Ivy and Coney
Category: Sports Bars, Dive Bars, Pizza Bars
Neighborhood: Shaw
Price: $
Address: 1537 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
✨ Vibe
A high-energy, no-frills Midwest dive bar that brings the authentic grit and heart of Chicago and Detroit to the Shaw neighborhood.
🍸 Best For
Midwest sports fans, Detroit-style pizza enthusiasts, budget-friendly beer and shot combos, and festive holiday pop-ups.
🔥 Highlights
- Midwest Culinary Classics: Feast on an authentic menu featuring 10/10 burgers, Chicago-style dogs, and thick Detroit "za" alongside their signature curly fries and zesty cheese sauce.
- The "Chai-vy & Cohen-y" Pop-Up: Every December, the bar transforms into a legendary Hanukkah destination featuring a 16-foot "shotnorah," nightly menorah lightings, and traditional family-recipe latkes.
- The Ultimate Sports Den: With plenty of TVs and a spirited "outdoorish" deck space, it is the city’s premier spot to catch a Michigan or Detroit game while sipping an Old Style or braving a shot of Malort.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Find the entrance right above the iconic Old Style sign on 7th Street; if you're visiting in late December, look out for their signature Chinese food and movie night on Christmas Day.
🔄 Weekly Events
Football Season Game Days 🏈
Dedicated sports viewing on Thursdays, Sundays, and Mondays during the football season.
Live Sports Broadcasts 🏟️
Ivy and Coney is your home for watching sports. If it’s sports, they probably show it (no PPV events available). During football season, gamedays are prioritized on Thursdays, Sundays, and Mondays.
Live Sports Screenings 🏟️
Ivy and Coney is your home for sports. If it’s sports, they probably show it (excluding PPV events).
Happy Hour
Happy hour is daily from 5:00 PM to closing time, with closing times varying by day (Monday-Wednesday: 12:00 AM, Thursday: 2:00 AM, Friday: 3:00 AM, Saturday: 3:00 AM, Sunday: 12:00 AM). Specific drink or food specials are not listed on the provided text.
📰 In the News
This Hanukkah bar has patrons getting lit by the ‘shotnorah’
Ivy and Coney in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood transforms annually into a Hanukkah pop-up bar featuring a 16-foot-wide 'shotnorah' used to raise funds for local charities like Bread for the City. The festive celebration includes traditional family latke recipes and provides a dedicated space for the community to gather, spin dreidels, and celebrate the Festival of Lights.
Missed Connection – Ivy and Coney
Ivy and Coney was the site of a social encounter on December 15, 2025, involving patrons who bonded over a loud musical selection by the Miami Boys Choir. The venue is located at 1537 7th Street, NW in Washington, D.C.
Ivy and Coney’s Hanukkah Bar Started as a Joke. Now It’s a tradition.
Ivy and Coney hosts its annual "Chai-vy and Cohen-y" Hanukkah pop-up, featuring a 16-foot "shotnorah" and traditional family-recipe latkes in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood. The festive celebration spans the month of December and includes a signature Christmas Day event with Chinese food and classic holiday films.
8 Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah in NoVA and DC
Ivy and Coney hosts a Hanukkah-themed pop-up bar through December 31, featuring festive blue and white decor and nightly menorah lightings. The neighborhood bar offers affordable holiday snacks and hosted a special Chinese food and movie night on December 25.
Ivy and Coney’s Annual Hanukkah Bar Pop-Up, “Chai-vy & Cohen-y”, Returns Monday!!
Ivy and Coney hosts its annual Hanukkah-themed pop-up, “Chai-vy & Cohen-y,” throughout December at its 7th Street NW location. The festive transformation features traditional snacks like latkes and jelly donut shots, nightly Hanukiyah lightings, and a signature “Shotnorah” shotski, with proceeds from kosher wine sales supporting Bread for the City.
Recent Reviews from Google
Place was packed for the baseball playoffs but we found a place to wait for takeout. The burger was 10/10 awesome! I wish I would have e ordered another one just for myself. The hotdog was good and...
Great Shaw dive bar. Some of the best Chicago style dogs, cheeseburgers, and curly fries in the city! Get in above the Old Style sign on 7th. Good place to watch sports and hang out low key.
Good dive bar. It’s Detroit themed and even though I’m an eagles fan and from Pennsylvania I can still respect the theme. I always just kind of find myself at this bar when I’m not sure where else to...
I'm not even a Michigan fan, but best place to catch a game and some 'za
Great food and drinks, good vibes, and plenty of Midwest sports all at a modest price Chicago dog, Italian beef, Detroit Pizza, malort, old style "ish" they have it all A must-go dive in the...
