The Pub & The People
| Address: | 1648 North Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA |
| Phone: | +1 202-796-5820 |
| Site: | washingtonpub.com |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
| Working: | 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–3AM 11AM–3AM 11AM–2AM |
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Mary Jane Murphy Gonzales
My friend and I were wowed by the food, friendly service and ambience. I had the flatbread with hummus, roasted red peppers and arugula - yum - and a bite of my friends asparagus melt on ciabatta bread. I dont know what else was on that sandwich but it was delicious. They have traditional tavern choices but also food that I would expect to find under the "fine dining" category. They have done a beautiful job refurbishing the space and keeping the feel of an old neighborhood bar, with touches like a bring a book - take a book - lending library on the shelves amongst the liquor bottles behind the bar. The owners clearly want to be a part of the neighborhood and have a large patio space planned to open sometime soon that will be a fantastic gathering place in good weather. I recommend this place highly - more than just a pub but if all you want is to relax with a beer its a great place for that, too!
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Jennifer
Great atmosphere and awesome whiskey selection! Had brunch here twice and both times didnt care for the food or service, unfortunately. This is a drinks-only place now. Bartenders are hit or miss or Id have given 5 stars. Sometimes theyre cool and chatty and act like they remember you and other times they stand there talking to a friend looking at you but ignoring through fact that youre waiting for a drink. (I bartended for 11 years so Im not the jerk who stands there yelling and waving my hands....so theyre not ignoring me because Im annoying!) The bathrooms are seriously my favorite part, I know, weird!! Theyre decorated with tons of framed pics of customers dogs and I could stand in there all day looking at them! Awesome patio in the summer and good location if youre in the NoMa area...we need more walkable bars!
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Miss Kim
The Pub & The People is housed in Bloomingdale, within the NW quadrant of the city. Its backdrop consists of Victorian-style rowhouses erected circa 1900. A welcomed addition, The Pub not only takes notes from the diverse history of DC, it also attracts patrons who revel in its daily attractions: appetizing entrees accompanied by an elite selection of craft bottles, wines, aged whiskeys and bourbons. The design sense is calm, clean and neutral: the black of casement windows, its machine parts, the gray sheen of aluminum and steel, the creamy white of subway tile and the weathered earth tones of worn hardwood floorboards adorn its interior. These elements provides a gingerly mix to both architectural worlds--Industrial and the grandeur of classical historic structures.
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Aaron Meyer
Just walking up it has a great spot on the block. The bar is well appointed with a mix of vintage and modern elements. My wife and I ate here two nights. The first night we went crazy and had grilled tuna, pork belly, blueshell mussels, lettuce wraps, caprese salad, and finished up with the ice cream sandwich. It was all amazing. We also had fun conversations with a couple of regulars. The second night there was an art show in the neighborhood and it was really busy but we sat on the patio and had the veggie burger and the Elotes Locos. Both were great again. We could hear the music coming from inside and shared our table with a couple of other patrons. Both nights contributed to a great trip to DC. I wish we lived closer this is a great neighborhood pub.
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Hunter Pine
Stopped in for dinner and a drink. Waited 5 minutes for our first drink order (beer). Food order was delayed (30+ minutes), but it was good. After dinner, we were going to stick around for more beer, they never asked us if we wanted anything. They brought the check without us asking, and without saying anything. We left it there, face down, and they came by 5 minutes later to ask us to pay it, again, not asking if we wanted anything else. Please note, there were tons of empty tables, we were not drunk or disorderly (we just started drinking), it wasnt late (they werent about to close, it was maybe 7 or 8pm), and we didnt smell bad or anything (if so, no one told me!). Im not sure why they were so discourteous, but they just lost a future customer.
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Tom Saffell
Great drinks! I went here for my 34th birthday party with some friends and put away a serious amount of bourbon-based beverages. I had been only once before this and was blown away by the cauliflower hot "wings" as well. This time I had a burger, but I was so blotto that I barely remember eating it. Mustve been pretty damn good, though, since I didnt see it again the next day even though I was hungover for a solid 12 hours and could barely move. My wife even ordered me chicken soup from Rx Chicken the next day like I was an invalid. We also sat outside so the dog we were dog-sitting could hang out with us. They brought him water and he was able to chill on someones lap the whole four hours we were there. Love this place...
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Trey Hicks
For a freshman entry into the revitalization that is happening from Shaw to Eckington, the Pub & the People are starting out with a bang. I tried something from each section of the menu (and my friends selection too) and was pleasantly surprised to thoroughly enjoy each one. The lettuce wraps were light and packed with flavor, the braised pork belly literally melted in my mouth (the cashew curry--couldnt get enough of it), and the cocktail I chose from the menu was the perfect springtime refreshment. This is definitely a place to make repeat visits. Cant wait until their patio is open.
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Todd Johnston
This bar is in my neighborhood and it happens to be one of my favorite bars in DC. The service is great, and everyone is very accommodating. They have a lending library behind the bar, so if you give them a book you can take a new one to read. There are also plans for a basement bar opening in the fall and potentially a roof deck. Great spot, definitely worth checking out. The food was excellent too. They have also have a great tap list which rotates almost daily. Great craft beer selection for about the 20 beers they have on the menu.
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Austin Graff
For what this place is, I give it 5 stars. Its right off of a bust street in the beautiful Bloomingdale neighborhood. Its the life and soul of the neighborhood with its outdoor seating and chill vibe. Its a new kind of bar that offers a large selection of drinks and a quality food menu. I ordered the daily seasonal sangria for $6 and the chicken breast sandwich with a side of corn on the cob. Both were amazing! Pub and the People will make you feel urban chic and so grateful to live in a city like DC!
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Meg Smith
This is clearly someones first foray into the food scene. Chicken is small, limp, and underdone; banh mi is heavy and greasy (very fatty pork belly, gobs of mayo) and not overly tasty. Risotto with spring peas and asparagus is nicely done, as are the french fries. Service is forgetful, unpolished, and terribly slow. Prices are on point for a neighborhood place. We were excited and disappointed; hopefully they get their act together soon.
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Diana Huang
Good service and great food. I was there with a group on the outside patio since the indoor space was full. The area is covered and festive with lights, but unfortunately pretty chilly. The restaurant did provide blankets to help keep us warm, but dont expect it to be nearly as warm as indoors. Would recommend a reservation for indoors if possible (probably get better/quicker service there too), at least during the winter months.
