I was pleasantly surprised by this hole in the wall bar. There is metered street parking available…read moreon the street in front of the place and there are commercial lots in a reasonable walking distance. This bar has a lot going on. They have a few pools tables, dart boards, video games and a digital juke box. They also have some very savory signature cocktails. They were delicious. The place was well lit for a bar and they had hip-hop music playing in the background. I went on a Friday night and there was a decent mixed crowd there. They place has 2 bar areas with seating and there is a limited amount of hi top seating available around the bar. There are pool tables in both areas. The staff there was friendly enough, but I will admit that my interaction with them was limited. I was not there long, but I still enjoyed my time there. I look forward to going back there soon.

Love this place! Had so much fun with the games- we played skee ball and basketball. Had a couple…read morecocktails as well and took some pics in the Photo Booth!

BYO eats. WIN. Booze. WIN. Game night all week long. WIN…read more So fun we went two days in a row. A fantastic break from the sightseeing crowds.

Fun spot to meet some friends, grab a drink, and play some board games!…read more We stopped in here on a weekend afternoon and had a great time. Walk in, sit wherever you can grab a seat, order a drink from the bar, and select a board game to play. (There's a charge for games after a certain time. But it's minimal.) The bartender was a little overwhelmed (it was crowded), but was friendly and attentive. I had a strawberry lemonade cocktail that was delicious (and strong). And we tried out a few different games and even found one we liked so much we later found it online and purchased it. Definitely a place we'll be heading back to.

Union Market has this magical ability to convince you you're fancy. You start the night sipping a…read more$22 cocktail with a garnish that looks like it was harvested by a fairy wearing linen. For a solid hour, you're like, "Wow... I am bougie like they say." Then the bartender calls out "Last call!" And as you take one final dramatic sip of your fancy drink, the lights come on like someone just hit the emergency button and whoa. Wait just one minute, I don't want to go home. That's when the migration begins. In Union Market, there's a place where all the local residents take their talents once the posh restaurants shut down and that place is Last Call Bar, the bar that welcomes you and your rapidly declining standards with open arms. And the food? Oh, the food is a spiritual journey. They kick things off with Jell‑O shots, which already tells you exactly what kind of night you're about to have. But it gets even better. They have food and the menu is full of options only a person who drank 5 cocktails could truly appreciate, the kind of late‑night masterpieces that would horrify you at noon but taste like gourmet brilliance after midnight. I'll take a hot dog please! The vibe is pure "we should've gone home but didn't" energy. The music is loud enough to drown out your responsibilities. The crowd is a mix of restaurant refugees, people who swore they were having an early night, and folks who are definitely lying to themselves about how early they have to wake up. It's a diverse crowd. More on the younger side but a sprinkle of adults that have kids in college or corporate jobs. The bartenders deserve awards for dealing with customers who insist they're "totally fine" while holding onto the bar like it's a support beam. And honestly? That's the magic. The best memories happen during the real happy hours of our days, bedtime hours, when you're either having way too much fun in the sheets or making the kind of decisions you'll laugh about (or regret) the next day. Last Call Bar isn't curated. It isn't polished. It isn't pretending. It's the place where your bougie persona quietly steps aside and you says, "Let's get a hot dog". If you want a place where the night gets a second wind and your dignity takes a short break, welcome home. Let's get into it! Drinks - Perfectly made! Way to go to the bartender! Hot dog- at this late hour it tasted like a filet mignon! Give me another! Eeeek! A watering hole - every one needs a hole that waters! Xo

When I say this is a dive bar THIS IS A DIVE BAR…read more It's a little hole in the wall located in Union Market and you can easily miss it. I came here for a first date that kept going after the other place we went to nearby was closing up for the night. We ran into her friends she recommended we get these Jell-O shots which already was a plus for me considering that most bars don't do Jell-O shots! And what's even better is there's an option where you can add Pop Rocks into them! Never in my 30 years of life did I ever consider adding Pop Rocks into a Jell-O shot but wow! It was incredible! Service has a bartender or two behind working the counter. The drinks are really cheap which you can't say much for DC area bars. The food menu I wish was a bit more expansive but if you just come here for drinks the menu is solid and price competively

This place is a monastery to my adolescence, my 20's, my first time living in DC, and all of the…read moreblackout mistakes, hookups, bushes I've peed in and unremembered credit card charges. I've never left this place not blackout actually. True story- the last time I was here, I brought a couple after a party at the Italian embassy, be proceeded to bathe ourselves in liquor at Dan's cafe, then we went back and had a foursome. Pro Tip- it would be a good idea to bring your own toilet paper or newspaper or maybe even some leaves. If you could imagine an abortion clinic run by racoons but also do not understand the concept of a door or privacy, then you would have some conceptual understanding of the bathroom situation

Ohhh I get when the hype is about here haha. This makes so much sense. I cannot believe how many…read moretimes I've walked by this building and not known what it was. Honestly, they don't identify as a speakeasy, but they have more speakeasy vibes / elements about them than some of the others -- but at the same time it's the absolute definition of a dive. This might be the diviest bar I've been to in DC! Anyways, I went inside, and first thing is the man had his hand extended towards me and didn't say anything... not in a weird way, but in my head I was like "what does he want?" but I immediately figured out it was IDs. So he checked that and then we got settled. There are no menus -- all you see is squirt bottles and a bunch of mixers on the shelves. The squirt bottle is filled up with the liquor (and ice and a lil bit of mixer), and you get the mixer separately. It's the craziest situation I've encountered since Stan's. It runs you about $30 or so depending on which liquor you get. I have been hearing about this place for years, and I'm glad to finally have experienced it. It's a great time! But do nooooot come if you're looking for anything fancy. And come as close to opening time as you can. Beat the crowd!

Dive bar karaoke in downtown DC that is a lot of fun. Cheap drinks, you can hear yourself, and the…read morecrowd is into it. It can get busy as hell on weekends - plan accordingly. Definitely recommend. Be well!

This place has a weird aura. It's literally subterranean and there's no cell service, but they have…read moreWiFi. I was in town for 5 nights and came here 3 of them, consecutively. Different vibes every night. The KJ seemed really disinterested and it was hard to hear him due to either mic quality or the incredibly loud music they played between singers or both. The bartenders were really nice and I had the NA mule which was tasty. The bubble gun was a very nice touch.

Well I never heard of Penn Social and I was blown away. I attended a NASA talk their for one of the…read moreProf's and Pint events and it was great. We were in the large spacious auditorium style area downstairs with the bar. I did not know they had a full kitchen and bar. The food was great. I ordered a hot honey flatbread with pepperoni. It came out piping hot and it was very flavorful. For a drink I ordered a down east cider. The service was impeccable. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I really thought it was just an event space. The top floor has games, and a bar that seem to be lively. I will try that area out soon. Cheers!

What happened to this place! It used to be happening but how it was completely dead when the world…read morecup was happening. I think the major issue is their lounge seating is terrible it's not comfortable and it certainly not a place to relax it reminds me of a cafeteria from a college campus. I did like that we could play cornhole endlessly though. I'll come back for sure but hopefully it'll be a little bit more busy because it's nice to have more people around

Ladies And Gentlemen. The Ambiance Of This Establishment Is Simply... Incredible. My Granddaughters…read moreFriends Are In Chicken Costumes, And We Are On The Hunt. Consider Us Apex Hunters. Sadly, The Chickens Are Not Here. Onto The Next Bar... Received The Next Riddle. Steve, You Are Incredible. Beautiful Vodka Water, Will Visit When We Aren't Hunting Chickens.

I was there for my second time, Parts of the place was a bit…read moresmelly, and the Bartender turned-out to be unclassy casually yellowing over the Bar looking over the Video Slot machine i was attending too. For someone who is working, he shouldn't be over-looking my shoulders watching the Video Slots machine, paying attention to what's not his business. Shallow person, and unclean atmosphere. Service & Atmosphere: D -

Introduction leading up to my "2nd date at Wonderland Ballroom":…read more Representing 2018, W is for Wonderland Ballroom. So, I went here for a 2nd date (or what I thought was a 2nd date) on Friday, August 31, 2018. I had met her at an event in July 2018. I was at an event in downtown Silver Spring in the early evening, took the Metro to Woodley Park DC for a 3rd date, which ended up going poorly but it was for the best in the long run, took the Metro back and decided to see if there was anyone I still knew at the event in downtown Silver Spring. There wasn't, but I met some nice people including this woman, who I got her phone number. We went on what I considered a great 1st date (one where we were there for hours) in Wheaton, where we both happened to live at the time. Experience at Wonderland Ballroom: Our 2nd date was here at Wonderland Ballroom for a comedy show with multiple comedians. As I recall, she was friends with some of the comedians. Wonderland Ballroom is a local neighborhood bar in Columbia Heights, but in a quieter area not right in the heart on 14th St, this is on 11th Street, which is mainly residential. It's pretty dark in there, more of a tavern feel. It's not bad, but I tend to like places with better lighting especially if I'm eating, which I did. I did like my sandwich, and I believe I may have gotten eggplant fries as a side with ranch, which was a good recommendation. I'm looking at the menu online today in 2026, and I only see fries, tater tots, or salad as side options, but I do see the eggplant fries as a separate appetizer. So, I'm not sure if they removed as an option, or perhaps I paid a small upcharge at the time. In spite of good eggplant fries and decent sandwich, the atmosphere of dark & kind of small, a bit crowded, brings to 3-stars. Also, the Wonderland Ballroom is a misleading name for the place. Really, a ballroom?! This is no where near a ballroom, which is often a grandiose place. Maybe a large place for ballroom dancing, wedding, or even for some crazy President to destroy the East Wing to host his wealthy cronies! I can't imagine anyone would ever have their wedding at Wonderland so-called Ballroom. Conclusions with my "2nd date": Afterward, my date & I rode with a couple of comedians to downtown DC draft house restaurant & then some more comedy, which was free. I had already eaten at Wonderland, but I socialized with the people to a certain extent. But I really felt like a 3rd wheel and neglected by my date. I was texting with an old friend about how my date wasn't going well. After this not so good time, I would've taken the Metro from downtown back to Wheaton, but my date said she was getting a Lyft back she ordered and was paying for already, and I could ride back with her, which I agreed. I thought this was a nice opportunity for just the 2 of us to have a good conversation on the Lyft ride all the way back to Wheaton. Guess what? She ended up talking to the Lyft driver more than me asking how he likes driving, how long he's driven, etc., which is fine to a certain extent, but it was much of the 30 or so minute ride. Once we got to just north of downtown Silver Spring, less than 10 minutes from drop-off, I asked her a question about previous relationships, and she rudely said that doesn't concern you. I was taken aback by her response. Ultimately, right before dropping me off first, I was direct and asked her if she considered this & our prior Limerick Pub in Wheaton 5 days earlier as dates or just hanging out. She said just as friends. I was hurt, but appreciated her brutal honesty, the end of August & now after midnight the start of September was depressing. After my summer 2018 of lots of dates, one of which went to a 4th date, that Labor Day weekend while at my apartment's pool, I threw in the towel for having one develop into a relationship or at least solid enough dating to take to a wedding I was a groomsman in early October. I ultimately got a female friend, who had a boyfriend as my "date" to the wedding. Incidentally, that following summer she became my girlfriend lasting over a year.

Great dive bar with friendly service and reasonably priced food and drinks. My wife and I came for…read morebrunch and loved it. We look forward to returning.