Street parking available. Can also walk or metro to the place. The food and drinks were decent for the prices. Found it strange how they charged my friend's card when we opened the check and didn't ask if we wanted to split and just put it all on her card and they didn't ask to close it but automatically did it. They were able to void it then we paid separately. We had to flag down service a few times to place order and pay. The decor kept almost hitting me from the swinging so that was annoying. Otherwise really cool decor. read more

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Had a fabulous time celebrating Taylor Swift at this Alexandria spot. It gets crowded - plan to have to wait a bit outside. Seating is first come, first serve and you just seat yourself. There is a food menu that has some tasty items. The staff are friendly, albeit not exactly attentive. But, to be fair, again, it gets super crowded. The Taylor theme was awesomely done. It was neat to walk around and look at everything. And such a fun environment with so many fellow Swifties! The cocktail menu was full of tasty (and themed) drinks. There's also mocktails too. And yes, children are welcome during the day. read more

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We had a great visit to the holiday themed pop up bar. We arrived at 2pm the Sunday after Christmas and got right in. The prices were more reasonable than most other pop up bars, service was fine, and all the food and drinks were good! It's not a huge place so don't go with a group larger than 4 people. The sliders stood out as far as food and the fat Santa old fashioned and Hansel & Gretel for drinks. read more

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Three stars for the decor and service. Everything was super cool inside and the tswift groupie with me was in awe. Our server was also excellent and super accommodating and friendly. The lack of stars? The food and drinks. The choices were pretty good but it's the same food every season. I get that they're basically borrowing the bbq kitchen next door and they're semi limited but I need you to do better with the choices. Please mix it up)l! The drinks we had were just ok. Nothing out of this world but super expensive. Also no high chairs for small kiddos? How? I get it's a "cocktail bar" but when you have a preteen (and adult too) fan favorite of course you're going to bring in smaller clientele (with small siblings) during the earlier hours. This was a miss for me. read more

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Cool space and fun idea for various themed events. Food was good and so were the drinks. The reason for the low rating is the service was not the best. They needed at least another bartender and we had to wait a lot to be able to put in orders. read more

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Stopped by today to check out their Taylor Swift themed cocktails. First of all, the decor is fun and bright. The music was so low-volume, though - couldn't hear anything but the noise of Swifties. 'My' bartender never acknowledged my existence. After being seated for practically 20 minutes, another bartender finally took my order. Spicy Tequila Problems - a watered down margarita for $17. Fun. Redneck Heartbreak - now, im a fan of strong drinks. That being said, I can tell if any of the other listed ingredients was added besides the Bourbon. I'm happy I, at least, checked it out. Was never acknowledged by my bartender, BTW, but he had plenty of time to chat it up with a coworker. read more

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My husband and I had a great time at Del Ray's pop-up bar! The dive bar theme was super cool and well done. The staff were welcoming and extremely kind. We will definitely be coming back. read more

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I discovered on IG and had to check it out! They don't take reservations so seating is first come, first serve. There's no host stand. You just have to find your own seating. They're connected to the BBQ spot next door and change out the decor seasonally. This review is for the holiday theme, "Joy on the Avenue." We sat at the bar and admired the festive decor. This place is definitely worth a visit. If you're reading this soon, you have about another week left. Plenty of IG pics and videos here forsure! They offer small bites. We weren't hungry so we stuck to cocktails. We had the "Hansel & Gretel" and the "Cousin Eddy's Eggnog." Both were vodka based but the Hansel & Gretel was my fave of the two! Service was generally good. One particular bartender was more engaging and attentive, compared to some others! Glad I got to try this place out! read more

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Cute Taylor Swift Eras Tour themed bar right now. It is very popular but no wait and two barstools available late on a Friday night. Did not try any food but had some drinks which were pricy but worth it the one time. read more

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We went to the Halloween pop up bar on a Saturday evening. We went before the rush (5pm) and I'm surprised they don't take reservations. The decor was spooky scary and the vibe was eerie and creepy crawley. The food was decent. We tried the Bloody Potato skins. It was super cute and had edible eyes! We halos had beverages but I don't recall the name. All in all a good time. I wish they offered reservations. read more

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People and drinks were awesome! Went with my wife after work, super cool cozy atmosphere. Wonderful bartenders , will be back !!!

We had an amazing time at the Del Ray Pop Up for a celebration! We had incredible service from everyone there especially Hannah who made us feel right at home! The food was on point and the drinks were delicious and unique. The atmosphere was incredible and we just had an absolute blast. We came when it was the last day of the Taylor Swift theme and cannot wait to come back for the next theme! Thanks for an unforgettable experience! read more

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Came for the TS pop up bar after I saw some videos on instagram. First, the decor and ambiance definitely took some effort - shoutout to the designers. The walls had sections for each era and a ton of photo opportunities. That was probably the best part of the experience. To be honest, it felt like they created the room for photos and then were like "oh, we should serve food and drinks too" because the food and drinks were not that good and the menu had several typos. I tried to order the fry sampler at about 3:15pm (an hour after opening) and they were somehow already out of it...how are you out of fries after one hour? So I got the chips and queso instead. It seemed like they threw half a bag of doritos on a plate and heated up some Tostitos brand queso. It was fine, but nothing special. That was the cheapest food option at about $6, everything else was at least $12 and appeared to be about the same quality. For a drink, I got the mule - it was decent but heavy on the ginger beer. As someone who orders Moscow mule variants fairly often, I wasn't super impressed - especially at the $18 price point. I got a souvenir cup with it, but for $18 that still wasn't worth it. I tried the "Romeo and julep" that my friend ordered and it was surprisingly strong, so that might be better value. It seems like this is the first weekend of this being open, so I don't want to be too hard on the staff, but they clearly weren't prepared for the sort of crowd that Taylor-themed things draw. We got there about 10 mins before opening and got in about 20 minutes after opening. However, they let us in as "standing room" despite there not being actual standing room in the establishment. We were in the way of every server and bartender, so I honestly wish they waited to let us in until a table was ready. We eventually sat down when some people left, but it was just a strange experience to be let in as standing room when there wasn't really space for it. We also were the first people let in as standing room for the day (they previously only let people in when there were tables), so the servers didn't seem to know what to do with us. It may be too late, but I'd suggest allowing/requiring reservations or selling some sort of ticket instead of being first come first serve. I think people would pay for a $5-10 ticket to have a more pleasant/relaxing experience, or you could even make the tickets more expensive but have them come with your first cocktail. This would ease the line and make people feel more relaxed and less crowded out in the establishment. read more

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This was such a fun experience to keep the eras tour alive! We went on a warm Saturday afternoon and waited in line about an hour. They sell drinks outside in line and there is a bbq place for food right next door. Was disappointed to hear that people were sneaking in through the shared bathroom with the bbq place and skipping the line. Once inside it was crowded and few places to sit. The drinks themselves were so good and well thought out. I wish the music was a little louder and at some point they stopped playing Taylor Swift songs. Excited to see what pop ups are in the future! read more

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Really cute space for all the Swifties to gather. They have the Eras tour on tv, Taylor's music playing in the background, posters on the walls, and themed drinks. The cocktails are about $16 each so definitely on the pricier side but they were good. The food was decent. I would skip the hummus but the chicken nachos were tasty. They had a bbq vibe to them. We got there right when it opened so had no trouble getting a table. They limit you to two hours to keep things moving. I don't think I would go back but worth checking out once. read more

My friends and I stopped by to check out their Taylor Swift themed pop up bar and we had a great time. The space was well themed and decorated, and of course had her music on shuffle. It was great energy and a mix of people coming out to enjoy. The drinks were comparably priced to other bars in the DC area and were good, the added theming to her music/albums is what made them exciting. The food, however, was delicious! We got the fry sampler and the sliders. It all tasted fresh and flavorful. I would come back depending on the theming of the next pop up. read more

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Food is spooky! And service is amazing, and the ambiance is selfie worthy! Highly highly recommended for all ages but even more so after 8pm when the spookiest part come out. read more

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If you're looking for a place to enjoy Christmas cocktails and decor, this definitely fits the bill but you should manage expectations. I would not recommend coming here with a large party. Seating is very minimal and there really is no process. Since the space is small, you basically stand and wait for someone to leave, but there's no hostess directing people and keeping tabs on who came when. To be honest, if they had that one simple change with a hostess and an actual line, this would have made a huge difference in my experience, otherwise it made for some awkward encounters. Our party of 3 sat at the bar but service was extremely slow, due to how busy it was. The pomegranate margarita was pretty good and the soup and grilled cheese were decent. If you manage your expectations, come at a less busy time (perhaps on a weeknight that isn't right before Christmas ) I think it would be an enjoyable experience! read more

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HALLOWEEN POP-UP BAR?! Sp00ky! The atmosphere did not disappoint--very dark and festive. Perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit. We loved the decorated walls and even the ceiling. Everywhere screamed Halloween. The drinks were amazing. Incredibly curated with some of the best ingredients. Super creative concoctions...sorry, potions. Not only did they look amazing but they tasted fantastic. The bartenders were friendly and skilled, clearly passionate about their craft, and they really enhanced the overall experience with their skills. However, the food left a bit to be desired. It didn't quite match the high standards set by the drinks. If you're planning to go, I'd recommend focusing on the cocktails. Overall, it's a fun spot with a lively vibe! read more

A holiday pop up bar in Alexandria - YES PLEASE! I feel silly that I'm so late to discovering this gem in Del Ray, but shoutout to Instagram for the introduction! I stopped in on Wednesday October 30th (the day before Halloween) and was greeted with the coolest spooky and unique decor (I loved the rice crispy treats posing as ground meat LOl), tons of costumes, and a bar menu with plenty of festive drinks! We arrived soon after opening and were able to get a seat at the bar, but within the hour the place was packed with no more seats available. Sadly the bar was missing the light up props for some of the drinks, so I opted for the ones that could be completed as planned ha. They were perfect and not a just sugar in a cup as many themed drinks often are! We opted for ones with dry ice and floating teeth and wound up getting seconds because they were indeed that good! Next up - the Christmas pop up (Joy on the Avenue) opening Nov 22nd! I can't wait to see the decor and what those holiday drinks will entail! read more

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My husband and I just visited for my birthday and the service was AMAZING. Mar the bartender made certain we had very memorable night. We had a few of the themed cocktails and they were delicious and worth the price for sure! We also purchased the hummus and it was paired very nicely with fresh veggies and bread. The venue itself was beautiful, a wall for every era and many photo opportunities! This would be a perfect place to get friends together, the Swiftie theme was on point and they had her music and stadium tour video playing in the background! They also hand out friendship bracelets and cute memoribilia. My partner and I are already planning our second hour-long to drive to attend a trivia night! WORTH EVERY PENNY. read more

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Wonderful fun at Joy on the Avenue, come by & have Connor make you a drink! He's amazing and super fun!

This was our second time visiting with our friends, let me tell you something. This place never disappoints. Atmosphere was AMAZING, this time was Pride theme, service was amazing and the drinks were so good! Would definitely go back and highly recommend for ppl to check it out. read more

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This place is so fun! The decor is killing it for Halloween, the drinks were delicious, and the food was also delicious! We were surprised by the food because we've been to some pop up Halloween bars that are more party and atmosphere and the drinks are not great and the food sucks and is non-existent so this place was a very happy surprise! We had a couple of very fun jump scares, a wonderful Halloween themed dinner and drinks, and then walked around the great vibin' neighborhood. The surrounding neighborhoods are also full of homes with great Halloween decorations! read more

The appetizers were very good. We got the watermelon salad and the pork and chips appetizers. They were both very good. The bourbon drinks were also very good. The bartenders and wait staff were very outgoing and attentive. Highly recommend read more

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We really do enjoy this place! We've been for a few versions, and we always have very creative and entertaining drinks, the place is decked out to the nines, and the bar staff is attentive and friendly. We were recently there for their Holiday Pop-Up and we enjoyed the Hansel & Gretel, a Rudolph 75, and Cousin Eddy's eggnog (in a moose mug!). There's always something special added to the drinks to account for the theme, and the place is packed and fun! Check it out for their next themed pop-up! read more

Wow what an experience... the Taylor Swift pop up bar was the biggest crap show I've ever seen. Packed to the gills full of people to the point service is so backed up you aren't going to get drinks or food. There's some paper cutouts of TS on the wall... big whoop. They weren't even playing TS music! Management bit off more than they could chew. Do better read more

I live in Del Ray and have enjoyed the different pop up bar iterations, and was excited to check out the new Taylor Swift version with friends. Was less excited when we got there to find that literally half of the bar was filled with small children running around. Literally EVERYWHERE else in Del Ray is kid friendly...can an actual bar not be for adults only? Decor is cute, drinks were ok, but go only if you want the ambiance of a play date, but with alcohol. read more

Tim, Mike, Sammy - we're all amazing! 10/10 service. Decorations and drinks were creative and memorable.