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Red Derby

Dive Bar$$$$

Petworth, Washington

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Red Derby

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Ranked #4 for a rooftop in Washington
"Half price burger $1 beers on a beautiful rooftop deck!"(15 Tips)
"Good cheap beer and a roof deck, what's not to like?"(5 Tips)
"Good bar food too."(14 Tips)
"Board games, great specials, and a fantastic staff!"(5 Tips)

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JackieFebruary 19, 2014
Been here 100+ times
Cash only. The ATM costs $2. Tater tots are only served with brunch. Bloody Marys are now $3. Jason and Nick are the best bartenders. The chicken tacos are the best, and are half off on Tuesdays.
Allison AbbottJune 27, 2016
Everything brunch should be: super affordable, nothing fancy, just delicious, rooftop, and tots w every dish. Extra points for having drink specials beyond just mimosas. My new favorite brunch in DC!
MoritzOctober 17, 2014
Neighborhood bar. Cash only. Relaxed on weekdays, packed on weekends. Good beer selection. Bartenders are very friendly. Check out the rooftop section.
Sam SherwoodJuly 18, 2015
Gotta love a strong Manhattan served in a plastic glass like you'd get at an old school pizza parlor. The Old Pro from Union brewery in Baltimore is terrific if you're down with a sour/salty beer.
Serious EatsOctober 1, 2013
All of the necessary provisions for a debaucherous evening out: a dimly lit, red-tinted bar, a spacious roof deck, and a back room for games.
Phil WatsonJanuary 10, 2016
Basically everything a dive bar should be--cash only, canned beer, and lively. The bartenders are great too (looking at you, Jason)
Andrew WisemanAugust 8, 2014
Been here 50+ times
Cool cheap spot. Cash only, nice food deck. Good bar food too.
Clarissa GennarelliApril 2, 2013
Nick is the beat bartender ever, and Anne Marie is the nicest. Hit this spot for some of the best weekday drink deals, including $4 Tom Collins's and Tequila Sunrises on Tuesdays.
ViksSeptember 23, 2011
Been here 5+ times
A must visit if you're in the Columbia Heights area. The rooftop adds to the charm of this dive. It captures the essence of the neighborhood. Don't miss the weekend brunch.
Brightest Young ThingsOctober 27, 2010
Schlitz and a shot and sweet potato fries. Go on Tuesdays for half-priced tacos or at 2am for espresso shots on Saturday because why wouldn't you?
Katarina KatsmaMarch 15, 2015
Be warned, brunch closes at 330. If you're one of those "awake by noon, out of bed by 2" kind of people, you won't make food on time. Otherwise their Bloody Mary's are fantastic.
Kevin ArtsJanuary 11, 2015
Been here 5+ times
One of my favorite dive bars in DC. Beer. Fried mac and cheese. Grilled cheese and sweet potato fries.
Moris GhettodcJuly 5, 2014
Great place! Everytime i go, i get the dos hombres. Witch is a beer and a shot of tequila !!!
Caitlin WesleyAugust 4, 2014
By far the coolest staff around. I was unable to pay my tab one night, and when I came into settle it up, the manger bought me a beer. Very cool place.
Ky E.June 21, 2014
Lots of cheap drinks. A ton of great craft beers. Great rooftop. Need to pay with cash! They have an ATM though.
Jason BlytheFebruary 20, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Bring cash but other than that they have the best prices and a great home town feel. I love this place.
Amy CummingsApril 9, 2018
Cheap beer, dive-y, what’s not to like.
Ben RMay 11, 2016
Good cheap beer and a roof deck, what's not to like? Cans only, cash only.
Jason CDecember 22, 2009
Been here 100+ times
Love the brunch. I always get Bloody Mary's over the Mimosa's, but it don't matter since they are all $3. Grab a morning burger with tots or the if you aren't that hungry, the breakfast burrito.
Jason CAugust 14, 2014
Been here 100+ times
Beer and shot combos are inventive and cheap. Try them all.
Alan LightfeldtJune 10, 2012
Super cheap sunday brunch menu - including the $2 bloody marys. You can get stuffed and wasted for less than $15 here.
C SGNovember 7, 2014
Bartenders have the best taste in music. Most fantastic neighborhood bar
Lucy ReedyJuly 7, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Big Buck Hunter is here, in the back room with the chalkboard wall. Don't shoot the Nannies!
Holly SmithSeptember 12, 2011
the best day to go is Monday. They have the most specials then... nut its cash only so be prepared
KassJune 27, 2015
Brunch is no- frills, solid food, cheap and boozy.
Jenipher Camino GonzalezMarch 8, 2014
Great for brunch, but CASH ONLY. Rooftop is where it's at!
Nicholas BehrMay 13, 2013
Half priced burgers on Mondays! Get the Derby toppings on the veggie burger!
Ben GAugust 8, 2014
All cans, all the time. Decent service with pretty good prices.
John OveringtonAugust 7, 2014
Dealers choice Shot&Beer combos are the move.
Vashti JMarch 2, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Great brunch. Great staff. Great prices. Love this neighborhood spot
Laura CovingtonNovember 19, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The best place to grab an outdoor drink in dc. +good beer and grilled cheese.
Michael SmithMay 17, 2013
Awesome spot. $3 tall boy Schlitz at happy hour. Cash and cans only though.
WayneMan ComedyNovember 9, 2010
This is exactly what a neighborhood bar should offer. Board games, great specials, and a fantastic staff! Try the beer & shot for only $5.00.
✅ Kit OliynykMarch 4, 2016
Burgers, beer and chess.
Laura CovingtonAugust 14, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Best bar in dc. Roof top is even better. Grilled cheese wins.
The FeastJune 13, 2011
Beer is only served in cans at this dive, but they've got a good selection. Go for a Dale's Pale Ale or an Old Chub.
QuentinAugust 19, 2014
Fish dog an shrimp po' boy $5.00 on Sunday!
WayneMan ComedyOctober 24, 2010
Best brunch in the neighborhood, 1/2 price burgers, and lots of board games. Staff makes you feel right at home!
Brian HoFebruary 26, 2013
Hipsters paradise; $2 PBR, dim lights and board games
red derbyApril 27, 2011
Reminder for our Kentucky Derby party starting 11AM Sat May 7th running all day..Don't forget your big hats! $5 Mint Juleps all day..
Courtney DAugust 7, 2011
Go for brunch - $2 drinks, delicious food, and make your own mimosas
Alice LiSeptember 9, 2012
Pretty much everything comes with tater tots. What could be better?
Ryan WinnMarch 28, 2011
Awesome hip DC spot. Great stop on Sunday nights for crazy 80s videos.
FrankJanuary 16, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Ask for a little pickle juice in your $2 Bloody Mary at brunch
Neil SAugust 7, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Used to be hardcore hipster, now a little less so. The rooftop is sweet. But watchout -- it's cash only.
Tess DixonApril 14, 2017
Frozen paloma, frozen horchata. Alternate. Rinse. Repeat.
Matt KirklandMarch 8, 2015
Richmond bands play sometimes. Always a plus.
Jason CMay 28, 2011
Been here 100+ times
There is a Derby Bakery now. Breads, cookies, lemon chiffon cake, and granola.
Leonard MühringAugust 20, 2014
$2 beer... A rooftop and cool music
Keely KnoppFebruary 10, 2013
They only take cash, so be sure to pool your change

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