The Pug

The Pug is a dive bar Capitol Hill Washington located in United States.

7 / 10
171
ratings
  • Phone

    (202) 388-8554

  • Website

    thepugdc.com

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  • Type

    Dive Bar

Address

1234 H St NE (btwn 12th & 13th St NE) Washington , D.C. 20002 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Menus Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 49


Keywords:

hangover hash toki underground hot cider casual bar root beer biscuits hot dogs authentic breakfast food sausage eggs Natty Boh inexpensive cheese puffs neighborhood lakes staff gravy hills
Chris Miller

The Pug is an H st staple. Make sure to try the Jameson. It is delicious. Don’t ask about the AC . It’s a sensitive subject. Enjoy the Bruce Springsteen if Russel bartending .

BROADS

This lowkey, cozy , unpretentious, neighborhood bar doesn't try to appeal the masses, which is how Broads likes our watering holes to be. TACO SUPREME BONUS:: THEY SERVE CRUNKCAKES HERE!

Alissa M

The best way to cure a hangover is bottomless mimosa 's and the all-american breakfast , comes with cheesy eggs , hangover hash , two sausage links , and biscuits and gravy . You can't go wrong.

Derek Fromson

A good spot to hang out if you're waiting for a table upstairs at Toki Underground . Choices are plentiful if you like beer . Not a good option if you're drawn to wine . Only one choice of red and white.

Ed

A necessary contrast to the uber-professional DC bar scene. They'll usually be playing Flogging Molly or something similar. They carry a mix of craft beer and the cheap stuff. You can have fun here.

Bill Mulholland

Tuesday at The Pug are epic! Billy pouring drinks, Chef Marcus making impalocos! Impalocos are bags of fretos, Cheetos , or Doritos filled with pork or chicken or chorizo . Soooo good

Stephanie D

Fantastic dive bar . Good bartenders . Hot cider & root beer cocktails are great.

Jarryd Commerford

The best bar in DC. If you have any complaints you are in the wrong place.

Alycia

I actually really love eating brunch here. Bottomless mimosas and half smokes for a very reasonable price.

NightScene

this hipster bar epitomizes the culture of H Street. DC pride, this bar has it. a sure spot to root for the DC United. or play connect four on the weekdays while grabbing a drink

Universal Em

The staff produces an entire food menu courtesy of a Foreman grill #Impressive. Oh and try the Black Out Punch, it got its name for a reason. S/O Billy and Jason!

The Hill is Home

Our readers declared it their Favorite Bar on the Hill , 2013! http://www.thehillishome.com/2013/04/your-votes-are-in-the-pug-is-your-favorite-capitol-hill-bar-draft/

Casey Cavanagh

One of my favorite bars in DC. No frills, just good people and good beer .

Major League Soccer

The Pug is the ideal place if you are looking to relax and watch soccer . The Pug, an official pub of D.C. United and Major League Soccer !

Dave Stroup

Always great -- but on the weekend see if you can get some hangover hash .

Serious Eats

'Be cool, drink, behave,' reads a placard behind the bar at The Pug, right next to another that states 'no idiots, no sniveling, no shooters , no politics, no bombs.'

Michael

Best neighborhood dive bar on H St. Always a good time.

Paul Cunningham

Cheap natty boh . And it's directly under toki underground . Board games available.

scott stead

Pug I believe is short for pugilist, hence the boxing theme. One of my fave bars on H .

Dan Miller

Bottomless brunch is the way to go.

Dan Iradi

A weird mix of boxing, soccer , and radical politics. And Snoop Dogg on the radio .

Sarah D

Love this place. Best bartenders in DC.

Russell Bannan

Ask the bartender to play Billy Bragg's "There is Power in a Union."

Aaron King

PBR is the drink of choice. They don't give you a blue ribbon for nothin.

Nonya Vissness

Cold beer , great music , dive.

Brunch and the City

Hangover hash and mimosas ...perfect cure for that morning after a late night on H Street Read more

Ryan Ambs

Don't be the red rock em sock em robot.

Gwynne Kostin

Tip your bartenders . ESP that cutie JoeMadden.

Craig Carey

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Laura Martin

It's really dirty in here, but try the spiked hot cider , it's worth sitting in all this filth and dust

Brea Ellis

Taco Tuesday is ca$h only

Jermaine G.

Get the Cheese Puffs ! It'll change your life

Brian Alexander

Amazing cheap brunch

Ashley Starks

They have great lakes brew! Mmmm tastes like Cleveland!

Tim Smith

Natty Boh Tall Boy

Geoff S.

Schlitz "Tall Boys" for $4. Need I say more?

Meg Slachetka

don't order a cocktail . and try the hot cider in winter.

Kimberly A.

Flogging Molly Hot Spiked Cider *strong* wintertime essential!

Steven Fleming

Brushing your teeth prevents cavities! :) :)

Steven Fleming

NATTY BOH !!!!

Chris McArdle

Be sure to look for the Rovers picture!

Chris Armstrong

My kind of place

Christopher W

Stay for a drink then leave while wondering why you came here in the first place

Emma Kelly

They have Natty Boh , nuff said.

Meredith Rodkey

Don't come here expecting pugs. There aren't any. But lots of good beers !

Maria Alvarez

Try the hot dogs !!!

Cyndi Waite

This place is the QO!

ian hall

Come here and I will foos your ass into the lake ...

Patrick Frank

They have old style!!!

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