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Rocket Bar

Rocket Bar

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Chinatown, Washington
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    Steve G.
    "Try a skeeball competition against someone for drinks!"(10 Tips)
    Audrey A.
    "Get here early if you want a chance to play shuffleboard."(5 Tips)
    Guy S.
    "Great place to shoot darts."(9 Tips)
    NightScene
    "Probably the best billards and gaming bar in Chinatown."(9 Tips)
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  • BBC AMERICA
    BBC AMERICAFebruary 1, 2018
    Jukebox? Check. Cheap? Check. Games? Triple check. Walking down the steps of Rocket Bar is like walking into the games room of your dreams, complete with dart boards to get your game on!
  • Sunny C.
    Sunny ChangJune 9, 2012
    You can order food to be delivered. There are enough pool tables around. And even a jukebox machine where you can pay to listen to your favorite songs to be played.
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesDecember 5, 2015
    Darts, Pool, Big Buck Hunter HD, Lots of TVs and a very good beer selection. What else do you need.
  • Helen G.heart icon on user image
    Helen GlassJuly 12, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    They let you bring in your own food, which is awesome because Shake Shack is two blocks away!
  • NightScene
    NightSceneNovember 18, 2010
    Probably the best billards and gaming bar in Chinatown. The basement feel is a plus, but be warned, it can get a little too packed on weekends if you dont like fighting towards the bar
  • Feats With F.
    Feats With FriendsNovember 15, 2012
    Can you beat the current skeeball record at Rocket Bar on Feats With Friends? Here's a link to the Feat: http://www.featswithfriends.com/feats/27
  • Joe W.heart icon on user image
    Joe WinnMarch 21, 2015
    Learned here I'm terrible at shuffleboard. Plus, it's a dive bar. Blink, and you'll miss the entrance. Surprisingly good martini, however.
  • Brett M.heart icon on user image
    Brett MelilloDecember 29, 2014
    There is usually a wait for the pool tables but they do it in an organized fashion so you don't wait too long.
  • Ana
    AnaMarch 20, 2010
    Cool little dive that's mostly hidden next to the Ruby Tuesday in Chinatown. Cheap alcohol, great atmosphere, tons of games. Get there early and grab a booth in the back.
  • Ky E.
    Ky E.January 20, 2015
    Cool late night place if you want to play games. Not so great during the day since it's really dark and in the basement. Kind of trashy.
  • Michael S.heart icon on user image
    Michael SingletaryAugust 22, 2014
    Cheap and loud. Good for groups or for listening to the jukebox while downing some shots and cocktails.
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesDecember 5, 2015
    Darts cost $2.12. Not a bad deal, particularly since you can play all night.
  • Samantha M.
    Samantha MMarch 25, 2012
    Definitely a chill spot. Music low enough to talk and lots of pool and darts to play!
  • Nicholas P.
    Nicholas PerezAugust 10, 2014
    Best bar around, it's amazing and so chill!
  • Justin C.
    Justin CastleJanuary 18, 2012
    whoever the crazy bitch is that didn't like this place is clearly not a sports fan. this is a great place pre & post games (especially caps)!
  • Mazda
    MazdaOctober 27, 2010
    The folks behind Atomic Billiards and Buffalo Billiards have given sports fans a new place to hang out before games at the Verizon Center. - Washington Post
  • Patrick C.
    Patrick CurranJuly 25, 2012
    There's no kitchen or coffee, but you can order delivery from California Tortilla, and they have Red Bull.
  • Amy T.
    Amy ThompsonJuly 4, 2013
    Great if you want to play pool, shuffleboard or skeeball!
  • Taste and See ™.
    Taste and See ™March 22, 2013
    Yes, it smells like pee, sometimes vom, here. Totally okay, because there's Skee Ball, Ice Hockey and pool tables in Chinatown.
  • Leanna L.heart icon on user image
    Leanna LakeramFebruary 6, 2016
    The Happy Hour was great!
  • Matt S.
    Matt SilvermanAugust 7, 2014
    Ski ball, pool.. Come with friends only.
  • Brian T.
    Brian T.December 12, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    After a Caps game, this is a good place to hang out while waiting for the crowd at the metro station to thin out a little bit
  • Womply
    WomplyJanuary 18, 2012
    Rocket Bar has partnered with Womply to offer $15 cash back after 3 visits!
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesDecember 5, 2015
    Has an awesome Big Buck Hunter HD.
  • Lori M.
    Lori MichelleJanuary 27, 2014
    excellent, relaxed atmosphere!
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesDecember 5, 2015
    I enjoy the Fat Tire draft beer very much.
  • Spencer H.
    Spencer HughesDecember 16, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    This is the sort of place that shows MMA on the TVs. Just FYI.
  • Ryan P.
    Ryan PegramOctober 17, 2010
    Huge place, good crowd, weird green bar with sparkles in the back! Had a fun time here!
  • Audrey A.
    Audrey AFebruary 15, 2011
    Always have a great time here! Get here early if you want a chance to play shuffleboard.
  • Womply
    WomplyJanuary 23, 2012
    Rocket Bar has partnered with Womply to offer $15 cash back after 3 visits Read more
  • Kathy B.
    Kathy BonvillainMay 27, 2012
    Try the Abita Turbodog. Brewed in Louisiana. Darker is better!!
  • invenTIFF
    invenTIFFApril 20, 2011
    Absolutely love the fact that you can bring your food in the establishment
  • Geoffrey F.heart icon on user image
    Geoffrey FergusonJanuary 14, 2020
    The beer. There is no food here.
  • Jonathan L.
    Jonathan LSeptember 9, 2011
    Pool tables shuffle board and darts. What more do you want? Well don't serve food though
  • Amy C.
    Amy CummingsJanuary 27, 2019
    Good luck avoiding creepy guys asking you to play pool with them.
  • ian h.
    ian hallNovember 4, 2010
    Thumbs down on the decision to shitcan the foosball table in favor of that air-hockey-for-mongoloids "Boomerang" game. I'll never darken the doors of this anus-scented shitdump again!
  • David T.heart icon on user image
    David TootleApril 22, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    Beer selection
  • Tas S.
    Tas SmithFebruary 9, 2012
    Make sure you shoot a game of darts. It's great!
  • Shala R.
    Shala RomanMarch 24, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    U can bring ur own food!!! Super plus!!!!
  • Craig C.
    Craig CareyNovember 10, 2012
    Challenge the skeeball record at Rocket Bar on www.FeatsWithFriends.com
  • Virly B.
    Virly BarleyDecember 3, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    hate when ppl getting the table n not plyng, theyre talking instead.come on now,we have other ppl tht waiting& wanna play.also respect the table,dont u ever put ur drinks on the table!!
  • Steven D.
    Steven DMarch 20, 2013
    Good draft beer selection
  • Jean C.heart icon on user image
    Jean CelsoDecember 31, 2014
    Free darts. Enough said.
  • David E.
    David EarlApril 15, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Best on weeknights, especially if you like late nights, lowaikey bars and PBR.
  • Shanber R.
    Shanber RoseDecember 4, 2014
    No food but u can go get food from elsewhere n bring it in... but drinks are good
  • Brian T.
    Brian T.December 30, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Big Buck Hunter & Skeeball? What's not to live?
  • ian h.
    ian hallMarch 25, 2010
    Mike B. and Ian H. still undefeated on the shitty "Legend" foosball table in this joint. If you fancy yourself a goer, gimme a shout.
  • Steve G.
    Steve GMay 22, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try a skeeball competition against someone for drinks!
  • Amy L.
    Amy LAugust 25, 2012
    Go to the back bar. Play darts.
  • Nancy C.
    Nancy ChuMarch 31, 2013
    Rocket fuel red ale is awesome.
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