Proper 21
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Category: Sports Bars, Cocktail Bars, American
Neighborhood: Downtown
Price: $$$
Address: 1319 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
✨ Vibe
Proper 21 offers a polished "millennial bistro" atmosphere that seamlessly blends the high energy of an upscale sports bar with the sleek, sophisticated feel of a modern American lounge.
🍸 Best For
Game day celebrations, craft cocktails, polished casual dining, group happy hours, and elevated pre-club bites.
🔥 Highlights
- Elite Sports Viewing: As a Penn Quarter stalwart, the venue features wall-to-wall 4K TVs and a high-tech sound system, making it the premier destination for Football Sundays and playoff action.
- Top-Tier Gastropub Fare: The menu shines with expertly prepared favorites, including their signature "burnt crust" Smashburger, fan-favorite Birria Eggrolls, and a variety of gourmet flatbreads.
- Exceptional Hospitality: Renowned for its attentive and knowledgeable staff, the venue provides a welcoming, high-end service experience that keeps locals returning weekly.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Keep an eye out for their popular weekly food and drink specials, which offer incredible value for premium downtown dining.
- Building on their success, the ownership team has recently expanded their D.C. footprint with the opening of the swanky Proper Bar in Mount Vernon Triangle.
📅 Upcoming Events & Specials
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📰 In the News
“EEOC Sues Proper 21 for Pregnancy Discrimination”
Proper 21 is facing a lawsuit from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over allegations of pregnancy discrimination. The legal action claims the venue violated federal law by discriminating against employees based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Proper 21 ran afoul of pregnancy law by firing worker on maternity leave, EEOC alleges
Proper 21 is facing a lawsuit from the EEOC alleging the venue violated federal law by firing an employee while they were on maternity leave. The legal action seeks back pay and damages for the worker, highlighting significant compliance issues regarding pregnancy discrimination at the Washington D.C. establishment.
Polymarket Is Opening a Pop-Up Bar at DC’s Proper 21
Proper 21 is hosting a specialized pop-up bar in collaboration with the prediction market platform Polymarket in Washington D.C. This partnership brings a unique, interactive experience to the venue as highlighted by the Washingtonian.
Mystery solved: Polymarket’s ‘Situation Room’ pop-up bar coming to D.C.; here’s where
Proper 21 K Street serves as the host location for Polymarket’s ‘Situation Room’ pop-up bar in Washington, D.C. The venue offers a prediction-market-themed experience where patrons can track real-time election odds and political developments.
Dining & Drinking
Proper 21 and Proper 21 K Street have expanded their presence in Washington, D.C. with the opening of Proper Bar, a 5,500-square-foot venue featuring a chic, modern atmosphere. The space offers elevated American cuisine and inventive cocktails alongside caviar service and live piano entertainment.
Recent Reviews from Google
Proper 21 is by far one of my favorite restaurants in DC. I am weekly bar sitter and I love everything from the ambiance, drinks and food, to the amazing staff. I recommend this place to anyone...
Seriously everyone needs to stop into proper 21 on F st as of yesterday! Where does one start? I came in wanting to watch MNF and every other game I also wanted to see was on too so off the bat +50...
Cool Millennial bistro vibe. Kind of like where you would go out to eat before you went out to the club. Arrived after the lunch rush and had the place almost to ourselves. Excellent bartender and...
Came from Dallas to DC on a trip and came to this place to watch the Aggies beat South Carolina! The Smashburger is honestly one of the best burgers I’ve had. It had a slight burnt crust to it,...
So I have to say this place being downtown is a little pricey but not to bad. The food was really good and the drinks were cold and delicious. I tried their s’mores old fashioned and damn it, it was...
