Shaw's Tavern
Category: Taverns, Karaoke Bars, LGBTQ+ Bars
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Address: 520 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States
✨ Vibe
Shaw's Tavern is a lively and popular neighborhood spot known for its American classics, themed nights, and LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere.
🍸 Best For
Casual dining, karaoke nights, brunch, happy hour, meeting friends, LGBTQ+ gatherings
🔥 Highlights
- Delicious American comfort food, including the salmon, cheese bread (garlic sticks), and jambalaya pasta.
- Themed nights, including karaoke, creating a fun and energetic atmosphere.
- Welcoming and inclusive environment for the LGBTQ+ community.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends, as it can get very crowded.
- Be aware of theme nights, as they can impact the noise level.
📅 Upcoming Events & Specials
Our 2025 Carol Singalong & Customer Appreciation Party
Thursday, December 18thShaw's Tavern Your neighborhood tavern
New Year's Eve at Shaw's Tavern!
Wednesday, December 31stRing in the New Year at Shaw's Tavern with a bangin' party to remember! Celebrate the arrival of the New Year at Shaw's Tavern on December 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM. Join us for a night filled with music, dancing, and great company. Don't miss out on the fun! Event Details: Venue: Shaw's Tavern Date: December 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM (Eastern Time) Buffet Dinner 4 Hour Open Bar (Draft beers, house wines, rail drinks (no shots) DJ/Dancing Hats/Noisemakers Midnight Champagne Toast Midnight Breakfast Buffet 21+ Only
🔄 Weekly Events
Bottomless Mimosas
Bottomless Mimosas for Brunch!
Taco Tuesdays!
$12 Taco plates and $10 Margaritas
Trivia Night
Wednesday Night Trivia!
Recent Reviews from Google
I found the food to be surprisingly good for this being a bar. I was nervous ordering the salmon, but it ended up being terrific. Their cheese bread (garlic sticks on the menu if I recall) is also...
Trendy, great food, great service (Stephanie was our server and she is just awesome) but a very loud atmosphere which may not be everyone’s cup of tea. As someone who is hearing challenged it was...
I was excited to finally visit Shaw's Tavern but left pretty underwhelmed. The food was just subpar, both my friend's and my entree were pretty disappointing given they recommended both items as their...
Very nice selection of food, mostly American classics. Be careful though because a lot of theme nights. We were there during karaoke night so that was very loud. Food and drinks were great though....
What started out as a simple Google search of "food near me" ended as the best dining experience since the start of my visit here in DC. EVERYTHING from the decor, ambiance, service, and the food was...