The Federal

Their burgers are bar none some of the best around. Anything with their pretzel bum = yum. But their wings , Brussels sprouts , artichokes , and pretzel appetizers are also standouts. Great beer options !

Snapback Thursdays are the best! Old School Hip Hop & R&B Dj's spinning all night! Doors open @10PM, NO Cover. Full bar . Plenty of street parking and a private lot if you don't want to walk.

Wish I remembered the bartenders name..he was great! New to Federal I remember. Came in for my birthday and he made me a great gin jalapeño drink. Loved it! They have such a great menu here, my fave.

Seriously everything. Today we ordered mussels and abd tge Federal burger...omg to die for. Best date place ...just order u will be happy.

The beer list short for gastropub , but they have Delirium Tremens and La Fin Du Monde, which at two of the best beers in the world. Try the maple glazed sweet potato fries or bacon brussel sprouts .

The Federal is such a great place for lunch , my friend and I stopped in for lunch prior to a matinee at the El Portal, and enjoyed a wonderful selection of wraps , sliders , or salads .

Amazing food (pear flatbread !), killer beer list with the most knowledgeable and personable staff to walk the planet. Not that you care but my boyfriend and I had our first real conversation here.

11th Annual Emerging Voices Group Show 5/11/14 7 pm. Bring your lit lovin' mom and get a rose + an intro to 6 amazing new area writers. Advance tix recommended, this one sells out! Read more

Their regular burger is among the best I've tasted. Plus, their menu has helpful hints for what beer to order with your meal. Plus, live music and standup comedy can be enjoyed upstairs.

Get Lit in the Lounge Sun. 4/13/14 7pm with #Dennis_Hicks' No Secrets and other stories - tales of trailer park heros and other working class wonders. Read more

Virginia Center for the Book Great American Book Award semifinalist Carl Peel’s Buzzing, Sunday, September 9, 2012 at The Federal Bar with musical guest The Black Orchid Trio - join us! Read more

Sex World by #Ron_Koertge book launch party 9/1414, musical guest #The_Sweet_Potatoes in cooperation w/ #Red_Hen_Press. Celebrate this fun new title & be first to get your author signed copy! Read more

The quinoa & kale salad is so so good (and I'm not a huge fan of kale ). The federal burger and their fries are also super delicious.

I don't even know where to begin. The lamb chops , maple tots , grilled artichoke ... All so, so good!

I like this place. Good selection of drinks. Pricey , but not unlike similar bars . Only disappointed that you can get a table if you don't eat; sometimes I just want to drink and watch a game :\

Get Lit in the Lounge Sun. July 13th with @ColetteSartor's Once Removed. Strong, powerful (note: adult language). Be There! Read more

Drinking game: go to the upstairs outdoor patio with 3 friends. Take turns naming the movie quotes on the board across the street. Can't name it on your turn? Drink!

Tuesday nights downstairs, you get a cornucopia of artists dancing . However, the band is what you can't miss!

The brussels sprouts and artichoke hearts are great appetizers . Lots of tasty craft beer to choose from.

The New Short Fiction Series kicks off its 18th season @ The Federal Bar 1/12/14 with the book launch of #Tracy_DeBrincat's #Troglodyte, musical guest #The_Sorted. Get tix at link below. Read more

Veterans Day special event , 11/11/12 launch of War Stories, an anthology of new fiction, in cooperation with The MilSpeak Foundation and Barnes & Noble The Grove. Read more

Sun. 3/10/12 Saehee Cho's We Are Bodies, Bodies Break with musical guest, intl. #flute phenom Maria Kostelas. Join us for sweet words and music . Read more

Get Lit In The Lounge Sun. June 8th with Laura Simko's Missing Walls and other stories @newshortfiction. Advance tix recommended. Read more

Women rock in music and sound on July 14th with Tara Ison's Ball and musical guest The Sorted. Bring the girls to Eat, Drink and Be Literate! Read more

Our 17th season kicks of 1/13/13 with Pushcart Prize nom Ron Darian's Tears of an Entertainment Professional and musical guest Michael Ligon. Tix on sale now! Read more

Very nice assortment of beers , both tap and bottled, and the late night food is good too.

Eat, drink & be literate with #Kirkwood_Prize nom #Brandon_French's Choking On The Bone. A hilariously dark evening of spoken word, get tix early. Read more

Get Lit in the Lounge 9/8/13 with Pushcart Prize nominee Blake Kimzey's Up and Away and other stories. Advance tix recommended for this spoken word evening of fantasy and humor. Read more

Feb 9, 2014 the L.A. book launch of #Molly_Antopol's The UnAmerican's, a Barnes & Noble #Discover_Great_New_Writers pick, with musical guest #Miri_Hunter_Haruach. Tix on sale now - be there! Read more

Movie-inspired spoken word #Diana_Wagman's Writing In Pictures, 3/9/14 with movie music by musical guest #David_Bickford details/tix @ www.newshortfictionseries.com

What an amazing place ... great vibe, great crowd, music & drinks my girls and I will definitely be back for more !

10th Annual #Emerging_Voices Group Show Sun. 5/12/13. Bring #mom to eat, drink & be literate - we'll give her a rose and a good time. Read more

They have a secret amazing drink with fireball whiskey , muddled mint , oranges , and cherries - a federal original that is yet unnamed but mind blowing!

Comedy night on Wednesdays is always pretty fun. Only $10 and a great mix of comics . Great atmosphere and drinks too.

I love the vibe and great interior. I definitely enjoyed their drinks... well made.

5/13/12 Marie Shield's Not All Mothers Are Created Equal - bring mom for champage & spoken word by this Santa Barbara Writers Conf. Award winner & we'll supply the rose . Read more

Typically one of my favorite places for dates, but completely being ignored by the bar tenders. Don't sit behind the taps.

8/11/13 London Summer & other stories by Jessica Davis Stein w/musical guest SandraKota. Advance tix recommended for this evening of summer dreams & electro-pop. Read more

Good beer list , delicious snacks , and great service! Go here!

10/13/13 2nd Annual Northern Writes with Elizabeth George Scholar FeLicia Elam & 3-time Pushcart Prize nominee Marko Fong. Get Lit In The Lounge , tix @ www.newshortfictionseries.com

Join us June 9, 2013 for #NPR commentator S. Pearl Sharp's Uncertain Rituals with musical guest #R&B #jazz pianist/singer Matilda Haywood. Read more

The habanero burger is absolutely delicious with a nice glass of beer . Great dinner and alcohol selection.

Great live music Wednesday nights. Wide selection of beers from around the world. The Rasputin is really good!

9th Annual Emerging Voices Group Show, Sun. 8/12/12. Get tickets now for these bright new literary voices, tickets go fast. Read more

food is awesome, club is awesome... Xanthia (pinky) Is one of the most fun bartenders in Los Angeles, make sure you buy your drinks from her!

3/11/12 Vanessa Carlisle's Some Night The Stars Don't Seem That Far. Spoken word performance with a signature mojito chaser. Hemingway would approve!

The habanero burguer was amazing and not too spicy , just perferct. All a hamburger should be.

Can't go wrong with a Federal Dog, mustard on the side and a beer

A real gastro pub ! I tried the fried chicken with sage infused red velvet waffles ! Amaze!

Best bar in No Ho. Hit up Nicole. She's as hilarious as she is good at attending. Also, don't leave without trying the federal eggs and biscuits .