The Blaguard
✨ Vibe
A warm and unpretentious neighborhood staple that perfectly blends the cozy charm of an Irish pub with the high-energy excitement of a premier sports bar.
🍸 Best For
Game days, budget-friendly happy hours, late-night hangouts, weekend brunch, and authentic pub vibes.
🔥 Highlights
- The legendary "Totchos," a house-favorite tater tot alternative to nachos featuring generous portions and flavors like Buffalo blue cheese and bacon cheddar.
- Renowned for pouring a "perfect Guinness" alongside award-winning Buffalo wings served with a signature must-try homemade blue cheese dressing.
- An upgraded two-story layout designed for entertainment, complete with shuffleboard, multiple widescreen TVs for 365-day sports coverage, and a polished upstairs bar.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Take advantage of their celebrated weekday happy hour from 4 to 8 p.m., offering an incredible $10 "drink and a snack" combo with $5 appetizers, drafts, and rail drinks.
- A long-standing Adams Morgan favorite for over a decade, it is recognized by locals and major publications alike as one of the city's top destinations for football fans.
Happy Hour
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📰 In the News
9 D.C. happy hours where you can eat and drink for $10 or less
The Blaguard offers a weekday happy hour from 4 to 8 p.m. featuring $5 appetizers, draft beers, rail drinks, and house wines. This Washington D.C. neighborhood pub provides a budget-friendly environment where patrons can enjoy both a drink and a snack for a total of $10.
Happy Belated 10 Year Anniversary to The Blaguard!!
The Blaguard, a neighborhood staple in Adams Morgan, celebrated its 10-year anniversary in October 2020. Located at 2003 18th Street NW, this local favorite offers a welcoming atmosphere and a variety of classic pub fare.
First Look: Blaguard
The Blaguard opened in the Adams Morgan space formerly occupied by the Common Share, featuring a renovated interior with shuffleboard, widescreen TVs, and a new upstairs bar. While the layout remains familiar to regulars, the upgraded decor and structural improvements offer a more polished atmosphere compared to its predecessor's divey roots.
Your 6-Stop DC Tater Tot Trot
The Blaguard in Adams Morgan serves "Totchos," a tater tot-based alternative to traditional nachos available in Buffalo blue cheese, bacon cheddar, and salsa queso flavors. These loaded tots are listed as a house favorite and are noted for their generous portions.
A Dozen Football Bars Eater Readers Love
The Blaguard is recognized as a premier neighborhood destination for football fans in Washington, D.C., offering a lively and welcoming atmosphere on game days. This reader-favorite spot is highlighted for its consistent energy and appeal as a top local venue to catch various matchups.
Recent Reviews from Google
I love this place! Great service and the food was really good. Happy hour deals were really good and food was super affordable. The homemade blue cheese exceeded my expectations! I’ll definitely be...
After coming back from a 10 day trip in Ireland The Blaguard is the spot to go. Not only do they pour a perfect Guinness but the vibes and ambience are unbeatable. The bartenders and staff are kind...
Best pit stop in DC. Stay for 17 minutes and it might become 5 hours. Food is bomb. Music is vibey. Sports 365. Bathroom is clean. Even the bartenders are dope. Parallel parking for the brave.
Dive bar atmosphere with a decent brunch menu. We ordered the breakfast burrito, avocado toast, and fried cheese curds. The curds were fried very well but I just wish they were little more heavy...
The best bar in DC, hands down. Can’t beat the happy hour and the food is incredible.
