Bar Charley

Bar Charley is a cocktail bar Northwest Washington Washington located in Washington.

8 / 10
285
ratings
  • Phone

    (202) 627-2183

  • Website

    barcharley.com

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  • Type

    Cocktail Bar

Address

1825 18th St NW (btwn T & Swann) Washington , D.C. 20009 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 49


Keywords:

cocktails happy hour good for dates trendy fried eggplant balls good service cute fried eggs brunch food poutine outdoor seating great value casual good for singles gin liquor chimichurri good for special occasions chimichurri sauce original recipes
Behrad Eats

They got some finger lickin' good Korean-style Chicken Wings , fried and tossed in a sweet and spicy Korean bbq sauce and served with radish , peanuts , cilantro , & kewpie mayo .

Behrad Eats

We never pass on the opportunity to order a giant pretzel , and neither should you, especially one served with truffle cheese sauce & beer mustard !

Behrad Eats

Start off with the epic Catalan Fries made with chimichurri , romesco, cheese , and a fried egg !

Washington Post

Critic Tom Sietsema's first bite: Get the quartet of steamed shrimp/pork belly dumplings for $6. A Sazerac fan probably will do a double-take when he spots the classic being poured for $8. Read more

Patrick Zornow

Sit at the bar if you can! Everything about is place is awesome. The food, the beverages, the atmosphere, and especially the staff . Nick the bartender is really on it with well crafted drinks.

Rian

Great cocktails and delicious food. Monday HH is amazing. This places fills up quickly so you can't always find a spot by the bar and waiting for a table can take a while.

Zeke

Like sushi in a glass, but with booze, the Jiro Dreams of Sidebar is a combo of housemade wasabi syrup , ginger , Shochu , and rice wine vinegar that's garnished w/ nori . Read more

Kate Expectations

Really cute little spot, great for date night . Low lighting , very reasonably priced food and good service . Wine also decently priced which is rare for US. Recommend the mussels !

Andrew Doll

Awesome selection if whiskey cocktails with multiple versions of an old fashioned on the menu! Each interesting and worth it! Happy hour is oddly short , but lasts all night on Mondays !

Terence Rose

The new bartenders changed the original recipes -- the reason I loved this bar . If you order a cocktail ask for less ice, it kinda taste like the original.

Lindsay Franzoni

The 80's old fashioned was awesome. Also the fries are great with the chimichurri sauce and fried egg on top!

Behrad Eats

Amazing happy hour where you can get fantastic cocktails , like a Sazerac , for just $5!

Abby Eggers

The cocktails are so interesting and delicious! I think the Clover Club is my favorite. The fries are also just right.

Kasia K

happy hour with $5 and $6 cocktails makes it one of the best places for a Monday night in the neighborhood

Francis Udler

Lived this place. Waited very long but got free cinnamon rolls in return. Brunch is great. Burger w/ fried egg

Karin Miller

Very interesting cocktails , tiki drinks , lovely fenced patio and yummy small plates - fried eggplant balls were amazing.

Kate Cogswell

The bar area is pretty small but has a great vibe. Definitely going back! The orange crushes are delicious :)

Craig Collins-Young

The tiki tap drinks are strong and delicious. The shrimp and belly dumplings are worth your time.

Kelsey✨

Great spot for a quick brunch . Order the cheddar chive biscuits to start!

Itinerant Turophile

One of the best crafted-cocktail lists in the city . Nothing on the menu will disappoint you... amazing.

Rachel L

Great cocktail list and super cute space

Mike McBryan

80's Old Fashioned. Definitely don't understand how they make it - but so good.

Stephan Franke

Sit outside. The 80s Old Fashion and Fried Eggplant Balls are incredible

Ashley Narayan

New chef and new menu - big improvement! Drinks are still great.

Lauren Masterson

Great cocktails in a cool space

Leah Bannon

Cute place, good veg options , nice patio , and happy hour all night on Monday .

Bitches Who Brunch

Winner of the 2014 Bitches Who Brunch "Best Bottomless Brunch " award! Read more

Lisa Bonos

The bar is among the coziest in the city . Great spot.

Marc Kevin Hall

The drinks are excellent, and on Mondays Happy Hour runs all night!

Michael Dempsey

Good happy hour specials . $5-$6 cocktails . Recommend a Suffering Bastard.

Pamela Chen

The Stepdad drink: requires blowtorch to create. Must try!

Amy Cummings

$6.50 cocktails during happy hour !

Danielle DaSilva

Monday Happy Hour . Draft cocktails . Trust me.

Campbell Bird

Solid brunch . Get the poutine . Chicken and waffles seems overpriced.

Ashley Narayan

Drinks are great food is meh. I'll come back to sit at the bar and enjoy the cocktails .

Graham Campbell

The best bar off U St. But don't come here. Seriously.

Scott

Hi Ho is a great cocktail ! Orange Crush doesn't disappoint either.

Kayla Gail

POUTINE. You know you want egg on those fries .

Scott

Lobster roll is way better than Hank's. And cheaper.

Terence Rose

Went there maybe for the last time. 😞 The two recent times I've been here the food had been subpar and the drinks still aren't being prepared as they use to be. Sigh.

Zack Brown

Good brunch menu , but tends to get really hot inside during the summer. AC is hit or miss.

MCA 心足

Great gin options.

Ben R

Great cocktails .

Cristina Stefan

Cocktails and mood

Becky Chin

The burger was HEAVENLY.

Man_Used Jr.🥶

So cool with old style.

Chris Moore

Suffering bastard on tap

K D

Mark the waiter is so hot!!

Karrin H

Bison sloppy joe !

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