Bar Angie
✨ Vibe
Recently opened as a highly anticipated Spring 2025 arrival, Bar Angie brings a glammed-up, SoHo-inspired bistro atmosphere to the West End with its stylish European flair and lively, sophisticated energy.
🍸 Best For
After-work cocktails, upscale group outings, live music lovers, and anyone seeking the perfect martini happy hour.
🔥 Highlights
- Premier Martini Program: Known for the signature "Angie’s Dirty Duo" and expertly crafted espresso martinis, the bar is a true destination for cocktail enthusiasts.
- Elevated Bistro Classics: The menu shines with standout dishes like the wagyu French dip, a "legit" top-tier DC burger, and their fan-favorite fluffy flatbreads.
- Live Jazz & Entertainment: Thursday nights feature live jazz performances that perfectly complement the venue’s chic design and spacious outdoor patio.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Be sure to visit during their popular happy hour, which features a highly-rated half-off martini special.
- The venue is a prime choice for corporate gatherings and large group celebrations thanks to its spacious, stylish layout.
📰 In the News
A Glam Destination Bar Lights Up the West End
Bar Angie brings a touch of New York glamour to D.C.'s West End with a menu featuring wagyu pigs in a blanket, crab Rangoon, and a signature triple-patty smash burger. This chic, Sinatra-inspired hideaway offers a sophisticated atmosphere for cocktails and a daily "happy meal" deal that pairs martinis with high-end bar fare.
Bar Angie - Review - West End - Washington DC
Bar Angie brings a glammed-up, bistro-style atmosphere to DC’s West End, featuring live jazz, a spacious patio, and a design inspired by New York’s SoHo. While the venue is highly recommended for group outings and corporate gatherings, the French and Italian-inspired food and signature martinis receive mixed reviews compared to the upscale pricing.
Millie’s Accuses Balos Owners of Ripping Them Off at Long Island Restaurant
Bar Angie faces allegations of plagiarism regarding its menu and branding, including claims that its West End location features dishes nearly identical to those at Le Diplomate. The restaurant's owners are currently embroiled in a dispute with Millie’s over the alleged copying of logos, interior designs, and specific Nantucket-inspired menu items for their projects. While management defends the similarities as common industry practice, the controversy has prompted the owners of Millie's to consult with legal counsel.
Millie’s Accuses Balos Owners of Ripping Them Off at Long Island Restaurant
Bar Angie, a bistro in DC’s West End, is facing allegations of plagiarism alongside its sister restaurant Balos regarding their menu items and branding. The restaurant group is accused of copying specific dishes, such as a signature warm shrimp salad, and imitating the designs and concepts of other established venues like Millie's and Le Diplomate.
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Bar Angie is a New York bistro-inspired venue in D.C.’s West End that features live jazz and a martini-focused beverage program. The menu highlights unique dishes such as the Angie Chop Martini, a thin, breaded pork chop garnished with peppers and parmesan.
Recent Reviews from Google
Cute spot, we sat outside which was nice, because it was freezing inside. We didn’t get full meals because we were continuing the night out and didn’t want to be too full. My girls and I ordered a few...
Such a cute restaurant! The vibes are amazing, cocktails are so good and loved the food. Came here for restaurant week and got to try the Cesar salad and French dip sandwich which was good! I...
A favorite place of mine! The half off martini happy hour is a huge draw. The best chicken caesar salad I've ever had. Love the overall vibes and jazz on Thursday nights. Joe is the best waiter! He...
Bar Angie is an absolute gem. The happy hour is killer, the burger is legit one of the best you’ll find in DC, and the whole place has a fun Christmas theme that makes it feel extra lively. Big...
I had such a great time at Bar Angie! The atmosphere is super chill and stylish, the drinks are amazing, and the staff is really friendly. It’s the perfect spot to hang out with friends or grab a...
