Atomic Billiards
✨ Vibe
A cozy and dependable subterranean neighborhood anchor, Atomic Billiards offers a welcoming "basement-energy" atmosphere perfect for unwinding with friends over classic bar games.
🍸 Best For
Casual dates, neighborhood hangouts, solo nights out, and competitive billiards enthusiasts.
🔥 Highlights
- Extensive Gaming Variety: Beyond the well-spaced 8-foot pool tables, the venue features professional dart boards, shuffleboard, and a renowned vintage jukebox for the ultimate low-key entertainment experience.
- Inclusive Community Hub: Since 1993, this basement gem has been a cornerstone of Cleveland Park, proudly hosting the gay Stonewall Billiards league on Mondays and APA leagues on Tuesdays.
- Generous Membership Perks: Frequent visitors can take advantage of an annual membership program that offers incredible value, including free daily play before 7 p.m. and exclusive bar tab discounts.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Happy Hour specials run daily from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on select drafts, rail cocktails, and house wines, with pool play prorated by the minute so you only pay for the time you use.
- Open 361 days a year, this "Libation Station" focuses on drinks and games; while food is limited to snacks like chips, the surrounding neighborhood offers plenty of nearby dining options.
Happy Hour
Deals on select draft beers, rail cocktails & house wine
Recent Reviews from Google
So, funny story. I genuinely thought Atomic was a pizza place. For weeks I kept hearing people talk about it, and I just assumed they meant Comet. Imagine my surprise when I walked in and realized...
The male bartender with blonde hair was extremely rude and aggressive. It was incredibly crowded. My drink missed the bar as a guy behind me nudged me and it fell. He yelled and was clearly...
Great atmosphere, good drinks, space to play on 8’ tables (though you’ll occasionally bump another person’s stick at an adjacent table. Very gay friendly and hosts a gay Stonewall Billiards league on...
I loved the bartender gwendy she was so helpful this was my first time really touring dc and for my first date I came here with a friend he’s from here im from Baltimore the drink was amazing and the...
Had plenty of tables to play pool, as well as shuffleboard and darts offered! Drinks were reasonably priced and bartender was attentive. They prorate your time playing, so you don’t overpay if you...
