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Lou's City Bar

Lou's City Bar

Sports Bar$$$$
Columbia Heights, Washington
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    Katie L.
    "With free wifi (pwd: citybar1) perfect for late night work sessions."(3 Tips)
    Alexandra D.
    "Better than your average bar food."(23 Tips)
    Allison K.
    "The fiesta tots and nachos are gross."(2 Tips)
    Kirk M.
    "Great tvs to view any game you want."(7 Tips)
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  • AskMen
    AskMenMarch 11, 2011
    House-smoked ribs, expertly cooked prime rib & over 20 well-chosen ales & lagers. Every detail has been prepared with fastidious attention -- so that you don't need to pay any attention at all.
  • Commuter D.heart icon on user image
    Commuter DaddyApril 24, 2014
    We stopped for lunch after a walk through the zoo. Lamb burger seasoning was a burst of fantastic flavor. Kids loved the deep-fried Oreos too
  • John B.heart icon on user image
    John BakerMarch 7, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The turkey sliders are the best thing there. Love the atmosphere here. Great for watching a game and an awesome beer selection .
  • Jared C.heart icon on user image
    Jared CampbellJuly 1, 2015
    Play District Trivia every Monday at 7:30pm with the CSN Trivia Challenge and a chance to win $5,000 in cash!
  • Tara T.
    Tara TrinityNovember 26, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't know why everyone is hating on here. They have great specials all of the time. It is a typical bar but that's what I look for. They're super kid friendly. Nice staff. SOME waiters suck though.
  • Katie L.
    Katie LancosSeptember 24, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Wednesday night = half off drafts. With free wifi (pwd: citybar1) perfect for late night work sessions.
  • Alexandra D.
    Alexandra Dunbar-FernandezMarch 17, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Better than your average bar food. The chef takes great pride in making food accessible, delicious, and good for you vs the average heart attack grub.
  • Andrea N.
    Andrea NewlandJanuary 13, 2013
    Really like the atmosphere for football games, mix of teams, friendly people, wings were a bit burnt, ok burgers, bathrooms a bit messy but will come back for drinks!!!
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    MoritzOctober 17, 2014
    The backyard BBQ wings are really good. You can watch any sport broadcast, the staff will tune in for you.
  • Karen E.heart icon on user image
    Karen ElizabethJanuary 30, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Damn good sports bar if your a real football (soccer) fan. Cheap drinks on Wednesday and most game times, with good selection
  • Major League Soccer
    Major League SoccerJuly 11, 2011
    23 HDTV's, a 140" HD projector screen, 24 taps, an outdoor patio with TV's, and D.C. United soccer. What more can a fan want. Lou's City Bar is an official MLS pub!
  • Kirk M.
    Kirk MyersSeptember 6, 2011
    Great tvs to view any game you want. Tell them what team you are there to see and they will try to accommodate. They should offer a better beer special though.
  • Amy C.heart icon on user image
    Amy CummingsApril 22, 2019
    Great place to watch sports! They’ll usually flip one of the TVs to your game if you ask.
  • Chris H.heart icon on user image
    Chris HigginbothamJanuary 19, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the tots! Great food for a sports bar.
  • Anna J.
    Anna JohnMarch 7, 2011
    Shocker: in addition to the predictable wings and meats, there is one vegetarian (possibly vegan!) appetizer and portobello sandwich on menu, plus a few sides.
  • Tara T.
    Tara TrinityNovember 26, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    If you want sports, burgers, or specials come here. If you want a dive or indie bar go to zeba or raven down the street. I like Lou's a lot.
  • Kelsey C.
    Kelsey CMarch 14, 2011
    Fries sprinkled with Old Bay... delicious! But my burger (ordered medium) was completely charred... hopefully this place will work out its kinks in the next few weeks of opening.
  • chris p.
    chris phillipsJanuary 21, 2013
    16 oz coors lt for $19 is a hell of a deal ($2.50 per 12oz beer.) You've gotta do it.
  • Jayme R.
    Jayme RayneOctober 20, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    This place has some awesome food. Loved the potato skins! Great sports bar.
  • Sandy Rafael N.heart icon on user image
    Sandy Rafael NunezJune 4, 2018
    HH buy one get one Monday to Friday 2:30 pm to 7 pm
  • Reese S.
    Reese SJune 26, 2014
    Buffalo wings r incredible....a must have
  • jmerzie
    jmerzieDecember 19, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Turkey burger is the way to go here. Has a kick.
  • Gautam C.
    Gautam ChowdhryJanuary 24, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Chef Mike Rocks! Try the Wings and the Lamb Burger.
  • Erin A.
    Erin AtwaterSeptember 14, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    New menu!!!! Amazing stuff now! Almost all new tasty dishes.
  • Rondelle P.heart icon on user image
    Rondelle PriceSeptember 16, 2016
    Best Happy Hour in the City!
  • James Steven B.
    Get the french toast for bunch, it's delicious! Comes with a free mimosa too!
  • Jaime W.heart icon on user image
    Jaime WojdowskiJuly 27, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Love this friendly neighborhood place!
  • Stefanie K.
    Stefanie KimDecember 31, 2012
    Okay, get the potato skins and the grilled cheese. But don't expect much from the fries. In a word: flaccid.
  • Steve M.
    Steve MinardFebruary 4, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The place is called Lou's City Bar. Get yo self some real ass eggs, lady!
  • Jaya P.
    Jaya PunethaJuly 7, 2014
    Quinoa salad with blackened chicken FTW
  • John G.
    John GrothMay 6, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    They've added more TV's and a giant HD projection screen...can't wait for that when football season starts up!
  • Madhu V.heart icon on user image
    Madhu VulimiriAugust 7, 2014
    The fried Oreos are divine!
  • Ashley C.
    Ashley CarterOctober 17, 2011
    GREAT French Dip sandwich but steer clear of the subpar wings. The sauce is more water than flavor.
  • Brad S.
    Brad SMarch 11, 2011
    Plenty of screens but limited good angles to watch the same screen with more than a few friends. And ditto on the limited vegetarian options.
  • Kim C.
    Kim CrutsMay 3, 2011
    Free shots for the bar when the Caps score a goal. New favourite sports establishment!
  • Brian T.heart icon on user image
    Brian T.December 23, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The beef dip is solid, though the bun trends to disintegrate on you...
  • Sara S.
    Sara SteffanMay 23, 2013
    The food is pretty OK -- I liked the fiesta tots though the burger was nothing special -- but definitely come for the TVs.
  • Jason M.
    Jason MeerNovember 4, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Craig is the bartender to talk to if you're a college basketball fan.
  • Denise D.
    Denise DuttonApril 4, 2012
    Half off drafts on Wednesdays!
  • Cody S.
    Cody ShankmanApril 18, 2013
    This place has NESN. There's really no need to ever go anywhere else, ever again.
  • Sara S.
    Sara SteffanMay 23, 2013
    Also, took 10+ mins to get a waitress to look at us but the tots came out in under five mins.
  • Allison K.heart icon on user image
    Allison KasicNovember 9, 2014
    The fiesta tots and nachos are gross.
  • Akeem B.
    Akeem BynumMarch 6, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Great food, Great Beer, & Plenty of big screens!
  • Jon G.
    Jon GosierAugust 7, 2011
    I want to like this place so much but the only thing it has going for it is the wings.
  • Mark S.
    Mark SzymanskiMarch 23, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Come on Wednesday - all drafts half off all day.
  • Rodrigo B.
    Rodrigo BlancoMarch 14, 2011
    Conveniently located, but the kitchen needs to iron out its kinks in terms of the wait time. Blackened bleu burger is pretty decent.
  • Simon H.
    Simon HJuly 28, 2012
    For wifi access use "citybar1"
  • Ashleigh D.
    Ashleigh D.January 2, 2012
    Lou's is run worse than your neighborhood Applebee's. The staff is not to blame here; the problems are so extreme they can only be caused management. I don't plan to return here
  • Karlwitak
    KarlwitakMarch 11, 2012
    Wifi password - citybar1
  • Rashida W.
    Rashida WestMay 27, 2011
    Great happy hour specials.
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