My friends and I had the opportunity to visit this place on March 10th. We didn't order any food so I won't be providing comments on that aspect. Upon our arrival, we encountered a security guard at the door who seemed to be in a bad mood. One of my friends tried to engage in a light-hearted conversation, mentioning that he now has hair (He has a shaved head on his ID). However, the security guard misunderstood him and told him that he did not cared that our friend couldn't hear him and that he still needed to check his ID, displaying a lack of patience. Despite our attempts to clarify, he didn't offer any apology.Still at the door, when another friend handed over his ID, the security guard criticized the way it was presented, making a rude comment about needing to see the ID face first. Despite purchasing rounds and paying for an hour of pool, our experience was marred by being reprimanded for leaning or sitting on the table and placing beers on it. We promptly apologized for it and continued playing the game. Unfortunately, we were eventually asked to leave the establishment for merely being near the same table.While the bar itself is decent, the overall experience was affected by the security guard's demeanor. It seems like he could use a more positive approach in his interactions.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Joseph Plumage
Awesome little dive
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Emma Campbell
The bouncer at the door was obnoxiously rude to the point that I decided not to open a tab. He checked my ID and handed it back to me. As I was putting it back in my wallet, he absolutely berated me for the way I took the ID back from him.My normally polite midwestern self didn’t really understand what he was upset about, but honestly thinking back on it he let my obviously straight friends in without problem, but when it came to me decided to give me a hard time. It really felt homophobic and discriminatory. If you dress or present queer in any way, I would avoid this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Michael Davis
Bar tenders are trash! No food, can never get a
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Jim
Loved it. The Rocket Lager is pretty good.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Aric Crable
The person who served the pool table stuff was so rude to me. As a paying customer I do not want to be treated like dirt. And it was dirt the
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Adam Navara
Bouncer rejected a 26 year old with a valid ID.
Service: 1
Mark .Sine
Would not accept my valid driver's license as a form of
Service: 1
Cee Clayton
AMAZING. I, well we all had
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Ebonix 33
Nice chilled spot to go solo or with a date... and especially with a group...they have pool tables... and other games too... and a jukebox...cheap
Bouncer wouldn't let our friend in who's well over 21 because she had a temporary paper license. They refused to scan it and kept saying it's not a valid license which isn't true at all
Bobbi DeAnda
Hole in the wall that is a gem! I’m a fan and will definitely be back! $6 rails?!?!?! Games?!?! Yes please! We had so much fun! Service was great. Drink were cheap and good! The game cards are a throwback - look like the old school Nintendo. Played some pinball and basketball… good fun! Highly recommend if you’re looking for a fun bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Bobbi D.
Hole in the wall that is a gem! I'm a fan and will definitely be back! $6 rails?!?!?! Games?!?! Yes please! We had so much fun! Service was great. Drink were cheap and good! The game cards are a throwback - look like the old school Nintendo. Played some pinball and basketball... good fun! Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun bar!
Oak Metcalfe
No rating for food as I didn't eat anything and don't even think they have food, it's a dive bar! But it's a great dive bar! Been hearing about this place for several years and finally got there. (My industry comes to DC every January for a conference and my colleagues ALWAYS make it a point to stop in here at least once.)It's downstairs, so consider that, but they have pool, darts, pinball, hoops, and other bar games. Wide selection of beverages and just an overall cool vibe. Would definitely be a hangout if I lived in DC. I'll be on the list to make sure we go back next January!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
bignass04
Terrible experience overall. Service was terrible. Drinks were subpar, beer was bottom of the barrel. Go to Penn Social if you want to go to a game bar that doesn't suck.
My friends and I had the opportunity to visit this place on March 10th. We didn't order any food so I won't be providing comments on that aspect. Upon our arrival, we encountered a security guard at the door who seemed to be in a bad mood. One of my friends tried to engage in a light-hearted conversation, mentioning that he now has hair (He has a shaved head on his ID). However, the security guard misunderstood him and told him that he did not cared that our friend couldn't hear him and that he still needed to check his ID, displaying a lack of patience. Despite our attempts to clarify, he didn't offer any apology.Still at the door, when another friend handed over his ID, the security guard criticized the way it was presented, making a rude comment about needing to see the ID face first. Despite purchasing rounds and paying for an hour of pool, our experience was marred by being reprimanded for leaning or sitting on the table and placing beers on it. We promptly apologized for it and continued playing the game. Unfortunately, we were eventually asked to leave the establishment for merely being near the same table.While the bar itself is decent, the overall experience was affected by the security guard's demeanor. It seems like he could use a more positive approach in his interactions.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Awesome little dive
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The bouncer at the door was obnoxiously rude to the point that I decided not to open a tab. He checked my ID and handed it back to me. As I was putting it back in my wallet, he absolutely berated me for the way I took the ID back from him.My normally polite midwestern self didn’t really understand what he was upset about, but honestly thinking back on it he let my obviously straight friends in without problem, but when it came to me decided to give me a hard time. It really felt homophobic and discriminatory. If you dress or present queer in any way, I would avoid this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Bar tenders are trash! No food, can never get a
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Loved it. The Rocket Lager is pretty good.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
The person who served the pool table stuff was so rude to me. As a paying customer I do not want to be treated like dirt. And it was dirt the
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Bouncer rejected a 26 year old with a valid ID.
Service: 1
Would not accept my valid driver's license as a form of
Service: 1
AMAZING. I, well we all had
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Nice chilled spot to go solo or with a date... and especially with a group...they have pool tables... and other games too... and a jukebox...cheap
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
Bouncer wouldn't let our friend in who's well over 21 because she had a temporary paper license. They refused to scan it and kept saying it's not a valid license which isn't true at all
Hole in the wall that is a gem! I’m a fan and will definitely be back! $6 rails?!?!?! Games?!?! Yes please! We had so much fun! Service was great. Drink were cheap and good! The game cards are a throwback - look like the old school Nintendo. Played some pinball and basketball… good fun! Highly recommend if you’re looking for a fun bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Hole in the wall that is a gem! I'm a fan and will definitely be back! $6 rails?!?!?! Games?!?! Yes please! We had so much fun! Service was great. Drink were cheap and good! The game cards are a throwback - look like the old school Nintendo. Played some pinball and basketball... good fun! Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun bar!
No rating for food as I didn't eat anything and don't even think they have food, it's a dive bar! But it's a great dive bar! Been hearing about this place for several years and finally got there. (My industry comes to DC every January for a conference and my colleagues ALWAYS make it a point to stop in here at least once.)It's downstairs, so consider that, but they have pool, darts, pinball, hoops, and other bar games. Wide selection of beverages and just an overall cool vibe. Would definitely be a hangout if I lived in DC. I'll be on the list to make sure we go back next January!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Terrible experience overall. Service was terrible. Drinks were subpar, beer was bottom of the barrel. Go to Penn Social if you want to go to a game bar that doesn't suck.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1