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Angles Bar & Billiards
Categories: Nightlife Pool Halls Restaurants American (New) Nightlife Bars Pubs Pool Halls, American (New), Pubs [Edit]
2339 18th St NWWashington, DC 20050
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan
(202) 462-8100
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 6 pm - 2 am
Fri-Sat 6 pm - 3 am
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Music:
- Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Wed, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Good For Dancing:
- Yes
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
18 reviews for Angles Bar & Billiards
18 reviews in English
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Review from Anne G.
Washington, DC
4/28/2012
This place is as unpretentious as they come - which is a challenge in this neighborhood. I wandered in here after being told that it could be "my kind of place" and it certainly has that potential. An awesome beer selection - one of the biggest I've seen so far in my short time here being a resident - and the menu offers one the option of going with the bar menu or making a selection from the intriguing establishment down below. I've seen many a delectable looking plate make its way up the back stairs to a patron sitting at the bar. I've had the crab cakes and will probably try a burger next, as I've been told they are almost unforgettable.
The staff is incredibly friendly, and even though I was told that I'd be hard-pressed to crack the veneer of it being very much a locals' inner sanctum, I've always been engaged in conversation and never felt that I was taking someone's favorite seat at the bar. There is always a paper or two to pick up and read and there are even lamps placed strategically on the bar so that you can actually see the print. Happy hour goes till 9:00 and there 's a well-placed TV or two to catch a Nats game.
I'd probably give it five stars, but I haven't been going there long enough to have sampled more than one or two menu items. I will be back - probably tonight.. -
Review from Simret Z.
Washington, DC
Updated - 4/14/2012 10 photos
Patrick O'Donnell , a friend of mine and owner/operator of La Petit Fontaine/Angles is an interesting guy. A former stock broker that struck gold during the bull market of the 80s, he gave up a thriving career to become a photojournalist.
His decision was a good one and for several years he travelled the world in search of, in his words, "War." In the photos section I've posted some of his pics from Afghanistan, Eritrea and other war-torn regions hang on the wall of his Adams Morgan bar, Angles.
While you're there do yourself a favor an order some of the calamari from the bistro downstairs and a mug of Angles Amber to wash it downListed in: Adams Morgan Legends
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12/18/2011
Some places you chill in b/c they're happening. Others you head to specifically b/c they are not.
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Review from Al A.
Beverly Hills, CA
2/29/2012
I could not get service at the bar. I waited for 15mins. Many of the people who were served arrived after me. At one point, the bartender left the bar to get dirty pitchers and cups. Good to know I'm less important than cleaning up.
Going there was a complete disaster because bars are suppose to serve patrons. I left and got drunk elsewhere. -
Review from Chad B.
Washington, DC
3/28/2012
I'm very much an "old" 20-something year old, and this bar is perfect for me because of that. In the Adams Morgan weekend craziness, you can usually find some space in this bar, and the crowd is older. They've got a jukebox, pool table, sketchy bathrooms but usable, and a nice atmosphere. The bartenders are very nice, and pretty accommodating- you know, not judgey if you ask for a "sweet drink" or whatever. I get stiff drinks here, as well. Overall, an enjoyable spot; check it out.
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Review from Stephanie S.
Silver Spring, MD
12/30/2011
I'm going to go 5 stars on this place. I had a friend visiting from Texas who wanted to see some DC night life, so we went to Adams Morgan. First mistake since we're not in college and/or in the habit of enjoying tacky bars and dealing with nasty men. BUT, to our luck we stumbled upon Angles... definitely an older crowd, but the divey feel was perfect. It wasn't overly crowded, we got seats at the bar, affordable drinks and friendly bar staff who agreed to take our picture. All-in-all, I would recommend Angles to anyone looking for an enjoyable, low-key evening out while still getting the bar atmosphere in a busy area of DC.
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Review from Deb S.
Washington, DC
12/23/2011
I brought a New York friend here who was looking for the "non-bro" stuff in the neighborhood. "We're going to Angles." It was an easy decision. Sitting at the bar among the regulars, he became one of the crowd, swapping stories, yelling about the game on TV, etc. etc. I've always been very comfortable here, so the reviews that talk about it being a lonely depressing place aren't making enough of their own fun. Great bar staff, decent beer selection, good prices. Another friend used to tend bar there and we used to party after theatre-hours into the night.
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Review from Leo C.
Washington, DC
10/16/2011
Angles is a bar of *regulars*. You can't just walk in and have a good time. If you do, it'll just be another bar.
You gotta go with someone who tells you 'this is my bar'.
The old tragiv looking men I've seen described here by other reviewers- have a stack of previous life achievements that I will never rival. You just can't walk up to these people and see them entertain you- ya gotta earn them talking to you.
Angles is the kind of place you have to show your face in a few Fridays in a row- and then you'll see what's up in there for real.
If you want a real neighborhood bar- this is it- but you have to *earn* your rights- by being a regular- respecting the establishment- tipping- being courteous to people there.
I find Angles a cozy interesting place. Once you know your way there- people will take care of you and make sure you are comfortable.
This is not a place to visit on your vacation to DC. This is a place to become acquainted with if you live in the area. -
Review from Vonetta Y.
Washington, DC
5/19/2011
Yep. Yep, yep, yep.
Just an a-ok bar in the shitshow that is LIVE FROM ADAMS-MORGAN, IT'S SATURDAY NIGHT.
Surprisingly empty, but I thought that was a plus.
For the ambiance, they charge waaaaay too much for Johnny Black. -
Review from Sarah S.
Washington, DC
2/29/2012
This is a no frills, low key reliable bar that has never failed to deliver when in need of a fireplace, cheap beer, and a 1950s edition of Trivial Pursuit. The jukebox and pool table in the back are an added bonus. This became a favorite refuge during Snowpocalypse, decidedly free of Adam's Morgan drunken stumblers or swaggering, bombastic undergrads. The grizzled regulars seem to keep them at bay.
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Review from Sky K.
Washington, DC
10/13/2010
Come get drunk in a lonely depressing shit hole that both time and Adams Morgan have forgotten.
Rad:
No matter how bad your current YUPPIE life situation is watching locals (aka alcoholics) pound rail whiskey and Coors light for hours helps remind you that a crippling addiction to alcohol isn't one of your problems.
Decent beer selection for a non hipster dive.
Bad:
Probably a hang out for fat chicks and lesbians. -
Review from Alex M.
9/29/2010
Among the panoply of bars and restaurants that dot the Adam's Morgan landscape, Angles is easy to miss - both because it resists the temptation to blast rap and hip-hop music every Friday night, and because you're not likely to find over-sized bouncers sitting outside, managing a line of scantily-clad women.
Angles contents itself with being a refuge for locals and ostensibly as a place to play pool... although the latter of these claims is somewhat speculative since the pool playing facilities are, quite frankly, sub-par. Mid-week this place is usually staffed by dedicated regulars and a friendly, but skeletal bar staff. You can count on the 2 for 1 burgers to satisfy, but don't expect them to completely knock your socks off.
Although the food comes from downstairs at the adjoining French spot, the burgers have sometimes been just so-so. The rest of the menu is way too pricy to be eaten in what can charitably be described as a "local haunt."
On the "bar" front, they do serve pitchers of some decent (and reasonably priced) beers, but the main attraction remains the ability to climb the stairs, grab a cold beer and sit by the large bay window as Adam's Morgan passes beneath, seemingly a world away. -
Review from Matt B.
Washington, DC
9/4/2007
Just above Le Petit Fountain cafe (or Little Fountain Cafe), and sharing the kitchen with it, is a great bar. Owned by a guy who used to be a photojournalist, whose photos (mostly from Central Asia -- Afghanistan) decorate the walls, and run by a no-nonsense but friendly staff this is the place to be to grab good scotch or a cold pint and even catch the news instead of sports (but they'll put the game on, no worries).
I've dropped by several times to find one of the tvs, at least, running the BBC World Service or ABC World News before the evening really picks up -- and the bartenders know their shit about what's going on in the world.
This isn't a big party joint, though it definitely livens up at night -- it just simply doesn't have half the flash as anything else on 18th Street and its better for it.
They've got the best veggie burger in DC, a fantastic quesadilla, other classic bar food and full entrees for several bucks more if you're in the mood for it. -
Review from Rachel E.
Berkeley, CA
1/7/2008
I haven't been to Angles in quite some time, but I think of it often quite fondly.
Located at the intersection of 18th St. NW and Belmont Road, NW, Angles was my favorite neighborhood spot to meet friends and perhaps nibble on something nicer than typical bar food. I lived at the top of Belmont Road, and loved the fact I could just walk one minute to a nice low key bar.
I used to drink here with my buddy Jon Lee. I recall they carry a nice assortment of beers (including Delirium) and have effective barkeep.
The restaurant downstairs, Little Fountain Cafe, is the source of the bar food. While most of the items may be a tad pricier than a basket of bar wings n' fries, it is delicious and could please any kind of patron.
The overall scene on 18th Street can attempt to be overly flashy, but Angles Bar & Billards maintains a nice alternative for grounded folks and non Eurotrash types alike. Come see! -
Review from Mindy S.
Washington, DC
7/19/2009 3 Check-ins Here
I'm hesitant to write a review of Angles because I like that it is relatively unpopulated even on Saturday nights and you can always get a seat. But I feel so inclined given the many great nights I've spent there.
I spend probably two to three nights a week here. It's a very casual, divey bar (pretty dark, no fussy seating or unnecessary decor). I once stopped off at Angles after going to a "classier" bar in "dressy" clothes and the bar keep asked me if I was in the right bar - because Saki is just around the corner. And that's probably why I love it - I can go in my torn jeans and shirt and won't get the once over.
Usually, I'll go to Angles around 6 on a week day and there are probably no more than three or four "regulars" around the bar. I order the burger (with cheddar, medium rare) and a pitcher of Angles Amber. The burger is ALWAYS cooked to your specifications and on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday they are 2 for 1. Meaning you can get two burgers with fries (salted with gray salt and a bit of pepper) for 8 bucks.
The Angles Amber is great - sweet and malty with a decent head - and it's a buck off during happy hour (6-9?). A pitcher will run you nine dollars. The have a decent selection of beers as others have mentioned, but I only ever get the amber.
Play a round of pool for 2.00 (sometimes a few balls are missing - meh, makes the game more fun). There's a juke box in the back too. Killers songs abound. They play all of the Nats games too.
The service is great. They'll get your burgers and your beer quickly.
It's definitely a place I frequent often and think of fondly. -
Review from Meredith C.
Alexandria, VA
11/5/2009
I really wanted to like this place. When my coworker reported to her friend that another coworker and I were on a quest for the best burger in the city, he said this was it. It was only a few doors down from Black Squirrel, so it made my heart sink to pass by Squirrel--on half price burger night, no less!--to try another. But I tried to keep an open mind.
Something was up that night and they had no beer on draft. Lame.
The burger was pretty good but nothing to write home about. I am sure I would not turn it down if someone was buying for me, but I am 100% positive that I would try to convince them to walk a few doors over to Squirrel instead.
Plus, the bar just depressed me. There were a few sad, sad older men sitting at the bar, looking like live versions of Simpsons characters. The words that came to mind were "American Tragedy." I also think this about Brickskellar. But somehow there it seems less tragic to be, well, tragic.
Anyway, I was definitely there on an off night. And it was only 6pm. I should give it another shot, but I'm way too partial to Black Squirrel to honestly say I'm going to do that. So meh, I've had better. And I'll leave it at that. -
Review from jess M.
Washington, DC
1/28/2008
Some nights I head to Adams Morgan (right down the street - hey, i'm lazy!) and am unsatisfied with the selection of bars. Well, really the people at the bars. I flit from bar to bar, and much like the princess and the pea, or maybe Goldilocks, and I find something wrong with every bar At one place, there are too many girls in ill-fitting dresses (hi! do you know you look pregnant? maybe you shouldn't be drinking that) that are so short that they shouldn't lift up their arms. But they do. At another bar, there's the stereotypical dc boy. He spends too much time inside. Then, when he wants to get laid, he goes out in his khakis and polo shirt and chugs beer. poorly. Finally, there's the dreaded roving pack of bachelorettes with blinky lights on their head and shirts proclaiming their availability (hey guy in the khakis - go for the girl with the single shirt on, she seems desperate).
Anyway, usually i like this scene. It invigorates me. I like to watch the drunken show and, well, partake in it. I will talk to you for free beer/shots. I will let my boyfriend make out with the engaged girl. I will put your eyeliner on for you (true story - Halloween + drunk pickup artist boy + drunk me = eyeliner fun).
But on the nights I just don't feel like dealing with it all, I head to Angles. I can generally get a seat by the window. I can hear my companions when they speak. I can get tasty beer at just above package store prices. They also have a great bartender and good music. -
Review from Jon F.
Vienna, VA
7/20/2009
I was more or less a regular at Angles for many years around the millenium. Angles is a great place for a group of friends to hang out, drink inexpensive beers, and have the best burgers anywhere. That's really the biggest surprise and best kept secret about Angles. Best. Burgers. Anywhere. Whenever I see those local taste tests I know they didn't go to Angles or it would be Number 1 every year. The chef at the Little Fountain Cafe also cooks up the burgers, and while i've never ate at the Little Fountain, i'm sure its great if the burgers are any indication.
The bartenders have been there for years, and are very cool people. They're down to just one pool table, used to have 2, but the back room is the place to be. With a big group you can try to take over the back room pool area, just line up your quarters on the table and keep playing.
There's always a good deal on pitchers, usually the domestic, Bud.
The juke box is one of those digital numbers that have thousands of albums, so chances are you'll find something you like.
All in all a great place to hang out with friends. Definitely not a pick-up place, though a friend did meet his wife there. -
Review from Stephen N.
Washington, DC
1/22/2010
Despite the fact that its been doing business for 15 years, Angles has managed to maintain a level of welcomed anonymity among its larger, louder neighbors on the 18th Street strip. As a result, Angles is well-suited for the tastefully understated tippler. The happy hour is 3 hours long, concluding at 9:00, and applies with equal force to every potable served on the premises. The bar and its clientele are usually unassuming, perhaps sometimes bedraggled, which, I gather, at least one yelpist has taken as a sign of morbidity ("American Tragedy"). And she's right; this is not the place to embark upon a quest for "action," unless a round of Jenga or a Risk tournament comes under your definition of the term. In short, if the notion of drinking for drinking's sake is anathema to you, if you view the bar as just an inhibition-free-zone, if you regard drinking by one's self as some sort of autoerotic sin, or if you drink according to the clock or the calendar, please, have a nice time at, well, wherever it is you go at 12:00 on a Saturday night.
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