Pubkey
✨ Vibe
A massive, multi-level "media haus" and tech-forward gathering space that blends industrial pub comfort with the intellectual energy of a modern digital-asset embassy.
🍸 Best For
Tech networking, bipartisan policy discussions, podcasting, and indulgent tallow-fried bar fare.
🔥 Highlights
- A Revolutionary Space: Recently opened in the former Hill Country space, this 12,000-square-foot venue features a professional podcast studio and a stage designed for high-level dialogue between the digital asset industry and federal policymakers.
- The Tallow-Fried Menu: The kitchen elevates classic bar food by frying everything in beef tallow, resulting in standout dishes like the signature Chop Cheese, double smash burgers, and Wagyu chili-topped "Dirty Dogs."
- The Bitcoin Embassy: Serving as the D.C. headquarters for the Bitcoin Policy Institute, it is a first-of-its-kind hub where the crypto community and D.C. insiders meet over drinks and steak frites.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- True to its theme, the venue is fully equipped to accept Bitcoin for all food and drink, though traditional cash and credit are also welcome.
- Look forward to the "Dimly Lit Chophouse," a subterranean steakhouse expansion coming to the venue in early 2026.
📰 In the News
A $100 mug drink and a High Life ‘pleb’: My night at DC’s new Bitcoin bar
Pubkey is a sprawling 12,000-square-foot Bitcoin-themed bar in DC’s Penn Quarter featuring themed cocktails, a podcast studio, and karaoke rooms. The venue offers a range of experiences from the $100 'Orange Pill Whale' tiki drink to the budget-friendly 'Pleb' Miller High Life, aiming to serve as a bipartisan gathering spot for digital currency enthusiasts and policymakers alike.
Taste Test: Penn Quarter's new "not a MAGA" Bitcoin bar
PubKey is a Bitcoin-themed tavern in Penn Quarter that offers a "nerd bar" atmosphere with an Americana-inspired menu featuring smashburgers, Chicago dogs, and tallow-fried sides. The venue serves as a hub for the crypto community, housing a podcasting studio and think tank, while remaining a group-friendly neighborhood spot that accepts cash, card, and Bitcoin.
Bitcoin does cultural diplomacy in a dive bar
Pubkey DC is a Bitcoin-themed dive bar and event space located in the heart of Washington D.C.'s lobbying district that serves as a hub for cultural diplomacy and policy advocacy. The venue features a hidden headquarters for the Bitcoin Policy Institute, a podcast studio, and a basement chophouse, aiming to bridge the gap between the crypto community and federal lawmakers.
A Discreet Penn Quarter Bitcoin Bar Will Serve Tallow-Fried Bar Fare
Pubkey is a massive 12,000-square-foot bitcoin-themed bar and 'media haus' recently opened in Penn Quarter's former Hill Country Barbecue space. The venue features a podcast studio, a stage for tech policy discussions, and a menu of tallow-fried bar fare including chopped cheese sandwiches, burgers, and bone-in ribeyes.
“PubKey Bar and Media Haus set to open in Penn Quarter on Dec. 19” in the old Hill Country space!!
PubKey has opened a 12,000-square-foot flagship location in Penn Quarter featuring a Bitcoin-themed tavern, media studio, and event stage. The venue offers elevated tavern staples by Chef Alexis Samayoa and serves as a nonpartisan hub for dialogue on technology and policy, with a meat-forward chophouse addition planned for early 2026.