Top rated Pubs in Washington, United States to elevate your visit (Updated February, 2024)

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👍👍 We stopped at Tap 99- first time adventure in DC to any restaurant/bar! This place had great outdoor seating! Of course, football session has begun, tennis matches and all; so the theme for this place is SPORTS! With its large television screens all over the restaurant inside, the most amazing thing...

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4.80 (361 reviews)

The White Horse

American restaurant

Rustic neighborhood haunt featuring a British-leaning pub grub menu, a fireplace & patio seating.

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4.60 (1.8K reviews)

Off the Record

Bar

Subterranean-level bar in the Hay-Adams Hotel serving classic cocktails & upscale bar food.

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4.60 (793 reviews)

St. Arnold's Mussel Bar

Gastropub

An extensive variety of mussels, Belgian beers, waffles & more in a ground-level, brick-lined space.

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4.60 (525 reviews)

The Commodore DC

Pub

👍👍 I had the best experience, I’m glad I stopped by after work. Even though it was really busy, everyone took the time to make sure I had what I needed. The cocktails were superb, I had the Paloma and the Commodore Old Fashioned. The food - even though it’s bar food - is absolutely delicious. I recomme...

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4.60 (308 reviews)

Present Company Public House

Restaurant

Rustic pub serving classic bar food, plus a sizeable beer & wine menu, in an old firehouse building.

4.60 (195 reviews)

ChurchKey

Bar

Snacks, flatbreads & cheese plates accompany a large selection of bottled & draft beers, some rare.

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4.50 (2K reviews)

Mr. Henry's Restaurant

American restaurant

Corner pub with a gay-friendly vibe that serves burgers & craft beers amid Victorian-style decor.

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4.50 (1.2K reviews)

The Pub & The People

Gastropub

Gastropub fare, whiskey & more are served at this handsome American tavern with a patio.

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4.50 (930 reviews)

The Queen Vic

Pub

Dark-wood, Old English pub with a traditional British menu & a tuck shop with imported U.K. staples.

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4.50 (899 reviews)

Irish Channel Restaurant & Pub

Irish restaurant

Family-owned tavern with classic Irish & Cajun dishes, sidewalk seating & occasional live music.

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4.50 (868 reviews)

Boundary Stone

American restaurant

Neighborhood pub serving bar food & whiskey in a vintage setting with exposed brick & tin ceilings.

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4.50 (831 reviews)

Maddy's Public House

Pub

👍👍 I ordered The Garden of Eatin because I wanted a meatless but filling meal. It was delicious! I chose macaroni and cheese, potato wedges, and green beans. The garlic toast that came with it was fantastic!

4.50 (71 reviews)