Red Derby
✨ Vibe
A quintessential neighborhood staple that blends nostalgic dive bar charm with a warm, communal energy and a breezy, multi-level rooftop escape.
🍸 Best For
Affordable drinks, rooftop lounging, board game nights, late-night hangs, weekend brunch, local atmosphere
🔥 Highlights
- Celebrate a D.C. institution that recently marked its 18th anniversary, continuing its legacy as a beloved 14th Street haunt for craft cans and comfort food.
- Enjoy fantastic daily themed specials, including "Tendie Tuesdays" with half-priced chicken tenders and "Throwback Thursdays" featuring discounted grilled cheese sandwiches.
- Experience a unique multi-level layout offering everything from a cozy interior filled with board games and books to a lively rooftop perfect for fresh air and city vibes.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Take advantage of the legendary 24/7 Happy Hour featuring $3.50 "Lucky Pick" beers and rail shots every day.
- Visit on the weekend for a popular rooftop brunch featuring $3 mimosas, bloody marys, and signature French toast sticks.
🔄 Weekly Events
🐜 Paul Rudd Wednesday
$3 High Life, $5 Bubbly, and 1/2 Price Sides
🍗 Tendie Tuesday
$3 Tecate, $7 Margarita, and 1/2 Price Chicken Tenders
📻 Throwback Thursday
$3 PBR and 1/2 Price Grilled Cheese
Happy Hour
$3.50 Lucky Pick Beer and $3.50 Rail whiskey or tequila shots
📰 In the News
Red Derby Turns 18 this Thursday!! Celebrate AND Pick Up one of these dope matchbooks!
Red Derby celebrated its 18th anniversary on October 16, 2025, at its 14th Street NW location in Petworth. To mark the milestone, the neighborhood bar offered patrons limited-edition vintage-style birthday matchbooks.
Red Derby: A Bar in Washington, D.C.
Red Derby is a local staple in Washington, D.C., offering a relaxed dive bar atmosphere complete with a rooftop and board games. The venue serves American comfort food such as sweet potato fries and burgers, alongside a weekend rooftop brunch featuring breakfast bowls and French toast sticks.
The Red Derby
Red Derby is a Columbia Heights neighborhood haunt and dive bar offering a mix of craft beers, pub food, and tongue-in-cheek cocktail combos like the 'You’ve Got Crabs.' The venue features an outdoor patio and is well-known for its affordable weekend brunch featuring $3 drink specials like mimosas and bloody marys.
Red Derby | Bars in Columbia Heights, Washington DC
Red Derby is a beloved Columbia Heights watering hole known for its relaxed communal vibe, affordable drink deals like the $25 Lucky Bucket, and half-price chicken tenders on Tuesdays. This multi-level bar offers frequent entertainment through weekly trivia nights, board games, and movies projected onto the walls.
Recent Reviews from Google
Went in for the first time and it’s such a cool vibe. Love the roof. Sam was a super cool guy and bartender. The half-priced grilled cheeses were amazing. We will definitely be back! 10/10 would...
Red Derby is just one of those cool neighborhood bars that never disappoints. Cheap drinks, good food, and a super chill vibe — nothing fancy, just the right kind of comfortable. The rooftop’s awesome...
Red Derby is just the kind of bar we all ask for, cheap beer, good food, and vibes. (My only complaint I miss when it was a exclusive "cash only" bar. For me, "cash only" keeps that night life vibe...
Super friendly and welcoming bartender. Great atmosphere, some games in the corner (scrabble, trivial pursuit, maybe 10-15 others) and even some books. Nice back room for private events and a rooftop...
A great neighborhood dive bar anytime of day or night. Always welcoming, smoking inside upstairs, great drinks, a solid burger, and phenomenal bartenders! You won't be disappointed you decided to hang...
