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Public Bar
(Now Closed)Sports Bar, American Restaurant, and Bar$$$$
Connecticut Avenue - K Street, Washington
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Harding TFebruary 28, 2017Been here twice now and it's definitely one of my favorite bars in the city. There's like four levels to this place. Come here drunk and ready to dance the night away. The music is real good- Lance BurkhartAugust 31, 2016Excellent Food! Great Musicx3 And the drinks are on point im really feeling the vibe is! Great name i see alot of peeps here from the area "public" huh? Lol bartender is cool and has great convo here!
- SuzeOctober 18, 2016This is an awesome bar with an awesome atmosphere. I've been here for simple happy hours with friends and for wild nights...and they do get wild! The staff has always been super friendl
- Chandra S.February 21, 2017Went here on Tuesday for a catch-up happy hour with my girls and it just so happened to be trivia night. I usually don't participate in trivia but I decided to tonight. It was a lot of fun!
- John kallawayDecember 6, 2016'm surprised by many of these reviews. I've always been a fan of Public. The roof deck provides a nice alternative to the sports bar. It's a good chill spot for hanging out with friends.
Sadie AtkinsonNovember 29, 2016Best place to start or end the night. Always our go-to spot! 3rd floor at the rooftop is always packed and cramped but 1st and 2nd indoor bars are fun too- David RayeJune 21, 2017Amazing staff, Great drinks and cool environment. There's live music on Thursday :D we loved this place! Definitely worth a stop if you'rein Sofia.
- Guy FerrariApril 10, 2017I like Public for their Happy Hour, especially over summer with their outdoor patio. The pricing is appropriate for its location and it looks like they have seating for snacks as well.
- CatherineJune 7, 2017I'm new to the area. Originally from the tri-state area, I've been to a handful of good establishments. Public Bar was safe, clean and best of all, had great service.
- DanniJanuary 24, 2017I was in DC for business, and wanted to find a place to watch the Giants/Redskins game. Public Bar was recommended. They have a nice lounge with a HUGE projection TV
- L SFebruary 14, 2017College bar atmosphere with excellent viewing selections for College Game Day! I went to go see some SEC football and was very pleased with their Saturday specials!
- Kina WaynsJuly 12, 2016My bartender, Edra, was just delightful. She was fast, charming, prompt, and just great. I will be back!
- Harding TNovember 22, 2016Public Bar isn't such a bad place for an after-work Happy hour - especially if you're looking for cheap drinks, bar snacks, and an rooftop seating that tends to go away rather quickly in DC.
- Sadie AtkinsonFebruary 7, 2017Edwin is a great bartender. Once you're a regular he remembers your drink without fail. Football drink specials are great as is their bar menu
- tifanDecember 28, 2016Was in town for a conference...our group are huge Raider fans and the atmosphere here for Raider fans was huge! The energy was great..
- CammyApril 24, 2017This place is the best! The bartender on the second floor with all tats is the man! I got weird vibes from the meat-head bartender.
- VonJuly 5, 2017I had a wonderful time. One of the best sets I've seen in a while (Asides )...and a beautiful vibe.
- Elsa CardinsMarch 28, 2017I am going to say that Public Bar is the best sports bar in DC for those of you looking for a hard-to-find sporting event on TV.
- SelenaJuly 5, 2016Came here once on a Saturday night before Easter and it was a chill time. They have a cute little rooftop with seats.
- Leah WeberSeptember 27, 2016Just went to this place last night and it was surprisingly good! Early in the night the music was awesome on the first floor
- Guy FerrariSeptember 13, 2016The rooftop bar is awesome when the weather is nice. Drinks aren't too expensive, this place gets the job done for a night out in DuPont
Caitlin LawlerOctober 9, 2016Fun atmosphere with a lot space since it's multiple floors. Rooftop bar upstairs was nice and the drinks are pretty good- JazzJune 13, 2017I was on the third or second floor for an event for work. The management is lovely and as far as I know, worked well with our associates.
Washington RedskinsDecember 22, 2011Check-in at this Redskins Rally location on game day for $4 Grand Marnier and $4 Goldschlager ($7 together). Show your server the check-in screen to unlock the special!
Chad RupertMay 2, 2012Pay your tab with your iPhone or Droid with a free app called Tabbedout! No more leaving your credit card at the bar or waiting for your tab! Offered at Public Bar!- Audra MonroeSeptember 7, 2016Nice place to eat, drink and watch games. Food was good and drinks were pretty good.
- Guy FerrariOctober 25, 2016My husband & I were looking for a place to watch the Stanley Cup playoffs and we were at one place and I wasn't a fan of the food options so we wound up here
Melissa CashwellMarch 20, 2011Mr. Smiths food is awesome!! Nachos good purple cosmo great!!! Service good!! Everyone should try it!!!
Glamazon DiariesJanuary 24, 2010You can't miss this joint in Dupont Circle. Great music and a good atmosphere. Never tried the food but you can spot local athletes there often on Saturday nights. Redskins cheerleaders go there too
NightSceneFebruary 21, 2011A good mix of both sports bar and neighborhood bar makes this a good spot to hang out if you wanna watch the game, or you have no interest in sports, if there is a big sporting event, or just a normal
Jesse ThomasApril 16, 2011Get there early and set up shop in the front couch on the second floor so you can lounge w/ the best view of the giant screen downstairs.
Washington Business JournalMarch 14, 2011WBJ's Top Shelf says: "Public's new bar will feature new food choices and new games like shuffleboard and fan favorite, skeeball! (WBJ 2/25/11)
- StraightGhost544March 7, 2017Great place to hang and catch up on sports with friends... awesome service!!
- Tady SandersDecember 20, 2016Best Buy's flat-screen tv section should would be jealous of this place.
AskMenMarch 19, 2010Public Bar can keep you entertained during the lulls. There’s not one, but six, burgers to try. There’s a lounge upstairs with couches to give your stool-weary butt a rest.
Chelsea C ☀November 4, 2013TV's EVERYWHERE! Great for game day, but beware - it's practically a fraternity.
Alex KasemirJuly 31, 2016Lots of floors of dancing, I saw fun people but also creepy people.... Was a club
JasmineSeptember 20, 201231 TVs and one of the largest U-shaped bars in the District + a rooftop deck.
Allison AbbottMarch 26, 2016Would go back for the ample TVs, not anything else. I was served a room-temp can of beer (though the waitress did change it out for a cold one when I asked), and the burger was pretty burnt and awful.
DC Public LibraryJanuary 2, 2013Discuss books and drink beer here with the Young Prose Book Club. Next meetup: Jan. 30. Discussing: 'From Hell.'- SindySeptember 20, 2016Prepare for an old timer post, where I rattle my cane and yell at the youngsters who blah blah blah don't know any better. The main room has a crazy amount of TVs
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49 HDTVs & DCs largest 240" HD screen, you''ll never miss a game! 3 levels/5 bars, we're the perfect place to book your next event. Email events@publicbar.co
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 4:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–3:00 AM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
(202) 223-2200
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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