Wet Dog Tavern
Category: Taverns, Neighborhood Bars, Dog Friendly
Neighborhood: U Street
Price:
Address: 2100 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States
✨ Vibe
A welcoming neighborhood tavern with a cool, industrial-chic atmosphere and a spacious, laid-back outdoor patio perfect for social gatherings.
🍸 Best For
Dog lovers, group hangouts, craft beer enthusiasts, happy hour, summer patio vibes, watching sports.
🔥 Highlights
- Expansive outdoor patio featuring a massive wall projection for sports, corn hole games, and a wrap-around bar that services guests both inside and out.
- An impressive craft beer selection with a wide variety of IPAs, stouts, and ciders, alongside a "next level" on-site food truck serving delicious tacos.
- A unique, dog-friendly environment highlighted by a must-see canine-themed mural inspired by Michelangelo's "The Creation of Adam."
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Take advantage of their excellent happy hour deals and the flexible policy that allows you to bring in your own food to enjoy with friends.
- The venue is exceptionally welcoming to four-legged friends, making it a top choice for pet owners in the U Street area.
📰 In the News
The Best Dog-Friendly Patios Around D.C.
Wet Dog Tavern is a dog-themed neighborhood bar in Washington, D.C., that claims the title of the city’s first pet-friendly beer garden. Inspired by the owner's golden retriever, the venue offers an extensive drink menu featuring beer, cocktails, wine, and daily Jell-O shots for patrons visiting with their pets.
Doggo Dates: Top 10 Dog-Friendly Places Around DC
Wet Dog Tavern features two dog-friendly patios and a weekday happy hour in the Shaw area of Washington, D.C. The venue is recognized as a top local destination for pet owners seeking a social outdoor space to enjoy with their dogs.
New Bar Describes Corona as Hailing From ‘South of The Wall’
Wet Dog Tavern is a neighborhood bar near D.C.'s 9:30 Club that gained attention for a menu description labeling Corona beer as originating 'South of The Wall.' While management maintains the bar is non-political, the venue has faced public debate regarding its owners' political affiliations.
Wet Dog Tavern Getting New Brick Patio Out Front – What the early word on them?
Wet Dog Tavern, located at 2100 Vermont Ave NW, updated its outdoor space by replacing its original grass area with a new brick patio. The dog-friendly venue offers a popular atmosphere for outdoor drinking near the U Street corridor.
Wet Dog Tavern Now Open across from 9:30 Club
Wet Dog Tavern is located at 2100 Vermont Ave, NW, situated just north of the U Street corridor across from the 9:30 Club and the Satellite Room. This neighborhood destination offers a casual atmosphere for drinks and socializing in the heart of Washington, D.C.
Recent Reviews from Google
We were vacationing in DC for the week and stopped here for beers and quick food - SO glad we did because the beer selection was great, the patio was super chill, and the food was fantastic. Would...
Happy hour is a decent price off. Good for friends. Best for summer to enjoy the patio and cheer. They do allow you to bring in food. Bartenders were great!
I love this bar - great atmosphere, exceptional service, great neighborhood, and very good selection of beer. Highly recommend. Unfortunately, and this is a big deal, the attention to sanitation is...
I passed Wet Dog Tavern on the way to dinner the other night and told my husband we should stop by after for a drink and see what the vibe was like. It is a small tavern, but definitely has a cool...
What a cool place. Great prices for happy hour and such a welcoming environment. The tacos at the food truck out back were NEXT LEVEL! 10/10, wished we lived closer to come back!
