Dew Drop Inn
Category: Neighborhood Bars, LGBTQ+ Bars, Dive Bars
Neighborhood: Brookland
Price: $$
Address: 2801 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20017
✨ Vibe
A funky and unpretentious neighborhood gem housed in a historic railroad building, offering an award-winning, inclusive atmosphere where high-energy social gatherings meet classic dive bar charm.
🍸 Best For
Craft beer enthusiasts, LGBTQ+ community events, high-energy social gatherings, casual neighborhood hangouts.
🔥 Highlights
- Award-Winning Atmosphere: Recently honored with the prestigious 2025 RAMMY for "Best Gathering Place," recognizing its role as a premier social hub in the D.C. community.
- Eclectic Event Lineup: Host to legendary monthly events including the high-energy "Dyke Party" featuring local vendors and DJs, as well as mystical "Witches Night" astrology readings.
- Unique Rail-Side Setting: Boasts a spacious outdoor deck and patio situated right along the railroad tracks, providing a one-of-a-kind backdrop for enjoying drinks and well-presented pub fare.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Don't miss out on their signature "Crush" drinks and surprisingly high-quality pub food, which locals praise for its great presentation.
- As a proud LGBTQ+ friendly space, the venue is known for its welcoming, rowdy, and inclusive spirit—perfect for a lively night out.
🔄 Weekly Events
🎤 Karaoke Night
Weekly karaoke sessions at the Dew Drop Inn.
🎧 Weekend DJ Sets
Featured DJ sets every weekend.
🧠 Weekly Trivia
Join us for one of our featured weekly events.
Weekly Karaoke 🎤
Join the community for weekly karaoke sessions.
Weekly Trivia 🧠
Neighborhood trivia featured every week.
Happy Hour
Daily drink specials at your favorite local dive bar.
📰 In the News
The Dew Drop Inn surprised with RAMMY for best gathering place
The Dew Drop Inn has been honored with a RAMMY award for best gathering place, recognizing its excellence as a premier social hub in Washington D.C. This prestigious accolade from the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington highlights the venue's popularity and significance within the local community.
From Go-Go Bands to Bike Parties, How to Spend a Night Out in D.C.
Dew Drop Inn is a funky, unpretentious dive bar in Washington D.C. known for hosting its rowdy monthly 'Dyke Party' featuring DJs, local vendors, and rotating activities like tie-dyeing and jello wrestling. The venue also offers a monthly 'Witches Night' for astrology readings and features a spacious outdoor patio for a more relaxed atmosphere.
Dew Drop Inn Expanding in Edgewood
Dew Drop Inn in Edgewood expanded its operations by adding the building's first floor to its existing second-floor license. This expansion significantly increased the venue's capacity, raising total indoor occupancy to 164 and summer garden capacity to 114.
Preview: Luna Honey @ Dew Drop Inn, 2/25/19 | Parklife DC
Dew Drop Inn hosted a live performance by the DC drone quartet Luna Honey on February 25, 2019, alongside openers Buck Gooter and Replicant Eyes. The event showcased the band’s dark, atmospheric sound and minimalist compositions as they performed tracks from their debut album.
Opening Alert: Wonderland Team’s New Dew Drop Inn is Open
Dew Drop Inn is a multi-floor bar and patio in Northeast D.C. established by the team behind Wonderland Ballroom in the former Chocolate City brewing building. The venue features a reclaimed bar, a classic jukebox, and space for DJs, offering a menu of basic bar snacks and sandwiches.
Recent Reviews from Google
Very loud, they had great beer though and a patio to escape the loudness. But like really loud for sure. I’m old or something.
Nice pub. Nice drinks selections, a bit higher quality than you would expect or perhaps just very well presented. Same with the food. Delicious, well presented, not too expensive. Friendly staff.
Extremely cool vibe and character, completely unpretentious in a way that many DC joints often aren’t. Lots of interesting memorabilia and art in a unique, historic looking railroad building.
This review is not for everyone, this is my favorite type of place... neighborhood bar with great drinks, solid hang out music and an outside deck on the railroad tracks right under an overpass....
Love a good queer bar! Loved the crush drink! They have fun events too! I’ll be back!
