Review is outdated from Sep 2024, but I found the photos in my camera roll and wanted to share! My coworker and I were in town for work from Buffalo. We heard this was a Bills backer bar so we came to watch the game. The bar was packed and the crowd was wild! The bartender, if I remember correctly, was from Ireland. He remembered my coworkers name and ended up writing her name in the foam somehow. It was pretty cool and I don't understand how he even did it! Cheese curds 10/10 Really good!! read more

Exiles Bar - Guinness with "Tina" written in the foam - Comfort Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I popped in with a friend to watch a hockey game. The place was packed and covered in screens so there was no way you could miss the action. Despite there being a ton of people, it only took about five or so minutes to grab a drink. The service was quick and there were no complaints. There was also a cute, covered back garden as well. The bathrooms were non gendered which was great since you didn't have to wait in an unnecessarily long line of ladies. I didn't try the food, but my table neighbors next to me grabbed some apps and they looked like some tasty bar apps. Over all good bar spot. It's kind of hole in the wall with minimal tables/seating, so for a big game I recommend getting there early. read more

Exiles Bar - Sunday special: bucket of beer 5/$25 - Comfort Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Such a fun bar for Buffalo fans. Football and hockey are great to watch here. Even when it's packed, it doesn't take long to get a drink or food. read more

Exiles Bar - Black velvet - cider & Guinness - Comfort Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is the Buffalo Bills Backer bar in dc Wings Labbats Blue Long lost friends and new family from western NY Game night Awesome vibe read more

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Nice and cozy. Great service. Decent prices. The music wasn't loud. The draught selection was impressive and the cheese curds were delicious! read more

I've been to Exiles many times over the years, I remember when it was Stetsons, mostly against my will. Prices, too high. Food, not that great. It's always unbelievably loud. Even when it's not crowded, they either have the music or the TVs set to 8,000 decibels. Last Saturday was the breaking point. They were blatantly violating the fire code maximum capacity. It was so crowded, you physically could not move without literally shoving your way through the crowd. It's possible that the were within fire code if you factor in the second floor, but the owner is too cheap to ever be willing to schedule bartenders to ever actually open the second floor. Enough, I'm putting my foot down, and will refuse to go here in the future. Somebody call the fire marshall. read more

solid sports bar, they have tv's and a projector that rolls down. bartenders were friendly, drinks are ok, wings and nachos are solid, cheese curds are decent but salty. read more

Great place to watch a game and no doubt for a Bills game. It was like being at the stadium. Outstanding atmosphere

Horrible service and not lgbt friendly. No one was even in there. I would have never made the trip here had I know the flag was up just for looks. read more

Stopped here while walking to Howard university from Adams Morgan area for a conference. Got an amazing French 75 from the Irish bartender!! He was so nice!! Place was crowded and loud with great music!! Highly recommend for fun vibe and great drinks!! read more

Exiles Bar - French 75 - delicious!! - Comfort Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

If Tiesto was Irish and was a bar, he would be Exiles. My favorite neighborhood bar. Bills, Liverpool, belters...has it all!

Great local bar with friendly staff. We stopped in when we were visiting because they play the Bills games. We only had drinks but they did serve some delicious looking chicken wings that everyone was eating during the game. I enjoyed some local made craft seltzer. Stop by for a drink if you are in the area. read more

This was the first stop and the checkin point for the Whiskey Walk! We were so excited for our adventure to begin ! When you walk in Exiles (this year) we were on the first floor- it's set up like a cute little bar. The service was great! The gentleman that served us our whiskey and food was cool !! The food was delish! That was my first time having an Irish curry and they did a great job! It had chicken, veggies, white rice, and fries- just enough to fill us up before the walk (this is an important step of the walk)! We tried to whiskeys: Jameson and Powers! The bar tender gave me a chaser because I couldn't drink the whiskey straight! With the chaser I thought they were good! Babe liked them with out :) !! read more

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Do not host an event here. Cancelled a 60+ party event 4 days beforehand even though we signed a contact 8 weeks prior. Some of my favorite bartenders in the city work here but sadly the owners are not as great. read more

Amazing bar! Always here to watch the Buffalo bills: overall amazing service and a great atmosphere. Would recommend their pesto flatbread for sure! Love everything here - Paul is the amazing bartender and really gets to know everyone. We love him! read more

We came to watch the a Buffalo Bills game and we got exactly what we wanted. This is a true Bills bar!!! If you're going to watch a game make sure you get there early because it gets packed! Our server was very attentive and friendly and the wings were well cooked. The old bay wings were a bit on the salty side but I enjoyed the Buffalo wings. They have the option for fries OR tater tots which is hard to find. Overall great time with great people! read more

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Great local bar with good food and drinks. Its a Liverpool FC bar so it's packed whenever Liverpool is playing. Its a ton of fun even if your a City fan like me. Have a great back patio with a few tvs and benches for seats. They also have the sound of the game instead of music going which is awesome. Service is always very nice and quick even when its super busy. If your sitting on back patio you have to go to the main bar to get a drink. I have had the spicy chicken sandwich and diablo burger. Both were good and reasonably priced. read more

Owner told me to come here to watch the unc game, so I did. When I arrived, the bouncer told Me they would play the unc game here. However, when I entered, it was all penn state fans and all the tvs were for the penn state game. And when I asked someone if there was a tv showing the unc game here, I got, as a retort, "who wants to see that game?!?" Really poor management here and lack of good communication. I hope this business fails. read more

Great staff, good food and drinks. Bar was laid back when we went (~6p on a Monday). Would definitely go again

My review is for Sunday brunch/New England Meetup. This is a cute bar on the 16th street /U street corridor. It seems to cater to Buffalo Bills fans. Which was great that during brunch they had on the Bills game vs the New England Patriots! This place has TVs everywhere so if you are into spots , this place is golden! There were 3 floors in the bar and I was on the first floor. The bar quickly got busy and the energy was pretty electric. The bottomless mimosas were an additional charge and we had the option to have orange juice and pineapple juice. I would of also appreciated cranberry juice. The mimosas were very strong so it definitely made me happy. Another positive, seem to cater to a diverse client base and the bathrooms were labeled to cater to whatever someone identifies. I wasn't impressed with brunch at all. If you are looking for all you can eat brunch , this isn't the place. You order 1 entree from a brunch pre Fixe menu. ordered the chicken and waffles. The chicken was over cooked and the waffles were pitiful. I did try the home fries and they were delicious. This bar speciality isn't Brunch. But, if you are looking for a strong mimosas this is your spot. I could come back for happy hour or dinner.. read more

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Exiles is a nice bar in a great location if you ask me. This is my second time coming to this restaurant. I got the chicken sandwich and fries and the meat on the sandwich was very juicy. The fries are okay but the tea star was the sauce I tried from a friend. It definitely took my meal to the next level. The venue was very accommodating for the special event my organization was hosting. As a matter of fact it was the third or so time we held an event there. The second floor is spacious enough for private parties. There's also an outdoor patio that's very secluded. Definitely will return. Their HH menu is also very good. read more

Exiles Bar - Chicken Sandwich - Comfort Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

What a great place to watch a football game. The service is outstanding along with the food.

The bartender was super nice and attentive. It has a local pub vibe and I definitely should visit again. It's open late night on weekdays unlike many other bars. read more

Exiles Bar - Bar area - Comfort Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love going to Exiles. Their service is amazing and the ambiance is always lively and fun. Food is pretty good

RACIST! Extremely disappointed. Me and my coworkers, all black women walked into the bar after work and were unfortunately greeted by a mirage of "uh ohs" and judgmental looks from the bar. It's very unfortunate because we work at a restaurant a couple blocks down and we're ready to spend our money. 0/10 RACIST read more

Not bad not busy but busy enough to feel tight. The burger was fire but the service was sluggish.

Entire staff was great and so accommodating! Best wings my husband has ever had. Ambiance was perfect for watching a soccer match. Will 100% return! read more

Go here to watch the Penn State game! The food is delicious but the service is slow. It was slow before the game started so no excuse. We went with our kid and had a great time but it's not kid-friendly. As usual, the bars in DC really cheat you on strength. I shouldn't have to order 4 moscow mules and I'm 120 lbs and a lightweight. So, pre-game if you can. Go for the food. We had wings... yum! and arrived right in time for brunch. The chicken & waffles was really good but I think they make that all day, it's not just a brunch item. Probably one of the best I've had in the district. Now, we just need to find more Eagles bars. read more

Immaculate vibes. You can count on Exiles for good drinks, great music, and normal people- none of the usual DC pretense.

Y'all... I came here just for a friends birthday party, and the pastrami sandwich took me by surprise. My boyfriend ordered it and I ended up having half because it was the best pastrami sandwich I'd ever had. The wings were average, but the service was excellent. They were extremely attentive and even went out to the patio periodically to take our orders and make sure we were ok. The space was great for a birthday party, they were extremely chill and people were able to come in and out of the patio as they pleased. Not a huge space but enough for a 20 person get together. read more

Had one of my worst experiences in this country! The bartender was friendly in the beginning, but then became the most rudest and racist person I've ever seen. He told us that the bar is closing at 12 and we were leaving, just were waiting for a friend in the washroom. But he kept heckling us out and then when we were waiting outside he told me "get the fuck out before i come there". And then he escorted my friend in a weird way shoving her out of the bar. Giving 1 star because can't give -1. Was about to go to the cops to report this, but let it go. read more

Exiles is a super friendly neighborhood bar located in NW DC not far from the U St. Corridor. They allowed our nonprofit organization to host an Open House event here on a Thursday night free of charge. The owner Brian, who was also working as the bartender, was super friendly and welcoming as soon as we arrived. They have great happy hour food and drink specials which we definitely took advantage of. They also are a Penn State and Buffalo Bills bar and host watch parties for the football games on the weekends. The place wasn't too crowded even with them hosting a democratic debate watch party. They have 2 floors and plenty of screens and projectors for game watching. Definitely recommend them for your game watch needs! read more

Exiles Bar - Steak and eggs - Comfort Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Simply put: one of the best - if not THE best - bar in DC. Exactly and everything that it should be, and nothing that it isn't, Exiles is a near-perfect pub in the States. Loyally devoted to its sports teams. Wonderfully friendly staff and patrons that have built and sustain an Exiles-based community. Rotating and varied taps. Yummy, no frills bites. Sufficient TVs and quality sound. Back patio. Two stories. Great location. And flexible to vibes: great for a Saturday afternoon at the pub watching Liverpool, relaxed on a weeknight, and energized on a Friday night. Love this spot dearly. read more

I accompanied my husband to Exiles recently on a Saturday night for a farewell party for one of his friends moving to Italy for an MBA program (pretty cool right?!). Turns out this has been the hangout spot for their rugby team this summer and I saw why. Upon entry it was giving dive bar/pub vibes and I worried it would be like one large never-ending frat party. I was pleasantly surprised when I was able to get a delicious lemon drop martini to kick off an entertaining night; The set up was pretty casual and the ambiance was chill. The music playing was a mix of top 40s and oldies so there was something for everyone. At one point they played the soundtrack for Mulan and everyone started singing. It was too fun. When I got hungry I ordered the chicken popper and my hubby got the tator tots. Both were good. I'll gladly return if the guys invite me to another post game outing. read more

I love this spot. Their cocktails are so good, but their chicken tenders and brussels sprouts appetizers are even better. The bartenders are really nice and friendly and it's just a great local spot. I work very close by, and it's to the point where I can't walk by without stopping in. I'd highly recommend this place. read more

I can't say enough positive things about this place. Anytime I bring friends they love the food and drink options. I've had friends make new friends here too. Just an overall positive experience. read more

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I love this bar like no other... Why it is great: 1. It has this great cheers neighborhood feel! The owners and chef are like your friends. 2. So many fun events (I had the beer and food pairing) 3. Got this clean look and feel but enough flair that you feel like you are actually at a bar. 4. Some of the most amazing hearty food I have ever had 5. Great well made drinks! When my super trendy socialite friend from San Francisco came to visit me, I took her here! and no where else. Great for friends, a first date, a second date, and any occasion to be with people you like. read more

Exile? If this is exile I'll gladly break the rules and stay here with them. We popped in for brunch and ordered the brisket brunch & brisket sandwich with home fries. Their beef brisket is amazing - so full of flavor, perfect thickness & tenderness, great ratio on fat to meat. Just get it. I also really enjoyed their perfectly cooked home fries - no sogginess, nice crisp skin & starchy on the inside. The service was great despite the place getting packed in the midst of a rainstorm. I had the Dancing with Wolves APA which is fantastic - slightly hoppy balanced with sweet. Perfect accompaniment to the BBQ. Overall, solid brunch with great BBQ, service, and handpicked selection of drafts & cocktails. Can someone say amen? read more

Ventured here on a Tuesday night for trivia. The service was excellent considering the top floor was PACKED! Our waiter was really attentive. I got the beef brisket with salad instead of fries/potato salad. Pros: I really liked that it was a spinach-based salad. I was a bit nervous ordering a salad considering it's a BBQ joint but the waiter assured me people get them and he didn't lead me astray. My friend did get the fries and they looked good too! This place got 4 instead of the 5 stars just because for a place that specializes in BBQ I thought the brisket was a little mediocre. It was pretty tough which I wasn't expecting. Overall I'd go again and try something else since the service was great and the happy hour specials also go until 8. read more

Exiles Bar - Beef brisket (without the bun), side salad and coleslaw. Wasn't that impressed with the beef but the salad and slaw were pretty good! - Comfort Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Two words: home bar. I recently moved from Dallas to DC. I lived in Bowie and then just about a month ago moved to the U street corridor. All i can say is when you move cities you search for that one bar that you go to in all occasions: pre-game, sports, bad day, good day, hungry, want to forget the night, et al. I had that bar in dallas and it was amazing. Exiles may be that bar for me in DC. The kind of place they are making your drink as you walk into the place. Donagh (sp?) was the bartender that was slinging drinks the night I was there (first round of march madness) and he made a great old fashioned and was terrific company as I waiting for my friend to come. When she came she promptly ordered a mezcal margarita. He managed to fix both drinks expertly. I also ate there. At first I was a little nervous because they had several bbq options on the menu and coming from Texas lets just say I am a little reluctant about the bbq options in the DC area. Well the brisket plate was very solid. The meat was fatty which is a good thing with bbq. Donagh said they had a smoker out back and it showed. The potato salad was incredible as well. Definitely the best bbq I have had in this area. All in all this is the type of place you can come to in all moods and occasions. Just a very good all around local DC bar....I may be at home here after all. read more