Friends and I were searching high and low for a bar that was playing John Cenas final match--finally the day of the match we see an event at this bar we've never heard of. We walk up and go down the steps to the basement pub, which is decorated for Christmas and has an incredibly homey divey vibe (which I am a big fan of). We were there ALL night trying the nachos, funnel cake fries, Caesar, quesadilla, and drinks. The quesadilla and funnel cake fries were my favorites. Everything was phenomenal, they had a great menu selection for food, beer, wine, mules, and cocktails. The cocktails menu tends to lean into whiskey and gin, but you can ask for other drinks like a spritz or espresso martini and they can make them. Service was absolutely fabulous, our waitress was phenomenal. Will be back! read more

The Bottom Line - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Bottom Line is one of those rare finds in DC that immediately feels familiar in the best way. Tucked away below street level, it has that classic basement bar vibe that reminded me of the great hidden spots in Chicago and Boston. The atmosphere is warm, lively, and just a little bit nostalgic, which makes it an easy place to settle into for a casual night out. Their drink selection leans heavily (and impressively) into mules, offering a fun variety well beyond the standard ginger beer plus vodka formula. Each one I tried was balanced and refreshing, so it is clear that this is a house specialty. The menu mixes semi Mexican dishes with classic American bar food, and while the food is not the main attraction, it is solid, comforting, and pairs perfectly with the drinks. Service was friendly and efficient, which added to the overall welcoming feel. Whether you are stopping in for a quick drink or settling in for an evening with friends, Bottom Line delivers a reliably good time. It is a great bar with personality, solid drinks, and an atmosphere that makes you want to come back. read more

From start to finish this basement bar is worth the stop. Prices are average for the area and menu is limited in options but those that they have are filling and generous servings. Speed was great, although we came at a very non busy time of the day. Wait staff was amazing . We will stop back when we come back. read more

Amazing old school bar with delicious food, cheap beer, great cocktails, and wonderful service. Been here three times and loved it each time. read more

I absolutely love the vibe of places like these---it's the kind of bars you see on TV and in movies where it's cozy, people are playing pool, it's got a hometown bar feel, warm booths, low-hanging decorations, affordable drinks, personalized service, and owned by locals. They're not bothered by big businesses like OpenTable or Resy for reservations. I emailed the owner, and he got me a table. Simple! The space is large for where it is in downtown DC. It doesn't have that annoying bougieness with $20 drinks and fancy drink glasses and garnishes. The food is good, unassuming, and served fast. The drinks are varied, tasty, and affordable. The service is friendly, warm, and genuine. I am totally coming back and recommending it to everyone I know. read more

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The waitress Narin (sorry if I spelled that wrong) was amazing it was 6 of us and the wait wasn't that long. Any party over five they do put under one bill! But otherwise I ordered the jerk chicken with Bbq sauce and fries. It wasn't what I expected but at the same time I didn't know what to expect. It wasn't bad though. I also ordered the I street breeze and and another drink. One friend ordered a cheeseburger with tator tots, another ordered a quesadilla, a chicken Caesar wrap, and I believe a Philly steak and cheese sandwhich. Everyone enjoyed their food though and the prices aren't that and. Especially with drinks 10/10 Highly recommend read more

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WHO dey! Lets gooo Bengals! All of services were great and ppl are nice here, the food overall were yummy than we expected thank you

Nice little underground bar! This place has probably been around for a long time. Farragut West metro is about a minute walk away. Farragut North metro is about a 5 minute walk You have to walk down steps to go into the bar. I was there on a Thursday @ 130. The bar/restaurant was at 70% full. Folks began leaving prob 2 from lunch. They have happy hour. I got the nachos, good. Came with a spicy sauce on the side. Good. Bartender (maybe his name was Eric or Eddie) was amazing! Friend had chicken wings. They smell good and sounded hella crunchy. lol. This would be a perfect neighborhood bar gem. I would def. come back! read more

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This is a solid spot with a great happy hour, friendly service, and a very casual atmosphere. The food is decent overall, and the space feels cozy and relaxed. I would definitely recommend the beef nachos. read more

I went here to watch some Steelers football on a Sunday. This is actually a Bengals bar so it was not crowded at all as the Bengals had played at 1 and the Steelers played at 4:25pm. Keep in mind there were only about 12 people total in the bar while we were there. Our waiter was great and immediately knew to get a high chair for the baby (high chair was pretty clean too!). The tap selection is minimal but I do order a Peroni and my s/o ordered a Guinness on tap. Both good and frosty. We ordered the wings as appetizer with the sweet/spicy sauce they came with and they were good! I ordered the burger with bacon and cheese and s/o ordered a steak and cheese. His steak and cheese was tiny. Like the smallest Sheetz/Wawa sandwich. Panera might be bigger. My burger was decent but I ordered it well done (I don't trust new spots to cook it right) and it was a little dry. I was starving so I still ate the whole thing and it was a decent sized burger. Fries came with both and were the shoestring fries similar to Steak 'n Shake. They were good and fresh. Our waiter's daughter and grandson stopped by to see him and it was the baby's 3rd birthday. Him and my son bonded over just being babies and they were kind enough to share some birthday cake with us. I would go back for wings and drinks. Maybe a medium well burger too. read more

I've been having lunch here for decades, but the pandemic kept me (and almost everyone else who works in DC) away. But now we're back in the office, DC no longer is a ghost town, and I'm happy to find that the food and service at the bottom line is still outstanding. I walk in and Big Al knows to bring me iced tea, a cup of their fabulous chili (with cheese but no onions) and then I just have to figure out WHICH burger/wrap/sandwich to order. The new staff is catching on quickly to the casual and friendly culture that makes the place special. It's one of those places you have to search out, and it's worth the hunt. read more

Solid pub. Burger was very tasty. Bar staff was very friendly and efficient. Good selection of draft beers. Outside seating for those nice days. Plenty of tvs and all hard sports playing! Music was a little loud for me but overall a spot worth visiting. read more

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Staff was nice, place was empty but annoyingly loud. Very cool to have all the sports games on. Food wasn't great but was reasonably priced. read more

Nachos: bar nachos are usually a hit or miss. this one? absolute hit. Gorgeous platter. Fresh & hot. Gorgeous hefty combination of all the perfect toppings. Perfectly crispy tortilla chips. God is real. God is good. All else: music here is so nostalgic. gorgeous bar during the winter season. just a good D.C. classic. It's not the most spacious so it feels cozy & intimate. Bartenders were real nice. The music was blaring at one point and we told them to tune it down a bit. (I am not old I just get overstimulated very easily). Would recommend, 10/10. read more

The Bottom Line - Bottom Line Nachos - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Fun bar for a nightcap. Head down to steps to the basement location. This is a very casual spot. Been here for years according to my friends. They pour a good Guinness. Nine dollars for a pint. $12 for your typical cocktail. Or $13 or $14 if you go up a shelf. Fast and friendly service. Plenty of TVs for sports ball watching. They were playing a fun mix, so we ended up dancing a bit. read more

The Bottom Line is a chill underground dive relatively close to all of the action in DC. I swung in here last week with my friend Lane while staying in the city for the week. The drinks and food were both pretty great. Pretty standard for a dive bar, but not bad. Service was decent as well. We were waited on and served relatively quickly. There are plenty of tvs in the bar. It was pretty loud, but nothing unexpected. read more

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Great bar close to the White House. The food was great and the staff was excellent. Good place to catch a game and not too noisy. Ordered the fish and chips. Large thin pieces of fish that were fried and seasoned perfectly. The tartar sauce was creamy and the fries perfect. read more

The Bottom Line - Fish & Chips - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great service here and pretty great food for lunch. My sister got a burger, she said it was nothing special. (they claim they are some of the best around) My husband and I shared a wrap and some soup. It hit the spot on a cold day after walking around DC. This was right around the corner from our hotel. I like the underground cozy ambiance. Lots of TVs for watching the game and a huge bar. read more

An old favorite! This used to be the work happy hour location choice when I was younger, and it made me happy to be there many years later. Good service and good ambiance for a dive-y bar. Enjoyed a beer and some nachos and some good memories! read more

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Lively spot in DC, a bit crowded but perfect for watching football games. I had some Moscow mules and a fried chicken sandwich. The service was great, and the food and drinks were awesome. It's a Bengals fan bar, so it's an excellent spot for Bengals fans to meet up! After each touchdown, the bar gets super loud and sings songs, and they even bring around free shots for everyone 21+. They're nothing strong- but they're free, so it was a nice touch. Overall, I had a great time. read more

The Bottom Line - Atmosphere - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Looking for the perfect local bar and grill that doesn't scream tourist. Was able to unwind after the day and enjoy a burger and some cocktails. Our server was very attentive. Will return read more

I had the hamburger ($12) with cheddar (+1). It wasn't knock your socks off good, but it definitely scratched my burger itch. The fries were crispy but just a bit on the salty side. The environment was just okay. It was a bit dark (underground bar setup, but still) and the music was loud enough that I had some trouble hearing the people who weren't right next to me. We came by because the other restaurants we considered were quite busy. I think that's probably the best reason to come. read more

Me and my sisters were looking for a sports bar to kill some time and get out of the heat and we really lucked out going to The Bottom Line!! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. We got the nachos and they were hot and delicious! We also tried the drink specials that were all well priced and arrived quickly. Would definitely recommend, especially if you are from the cinci area as there is a lot of bengals decor!! read more

Awesome bar! A true sports bar in DC with food and drinks galore. The manager is the nicest person ever and the bartenders are awesome!

An underground bar that we found by accident as it was near our hotel. They were open until midnight on a Tuesday night which was nice to know as a lot of bars in the area were closed. There's a good atmosphere and plenty of open space. Don't think you're going to feel claustrophobic in this underground bar. It was awesome to see great and professional service. We were served by Ivan who is a legend and also very welcoming which we loved as we were new to the area. I'd be happy to come back here again next time I'm in the area. read more

The Bottom Line - Bar - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Al and B were the best. Great burger, miller lite, and vibes. First introduction to DC and couldn't have asked for a better first impression

Found myself wandering around near the Farragut West area on a Tuesday night. There is NOTHING open late on a Tuesday night in that area... except for Bottom Line! The vibe is sort of like a basement frat party. But it's a wonderfully divey and unpretentious spot. The bartenders and patrons were all very cool! I ordered a cocktail off the menu and they made it for me. It was delicious! This bar has food, happy hour and drink specials. They still had their Christmas decorations up in early February which felt weird... but I didn't hate it. In summery... I liked Bottom Line. It's chill, nothing fancy and stays open late. Check them out! read more

The Bottom Line - Gotta go for happy hour! - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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My first food stop in DC and it was great!! Great American style pub that serves handhelds, apps, and they also have specials such as crab linguine that looked delicious read more

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A fun spot with a friendly staff that makes you want to come back. The prices are great and the bar food is on point. We grabbed a bar stool and had a round of beers with a basket of delicious fries that came out of the kitchen fast and hot! The bartender was a great guy who made us laugh while expertly tending to his craft and the overall scene was fun. When it was time to leave, we were floored at our very reasonable the bill of fare. In a town where you expect a pricey bar tab, it's refreshing to spend $15 on a round of beers and big basket of golden, crispy fries. We will definitely be back! read more

The Bottom Line - a bar with people sitting at the bar - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place is so fun! Love the dive bar vibes with it being underground. The food is reasonably priced and tasty. I got the nachos. They were 18 dollars, but two people could eat off the plate and be full. Super tasty! My husband got their burrito and enjoyed it as well. Drink prices were reasonable, and the servers kept our water full. I wish we lived in the area so we could make this a regular spot! read more

Came to DC for a conference and wanted to find a place to have drinks and food after. Rudy provided great service-- was very friendly!!! Food was great. Killed the taco salad. And can't go wrong with shots read more

My friend and I happened upon this place due to its proximity to our location and our progressing hunger. Let me tell you, it was not disappointing, neither in its service nor in its food. The thought of an underground bar raises disconcerting thoughts and major concerns of one entering a dingy, shady, cramped dungeon with less than kosher people residing inside. However, that idea is far from the reality of this place. Once inside, my friend and I noticed that the entire place was perfectly lit, not too bright but not too dim. The patrons appeared as if they had all arrived here directly after work with each of them wearing mainly business attire and seeming to be enjoying themselves. Needless to say, we felt a little underdressed since we had just strolled in after a night of touring the monuments. Nevertheless, a waiter welcomed us, showed us a table, and immediately introduced us to the establishment. His timing, manners, and attention to us were impeccable. He even introduced me to an item that was no longer on the menu (it was the club sandwich and I highly recommend it). One word of warning. The bathroom, unisex style, is extremely small with one urinal and one toilet. Now, when I say small I mean small, like tiny. So, if nature calls watch out. Overall, our experience was top-notch. From the waiter to the food, everything was just great. I will definitely go again. Enjoy! read more

The Bottom Line - Turkey club. - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Rudy was the best server full of personality great personality great ambience would come back just because of Rudy

I visited this place for lunch with my collegaues. My sandwich was expectional with tots. Place was very clean and service was fast and efficient for lunch. I highly recommend it. read more

The Bottom Line - The Mother Clucker - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've been here a few times. Good inexpensive drinks. I like whisky on the rocks. Tasty appetizers, Tatar Tots, at decent prices. Friendly staff. Usually crowded and somewhat dark, as in little lighting. If work has you feeling like you need to relax and a drink will help try the Bottom Line. read more

Great after work HH spot-- awesome prices, sweet variety of drinks, delicious burgers . Definitely a nice spot to become a regular.

this place is such a great bar! when i arrived the there was a line out of the door and a latino guy approached me making sure my party and i got a table. this was our first time in DC and he was on it. he was fast in refilling our drinks, getting our orders and had such a hustle to him. would definitely recommend! read more

We found this place while searching for a good Happy Hour spot while on vacation. It came up close to our hotel (Capital Hilton) so a 10 minute walk we headed out. This place get busy during games and around 6pm but the doesn't stop the staff from being friendly and getting you in. I've read that they do burgers and do them well. My wife and I both got one, she got hers with onions and mushrooms and I went with a bacon cheddar burger. They bought were cooked perfect medium, good size, fresh toppings, soft bun and juicy. This might be the burger I've had in years. I would recommend this to anyone in the area for a nice fun casual spot to enjoy a beer and pub food. read more

A well executed version of a standard bar. Came here for dinner before a show at the DC Improv, and we were able to get a seat at the bar immediately, and get out within an hour. Just about every seat was full in the bar but it was not crowded. Good balance of feeling like you're out and about but The energy was still pretty chill and you can hear the people next to you. Decent beer selection, and the jerk chicken strips were a solid $10 meal. read more

This review is for one waiter at Bottom Line. The server Nehrin is the worst server I've ever had. She was not attentive as I hoped, always had an attitude and seemed bothered when I requested something. She is slow at getting the food for us even though the bar was empty. Great atmosphere but please get another server there. I will come back as I've been coming here for years. read more