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American Ice Company

BBQ Joint, Bar, and New American Restaurant$$$$

U-Street, Washington

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American Ice Company

8.7^/10

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Ranked #3 for BBQ joints in Washington
"pork-topped nachos--named swachos"(14 Tips)
"... then get a beer with a pickle back. If that doesn’t fix you up, you’re in more..."(4 Tips)
"Great selection of beers on tap."(6 Tips)
"Brisket and Racer 5. Thank god for friends nabbing a table early!"(7 Tips)

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barbecue
beer
brisket
hipster
swatchos
dc brau
trendy
casual
picklebacks
sandwiches
happy hour
outdoor seating
Pabst Blue Ribbon
pork
great value
good for singles
veggie chili
authentic
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Blake BowyerSeptember 24, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Bengali Tiger is the IPA for you. Converting hop haters since the 2000s.
Ashley ConwayJuly 17, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Great PBR - though I think there is only one waitress for the entire bar.
Carl GieringerJuly 21, 2011
The name American Ice Company will forever be synonymous with pickle-back shots. Thank you. Read more
Matt JuddAugust 12, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Great place, must go.
PeteJune 21, 2011
Brisket platter is nice - staff is friendly - recommended
Johanna MurphyAugust 22, 2011
Favorite place to go before a show at 9:30 club.
Matthew StreibAugust 17, 2011
Been here 5+ times
If you're out at a table, be prepared to share it! No one likes it when 2 people take a 6-person table for themselves on a busy night.
Lizzie RubenfieldSeptember 14, 2014
Love the atmosphere.
Kyle KeeslingApril 11, 2013
Great place for a beer and BBQ
victor KPApril 15, 2012
Cool setting in a great location
Ashley LempkaMay 23, 2011
this is a really good if you're in DC and automatically want to be transported to Brooklyn.
Mike KauffmanJanuary 6, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Get a pickleback shot
AshleeApril 29, 2013
Tip the waitresses well <3
Mike RoxasNovember 23, 2011
Come for the brisket! It's friggin delicious!
Amy CummingsJuly 9, 2017
Swachos and beer.
Gee NJuly 14, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Um holy crap has the BBQ here stepped up a BIG notch.
ScottMay 24, 2011
Most legit hipster place around U St. Good beers.
Joseph ColucciDecember 30, 2012
Swachos. Yummy
Chris SweetSeptember 14, 2015
Get the swachos
Alex OrrMarch 11, 2013
Been here 5+ times
BBQ sandwiches here are really good.
W Seth McClellandMay 9, 2015
Could be best bar in DC.
T ShadeJune 18, 2011
Brisket and Racer 5. Thank god for friends nabbing a table early!
Christopher C.March 29, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Try the Mezcal Of Chtulu
Allison KasicFebruary 22, 2015
Decent BBQ but avoid the cornbread.
Kitty SmileOctober 13, 2011
Great selection of beers on tap.
Lenzy BettersDecember 19, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Kudos gentleman. It's all about the Racer 5 IPA.
Matt ZambelliJuly 19, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Has a great beer garden
Sarah WareMay 14, 2012
Butternuts heinnieweissen - delicious
Allie BosworthSeptember 30, 2011
Been here 5+ times
If you want a hef, get the DC brau!
Brian TorpeyJanuary 20, 2013
I asked for a beer and they gave me one. Typical bar.
Jackie SJuly 28, 2011
The Swatchos are delish!
Meagan P.October 28, 2011
This place needs some fries!!! Veggie chili hit the spot though.
Danielle WhiteApril 10, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Drink beer. Eat swachos.
Ronnie ErvinFebruary 19, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Kim is awesome!
Scott CuvielloDecember 17, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Order the IPA, so good.
Katherine Kennedy AllenJanuary 4, 2014
Picklebacks
Jro DcFebruary 23, 2013
Tecate tecate tecate
Brian KnottsSeptember 18, 2011
Hipster central; south of Williamsburg
Janet McIntoshAugust 9, 2012
Dale's pale ale in the can
jim DowningDecember 14, 2010
Great BBQ and cold Beer !
Adam SegerSeptember 23, 2011
Gotta rock a hum & PBR
Guy SmileyFebruary 19, 2013
Been here 10+ times
What just happened?
Evan CarlsonMarch 8, 2012
"It's a hipster-caust in here"
Morgan H.January 7, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Go early. They always run out of food :-(
Erin DybwadMay 16, 2011
Awesome BBQ! Read more
Andrew GordonMarch 31, 2013
So much fucking plaid.
Andrew WisemanApril 3, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Get the ice.
Lakiesha Elizabeth. ArnoldDecember 15, 2010
Pulled pork..... Oh yea baby
Kyle GustafsonSeptember 14, 2013
This place is the place to go if you like slow, shitty service.
Sarah RosenzweigOctober 25, 2012
Stick with the beer. Food is mediocre at best.

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