Came here for the first time ever today to watch the England v Senegal game. Such a fun atmosphere and amazing service, despite the bar being packed. Our waitress was super attentive and kind. 100% going back here. read more

Food is delicious and portion sizes are massive. The veggie gnocchi was melt in your mouth delicious, as was the beef stew. The poutine is a little heavy and redundant to be its own main dish, but would be good to share for the table. read more

Cool vibe and super friendly. I came here after a party and wanted some food and I got the beef patty. OMG it wad so good. Super flaky crust. read more

The food was cold when it arrived to my table and very bland. I would not recommend this place to someone is interested having a proper Sunday roast or a meal while they drink read more

This place is just amazing!!!!!! Found it on Yelp by reviews and it is just the most amazing place to be ! Food is fantastic, server Joe eas super sweet and nice! We had a wonderful time coming all the way from Chicago! This place should be in the top places to eat and of course driiiiiiiink read more

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Came in twice for food and both times ordered the fish and chips with a beer. I love it! And such a big portion for the price!

Disclaimer -- this is one of my favorite bars on H Street -- typically you get great service, delicious food, and a great atmosphere. However, recently they hired a young red-haired female bartender who seems to think it's cute to straight-out yell at her customers, joke about stealing their credit card info, and then not serve them when they ask for something she deems difficult, like a particular cider that she'll have to go downstairs to procure. I'll still come back, but she is a legitimately awful employee who considers the job to be beneath her. If you see her there, I recommend going to a different bar. read more

Queen Vic has been my spot for years (well at least since 2012). I've since moved from dc but I visit every time I'm back and have spent many birthdays, goodbyes, and Sunday roasts there - along with hearing about Noel's brown bread recipe until he left the establishment. The food is the best on H street. My only qualm is other unfriendly staff- Megan was especially ungracious and uncaring. Just show some compassion, please. read more

Service A1 even tho we thought we were going to Nomads for hookah...however the Brussels SPROUTS! Were the bomb I'll be back!!

I had Fish and Chips. It was the best Fish and Chips I ever had, not greasy at all! The batter was crisp, and the fish was moist. The Chips were crispy! I loved the music they were playing though it was a little too loud. If you want to talk, this may not be the place for you. I truly enjoyed dining here! read more

Stars are for the fries. Me and 2 of my friends decided to stop by this spot to avoid the crowd at other locations nearby. There was literally 2 other people inside. We weren't welcomed on the bottom level as expected by the looks we got from the bartender as we entered. My friend, a well known professional Atlanta photographer, starting taking pictures of us at sitting at the bar. No one else(of the two people there) was in the frame. The female bartender got annoyed and said we should stop because of the other customers. Even the closest customer to us said they were not bothered by the picture taking. So I guess we should have took out our phones and took selfies and maybe it would have been ok. So we ventured upstairs and we were met with open arms from the bartender and the other patrons. Wouldn't go back though. If I don't feel the love from the time I walk in, I'm good love. read more

Best fish and chips in DC. Standard pub fare but terrific. I personally don't like British beers so I'm not a fan of their selection, but they're a British pub so I won't count that against them. Pro tip: upstairs has tables for 2 with great views of H Street. read more

Thanks to Queen Vic I'll never walk alone ;) Came here with my lad for a Liverpool match. Was not disappointed in the number of fans at this pub watching the game. It was bloody awesome to all celebrate (as Salah scored yet another one). It's pretty tight in there so if you're going during a game, prepare to probably stand while you drink your ale unless you show up early. Though I believe the match was being played upstairs as well. I had my usual pub drink -- Black Velvet (Guinness and Strongbow cider) which was okay...but maybe a tad flat? Also be prepared to overhear some interesting conversations as people are a) drinking, b) getting really excited over futbol, and c) in really close proximity. This girl really had an issue with the way the bartender was pouring the Guinness (it looked fine? her boyfriend also thought it looked fine?) but she "went to Ireland one time and that is definitely not how you pour a Guinness." Bartender was busy and yet never neglected to ask if anyone needed a new drink, was really quick in checking us out. All good. They also had some interesting looking brunch food that I haven't tried yet, but things looked good as they came out of the kitchen. I see pancakes or a cheese plate in my future. That and more matches won by LFC. read more

Let me start off by saying that I like this place, and the food is good. But the service...is lacking. Other than the guy who made our drinks, the service was bad. The hostess was rude. Our server forgot about us at times, but was oddly attentive to the people around us. If you go, try to get a seat upstairs. I usually get good service upstairs. read more

For the longest time I've put off reviewing Queen Vic because my experiences were usually limited to simply drinking there, and on most occasions that was limited to one particular drink. Now, most anyone who knows me knows that I try when possible to never drink the same thing twice, so if I break that rule then it's for something I genuinely do like (or am just being lazy), and that is certainly the case with the Noel's Seduction cocktail here. My last several visits however have included food to go along with drinks, and I think I've ascertained enough to state this may just be my favorite bar to visit on H Street, no matter the occasion. Most importantly, the staff and owner here really take care of their lifeblood, the locals of H Street (and by proxy, their friends). I don't mean this necessarily in the discounted/free drinks way that a lot of bars do (although I'm not saying that doesn't happen either), but more so in the sense that they really make you feel at home here, even after just a few visits. The number of people I see come in on a regular basis that any of the bartenders know by first name is surprising, and not only speaks to the staff but to the loyalty of their patrons. You cannot fabricate this aspect of a bar, it has to come organically, and Queen Vic excels at it more than pretty much any other place that comes to mind in DC. But, let's get back to the booze. My previously mentioned vice, the Noel's Seduction, is named for one of the bartenders here who hails from Dublin, and according to the owner causes the name of this drink to be a bit oxymoronic, but I think he happens to be a rather charming fellow! Aside from its origins, the fact that anyone could make Guinness a more interesting beer to me, and actually quite delicious, should make it well worth trying. Personally, I think Guinness serves a great purpose in the world of beer of being so generically stable that it allows novices to creep their way into dark beers. The flavors are wholeheartedly mild and basic, and its creamy texture means it assuages peoples distaste for harsh, bitter flavors provided by other introductory type beers. It's not bad, but frankly it's boring and often served improperly. Queen Vic takes your typical Guinness and adds Frangelico and Kahlua to it, adding a whole new level of complexity and enticement, and flavors that you don't traditionally get out of the various barrel aged stouts with additives. There are several other great mixtures to sample (all running around $7 or $8), another of my favorites being the Liverpool Kiss, done with Harp lager and topped with cassis. The standard beer list is loaded with all of your typical UK favorites, but also pay attention to the specials boards dotted around the downstairs area, as I was able to get a FULL pint of J.W. Lees 2010 Harvest Ale (11.5% ABV) at just $9, a real steal considering the small bottle itself cost just a few dollars less in the beer stores. What's really becoming more of a standout here for me lately though is the food, and it's getting progressively better each time I visit. You have to shake the notion of traditionally boring British pub food when entering here, and just go with the notion of really well made, all in-house prepared ingredients that create intense flavors you will not be disappointed by. All of the sausages are made on premises, with the recipe changing regularly to keep you coming back, and the meats are all butchered here and cooked with a level of skill you wouldn't expect from a "bar". From pasties to rare-bit, the standard menu does a great job recreating your old favorites, but where you'll really be surprised is by exploring their daily specials. With items like fried pigs head terrine, or artichoke and anchovy salad, you're sure to see something new and intriguing every time. On my last visit there were two types of poutine on the board, and even though I had a five course dinner lined up across the street at Smith Commons I couldn't resist ordering the pork shoulder version, especially after I saw (and smelled) another customer's order. It was unequivocally the best thing I ate all night. They recently completed a renovation of the upstairs patio, including a retractable awning and a patented heating system that pumps warm air into the outdoor space. This is great news as their beautiful wood deck was my favorite space in the bar, and the upstairs area can get quite crowded on the weekends, needing the overflow. This is definitely a great place to catch a game too, as I've never seen the TV's turned to any of that silly stuff like Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, or whatever garbage other bars put on when sports aren't playing. Futbol fans will delight, they've got all the international channels, and that's typically what's on at any time, and most of the bartenders follow it enough to keep you abreast of any current happenings. read more

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We found this place by accident and man what an accident it was. The place rocked. Granted we arrived a little later than we wanted given we wish we could have tried the full menu. But what we did get freaking rocked! Don't laugh. The french fries here were outstanding. Simple, crispy, and most importantly hot! Again, the place was made that much better due to the friendliness of the staff and bartender. Had a blast and we wish would could have gone back to experience the full the menu! This is on our todo list when we go back to DC. The beer selection is nice, given they have a nice assortment of craft beers which of course I loved. I want to say I tried almost all of them at one point or another throughout the night! Had a great time and can't wait to go back! read more

I am a bit of a fairweather English Premier League fan, and by that, I mean I only pay attention to footy when Chelsea wins (let the hate mail/ sympathy mail ensue!) At any rate, I can really appreciate a good football (aka soccer, to you noobs) bar. And when I think of a football bar, I think The Queen Vic. For all DC Anglophiles, this is the place to go. Footballers rejoice: 9 times out of 10, EPL will trump most American sports when it comes to TV real estate. Nothing goes better with a footy match like a good beer. The Queen Vic touts an impressive gamut of British (as well as Scottish and Irish) beers to match. I am especially a big fan of Magners, Orkney Skull Splitter (high ABV!) and the St. Peter's English ale (ok, I'm really a fan of any English ale). What you also need to remember is that The Queen Vic isn't just a bar- they have a full on British menu. While I haven't had the pleasure of trying anything from their food menu, their fish and chips and Welsh rarebit top my culinary to-do list. read more

We were on H Street, looking for dinner on a Saturday night and Queen Vic had the all important trinity: great looking beer list, vegetarian options, and no wait for a table. Score. Everyone enjoyed their beer, including one of our friends who is not a big beer drinker and still managed to find something that she loved (the Well's Banana Bread.) We all shared the welsh rarebit appetizer, which was essentially a delicious, mustard-y open-faced grilled cheese. Melted cheese is always a crowd pleaser! Of the two vegetarian entrees, the gnocchi was the big winner - the hearty little dumplings were tossed with mint, peas, and radicchio. Yum! The vegan dal was just okay, but pretty bland for a curry. Admittedly, a pub is probably not the best place to look for terrific Indian food - lesson learned. The two meatier entrees were both well received. The order of fish and chips was enormous and deemed "light and delicious" by those who tasted it. Judging by the speed with which it was gobbled up, the brisket with polenta was a hit too. The service here was friendly and efficient too - this place was solid all around. read more

My new favorite bar in Washington DC - and quite possibly one of my favorite bars in all of the United States of America. One reason: THE SUNDAY ROAST. A direct gift from God. And I bet you $1000 dear reader, that you have never had one before. Sure - you've eaten empanadas, you've done Ethiopian, you have been to Honey Pig in frikkin Annandale, you have probably tried every great ethnic food DC has to offer - but you have never had this - because it is hardly ever available anywhere. Come here on a Sunday afternoon, drink some fine draft beer, listen to the fantastic 80s music, chat with the staff - the really friendly, lovely, hard -working staff - and then treat yourself to one of the World's great underappreciated ethnic cuisines - the British / Irish Sunday Roast. ( Please note the R is always capitalized ). Properly made, properly served, in a proper pub, with proper beer available - and - oh sweet mother of God - proper Yorkshire pud. God this place is good. Three other grace notes: 1. They brought Thing 1 and Thing 2 out some extra steak. 2. They were very nice to Soccerballgirl and made sure her fired were not too hot for her. 3. The pate brule starter was amazing. read more

Twisted Thistle IPA. $6 on tap. Old Police tunes playing... think Zenyatta Mondatta, not Synchronicity. That is all I need to say.

This narrow, 2-level neighborhood pub has quality pub food, excellent drinks (Noel's Seduction ftw!), and a chill atmosphere with super friendly staff. There's so many good words in that sentence it's an automatic 5 stars. read more

Once upon a Wednesday dreary, while I wondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious block of H Street, While I trodded, nearly collapsing, suddenly there came a nagging, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my stomach's door. "'Tis some indigestion," I muttered, "tapping at my stomach's door -- Only this, and nothing more." Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak April, And each separate riding hispter wrought its single speed upon the corridor. Eagerly I wished the morrow; -- vainly I had tried to borrow From my friends surcease of hunger -- hunger for my lost s'mores-- For the rare and radiant dessert whom the angels name s'mores -- Nameless here for evermore. Presently my stomach grew louder; hesitating then no longer, "Sir," said I, "or Madam, truly your forgiveness I implore; But the fact is I was merely passing along this corridor. And so faintly you came rumbling, rumbling at my stomach's door, That I scarce was sure I heard you" -- here I turned to Queen Vic's door; -- Darkness there, and nothing more. Open here I flung the menu, when, with many a flirt and flutter, In there stepped a stately waiter of the saintly days of yore; Not the least obeisance made he; not an instant stopped or stayed he; But, with mien of lord or lady, pointed to specials o' the door -- Ordering a fish & chips, just as English food implores -- Waited, and ate, and nothing more. Then, methought, the air grew denser, perfumed from an unseen censer Swung by angels whose faint foot-falls tinkled on the tufted floor. "Wretch," I cried, "thy fish and chips -- and these mashy peas are worthless Overcooked -- overcooked and no Nepenthe from my memory of s'mores! I wanted but to eat these chips and forget my lost s'mores!" But, quoth my stomach, "Nevermore." Bottom line: I tried the fish and chips and they weren't as good as Codmother. The waiter even claimed they'd be up for the "Pepsi challenge". They weren't. This is why Coke is #1. read more

***This review is only for the cocktails*** A friend and I stopped in at the Queen Vic on a Friday night around 9:00 pm. All of the seats at the downstairs bar were taken so we went up to the second floor where we managed to snag a couple of stools at the end of the bar. Queen Vic is an English pub at its core, but it doesn't have the look and feel of a traditional English pub, which I think is a great thing since I enjoyed the irreverent Sex Pistols meet Austin Powers feel of the place. Yes, if you love your football, it's on the telly with an abundance of English Premier League memorabilia hanging on the walls and from the ceiling. What sold me on the place, however, was how welcomed I felt by the bartender and server/bartender that were working that night. I didn't catch the name of the female bartender or her male co-worker, but you know it's a good bar when they make you feel like a regular. Plus, it didn't hurt that the Queen Vic's beer-based cocktails are generous in size, easy on the wallet, and taste outrageously good, which made the experience all the more pleasant. I wish the same could be said for another place in the local area that offers "hoptails". On previous visits to the Queen Vic, I'd had the Noel's Seduction, a rich, mocha-ish drink made with Guinness, double espresso, and Frangelico that really was dessert in a glass. This time out, though, I had the Dark & Crabby, Queen Vic's spin on the classic Dark & Stormy made with dark rum, lime juice and Crabbie's Hard Ginger Beer. Hands down, it was the best Dark & Stormy I've had. Although, we were just here for drinks, the food menu looked intriguing. I see a return visit for the food as well as drinks in the very near future. A very strong 4+ stars with 5-star potential! read more

We went over to say hello to Ryan while waiting for a 2-hr wait at Toki. Since it was late we decided to get a snack as well. I ordered the pork belly salad - that pork belly was fried to perfection what a beautiful salad!! Ask for it and taste it for yourself!! If it was not a regular menu item I would suggest they added it because it was so delicious!! I also enjoyed my bf's blood pudding with a coupe of runny eggs. Loved the Black Sheep ale it went so well with my salad!! In a true Northern Yorkshire style it was balanced, toasty, not too bitter but a wee bit strong :) probably because I had it first on empty stomach. read more

Disappointed with other "British" pubs in DC, a couple of Irish friends and I (a Brit) made a pilgrimage to this place to see just how this place compares. To impress us you'd need to bring your A-game... sadly this place was more of a B-. First - the good stuff. The decor is what you'd expect for a DC pub/bar. The music selection was great, albeit a little repetitive. We went early (5:30pm) so the service was good - they didn't seem to have a lot of staff on, but they seemed attentive. The best part of this place is the draft beer selection. Proper British ales like Bombadier, and even Old Speckled Hen on nitro (this may offend hand-pull cask sticklers, but the result is way better). Sad they were out of the Kronie 1664, but really can't fault the drinks side of things. The bad stuff - the food is not great. To be fair, the apps were probably fine - but the main courses were lacking. The sausages in the Bangers & Mash were delicious (as was the fish in the Fish & Chips) - but the mashed potato was thin and tasted like it was made from instant powder! Proper B&M should have stiff, firm potato with a nice gravy on top - not this watery red & white soup. Also - no Coleman's mustard in the whole place??!? Considering you can buy the stuff in Giant, there is no excuse. No real British pub is without that condiment. #fail Friend got the curry - pretty decent except for everything was drowning in salt. Like unbearably salty - even the bread! Same for the chips (fries) - no-one actually finished their meals, and we were all hungry, which isn't a good sign. Also, the prices are pretty steep for simple pub-grub. B&M shouldn't be $15! Even the special (Guinness beef stew) was disappointing. For the TL;DR crowd: if you are in the H-St corridor and want a great Brit pint (and perhaps a bar snack) this place is worth stopping in, but don't make a special trip for a full night out here. read more

During my one and only visit, I was approached multiple times by several different individuals wearing ballcaps. They kept making racist remarks. I let it go because they were clearly very drunk. After several awkward racist jokes, I warily moved over to the other side of the bar to finish my beer. Before I could leave, one of them slid me a small beige bag. Inside was a collection of band stickers, a T-shirt with an iron cross on the front and several "Volksfront" business cards. He asked me to check it out and said I should come check out some type of house party later that night. I did a little research. As it turns out, Volksfront is some type of weird ass neo-nazi gang. Apparently these guys were actually trying to do some type of recruitment drive at this bar! The bar itself seemed like your average "neighborhood" style bar. I didn't spend much time there so I can't really give it a decent review. Whatever the case may be, this is definitely NOT my type of scene, for sure... Some of these guys were very intoxicated. I'm surprised that none of them were asked to leave. I also noticed that it smelled pretty weird in there, like a little bit musky/humid or something. Not sure if that was due to the clientele or if that's how it usually smells in there or what. Needless to say, I will not be going back to the Queen Vic... read more

I can't believe I've never written a review for Queen Vic!! I love this place-I have been going here for as long as Toki Underground has been open (2011?). This was usually my go to spot for a drink while waiting an hour on Toki's wait list but it slowly began to also be part of my usual rotation of restaurants to visit. The staff: The one guy, I can never remember his name, he always works the upstairs and is the manager or owner, SUPER nice lad. Always nice and quick with service. The rest of the staff are also courteous and quick to make accommodations for you. THE FOOD: omg. talk about different but so amazingly good. Disclosure, I myself have never had the luxury to visit the UK yet so I have no idea really, but the food here is always on point. Fresh, hot, full of flavor and unique. If this is what London or Britain is all about, I want to go there now. lol. My fave go to is the hand cut chips-so full of garlicy herb flavor, and the hollandaise/sauce that comes with it is the perfect compliment. I recently tried their grilled bread and parsley butter (which I think the parsley is on the bread, not the butter...but i was drunk so I digress lol) which was also AMAZING. If I were capable of eating bread with a meal and not feel full after a few bites, I would totally ALWAYS order the grilled bread (with actual grill marks). And if you are there late night, definitely get the pasties (pronounced Past-tees, not paste-tees like I thought haha!), its like having beef stew in a jamaican pattie outer shell. SOO good! and dip with a little bit of HP sauce! Bar: Also to note, they have like a million beers, a lot of unique ones, like banana bread and pear cider...clearly I'm not a beer drinker lol, but they is a huge variety here. Along with wines and cocktails. If I didn't make you laugh a few times while reading this review, then I failed :( lol. But I hope you will at least give this place a shot bc it is well worth the experience!! read more

The Queen Vic - ploughmans lunch? charcuterie board. delish! - Pubs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Please see below for my original review (not too good) and my follow up review (outstanding) Well a good bellwether for the quality of a British restaurant is the quality of the sticky toffee pudding. I am sorry to say that that the sticky toffee pudding was dreadful and as went the pudding as went the meal....for both of us. Now I don't normally start a restaurant review with dessert but it was just so wrong. Sticky toffee pudding is all about the sauce however all you get here is a smidgen of smuckers caramel sauce. It is accompanied with canned cream covered in cocoa. The bitter taste of the cocoa completely overtook the taste of the small amount of caramel and the cake. Yuk. (British Pantry in Aldie VA serves the best sticky toffee pudding in the area). The main meal was just as bad as the sticky toffee pudding. Perhaps this is my fault for ordering French (coq-au-vin) at an English restaurant...All dark meat...2 legs and a thigh....yuk. Mash was OK. My partner in crime got the Ploughmans. It looked nice however was served with mystery meat. Was it pork, turkey, chicken, beef? Whatever it was it wasn't nice. On a side note we didn't get an appetizer. It was all far too cute and "foody" for me. Whatever happened to good old sausage rolls for an appetizer??? The restaurant decor wasn't to bad. A little dingy. Overall perhaps we ordered the wrong thing (the fish and chips that were served to the people next to us looked nice). Either way I will not go back. Big let down. Update 11/2/13 I have been meaning to write a followup review for this place for quite some time. After my initial review I was actually contacted by the owner who thanked me for my comments and told me that they were incorporating some of my comments into the new menu. I went back there for a followup meal and I have to say it was outstanding. The sticky toffee pudding now tastes as it should!!! Definitely worth another visit. read more

Fantastic! They play the Smiths and have cider (Strongbow and Sir Perry). Dark woods, neighborhood vibe, awesome 2nd floor deck. Talking to neighbors that I met here and loving it. This is my new favorite bar. Soft opening so no food, but they will have a tasty looking menu complete with bangers & mash. Damn I love H St. read more

This is my first review on Yelp. A friend of mine told me about this place that serves roasted marrow bone, so we were really excited to try out this new place. The waitress that we had was wonderful. However, that's pretty much the only nice part about this place. We started off with some appetizers, since we came here for roasted bone marrows and that's what we ordered. we put down 2 orders of that, the waitress came back and told us the bad news, they ran out of bone marrows. OH well, Sh*t happens, so we ordered the Fried Oysters, the order came in 3 (costs $11), extremely overpriced and honestly wasn't that good, either, my friend even found a piece of shell in her fried oyster. MEH, not good. Then we ordered dinner entrees (this place does not have happy hour), we had a Banger & Mash, a Fish & Chips, 2 Butter Chicken, and 1 Vegetable Curry. The vegetable curry was just awful, the chick peas were so firm and hard that just seemed like, they dumped chick peas in the sauce, stirred it a little bit, and served. (Maybe even the can one will taste better than this crap.) So I told the waitress about the firm chick peas in my curry, she asked very nicely if I would like them to redo the dish or I would like to order something else. I told her that I would like to get the Butter chicken instead. After a bit, the butter chicken was delivered to me, it was another disappointment. The butter chicken is so BURNT, that even the sea of red sauce cannot cover that tragedy up. It's not only burnt, the chicken tasted BITTER!! The waitress came back to check on me again, I showed her the blackened chicken in my dish and told her the chicken is bitter. She offered to give me another option again, this time I just gave up. This is one of the most awful food experience I've had in years. I would NEVER return here again. read more

Yeah I definitely like this place. On the several occasions that I have been here, I have definitely enjoyed myself. First off, this is not a British pub. I would say British-themed but exposed brick is more of an H Street thing rather than British. Either way, I don't mind because it is a cool, unpretentious place. As with most other establishments on H street, the space is pretty narrow, so it could be a terrible place to go with too large of group. Venu got the fish and chips, which gave me an opportunity to try the food thus finally warranting a review write up. The fish was not bad but the fried outside was very light and tasty. The fries were pretty tasty and addictive. They have a nice variety of British/Irish beers. Warning: if you're looking for a hoppy beer, do not get the Twisted Thistle IPA (I am pretty sure that is what it's called). It is a nice beer but doesn't have much taste. This is another great addition to the H Street Corridor. If you're looking for a cool place to get your drink on, definitely stop by. read more

Who does last call for food or anything else and doesn't tell anyone your can't order anything else?!... Well, Queen Vic, that's who!... Smh. Never again. read more

I've been trying to come here for ages and I am so happy I finally made it out. I have been searching for decent fish and chips in DC and The Queen Vic is definitely the closest I have found. We also tried out the roasted marrow bones and found them to be surprisingly tasty. The atmosphere (both downstairs and upstairs) was wonderful even though we came by early in the evening. I can't wait to come back soon and hang out at bar and get a bit more of the pub experience. read more

The Queen Vic - Fish and Chips - Pubs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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My first visit yesterday and had a great time. The staff was on point and the menu: the menu is totally amazing. I mean REAL British pub stuff and a large selection of imported ales on tap. They have authentic fish & chips and roasted marrow bones. Where do you find roasted marrow bones other than in a pub in the UK?!? They have a great patio on the second floor that opens up to the outside air, perfect for get-togethers and parties. There are several tables with stools and an LCD screen TV. The place is much more spacious than one would think from a row-house style building in downtown. Here's a useful tip: H Street is surprisingly easy to find parking so long as you stay out of the AutoZone parking lot across the street - THEY WILL TOW YOU. I've heard this from many who visit this area on a regular basis. After thumbing through the menu yesterday, I am really interested in the Sunday roast (which is served from 11AM to 6PM) and must return for a repeat performance! read more

Vegan reviewer. Brunch! I am going to state it's not fair to really review a british pub on their vegan selections, but since that's what i do and they offer the hard-to-find vegan brunch, here it is. First off, THANK YOU for the vegan option. I just wish it was good. I'm not an H-street expert, but so far the three places that I know of that offer vegan brunch all offer vegetable curry and while I'm grateful, none are particularly good. It was also $12 for a very small portion of rice and vegetables (potatoes and cauliflower, no tofu) which I ate in about six bites. To their credit, they were super cool and nice when I got cranky and they brought me out a bit more food. Good customer service goes a million miles with me. It's still a soft opening for them and I will certainly go back. I just hope the vegan brunch gets better and they serve enough food to make it worth the overpriced $12. read more

Fish & chips aren't rocket science, yet this spot was a serious letdown. Far too much breading and by the time I got to the fish it was pretty bland. Although not nearly as much as the side of mashed peas. If I was a futbol fan this might be a good spot to watch games. Since that's not the case, I'll just have to settle for a 1-hitter quitter. read more

Every year, my BFF and I have a Guinness date in honor of a good friend of ours who's no longer with us. This year we chose the Queen Vic for our excursion, lured in by the promise of a great pour and delicious fish and chips. We were not disappointed. The Guinness pours were absolutely beautiful, the portions of fish and chips delicious and abundant, and the pub itself was cozy and welcoming. One of the owners stopped by our table several times to chat us up, and was absolutely delightful. It did take forever to get our check at the end though, because people kept stopping to talk to him! He did bring by tasty whiskey-based shots to make up for the wait, and we were not in any rush so it wasn't a big deal. Overall - great place to have a few beers, eat some British comfort food, and watch some soccer. Now that H Street is becoming more accessible due to the street cars, I suspect I will be a more frequent visitor. Highly recommend! read more

Walking up to this establishment during the day for breakfast is quite strange, as it is a bar/pub. It was seat yourself, so my family and I sat in a booth in the back. I don't know if the AC is always blasted, but it was freezing. Hazel was our server/bartender and she was awesome. Seeing I was cold, the heat came in shortly after, and she offered to shut the door. Great customer service. My food came out cold, and she brought me a whole new entre. read more

The Queen Vic is a jolly ole addition to the ever changing landscape that is H St. NE. We stopped in for a refreshment and a bite to eat, and we left very happy campers thanks to the barkeep, Noel. I suggest the bone marrow as an appetizer. Four very substantial bones roasted with all the inside goodness waiting to be plucked out and smeared on grilled French bread. Noel suggested a splash of malt vinegar...which brightened them up (they did need a little salt too). So good. Hubby had the pork meatloaf special. What a nice plate of homey goodness. I went with the fish and chips. Good pub fare. Decent wines by the glass and wonderful beers on tap make this place a keeper. Cool people at the bar too! read more

I love this pub! Great place to go watch sports, decently priced drinks, delicious food, and wonderful service. They are also one of the only places I know of on H Street that has happy hour during the weekend. The bone marrow appetizer is SO good. Fish and chips are delicious as well, and I have yet to discover anything on their brunch menu that I don't enjoy. read more