Lyman's Tavern

Lyman's Tavern

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✨ Vibe

A warm, unpretentious neighborhood staple that blends the nostalgic charm of a classic dive bar with a vibrant, inclusive energy and a passion for retro arcade gaming.

🍸 Best For

Pinball enthusiasts, vegan-friendly bar bites, birthday celebrations, budget-friendly beers, and patio relaxing.

🔥 Highlights

  • A Pinball Paradise: Boasting an extensive, rotating collection of retro pinball machines and a dedicated local league, Lyman's is a premier destination for arcade lovers and nostalgic gamers.
  • Inclusive Bar Fare: Celebrated for having some of the city’s best vegan and vegetarian comfort food, including standout veggie chili cheese dogs and $5 hot dog specials on Wednesdays.
  • Legendary Birthday Perks: One of DC’s most generous neighborhood spots, offering a special "drink for free" policy all night on well drinks and select beers for patrons celebrating their big day.

ℹ️ Need to Know

  • The venue is family-friendly until 9:00 PM and features a prime corner patio that serves as a perfect Petworth-adjacent hangout until midnight.
  • Service is casual and friendly; head straight to the bar to order from an impressive list of "working class" cans, local craft drafts, and fresh-crushed fruit cocktails.

🔄 Weekly Events

Chicken Little Friday 🍗

Fri

Weekly food special: Chicken littles are $16.00.

DC Pinball League (Monday Afternoon) 🕹️

Mon

Monday sub-league pinball competition. Dues are $10 for the season. Players must play at least 4 weeks to qualify for WPPRs.

DC Pinball League (Sunday Night) 🕹️

Sun

Sunday night sub-league pinball competition. Dues are $10 for the season. Players must play at least 4 weeks to qualify for WPPRs.

DC Pinball League (Thursday Night) 🕹️

Thu

Thursday night sub-league pinball competition. Dues are $10 for the season. Players must play at least 4 weeks to qualify for WPPRs.

Hot Diggity Wednesday 🌭

Wed

Weekly food special: All hot dogs are $6.00.

Hot Hero Thursday 🥪

Thu

Weekly food special: All Italian heroes are $15.00.

Monday Pinball League 🕹️

Mon

DC Pinball League sub-league. $10 entry fee. Play 4 weeks to qualify for WPPRs.

PEOPLE'S pierogi PARTY Saturday 🥟

Sat

Weekly food special featuring half-priced pierogis.

Pita PARTY Mondays 🥙

Mon

Weekly food special: All pitas are $11.00.

Slider Sunday 🍔

Sun

Weekly food special featuring beef sliders for $16.00.

Sunday Pinball League 🕹️

Sun

DC Pinball League sub-league. $10 entry fee. Play 4 weeks to qualify for WPPRs.

Thursday Pinball League 🕹️

Thu

DC Pinball League sub-league. $10 entry fee. Play 4 weeks to qualify for WPPRs.

Wings NIGHT Tuesday 🍗

Tue

Weekly wings special: 6 wings for $13.00 or 12 wings for $21.00. Flavors include Buffalo, NC gold bbq, hot honey, Thai chilli, or Korean BBQ.

Monday Afternoon Pinball League 🕹️

Mon

Weekly competitive pinball league. Players compete across four games in randomly drawn groups. Entry fee is $10 for the season.

Happy Hour

Daily food specials including 1/2 off appetizers on Tuesdays, 1/2 price breakfast on Fridays (12pm-5pm), and 1/2 price pierogis on Saturdays, plus fixed-price deals on sliders, pitas, hot dogs, and heroes on other days.

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