The Commodore DC
Category: Neighborhood Bars, Sports Bars, Dog Friendly
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle
Price:
Address: 1636 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States
✨ Vibe
A welcoming "five-star dive" in Dupont Circle that perfectly blends a cozy nautical-pub aesthetic with high-energy neighborhood charm and friendly, attentive service.
🍸 Best For
Relaxed nights out, watching the big game, dog-friendly patio dining, and immersive seasonal holiday pop-ups.
🔥 Highlights
- Innovative Comfort Food: Under new ownership and Chef Steve Kim, the kitchen serves up a refreshed menu featuring Southern comfort with Asian influences, highlighted by signature smash burgers and draft espresso martinis.
- Immersive Holiday Experiences: The venue is home to "Caroled," a multi-level Christmas Carol-themed pop-up featuring Victorian-style tavern decor and festive, nostalgic cocktails.
- Vibrant Weekly Programming: There is always something happening, from lively Trivia Tuesdays and industry nights to popular monthly drag bingo sessions.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- The spacious outdoor seating area is fully dog-friendly, offering a perfect spot for you and your pets to enjoy a meal together.
- As a local favorite for sports and holiday events, the bar has a bustling atmosphere, so arriving early is recommended to grab a table during peak times.
📰 In the News
Toast the Season at These Holiday Bars and Pop-Ups Around DC
The Commodore DC transforms into “Caroled,” an immersive A Christmas Carol-themed pop-up featuring multi-level environments inspired by Scrooge’s past, present, and future. Guests can enjoy nostalgic cocktails in Fezziwig’s Victorian-style tavern downstairs or explore the festive Room of Christmas Present and the moody Room of Christmas Yet to Come upstairs.
D.C. holiday pop-up bars for festive sips
The Commodore DC features a holiday pop-up themed after "A Christmas Carol" at its Dupont Circle location. The festive transformation includes Victorian tavern decor and immersive spaces representing the ghosts of Christmas present and yet to come.
D.C.’s ‘Five-Star Dive’ Commodore Changes Hands
The Commodore DC in Dupont Circle has transitioned to new ownership under longtime employee Rob Van de Graaff and executive chef Steve Kim, who have introduced a refreshed menu featuring Southern comfort food with Asian influences. The venue offers unique items like ube-topped French toast and draft espresso martinis alongside expanded vegetarian options and its signature smash burgers. Weekly programming includes industry nights, trivia Tuesdays, and monthly drag bingo, maintaining the venue's reputation as a neighborhood 'five-star dive bar.'
"Caroled" at The Commodore
The Commodore DC owner and general manager Rob Van de Graaf showcased "Caroled," a seasonal holiday activation, during a featured segment on FOX 5 DC's LION Lunch Hour. The appearance provided a preview of the festive atmosphere and special programming hosted at the Washington D.C. venue.
Recent Reviews from Google
Ate outside to accommodate my dogs, and had a very nice experience! The food is very filling and there's a large variety to choose from. The staff was very nice and even gave us bug spray to help with...
Pretty crowded. Had to hunt for a seat/ table ourselves. I got a salad with fried chicken it was decent. Seasonal Christmas drinks were nice.
The Commodore DC is a great spot for good food and a chill vibe. The comfort food hits the spot, the drinks are solid, and the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. The staff are friendly and make the...
The Commodore became our nightly spot while visiting the amazing DC - the bartenders and staff are so very fun and were welcoming to us each time. We watched the game here and were served the best...
The drinks are decent. It’s a dive bar so good for beer is what most people had. I had an aperol spritz it was okay. The margarita tasted like straight salt and lime juice no simple syrup or triple...
