Arlington Bars

Good Drinks

1. Off the Record

I think if I was 15 years older, I would have a different appreciation for this dark, red, basement bar. I guess I'm just not comfortable seeing above…

2. The Gibson

Neighborhood: U Street Corridor

I walked into the Gibson (with a reservation of course) a beer and wine drinker, and walked out a cocktail fan! The staff really know their liquor and…

3. Pharmacy Bar

Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

5 stars for the cool decor, video games, and jukebox. 1 star for the lame hipster crowd and $7 beer.  Pharmacy Bar has its own style and niche, but if…

4. Bobby Lew's Saloon

Well, contrary to expectations, they didn't play "Don't' Stop Believin'," so I I have to give them one extra star for breaking convention. However,…

5. Breadsoda

3.5 Stars  Ive been to breadsoda a few times and I have learned that it's best to come before 9 if you want a table, but I guess that's pretty…

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Nice Bartenders

1. Trusty's Full-Serve…

Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

Oh hell yeah. A bit out of the way, but other than that there is no down side (besides a lack of fries on the menu). Perfect little dive bar. It is…

2. Atomic Billiards

Neighborhood: Cleveland Park

Highlights:  The Jukebox: One of the best in town, hands down. It's cheap, or at least it costs what a jukebox should cost, and there is plenty of…

3. JR's Bar & Grill

Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

The only place with more sexylicious hunky gay studs and awesome music is JRs! I've been going to this place for about 2 years or so since I first…

4. Millie & Al's

Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

Saturday night, stop #2.  I decided to tag along to Adams Morgan following our short Comet stint; it was for a farewell bash, so I think that…

5. Ragtime

5+ stars for the potatoskinadilla...mmmm.. ....minus the bacon! Relaxing atmosphere, nice bartenders, not a whole lot of seating space. I have only…

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