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Penn Social
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Penn Quarter, Washington
The experts at Eater and AFAR Media recommend this place
"Go downstairs and play ping pong and enjoy drinks right there!"(6 Tips)
"Great place to drink and have fun; corn hole and ping ping!"(4 Tips)
"Great wings and awesome Tuesday night trivia!"(3 Tips)
"awesome happy hour specials and trivia on Tuesdays."(8 Tips)
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Diana BrodyDecember 24, 2016This place is deceptive large, as it feels cozy and casual, but is a wide space with two floors. Solid beer, great for a larger gathering of people where you still want to hear your conversations.
AFAR MediaAugust 4, 2014Two floors, three bars, patio seating, over 30 draft beers, multiple HD projection screens and TVs for football and soccer games, and tons of events such as Tuesday Trivia night and happy hours. Read more
- All around great neighborhood bar - huge downstairs with tons of games and nice upstairs with awesome happy hour specials and trivia on Tuesdays. The Old Bay wings are 🙌🏽.
Rob LoretoFebruary 13, 2013Come play Singled Out at Penn Social tonight! 3 eligible bachelors and 3 eligible bachelorettes are looking for you! The 6 winning couples get transportation, dinner and a show.
It's a huge space, and there are a ton of games to play. However, getting a game on to watch can be an exerxise in futility with so many groups seemingly in attendance on a regular basis.- Jasmine VazquezJuly 22, 2013Great bar for drinks, games, and fun! Don't come if you're looking to dance. Great to meet people and socialize. Unlike anywhere else I have been too. Really cool!
- Mrfantastic8000April 23, 2016Go downstairs and play ping pong and enjoy drinks right there! Also the Tvs are much better viewing angles while you have fun down stairs.
Jake DylanApril 1, 2016Awesome place! Fun games (cornhole, ping pong, connect four, etc), tons of space, and great beer selection.
Ann MAugust 31, 2014Good beer and pretzels, fun, loud, atmosphere. All the food (except pretzels) is spicy, so if you like that, you're in luck.
President DavisJune 4, 2016Great hangout, meet cool ppl, awesome for group parties. Also cool place to watch important sporting events
Great venue of you're looking for drunken debauchery. Dance floor, shuffle board, basketball game and more for your entertainment. Upstairs is more low key.
Amy CummingsApril 28, 2018Lots of bar games, and much more spacious than it looks from the outside. But why aren’t all the bars open when it’s crowded?
Cliff Griffin IIISeptember 26, 2014Happy hour from 4-7 is great and the bartenders here are quick with service. I recommend
Chelsea CJuly 27, 2013Very cool! Chill upstairs with board games, and play like you're a kid downstairs in the arcade!
Sahar JoonJanuary 19, 2014Get there early to find parking and to get drinks before the crowds come making it nearly impossible to move.
MK McKenzieJune 21, 2016Great happy hour. It's a huge place, so wander around a bit. Lots of games and a pretty solid beer selection. Food is ok, nothing special.
Brother FantasmaNovember 10, 2015Paul the manager is on top of things and the staff are friendly and fast
Sarah WedlJune 30, 2013Bartender was personable and knowledgeable and very nice. Clean restrooms. Good prices. :)
Kevin ArtsJanuary 11, 2015Always have a good time but not a great time here. Not sure why. Good bartenders though.
Jordan AllanNovember 2, 2013Deceptively big downstairs. Bartender remembered me when I came back 6 weeks later - impressive
Michael LambertJanuary 31, 2015Thank God this place has food and decent specials. Try the quesadilla.
Grossest hot wings I have ever had. It's like they boiled them instead of getting them.
CharMarch 19, 2018Ok food and happy hour. Got to know when the best times to go are, lest you be swarmed by Chads and Stacies
Corey SimonSeptember 8, 2014A good selection of beers, decent prices and no cover if you get there early.
Brian StephensAugust 30, 2012I came to visit a friend, and fell in love with the atmosphere! Man I love this place!
Janelle GayeMay 11, 2013Great environment and games. Bar downstairs is horrible rather socialize with each other than tend to customers. Very disappointed with my service as a first time visitor.
VenuSeptember 13, 2014Texas game watch would be fun if the team didn't suck this year. Officially the game watch bar for usc trojans.
Penn SocialJune 21, 2013
Becca CharlesNovember 15, 2014Waitresses are EXTREMELY rude but the bartenders truly earn their tips. Probably won't go back there again. I can't believe how rude the waitresses were to my friends and I. Never again.
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13,000 square feet over two floors, with 3 bars, patio seating, 44 draft beers, 2 stages, and tons of games.
Closed until 4:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 4:00 PM–1:00 AM
- Fri
- 4:00 PM–3:00 AM
- Sat
- Noon–3:00 AM
- Sun
- Noon–Midnight
(202) 697-4900
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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