Recessions
Category: Dive Bars, Karaoke Bars, Pool Halls
Neighborhood: Downtown
Price: $
Address: 1823 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
✨ Vibe
A grungy, basement dive bar with a lively karaoke scene and a welcoming, unpretentious atmosphere.
🍸 Best For
Karaoke nights, happy hour, cheap drinks, casual hangouts, pool games, after-work gatherings.
🔥 Highlights
- Electric karaoke nights with a friendly crowd, running Tuesday through Sunday.
- Unbeatable happy hour deals, including a 28oz beer for a low price.
- Pool tables provide a change of pace from the karaoke stage.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Automatic 20% gratuity may be added to card payments, especially near closing time.
- Karaoke signup can be unpredictable; arrive early for more opportunities to sing.
Recent Reviews from Google
What a find! I was looking for a fun spot on a Wednesday night and Recessions delivered one of the most memorable nights I've had in DC. The karaoke here is top-tier. The energy was electric, with a...
After work, we decided to stop by Recession for their happy hour. Tucked away in a basement reminiscent of an old speakeasy, the ambiance immediately sets the tone for a unique experience. We opted to...
Karaoke here is a great vibe with lots of fun patrons. However, at the end of the night, while I was still sitting at the bar, I went to close my tab (specifically to pay with cash) and was told they...
Recessions is the kind of basement bar where you stumble in for cheap drinks and end up staying all night singing your heart out. It’s grungy, loud, and full of heart—exactly what you want from a...
Karaoke has no logic. If you get there early, you have EVERYBODY that comes in as a brand new singer gets placed ahead of you in line. So if your plan is to sing, you'll get ONE song. Food is...