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✨ Vibe

A warm and inviting neighborhood gastropub that perfectly blends cozy, quaint charm with a lively social energy and a hidden retro speakeasy flair.

🍸 Best For

Al fresco dining, happy hour specials, neighborhood trivia nights, and intimate weekend cocktails.

🔥 Highlights

  • **World-Class Gastropub Fare:** Experience massive flavors from a tiny open kitchen, with a menu featuring elevated favorites like ahi poke bowls, charred broccolini, and their highly-praised shishito peppers.
  • **The Side Door Speakeasy:** Descend into DC’s unique retro speakeasy located directly beneath the pub, offering an exclusive atmosphere for private events and weekend reservations.
  • **Award-Winning Patio:** Recently featured in the Resy Guide to Outdoor Dining, this venue boasts an expansive patio that serves as a premier destination for drinking and eating in the fresh air.

ℹ️ Need to Know

  • Join the locals for popular trivia nights and fantastic happy hour deals, including their famous $5 fries.
  • The Side Door speakeasy is open for reservations Thursday through Saturday from 7pm to 1am, while the main pub is a go-to spot for any night of the week.

Bar DC Ratings

Vibe · Drinks · Music · Crowd · Value — scored 0–10.

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