Some friends and I came here for Friday happy hour and loved our experience. Inside is spacious but has a cool ambient vibe with mood lighting. I ordered The Captain drink, and we got some shareables to split. The drink was okay, a bit too strong for me towards the end, but the happy hour deals were great! The food was delicious though. The cheeseburger sliders were some of the best I've ever had, and I don't like cheeseburgers or sliders. The pattie's were well seasoned and juicy and the burgers had a slight sweetness to them. The chicken bites were tasty too and paired well with the parmesan fries. Our server Angelica was great! She was friendly and personable, and provided us with an amazing experience. Would recommend and ask for Angelica when you come! read more

The Admiral - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Visited The Admiral over the holidays with friends. We stopped in and they attended to us immediately. We choose to seat outside, total treat for a December evening. The Food: We started off with Parmesan fries and Crispy Brussel Sprouts. Both were good. Ordered the Chicken sandwich with a side of arugula salad and a Crab cake sandwich served with delicious mac and cheese. Both good, and large portions. Limited beer list (says the lady from San Diego) but there's definitely something for everyone. All in all a good place. Worked for us. Apparently is a totally different vibe inside (a lot louder almost club like: unz unz unz) read more

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Came here for dinner and the place was super lively for a Friday night. Would definitely recommend a reservation as there were 6 of us so we didn't have to wait at all when we got there. The music and atmosphere were really good. Great music playing!! We were greeted quickly and orders were taken quickly as well. They've got a great selection of food, all bar bites I'd say after really thinking about it. We got the steak bites, burger bites, egg rolls. Parmesan fries (app) and chicken quesadillas. The best thing for me was the Philly eggrolls. Seasoned really well and had a sauce that had a lil kick to it. The second fave item was the parm fries. Super hot fresh and yummy. The steak bites I wasn't a fan of at all and I was so excited to try them. The bread was toasted well, but the steak was thin, dry and overcooked. The steak was more like a slice and I guess that's bc it was overcooked. Other than that the service was good. Our waiter checked in here and there but for a while didn't see anyone after the food arrived, and we needed a few additional items. It was just ok, nothing terrible but nothing out of this world. read more

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Maddie our bartender was amazing, very kind and attentive. she made the drinks quick and good. food came out quick too and it was good and big portions read more

I hosted an event at The Admiral and the whole team went above and beyond! Mackenzie was amazing to work with, super responsive and kind! She had everything setup by my arrival. The food/drinks were amazing. I'll definitely work with them again and 10/10 recommend to host an event with Mackenzie and her team! read more

Stopped in for a late dinner because of their menu. Ian greeted us with waters and took our order. I wanted breakfast for dinner and chose the spicy chicken & waffle sliders. They were so good! Served with Nashville hot sauce & syrup. The perfect amount and the sweet/salty was exactly what I wanted. The hubby ordered fish & chips. 3 pieces of perfectly fried meaty filets of fish with a side of fries, tarter & coleslaw. The service & food were great! The manager stopped by just to introduce herself and thank us for coming in. read more

The Admiral - Spicy Chicken and Waffle Sliders. Very good! - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Only giving this place 1 star bec i have to rate and despite the beautiful ambience they should probably get more staff or have smaller parties but the servers and host were not good at all read more

In town for sports. Stopped in at random. Great vibes and good place for food and drinks.

The Admiral is a fun and casual place to enjoy food, drinks, post work happy hours, and even work happy hours. Their events team is great and they're responsive and helpful, making planning super easy. It's easy to reserve the spaces for no fees/minimums and there's very minimal paperwork. Highly recommend! Giving five stars here for this review because it's a mainstay for me and because their team is great. The sidebar was available last minute, which was great, but it's also the most awkward one due to its placement near the kitchen doors and between two dining areas (don't recommend vs other options if they're available). It can also be a bit noisy. The outdoor patio in nice weather is fabulous. Their food is great quality bar food/pub vibe food. I rarely give food five stars (just to caveat). read more

Matt is a great bartender and kayvon managed our group gathering so well! Highly recommend the beef sliders and to book a private space here

Make sure you know what you are getting into here. It is a great location if you are ever in Dupont and need somewhere reliable with TVs and bar food that will be open. It is located close to the metro and has strong AC in the summer and heat in the winter when you need to step in somewhere. They play their music loud and I always feel that I have aged out of being here because the vibe leans younger. The food are good portions for what you need and this is great for groups. It is part of the Mission food group so decent service, above average bar food, and an extensive bar menu. We got the nachos and it a huge tray of chips covered in all of the toppings that you could want. We were here later at night on a weeknight so it was not overly crowded. During the weekends I have seen that it can get quite busy, even though it is a large establishment. read more

Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon at the tail end of the Brunch drink specials. For 27.99 we got bottomless orange crushes for 90 minutes. AND they brought us a pitcher to start so we didn't have to wait for refills! They weren't our favorite orange crushes, but couldn't beat that price in DC! Started with the Monte Cristo, was just ok, didn't realize it wasn't fried just on French toast, so be warned. Then when the crushes started to hit we had the Admiral Smoked Chicken Nachos and they were great. Little bit of kick, great flavor, and fresh chips. Sat outside on a warm day with some sprinkles but the waitstaff was very attentive. Definitely worth a try for brunch. read more

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Had a great interaction with a bartender named ISABELLA, talked to me about the town, things to do, places to see. Local schoolgirl, very knowledgeable, gave great recommendations. Poured well too. Looking forward to going back later in the week read more

Decent cocktails and nice decor. Appreciated the menu, there are a lot of option to choose from

Just hosted my birthday party with about 30 friends in the Bancroft Bar and the staff were seriously some of the most friendly, hospitable, and attentive I've ever experienced! Delicious food and well-made drinks! The ambiance is so relaxed and enjoyable. Plenty of room to mingle. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to host a party, reception/event, or just come in with a couple friends for a good time! read more

Average experience in an overcrowded neighborhood with mega choices. This is still pretty popular. Oh, fantastic 5* service from Brooke! Thanks! Tried two apps which were tasty: guacamole and fried chicken bites. The guac was better than average thanks to the toppings. There were some nice sparks from the chopped jalapeños. I'd order it again but Rosa Mexicana is still the best! I enjoyed the chicken bites. The Buffalo sauce was flavorful and tasty. Love the original Admiral DuPont painting at the front door. I'm a history buff. Great option just off Circle for a snack and outside break. What do you think? read more

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Pretty solid restaurant in Dupont. Great ambience and food is good for the price. Conveniently located by the circle.

A huge bar in the heart of Dupint circle. It is definitely a staple that everyone should try for a happy hour with friends or colleagues. The service is fine though there can sometimes be a wait when the bar is packed. I would definitely co.e here for drinks and not food. The food is mediocre at best, but they have great happy hour specials. read more

God I love it here! Mackenzie and Orlando are my favorite employees. I really love the chicken quesadilla and the buffalo chicken dip. Can never go wrong with a mission marg Highly recommend this bar, such a great vibe. read more

I hosted an alum happy hour on the patio. From the moment I made contact with the staff via email (I live out of town) to the moment I left our event, the service was great. The staff was friendly, courteous, and helpful; everyone I interacted with was responsive to our needs. The location is convenient, too. Highly recommend. Sarah D, North Carolina read more

Came here after a day of exploring DuPont for drinks and a quick bite. We sat at a table by the bar which had no wait service and was self serve (you had to go to the bar to place your orders). I think that's a pretty cool concept and allows for quick service. They have plenty of TVs all streaming different sports games and the music selection was rather interesting but not in a bad way. We ordered the and cheese egg rolls along with the crab fries. They offer pretty basic drinks at the bar, so I had a couple Moscow mules which were decent. I'd definitely come back and maybe will even try their full menu. read more

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Visited DC and went to the Admiral for happy hour. It was a chill time. I've included some pics of what we had & we exclusively stuck to the happy hour so that's all I can speak on. The guacamole was def the highlight of the happy hour. I recommend stopping by for happy hour. read more

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Fantastic Venue for Events! We host our holiday happy hour yearly and other events throughout the year at the Admiral. The team makes it incredibly easy to book and contract. They are very accommodating and provide a fun atmosphere. I highly recommend using this venue for your events. We look forward to hosting more events next year! read more

Jack our waiter was awesome. He kept checking in on our and delivering so fast whenever we had more orders or the check. Give him a raise and promotion! The quesadilla and burger sliders were delicious especially with the pickled toppings for the quesadilla. However the boneless chicken was not great. I wouldnt get that again to be honest. Fries were good as well. The paloma was straight up water and ice no taste of alcohol. Would not recommend. As for seating you can sit outside with a fire heater or inside. There's TVs and music outside as well. Overall great experience here and would come again especially because it's next to the Dupont metro stop. read more

The Admiral - Chicken quesadilla (chicken/protein added) +$5 - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I came with a friend on a Wednesday night for happy hour and we had a good time. I would definitely come back for happy hour. We ordered the cheeseburger sliders and parmesan fries. We both enjoyed the sliders as they were flavorful and juicy. Fries were good too. I also got the mission margarita which was good. They offer happy hour all night on Wednesdays and daily 4-6pm. Happy hour prices are decent. It was near the holidays so a lot of companies were having parties so tables/areas were booked but we were luckily able to get seats at the bar. It was very busy, mostly with young working professionals. read more

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Came here for the happy hour. Nice ambiance, not too loud, and they have a bunch of TVs through out, which is nice. We got the parmesan fries and they were honestly horrific. Very soggy and tasted old. I asked whoever brought it out to see if they could make it crispy, and she said let me see, went to the back and never did anything about it lol. She just ignored us the whole time, whatever. The chicken bites are killer. I'd come back just for those and I'd try the other happy hour menu items as well. The drinks were good, the cocktail with the tequila tasted good. I would recommend and maybe you'll have a better experience with the fries and service. read more

The Admiral - Chicken bites - very good - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Stayed at a hotel nearby, walked over to have drinks and something quick to eat. Nice ambiance- dark just how I like it, and music. Drinks 10/10 Service 10/10 Bar food 8/10 pretty good read more

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Great food and cocktails. Sitting at the bar, the bartender was a fun guy and made good drinks. A little pricy but a good place to start the night. read more

We recently hosted our company holiday party here and couldn't have been happier with the experience! The food and drinks were absolutely incredible--every dish was tasty and delicious, and the cocktails were a huge hit with everyone. The atmosphere was just perfect, striking the right balance between festive and comfortable. The vibes throughout the evening were fantastic, making it easy for everyone to relax and enjoy themselves. A special shout-out to the staff: they were attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure our event ran smoothly. Their professionalism and warm service made all the difference. We're already looking forward to coming back, whether it's for happy hours or another company function. Highly recommend! read more

A friend and I came here for brunch; we stayed for the mix and match bottomless mimosas, bloody mary's, and orange crushes for only $27.99! And mix and match we did, and thankfully didn't pay for it later! I ordered the french toast with a side of eggs which was delicious. Sometimes french toast can be kind of soggy, and this was not at all. My friend had the flight of sliders. She liked them all but the mini waffle slider was her least favorite. It was an early Saturday afternoon and we didn't have reservations but thankfully there were a few seats left at the first bar, the second bar being around the corner from where you walk in. The place is pretty large and has a patio for nicer weather. The prices were typical for DC, and not on the high side. I will definitely be returning for those mimosas and bloody's! read more

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I know this review is long overdue since I'm just getting around to it now. I guess you could say a fire was lit under my butt to finally get the ball rolling. This review concerns when I went to my 10-year high school reunion here back in October. It would've been a pleasant night if it weren't for these two things: 1) As I was checking in, the bouncer at the door asked me if I was okay. I said "Yeah. Why wouldn't I be?". Then he said "I suggest you sit inside instead of outside since you look like you're shaking". That statement REALLY pissed me off because it was completely uncalled-for and I'm 99.9% sure that telling people where to specifically sit was not in his job description. Did he forget that it was cold that day too? So in the back of my mind, I was like **F__k him. I'll sit outside if I want.**. 2) As a matter of fact, it's a good thing my friends and I sat outside most of the time because whenever we'd peek in every few moments to check on our other friends, it was WAY too loud and crowded. The entire restaurant (yes, both floors) had music blasting and it was almost impossible to navigate through the crowd because it was so packed that everyone was standing there shoulder to shoulder. If you ask me, then that should be a red flag for management and a potential safety/legal issue when it comes to capacity. Bottom line: My experience was disappointing and I'm never coming back here. If you're not into loud, crowded places, then don't come here either. read more

Suggested to have grey burgers but upon eating would definitely say I've had better. Smash burger was overcooked, fries served to room temperature and had been sitting for awhile in the kitchen. Restaurant not too busy for Thursday night football to be on tv. Service just okay, waiters just going through the motions it not highly interested in making any type of engaging conversation. Highly overpriced experience. Restaurant a little dated in appearance, dark lighting. Keep searching for that best burger in DuPont Circle it's not here, read more

The Admiral is a great spot for happy hours and small gatherings. They have several spaces (indoors and outdoors) to use and are really flexible and inexpensive. Finding a casual spot in DC for groups can be hard, but this my team's go-to spot for scheduled gatherings. We tend to book one of the spaces during a slower day of the week in order to avoid a room rental fee. read more

The team is super communicative and accommodating! The bar was fun and definitely bustling for the holidays, so lots of action but still able to have conversations easily. We hosted a happy hour for 15-20 people and will definitely be back! read more

Service at bar is great. Good food and drinks. Wednesday nights have all night happy hour which is awesome when so many places end theirs at like 6 pm these days. Upbeat vibe and super convenient to metro station. read more

I was recently here for my birthday. With about 40 people I didn't know where to have a birthday situation at ALL! The Admiral literally saved my birthday! The setup was amazing. When each guest came in they were about to purchase a $44 wrist band which afforded them bottomless drinks and an AMAZING brunch buffet! The food was delicious and our drinks were ever flowing. Thank you so much Tyler for helping me put this on! I will definitely use this space for more events!!!! read more

The Admiral - Brunch buffet! - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great food! I got the crab cake burger with a side of Mac and cheese. The burger was perfectly cooked and the veggies were fresh. The Mac and cheese was perfect as well. The service was fast and friendly. I was there to watch a basketball game and the server promptly changed the channel to the request channel. The ambiance is quiet and relaxed and was great. read more

The Admiral - Crab cake burger with Mac and Cheese - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Old Bay Fried Chicken Bites were fried to perfection. They served a very generous portion of hearty white meat. I didn't taste much of the Old Bay. Let's wipe down those menus before handing them to dining guests. Fruit flies were gang banging. read more

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Admiral has a large outdoor patio. Perfect place to hang out with friends and grab a drink or something to eat. The Vanilla Crush cocktail was perfect, not overly sweet. The fish and chips were delicious! Would have loved more of the fries but still tasty nonetheless. read more

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I've been here during a large event, and the parmesan fries here along with the sauces that was served (BBQ and Ketchup) were the best! They are spiced and cooked evenly and perfectly! However, the quesadillas were a bit too dry and bland, save for the steak part, and the cheeseburger sliders needs to put some flavor in the meat despite having tasty buns. The spicy roasted cauliflower tacos are pretty nice and flavorful despite the cauliflowers being a bit too dry, and they are not too spicy to handle. Last but not least, my friends and I enjoyed their spicy guacamole with chips, and it is really fresh. The service is nice, and each time after we've finished our food, our server and bartender would promptly clear our plates and area for us so that we could chat and drink the soda we've picked out. Overall, food is 7/10, rounded up for the service! read more