went. The drinks were yummy but a tad too strong, and the bartenders were cool. The setup inside was cool, even without the Harry Potter decorations. It's two floors. The first floor has a long bar with booths and a dj area (I think), and the second place has a small bar in the front and back, restrooms in the middle, and a small stage by the front bar. read more

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I came here for the first time because I was Christmas caroling with District Music Project. I had so much fun! I had a cheeseburger with waffle fries and beer. They have creative cocktails, too, but I felt like going with something straightforward this time. Overall, I had a great time here. I recommend going with friends. The prices are reasonable. The service was polite, as were the other patrons. I couldn't necessarily tell that this was supposed to be a Harry Potter-themed bar until I went downstairs to the restrooms, but that didn't detract from the experience. read more

The Town Tavern - Yuengling Lager! - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came to watch a friend host a comedy show, and had a pretty good time. Fun local artists in an intimate setting upstairs. Bartenders were nice and attentive - and drinks were strong. The downstairs bar seemed to be hoppin by the time we left. Overall good time. read more

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I ended up in adams Morgan with friends from out of town one weekend and decided to make the best of our circumstances when we couldn't get an Uber and ultimately went to the local bar that ended up being our favorite place of the weekend, town tavern! Town tavern had music going that made our day and a staff that was even more delightful! Top notch service from everyone, especially the manager of the night, Wes! He made us feel welcome and like we were meant to be there - the thing we needed most at that point! Thank you town tavern and wes for the great experience and fun night :) read more

My friends and I went here last week for my friends birthday and we did not have a good experience. The bartender looked like he didn't want to be there and the busser was incredibly rude to my friend and I and kicked us out of the bathroom when we were washing our hands so he could clean it. Our entire group works in the service industry so we know when last call is said it's time to go. However, they never did a last call. The busser literally took our new drinks (that we had just ordered, my beer was mostly full and my friend didn't even get to take a sip) and told us to get out. We were all incredibly confused and upset as we wouldn't have bought drinks if we knew they were closing soon. My friend left her card there in the chaos and went back yesterday to get it, only to wait two hours for a manager to show up and none did, so she never got her card back. I hate leaving bad reviews but we were all really disappointed in this place. We've come before and had a great time and that experience was why we brought our friends back for her birthday. read more

Came here for their comedy night! The comedians had varying levels, but mostly fun. The bar itself is a bit divey-ish, so stick tables and such. read more

The Town Tavern - Upstairs comedic stage - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Bartender is a good guy. Uk wildcats bar but not fr. Still a great bar and yummy food. Veggie burger option too

Went on a Saturday at 3pm. Employees were very friendly and wore mask. There is a sign in sheet if you want COVID-19 updates and contact tracing. It was a nice and relax bar, good loud music, good food. read more

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I've been here twice now Snd well after the last time I should really post this. There's an Asian bartender who tends bar and another girl. Both times he just kind a give me weird looks and a very very short when I order. The last time I was there I was asked to get off the bar and sit at a table so that she can talk to one of her friends who came there and they both smirked and looked at me weird. And then when I got the bill I realized I was charged for drinks that I did not order and paid an extra $10 because she kept saying that I ordered three drinks when I only ordered two drinks. The only thing I can think of that would cause this type of treatment is the fact that I am Middle Eastern and every other time that I've been somewhere and gotten these dirty types of looks for absolutely no reason before I even open my mouth is because of some racist who wants to treat me differently because I'm not white. Oh and the place always smells badly like they never clean the bar area. read more

This place is disgusting and dirty. The alcohol is low quality!!! The restrooms are so dirty and the people who work there are so unbelievably unprofessional read more

Way overpriced, especially for the recent Harry Potter event. I can't believe I paid $20 per person to access a slightly decorated upstairs and some Costco-quality baked goods. Drinks were very expensive even after paying the cover fee. I'll try a different event next Halloween. I was disappointed that the staff didn't start the event on time or stick to the timetable outlined at the door. My friend and I had to leave before the hat sorting event started. read more

Just visited this spot on Sunday and had such a lovely time, all of the staff is very friendly and attentive! Carl was behind the bar serving, he was so sweet and made sure we were taken care of. 10 out of 10 for Carl. The music fit the vibe very well and I love that they play a variety of music to keep it lively. They also have some cool lighting for nighttime vibe. Me and my partner also had the pleasure of meeting Joe and Rach who are currently working on opening As You Are, an upcoming queer cafe/nightlife. They were both great to talk to and so happy we have people like them working hard to bring the community together! Cant wait to support and we will be back for the other pride nights taking place every Sunday :) also I recommend getting the SMORES! Loved that they were served in a bowl, so yummy. Even ordered some to go. read more

Please don't take anyone that's not American,the manager clearly said we can't get served cause one of our friend has non U.S passport.we tried to explain that she was visiting and has a U.S visa on it he didn't even want to hear us out there is no such a law. read more

The Town Tavern - Here is a proof to the manger that takes shots behind the bar while we were waiting to talk to him.so unprofessional. - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The bartender was very rude the entire night. If you buy a wristband for the open bar expect the drinks to be watered down, and no beer or wine options. read more

I never eat here because typically drinking helps any appetite. But I always have a ball. I always end up winning a two hour all you can drink open bar and not... I know the bartenders. Get "the green drink" special. And Jameson shots are a must. Only downfall I would say is even a Friday can be packed...or quiet depending on the season. Philanthropy nights are great to support local businesses. read more

So apparently this is the trendy Harry Potter themed bar (at least for now)... but ultimately when it comes to bar fundamentals, it is barely okay: 1. Overly priced drinks - $16 for goblet of fire... that aren't anything special 2. Poorly synchronized wait staff (when I was there they were training each other on how to operate the counter rather than serving a long line of people). I mean, it has potential to be a cool place... but given their crazy drink offerings and poor service... I might step in here once with a friend (if the friend demands... but pass in general) read more

The staff is kind and inviting. The bartenders are skillful. The atmosphere is cozy. I have no idea why people are hating on them. I had a lovely experience. read more

Many establishments are trying their best to transition out of the Covid shut down as well as they can and many of us understand that there are some growing pains to be expected. This said, this should not be an excuse for poor etiquette when serving guest. Please note that it is petty, tasteless, and tacky to put a 20% gratuity on a check that consists of two drinks. You truly block your blessings this way. Also, when a customer says that they don't want to start a tab, give them their bill don't shout out "a total." read more

This place is so much fun. I highly recommend it. They have a Harry Potter trivia night every Tuesday & the drinks are also Harry Potter theme which makes it so much fun for Harry Potter fan. Definitely come check it out, our waiter Carl was awesome. read more

The Town Tavern - Goblet of fire - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We went to this location to see the Diva Royal drag show. We purchased VIP tickets for the show. I received a message that the show was canceled for Friday. We changed our plans to attend the next evening Saturday and I WISH we had canceled our reservation. After spending 126.50 for 2 tickets and after having a 2 drink minimum for an additional 40 dollars, we were really disappointed. First, there was no difference for the VIP section than the other patrons who paid much less. The show was in the upstairs of the Town Tavern, a very dark, dirty, crowded room. We could see the queens change their clothing behind a bed sheet at one end of the stage. The prerecorded music was broadcast on a very poor sound system. I Would NOT recommend this venue. This is not worth the nearly 200 dollars spent read more

I went to the Town Tavern through a meetup.com event and so this review is only based on staying in the venue for about an hour and then some, but I had a great time. The Town Tavern had a neigborhood bar feel to it, but then most bars in Adams Morgan are like that I guess. It has 2 levels. A bar is on the first level with areas to sit at the bar and also at the tables nearby. There are also a few TV's that you can watch as well on this level closer to the back. On the second level, there are 2 bars - one on either side of the floor and there is also a DJ playing a variety of good music as well. They also had a guy that started to play some live Irish music (I think) - anyways, the crowd seemed to love it and so did the regular patrons as well. I only gave it 3 stars because I was not there for long. read more

If you don't got a bae, at least you can get a BAB (Bay Area Bar)! DC is such a transient place and it's nice to have a bar where all the guests share the same interests as you, specifically meaning: the Giants, the 49ers, and the Warriors. Throw in some "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey and it pretty much feels like HOME. Aside from the Bay Area lovin' this bar gets, it's nice inside although shot$ can be a bit pricey. Town Tavern, thanks for being the spot to be at when the Warriors won the NBA Championship this past week :) #WeBelieve! read more

Dear Town Tavern, Thank you for helping this lost homesick Filipino Bay Area Kid transition into this amazing city called DC. From the Bay Area to DC, I didn't know if I could wear any of my SF team gear or cheer in my own home, but after I found you, everything changed. Without you, I don't know where else I would watch Warriors, 49ers, and Giants games, without you, I don't know where I could get such good prices on happy hour drinks and bar bites, open bar on Saturdays from 8-10, and meet up with an awesome crowd of loving Bay Area fans and friends, without you, I just don't know what I would do to celebrate a great year for Bay Area teams. Thank you Town Tavern for creating this perfect space for me to be myself and be a fan that doesn't need to hide, but can celebrate in PRIDE. THANK YOU!!! read more

Unassuming look bar from the outside, but pretty cool on the inside. Definitely a dive bar if I've ever seen one! The employees were all friendly, it was dark and loud, string lights from wall to wall, and rowdy hockey fans... Definitely my kind of scene! Once the hockey game was over and everybody was depressed, the music started. It's loud, and it's more often than not going to be rap. So if that's not your scene, maybe skip Town Tavern and head to the next bar. We only ordered Bud Light so I can't say much for the food and cocktails. read more

Love Town Tavern! Had my birthday celebration there and it was SOOOO fun. Booking was seamless and the owner Gracie, manager Carl and bartender Forrest are some of the friendliest folks I know. Also LOVE the Harry Potter theme! 10/10 recommend read more

A friend and I came here to check out the Harry Potter-themed bar. Sadly, it was a huge disappointment! We came on a Saturday afternoon, but when we arrived there was barely any Harry Potter theming at all, such that we couldn't even tell we were at the right place. We were told that the upstairs had more theming, but that the upstairs wasn't open when we went. The website didn't say that themed portion of the bar was only open at certain times or that only part of the bar was themed. Instead, the bottom level that we saw just was a divey sportsbar complete with a very sticky floor! There were some Harry Potter-themed drinks on the menu, but the back of the bar was so hot and had zero air conditioning or air flow that ultimately we decided it wasn't worth staying. To say we were underwhelmed and disappointed was an understatement! read more

*Review For The Harry Potter Tavern Only* The Town Tavern is hosting a "Harry Potter Tavern" throughout the month of October. Being the die hard Harry Potter fan that I am I knew I needed to stop by. We arrived on a Wednesday night and there was no line to get in and no cover-major plus! Once we got in we saw a Honey Dukes counter but it was closed and stocked seemed almost empty. We went upstairs and we're pretty impressed with the decorations. Quidditch rings, sorting hat, Hogwarts Express, and house flags were very noticeable. The other noticeable thing were the people. They were everywhere and you could hardly move. There's a bar upstairs as well but it was pretty packed. I'm sure during normal business it's more accessible but not when we went. We decided to go back downstairs to the bar and it was even more packed. There were three bar tenders when we went and they were overwhelmed. With no rhythm or reason to who they served next it made for long lines and people were frustrated. The drinks looked pretty awesome so we continued to wait. We went with The Goblet of Fire and a Polly Juice. It broke my heart and wallet when we got the total... $30! These people have lost their damn minds and I wish I knew how much they were ahead of time. ((There's no prices on the drink menu.)) We tried to find a table but everything was packed. It seems like you can reserve a table in advance but I have no idea how. We finally decided to stand and drink due to the lack of space. The drinks were SO bad, one sip in and I didn't want another. It honestly tasted like freshman year and regret. With awful drinks and an over crowded bar I instantly wanted to leave. We started chatting with the people next to who had ordered some different drinks than we did. They also hated them, they told us the Butter Beer literally tasted like straight liquor. What a buzzed buzz kill. The overall impression I got from the Harry Potter Tavern was rushed and not thought through. The decor could've been better downstairs and the drinks... eek. The were extremely under staffed and unable to really manage the crowd. As I said before, I'm a huge Harry Potter fan and I have zero interest in coming back during this event. I haven't even recommended it to my friends. read more