Generic pub food for a decent price in a great location. In basically every way this place is standard: you will get exactly what you expect from a sports bar in terms of price and quality and service. The notable exception is location, since it is quite close to the capitol building and the National mall. That makes it a great choice for a day spent exploring that area. read more

Hamilton's Bar & Grill - Sports Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Cozy neighborhood bar with bar food and TVs, exactly as advertised. Pretzel and wings were both delicious. read more

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We were seated right away. Staff was super friendly and the food was incredible!! The sweet potato fries are Devine!! read more

Hamilton's Bar & Grill - Mushroom burger - Sports Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I wish I could give this place a better rating, but it was subpar. The employees were nice, and the place was clean enough. There was a covered patio area, and a nice little bar area. I ordered a cocktail, but it felt like I was drinking a weak tasting lemonade. I also got a veggie burger and sweet potato fries. The sweet potato fries were crisp and hot, I enjoyed those. My veggie burger lacked flavor. My friend ordered a regular burger and she also said it was lacking in the flavor department. The location of this place is a little strange, which I kind of liked. It was in an alley way, and you had to search for it a little. read more

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Place was great! All food was great except burger bun was a little stale. Service was really helpful.

By far the best neighborhood bar I have been to in DC. The staff is incredible, great food, and well priced drinks.

Ultimate dive bar. On a side street/back road where you'd have no idea they were there unless you looked it up (we found them here on yelp). Pictures from Yelp look nothing like it does now. Definitely more run down, dim lighting, etc. Short staffed, few staff they have are rough around the edges, but the food is what saves them. Pretzels, burgers, and salads were all very good. read more

When you've got an itch to play beer pong in an environment eerily similar to your favorite fraternity basement from college, this is your place. Hamilton's opens up their basement on Fridays for beer pong, but when I called to asked if we could play on a Tuesday, Steve happily obliged and let us use the space. He did question if we were really over our college days if we were asking to play beer pong on a Tuesday night. #30 In any case, can't speak for the food - but the people at the bar and behind were great company. Good selection of beers on draft. $20 for 4 Trulys at happy hour. We've gotta go back on a Friday now to really play beer pong with more company. read more

Hamilton's Bar & Grill - Sports Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Friends invited us for dinner. I had the steak salad. Not what I expected. Baby romaine, some sauce underneath lettuce.steak was tender, but not seasoned. My partner had the shrimp and grits. Small shrimp and very watery grits. Lacked flavor. The other guest at our table had a chicken sandwich, which she enjoyed. Her partner had wings...also good. Stroganoff was good , as well as the sushi one of our guests ordered. Massago didn't look fresh , but our guest ate it. We were sitting in a very cramped, long bench. 6 full-size adults in a long table... very, very uncomfortable. Very loud and lots of drunk people. Probably won't return read more

Went here on a Saturday to watch the Badger football game. This is definitely a great place to go to hang out with fellow Badgers!! The fact that there is Leinie's on tap made it that much better. It was an energetic game day atmosphere, but be sure to get there a little early as the top floor filled up pretty quick. There are also game day specials for both the Badgers and the Packers, so if you're missing WI, its the place to be. We got a couple orders of cheesecurds which game with ranch and marinara sauces. I like the idea of having both, but the ranch could have been a little more distinct than the standard thick ranch from the bottle. The cheesecurds were decent, they just seemed to be lacking some flavor. The batter was a little thick, which I was fine with, but some other people in my group didn't like it. Additionally, the batter could have used some other flavor in it, some sort of spice would have made it feel a little more WI. It was kind of nice that they didn't feel greasy however. Props to them for that! read more

Hamilton's Bar & Grill - Cheesecurds - Sports Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I understand your establishment is the number one fan base for the GREEN BAY PACKERS. I love football and love hanging at your place during the season when I can. I have a TRULY ONE-OF-A-KIND Washington Redskin football representing the 3 SUPER BOWLS autographed by BILL CURRY. MAX MCGEE, WILLIE WOOD, WILLIE DAVIS, TIM BROWN. Also Steve Perry(then hall of fame president. For good measure autographed by STEVE LARGENT (HOF 95). MINT CONDITION. Best offer if you can help Can send photo. Thank you read more

Went for drinks. Great service, enjoyed the football banter with the bar tender. Definitely will be going more often.

Run of the mill bar in DC. Service as OK, food was OK... Decent burger, everything else was frozen. Nice setting though and cool interior; would be fun to come for a game. read more

The service was fine. The food ok. It looks like they have a very large selection of beers. I'm sure this is perfect for the beer drinking crowd. We just popped in while attending the Asian Pacific Islander festival. Not sure we would go back but it served the purpose. read more

We were in DC for a day and wanted a quick lunch. My girlfriend's son found that Hamilton's was nearby, so we decided to give it a try. What a great choice! It was a Saturday, and the place was busy. However, we were seated quickly. The server / bartender was great. He took orders right away and brought drinks quickly. We all ordered the same thing - Buffalo Chicken Wraps. The food was hot, fresh and very good. Service was quick and friendly. The place has the look and feel of an old British pub. I loved everything about it! We'll be back in DC again soon, and I plan to visit Hamilton's again. read more

Friendly staff and food great. Everyone is warm . I went with my family, group of 4 and we certainly will recommend this establishment.

The service was fine but the food was horrible. The ambiance is good too. Maybe it was an off day but the food was cold and burger patties tasted like....soap? Would not recommend nor would I go back. read more

Bottom Line: Packers rooter bar during football season but just a quiet hang out near the Capital during the off season. I'd say this is a laid back neighborhood bar but it's not even in a neighborhood so I'll just have to stick with summarizing Hamilton's as a small, casual bar that welcomes Packers fans during football season. After walking by the Capital building and feeling stressed by the political unrest that goes on in the North and South wings I really needed a drink! The closest bar was Hamilton's so I decided to give it a whirl. The interior is split into a restaurant area and a bar area. Additionally, there is a patio. Although I was just there for drinks there menu had some tempting bar food items on it like nachos and burgers. I stuck to one of about ten beers they had on draft but they had a full bar too. I really liked the bartenders here. Both were very friendly and the gentlemen had a quick wit. Not only were they engaging and kind with my friend and I, they were also really nice and chatty with the tourist families. I had a hard time finding Hamilton's probably largely attributed to being directionally challenged but also because it's in an alley. Hamilton's is next to Alibi but unlike Alibi, Hamilton's is open on Sundays! read more

Hamilton's Bar & Grill - Sports Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Service was slow, they seemed to have forgotten us. Food was not that great, had to hunt for the meat in the wrap. Don't recommend

Great bar food, super fast service. A great place to hang out and have a few beers. Loved having the choice of sweet potato fries or tots in addition to regular fries. Good value and appreciated the blasting AC! Suitable for families as well. Loved the local It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia vibe read more

I came in with low expectations but was surprised! I had the bleu cheese burger which was great! The fries were fresh and the beer was good too. It's still bar food, but all in all, pretty good! Happy I came!! read more

Not only was my tater pie refrigerator cold but both of my beers were flat. The staff was unaccommodating and pretty rude for no reason. I came in to get away from the heat and definitely chose the wrong spot for a snack and a beer. Maybe it was a bad day for them but I definitely won't be returning. read more

Great pub, burgers were really good. Dry rub wings were temp hot and good. Good fries. Tots with chili- only downfall- tasted like canned hot dog chili. So skip that one. read more

A great place to eat after visiting the Capitol: about a 10 minute walk. Food is basic American, but quality was great, service was awesome. Atmosphere is a typical pub: casual and friendly. Outdoor seating too. read more

Overall let down. We popped in for dinner on a week night. A sign at the host table said wait to be seated. A staff member yelled "upstairs upstairs!" at us. There was another bar upstairs. We had to chase down the bartender to take our order. He accidentally spit on my face while he was talking. The food was decent but all the interactions with staff were insulting. read more

Visiting DC for a few days and Hamiltons is right next to my hotel. Took the wife and kids because it was late and the options were limited. The front is certainly nothing to brag about, but the inside was warm and inviting. Lots of wood paneling. Half the patrons in business suits. Our server was amazing, patient, attentive, and cheerful. The food was well prepared and served. Menu didn't have as many options s as I would like, but the tots were delicious, burgers and wings were far above average, and Yeungling on tap is hard to beat. Even though it was a bit loud, we very much enjoyed the experience. read more

Patrons who are excited and readily willing to pay for food and services should never be cursed at by anyone in the establishment - for any reason. The owner denied service to a patron for arriving and asking to do their advertised food challenge. His reason why: "because I f***ing said so!". Go somewhere else to support businesses who treat their customers and staff with professionalism and class, because this is just not it. read more

Late lunch. Wanted something new and different. My office is connected to The Hamilton Bar and I just started working here 2 weeks ago. The bartender who took my order was pleasant. He asked if I wanted to add fries with my sandwich but he also warned me that my sandwich would be plenty. The open-face bbq beef brisket came with mac & cheese, beef brisket, onion strings and cole slaw STACKED on top of texas toast ($11 including tax). I'm glad that I didnt add fries. I wasnt able to finish all of my food. Next time: I'll ask for my food NOT to be STACKED. My toast was soggy I and didnt have enough BBQ sauce for my beef. read more

Hamilton's Bar & Grill - Open faced beef brisket, Mac, coleslaw Texas toast - Sports Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Worst service I have experienced in my entire 60 years! Waiter refused to acknowledge my grandson and his friend sitting behind myself and my daughter even though we told him they were with us. They had to yell as he walked away that they wanted coke. When he finally brought the drinks he put them all on the corner of my table and when my daughter asked him if you could give the boys their glass he said no and left! My daughter walked up to the bar and said if him waiting on us was too much trouble we would leave and he said ok! So we left. read more

Waited for a table for 2 for 20+ mins. Two adults and a child were seated as soon as they arrived. Clearly needs competent management.

A great place to get a burger! The staff was wonderful and the food was fresh. A nice casual spot.

We chose this place because it was close to our tour pick up. The burger was delicious and juicy. The staff were super friendly. Came because of location will come back for the food and service! read more

Great service, food & awesome place to watch a Packer game! We were visiting from Milwaukee & it felt like we were back home!

I would give this place zero stars if I could. The server at this restaurant was very rude and condescending. I've never been treated with such poor customer service to the point where we just left. He claimed his name was Mike. I do not recommend this place at all unless you want piss poor service with rude remarks. It's screamed racist!! read more

Perfect lunch spot on a busy tourist day in DC. The outdoor seating area was covered so we had protection from the sun but still plenty of fresh air. The food was incredibly quick, delicious and just what we needed to fuel up for a day of sightseeing. The Cobb salad was fresh and the guacamole on top was a nice surprise to a Cobb salad. Our kids loved the cheese curds, turkey club, and Hamilton burger. The owner was friendly and chatted with us for a few minutes and gave us some helpful DC visitor's tips. Love that it feels like a local's place (which it seems to truly be) and not at all a tourist trap. Highly recommend! read more

If you are in DC pay attention if you are looking for "THE" Hamilton restaurant versus Hamilton Bar & Grill. Can driver asked if we were sure at right place, I said yes because correct address for the pub. Normal pub food, friendly staff, good drinks & football night. Next time we will try THE Hamilton read more

Order an old fashioned, a flamethrower burger, and a high plains drifter. Received an E & J old fashioned(who puts brandy in an old fashioned?!) a regular cheeseburger (no spice or heat) and a halfway decent cocktail with regular cherries(not luxardo as advertised) My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined. read more

The food was mediocre, the drinks were eh, the service was atrocious! I can't even remember the guys name to be honest, but it was "too far" for him to set a plate down in front of the person who ordered it. We were clearly not locals and treated as such. Meaning, the staff was rude and acted as if we were imposing on "their" time. But I guess when you are a party of 6 and they slap that gratuity on the bill, you just get what you get. Will never go there again. read more

Hamilton has the best service we have ever received. We have a two year old and they made her feel so special. The staff have made a family environment that makes everyone feel comfortable. If we are ever in Washington again, we will definitely return! read more

Went for lunch during the week and was pleasantly surprised. It's great for what it is - a bar restaurant. It's tucked away on a side street so it's easy to miss. The menu isn't very big, but the environment was nice and relaxing, food was good, and service was fine too. read more