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Exiles Bar

Restaurant Bar American restaurant

Bi-level tavern in a historic, brick-lined space with billiards, refined pub grub, brunch & a patio. People often mention great, staff, Great,


Address

1610 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Website

www.exilesbar.com

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (588 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 3 PM to 2 AM
  • Friday: 3 PM to 2 AM
  • Saturday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Sunday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Monday: 3 PM to 2 AM
  • Tuesday: 3 PM to 2 AM
  • Wednesday: 3 PM to 2 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (16) staff (8) Great (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Rose P. 10 months ago on Google
    Not busy at all on a Saturday night, great place to bring a big party and takeover the back patio. Was greeted immediately by bar staff. Friendly bouncer as well.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Scot A. 1 year ago on Google
    The best fun and friendly staff make you feel like friends and neighbors. The patrons are some of the best community in DC. The bar has their own brew that's fantastic and their food specials constantly changing and great as is their standard bar fare.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luca S. 1 year ago on Google
    Hands down the best bar in the neighborhood. Friendly staff, cold beer and good food. If you’re in the area stop by and ask for Paul, a welcome greeting is guaranteed
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mainey On G. 1 year ago on Google
    This place was great ! Food was excellent soooooo delicious. 5 stars across the board! The food was fresh , vibes were amazing, & prices are GREAT ! I’m always going back. You will see me here if you’re in the city !
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nathan M. 1 year ago on Google
    I stopped in here on a Sunday to watch football and have some drinks. I ended up getting a late dinner of the Buffalo chicken sandwich which was very good with tater tots, great meal and very well priced. Karl the bartender (also the owner) was very friendly and we had a great chat. I will for sure be back here now that I know it’s both an American football bar but also soccer in the mornings. Thank you!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Mary Rose I. 7 months ago on Google
    Pretty sure they steal from you. Their prices online do not match what they are charging you and leaves you wondering what you actually paid for. For Penn State games it says rail drinks are $4.50 online but then the bartender said it was $6.50 but then I was charged $9. I got one drink and a cheese burger and it came out to $38 but online the cheeseburger says it’s $12.50. The math doesn’t math at this place be careful.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jonathan G. 1 year ago on Google
    Best bar in DC. Great for Liverpool games. Bartenders are charming, handsome, and beautiful. Staff are helpful, handsome, and beautiful. All around good vibes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Olivia K. 1 year ago on Google
    Best bar in DC! Amazing atmosphere for Penn State football games. The bartenders are my favorite people, and the food is great! It's a hidden gem and perfect neighborhood spot. Cannot recommend highly enough!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dzhoy Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely staff. Amazing food options. Brunch is bomb. Events are awesome!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kaylan P. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff and atmosphere at Exiles is great. This place gets packed for UNC games and the vibes are 10/10.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zach O. 1 year ago on Google
    Great people and relaxed atmosphere. Relaxed doesn't mean slow service. Drinks we're made fast and well poured. Beer menu is great. This is a definite stop for your average 30 something social drinker.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joseph H. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is great for a drink with friends, or to make friends. Great staff, great beer selection, and I keep hearing the food is great, but I haven't gotten to try it yet. I will soon!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 larson g. 1 year ago on Google
    I hate Liverpool but it takes a bigger man (Spurs fan) to admit they have amazing bars. The main owner Karl may boo you for supporting a rival team but everyone else is amazing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jake K. 7 months ago on Google
    $15 for seven trash wings. I’m sorry but that’s insulting. I will notate the bartender was helpful and friendly, but the wings are HORRIBLE and hilariously overpriced.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Scott P. 1 year ago on Google
    This Irish bar is absolutely fantastic with the friendliest staff you could ever meet. Not only that they have a massive selection of great draught beers, the Guinness is particularly excellent. If you want a great night out, a few beers and excellent food (the diablo burger is yum) this is a place in DC not to be missed. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Casey T. 8 months ago on Google
    This is a great bar to either watch sports at or gather with some friends over trivia. Great atmosphere and would go back.

  • 5/5 kareem s. 2 years ago on Google
    5 star average! 6 stars for their excellent service, fantastic vibe, outdoor space, great beer, and overall "neighborhood bar" feel! Every bartender is a gem and the owners know their clientele. 4 stars for not discounting their merchandise that says "U Street's 5th Best Bar" now that they are U Streets 3rd best bar.

  • 1/5 Claire A. C. 4 months ago on Google
    Bad food, bad drinks, bad service. The only thing going for it is the location, but they’re probably gonna lose that soon

  • 5/5 Gustavo S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place, great selection of beers. My favorite sport’s bar in DC!

  • 1/5 Ben W. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice there’s a late night bar here. Not nice that there’s nothing for vegetarians / vegans. Skip it if there’s one in your group.

  • 5/5 Jason B. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the most welcoming bars in DC. Great bar for groups and/or if you like chatting with your bartender. Excellent sports bar as well. Liverpool/Bills/UNC

  • 4/5 Alvin H. 5 years ago on Google
    Visited this place on the night of my birthday Oct 24. The atmosphere was cool, it was karaoke night so people were having a good time. They had the World Series on multiple flat screens and a projector screen as well. Ordered a burger and fries, and a drink named after Bush's daughter.

  • 5/5 Toby W. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome bar! Great beer selection, fun vibes, chill employees. Will be going back whenever I'm in the area.

  • 5/5 Alain P. 1 year ago on Google
    As a sworn Stetsonite, I never wanted to admit I liked exiles as much as I did but if it isn’t one of the best bars in dc to get a beer and decent bar food, I dunno what is

  • 5/5 Christopher W. 2 years ago on Google
    A wonderful neighborhood bar. The owners and staff will make you feel at home. Nice outdoor patio with a “hook game.”


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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