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    Tilt

    4.0 (18 reviews)
    ModerateBars, New American
    Open 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Behind the bar
    Vivi T.

    Tilt is pleasantly quirky with some intense 90's theming, topped off by some interesting and tasty cocktails. Color me surprised when I wandered up to black jack to show off the bocce ball courts to find them not only gone but the space completely transformed and unrecognizable! The underutilized back area of blackjack is now Tilt, a cool cocktail bar which also offers some different bar bites than its blackjack and pearl dive siblings. We enjoyed a pre-dinner drink and enjoyed talking with the bartender who was super knowledgeable and gave us some details on industry events that the bar-trio plans on hosting, including an Abita tap takeover the week of April 9th for all who are fans of the NOLA beer (fun fact: pearl dive sells the most Abita beer in the region!) The bar, like those at black jack and pearl dive, also hosts happy hour tues-fri.

    Megan B.

    Eclectic speakeasy in the back of Blackjack bar! If you didn't know it was here you probably wouldn't be able to find it. The only thing that gives it away is the bouncer standing at the door, but of course that could just be Blackjack security. Tilt is neon lit, with funky decorations & music to match. The drinks are amazing & I truly had a blast here! A hidden gem.

    Whiskey sour and club soda. Game-themed light up bar :]
    Korrie K.

    Reminds me of trendy speakeasies up in NYC. Cocktails made the right way too. Fresh fruit garnishes ready at hand, shaken cocktails strained, sphere ice cubes for on the rocks drinks. The quirky decor photographs well with the nostalgia filter. The well lit bar/restaurant on the bottom floor hosts chill conversation/catching up nights with close friends well. The upper floor of course caters to the party/dancing DC night life. Wander off further to the back and you find yourself a nice gameroom-esque surprise.

    Tilt's 90s pinball themed bar

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    Cool speakeasy in the back of blackjack. It has one of the coolest bar tops I've seen - check it out.

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    Great refuge for Adult drinks and a retro shangri-la; worth stopping in and supporting a breath of fresh air

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    Super cool speakeasy style bar with pinball like feel. Excellent craft cocktails with superb service.

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    The place is incredibly clean and you would have trouble believing its actually attached to BlackJack.

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    1.8 mi
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    We ordered the biscuits, oysters, pan fried mashed potatoes, and butcher's steak with a half bottle…read moreof their chateau de fleurie. Everything was delicious and I would order it again. We ordered the steak medium rare and it came closer to rare. Restaurant was busy at 7:30pm on a thursday. I recommend making a reservation. It was a bit loud. Service was amazing and so sweet!

    Man, places like this need to duplicate as much as they can. St. Anselm did not disappoint from…read morestart to finish! I was a solo diner for this experience and sat at the bar. The bartenders were friendly, filled waters promptly and were fast. I came in about 5pm on a Saturday and there were only 5-6 other people at the bar, but the dining area was pretty full. This place has an almost pioneer-ish vibe with all of the taxidermy on the walls mixed with like your Uncle's cabin in the woods in the 60s. I was digging it. I started with the buttermilk biscuits and pimento cheese. Wow. I could have eaten all of them. The bartender and I agreed that it wasn't a good idea. He said he did it once. I also had a mint julep, and while I normally like them, this one was a little different. The presentation was cool, but the drink was all ice, which was disappointing. For dinner I had the Butcher's Steak, medium well (should have gotten medium) and the Brussels sprouts. I'm thinking about the leftovers now. The folks next to me ordered my exact meal because it looked so good. I will indeed return! Thanks, St. Anselm!

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    ChurchKey - Tots, fries, mushroom flatbread and a glimpse of chicken sando

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    3.9(1.5k reviews)
    0.2 miLogan Circle, Downtown
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    Great local bar with large rotating craft beer selection. Highly recommend for any beer…read moreenthusiast. They have wine and cocktails as well. They are happy to recommend beer for your taste, and let you sample. It can be very busy and difficult to get a seat at the bar or get a table on a Friday or Saturday evening. We ordered food, and were expecting elevated bar food. The tater tots were a huge disappointment- they were very large squares , bland, and not crispy. The wings were okay. The cheeseburgers were the best- from the restaurant downstairs- mallard. Huge burger, done perfectly medium.

    Here's a review written as part of a visit to both Churchkey and Birch & Barley (the downstairs…read morerestaurant -- together they form the "2 Enjoy Everything" concept by Neighborhood Restaurant Group): A DC Gem That Delivers on Every Level If you haven't made it to Churchkey on 14th Street yet, move it to the top of your list. I visited as part of the full experience -- dinner downstairs at Birch & Barley, then up to Churchkey for drinks -- and honestly, it's one of the best evenings I've had in DC. Churchkey itself is everything a great bar should be. The beer selection is absolutely unreal -- hundreds of carefully curated labels spanning every style, region, and flavor profile you can imagine. What sets it apart is that the staff actually knows the menu. Our server walked us through a few options based on what we liked and landed us on perfect picks both times. That kind of genuine expertise is rare. The tavern pizzas from the wood-fired oven were a wonderful surprise -- thin, crispy, and the perfect companion to a cold draft. The smash burger also deserves a mention: simple, well-executed, and hits the spot. The vibe is warm and lively without being overwhelming. Great for a date, a group, or even just sitting at the bar solo with a good beer and good conversation with the bartender. This place has earned its reputation as one of the best beer bars on the East Coast -- and then some. Highly recommend making a full night of it with both floors. You won't regret it. Feel free to adjust the tone or add any personal details from your actual visit!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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    The Capital Burger - Our namesake burger is served French onion-style with caramelized onions, Wisconsin Grand Cru gruyère and shallot aioli.

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    4.3(1.1k reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Amazing service and food. Came here specifically for the parmesan truffle fries and it was so worth…read moreit. The best I've ever had! The Capital burger was good too. They also provide complimentary sweet pickles. Enormous thanks to our server, Stephon!! We loved his contagious smile, he treated us with so much respect and kindness.

    Have you ever been to a high end place and ordered a burger? You get that look like ordering steak…read moreat a great seafood place. Well I do enjoy burgers and plenty of places have upped their burger game. As much as it cost for a burger at certain fast food places you might as well hit up some of these other places. The prices are basically the same now. On a few trips to Capital Grille I did go with the burger and so I decided to check out its affiliate Capital Burger. Capital Burger actually has more burger options to choose for over Capital Grille and a more slimmed down menu. Still with the name burger in its name, you know where their focus is. I went with the bacon cheeseburger that comes with candied smoke bacon that came at $22 with your chose of sides (fries or various salads). It was cooked to the perfect medium rare and you can tell when a burger is cooked with better ingredients and cooked with a give a damn. It was not thrown together, and the fries were not just sitting under a heating lamp. I actually ordered a to go burger for the spouse. Here is where customer service comes in. I was asked how far I had to travel and the person taking my order said she will separate portions so it will travel better. Thank you. It is that little extra that goes a long way. This time I went with the Capital Burger to go along with some key lime pie to nibble on later. Great service and great food. There are plenty of good burger places but if you are a burger fan then definitely check this place out. Absolutely no disappointment. For a true high end burger experience I have no problem giving this place a solid five stars.

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    The Capital Burger - Our Stoli Doli spiked shake is long sought & loudly slurped. Stoli Vodka hand-spun w/rich vanilla ice cream & topped w/candied pineapple

    Our Stoli Doli spiked shake is long sought & loudly slurped. Stoli Vodka hand-spun w/rich vanilla ice cream & topped w/candied pineapple

    The Capital Burger - Blue Cheese and Truffle Burger topped with cabernet-braised red onions.

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    The Capital Burger - The Capital Burger offers signature burgers, handcrafted cocktails, local brews and award-winning wines.

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