Had a great time. The bartender Tracy was amazing. He was very knowledgeable about everything they served and also had great recommendations about things to do in the DC area. He was the one who made it a great time. Thank you Tracy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tony T.
Came for a drink and the bar is pretty cool. I came by myself and the service was fast and friendly. They have beers on tap, all kinds of alcohol and snacks - make sure you are not hungry when you come in. The setting is great, downstairs, large bar, lots of seating. Definitely a fun place to get a drink even on a Sunday night.
John L.
This place is great! The ambiance is nice and intimate, with room to move around. On top of that, the cocktails are excellent and affordable (for Washington, DC), and the service is excellent as well. In general, it's a pretty nice place to grab a cocktail at the end of a day or week (especially considering they have Happy Hour!
Louis Douglas
amazing great place love tge
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
rachel m.
Cozy little bar with a surprisingly large amount of seating aside from the bar. The bartenders are always great and friendly. Clean restrooms. Classic drinks and light snacks. One of our go to bars
Michael Farina
The seasonal cocktails were good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan K.
Fun place to get drinks. We visited Free State early on a Saturday night and managed to get a table but it filled up quickly. Free State has a nautical theme with rope knotted below the ceiling and pictures of lighthouses around some of the tables. There are two TVs placed behind the bar as well. I tried the Cuffing Season and Three-Piece Suit. Both drinks were tasty, and the Three-piece Suit had a stronger chocolate flavor than I expected. Overall, I would recommend visiting Free State for drinks if you are in the area.
Justis T.
We met up here on a Monday night in celebration of a colleague. Upon entering, most of us were carded. There didn't seem to be much rhyme or reason as to who was carded and who wasn't, and the staff member who was checking IDs was seated--for at least part of the time--in an alcove eating and playing on his phone. Despite being a basement space, I found Free State to be decently lit. The crowd wasn't too large, and, thankfully, we didn't feel the need to yell at one another across the table. The bartender was very attentive, and we were able to grab rounds of drinks on different tabs without difficulty or error, and the drinks came out quickly. The Grapefruit Crush was a personal favorite as it was light and refreshing. The space is located a couple of blocks from the Gallery Pl-Chinatown Metro (Red and Yellow/Green lines) stop, and AmEx is accepted here.
Gary Haygood
This place is amazing!! I knew it would be great when I saw the stairs leading down to the basement, and it did not disappoint. ? 14 taps of local beer! Felix the bartender was so friendly and knowledgeable, and even the security guy was awesome. The staff is so friendly, I'm definitely coming back here again, maybe even tomorrow night!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Richard Grant
Had a chance to drop by Free State Bar the other evening and found it to be a nice spot to relax and catch up with friends. The bar has a welcoming ambiance, paired with a diverse drink menu that caters to different preferences. The staff was approachable and provided prompt service. I particularly appreciated the comfortable seating and the background music, which set a good mood without being too loud. It's a place I'd recommend for those looking to have a pleasant time in a laid-back setting. I'll certainly consider returning the next time I'm around.
One of my favorite happy hour spots! Comfortable with friends or even alone (as a female)—bartenders are awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Maria M.
Food, drinks, and atmosphere are always consistent. One of the best places to go in town for food, drinks, and a good time.
Liv G.
A friend was visiting in town and was I. The area so I stumbled across this bar I've never been too. It's super cool cocktail bar speak easy vibes down some stairs. I loved the ambiance and it was dark to where it's good with a few friends or on a date. Not really any food just light snacks so it's good for drinks before or after dinner. The frozen crush was so good. I'm shocked at how cheap it was for drinks too. 11 bucks for a cocktail is pretty cheap in this area compared to most. Deff want to come back to try more. Service wasn't anything special. Have to go to the bar for a drink not really a waiter or anything. Love finding new bars in the area!
Adam Gaudet
In town for the weekend and didn’t know where to go. Honestly the bartenders are so nice and the vibe is warm and inviting. Great for sitting and talking with friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Dave K.
Not the best deal in town, but the atmosphere is good, as are the drinks.I got the happy hour beer, which was nothing special. I moved on the the mezcal frozen cocktail which was killer. Ended up having 2 of those and would have loved to have more if I didn't need to drive later.Will 100% be back. Only complaint was that the prices were a bit steep, especially given the size of the drinks. Service was also solid.
Had a great time. The bartender Tracy was amazing. He was very knowledgeable about everything they served and also had great recommendations about things to do in the DC area. He was the one who made it a great time. Thank you Tracy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came for a drink and the bar is pretty cool. I came by myself and the service was fast and friendly. They have beers on tap, all kinds of alcohol and snacks - make sure you are not hungry when you come in. The setting is great, downstairs, large bar, lots of seating. Definitely a fun place to get a drink even on a Sunday night.
This place is great! The ambiance is nice and intimate, with room to move around. On top of that, the cocktails are excellent and affordable (for Washington, DC), and the service is excellent as well. In general, it's a pretty nice place to grab a cocktail at the end of a day or week (especially considering they have Happy Hour!
amazing great place love tge
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Cozy little bar with a surprisingly large amount of seating aside from the bar. The bartenders are always great and friendly. Clean restrooms. Classic drinks and light snacks. One of our go to bars
The seasonal cocktails were good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun place to get drinks. We visited Free State early on a Saturday night and managed to get a table but it filled up quickly. Free State has a nautical theme with rope knotted below the ceiling and pictures of lighthouses around some of the tables. There are two TVs placed behind the bar as well. I tried the Cuffing Season and Three-Piece Suit. Both drinks were tasty, and the Three-piece Suit had a stronger chocolate flavor than I expected. Overall, I would recommend visiting Free State for drinks if you are in the area.
We met up here on a Monday night in celebration of a colleague. Upon entering, most of us were carded. There didn't seem to be much rhyme or reason as to who was carded and who wasn't, and the staff member who was checking IDs was seated--for at least part of the time--in an alcove eating and playing on his phone. Despite being a basement space, I found Free State to be decently lit. The crowd wasn't too large, and, thankfully, we didn't feel the need to yell at one another across the table. The bartender was very attentive, and we were able to grab rounds of drinks on different tabs without difficulty or error, and the drinks came out quickly. The Grapefruit Crush was a personal favorite as it was light and refreshing. The space is located a couple of blocks from the Gallery Pl-Chinatown Metro (Red and Yellow/Green lines) stop, and AmEx is accepted here.
This place is amazing!! I knew it would be great when I saw the stairs leading down to the basement, and it did not disappoint. ? 14 taps of local beer! Felix the bartender was so friendly and knowledgeable, and even the security guy was awesome. The staff is so friendly, I'm definitely coming back here again, maybe even tomorrow night!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Had a chance to drop by Free State Bar the other evening and found it to be a nice spot to relax and catch up with friends. The bar has a welcoming ambiance, paired with a diverse drink menu that caters to different preferences. The staff was approachable and provided prompt service. I particularly appreciated the comfortable seating and the background music, which set a good mood without being too loud. It's a place I'd recommend for those looking to have a pleasant time in a laid-back setting. I'll certainly consider returning the next time I'm around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
One of my favorite happy hour spots! Comfortable with friends or even alone (as a female)—bartenders are awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Food, drinks, and atmosphere are always consistent. One of the best places to go in town for food, drinks, and a good time.
A friend was visiting in town and was I. The area so I stumbled across this bar I've never been too. It's super cool cocktail bar speak easy vibes down some stairs. I loved the ambiance and it was dark to where it's good with a few friends or on a date. Not really any food just light snacks so it's good for drinks before or after dinner. The frozen crush was so good. I'm shocked at how cheap it was for drinks too. 11 bucks for a cocktail is pretty cheap in this area compared to most. Deff want to come back to try more. Service wasn't anything special. Have to go to the bar for a drink not really a waiter or anything. Love finding new bars in the area!
In town for the weekend and didn’t know where to go. Honestly the bartenders are so nice and the vibe is warm and inviting. Great for sitting and talking with friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Not the best deal in town, but the atmosphere is good, as are the drinks.I got the happy hour beer, which was nothing special. I moved on the the mezcal frozen cocktail which was killer. Ended up having 2 of those and would have loved to have more if I didn't need to drive later.Will 100% be back. Only complaint was that the prices were a bit steep, especially given the size of the drinks. Service was also solid.