Shaw's Tavern
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Category: Taverns, Karaoke Bars, LGBTQ+ Bars
Neighborhood: Shaw
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Address: 520 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States
✨ Vibe
Shaw’s Tavern is a trendy and spirited neighborhood gastropub that serves as a vibrant cornerstone of the Shaw community, offering a welcoming and high-energy atmosphere for locals and visitors alike.🍸 Best For
Neighborhood hangouts, lively group dinners, LGBTQ+ friendly gatherings, karaoke nights, and weekend brunch.🔥 Highlights
- Elevated comfort food favorites, featuring standout dishes like Cajun jambalaya pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and their famous shrimp and grits.
- A spacious, two-story layout that includes a dedicated second-floor bar and an expansive outdoor patio perfect for enjoying the Shaw streetscape.
- An engaging calendar of weekly entertainment, including popular karaoke nights and specialty theme events that celebrate the diverse local community.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Securing a reservation is highly recommended as this local favorite is a popular destination that fills up quickly, especially during theme nights.
- Be sure to explore their signature cocktail menu, which features unique house-made specialties like the "Pickle Mary" Bloody Mary.
📅 Upcoming Events & Specials
Song Birds Live Music Drag Cabaret 🎤👠
Saturday, August 15thA live music drag cabaret performance featuring talented vocalists.
The Inner Loop - August Reading at Shaw's Tavern 📖
Tuesday, August 18thA monthly reading series featuring local writers and literary talent.
🔄 Weekly Events
$19 Bottomless Bubbles w/purchase of any entree
🍷 Thursday Wine Special
1/2 Priced Bottles of Wine.
1/2 Priced Bottles of Wine 🍷
Half off all bottles of wine.
Bottomless Brunch Mimosas 🥂
Bottomless mimosas served during brunch.
Bottomless Mimosas 🥂
Bottomless mimosas available during lunch and brunch hours.
Fajita Fridays 🥘
Fajita specials available for both lunch and dinner.
Jukebox Bingo 🎱
Musical bingo with DJ DJ!
Mama's Sunday Supper & Drag 💃
A Sunday evening drag show and dinner.
Music Bingo Night 🎵
A fun twist on classic bingo featuring music clips.
Piano Bar & Karaoke 🎤
Live piano music and karaoke fun.
Steak Night 🥩
Special steak dinner offerings.
Taco Tuesdays! 🌮
$12 Taco plates and $10 Margaritas
Thursday Night Karaoke with Jill! 🎤
Weekly karaoke night hosted by Jill.
Trivia Night
Wednesday Night Trivia!
Happy Hour
Discounted drink specials to start the week.
📰 In the News
Shaw's Tavern throws a 'covfefe' to watch the Comey testimony in D.C., draws line around the block by 9:15 a.m.
Shaw's Tavern hosted a highly-publicized watch party for James Comey’s 2017 Congressional testimony, drawing lines around the block for themed 'covfefe' specials. The venue offered a unique political atmosphere featuring 'FBI' sandwiches and Russian vodka drinks to commemorate the historic D.C. event.
Where Gov. Workers In DC Can Find Shutdown Discounts & Deals
Shaw's Tavern offers various discounts and food specials for government employees in Washington, D.C., during federal shutdowns. The neighborhood gastropub serves as a community hub, providing financial relief and a welcoming atmosphere for workers affected by government closures.
Best of LGBTQ D.C. 2025
Shaw's Tavern is recognized as a premier destination in the Washington Blade's 'Best of LGBTQ D.C. 2025' awards. The venue is celebrated as a top-rated establishment and a key community hub within the District's LGBTQ+ scene.
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...
