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    Tune Inn

    3.7 (582 reviews)
    ModerateDive Bars, American, Pubs
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    TUNE INN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Divey
    Good for groups

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    Fries and half Philly Steak & Cheese
    Rod W.

    We arrived in town and as always try to find a Guy Fieri restaurant from Diners, Drives and Dives. This place was our least favorite so far out of all the places we have tried that Guy has done a show on. We got the mozzarella sticks, the West Virginian and a Philly cheesesteak. The fries were terrible: no flavor at all. The sauce for the mozzarella sticks tasted like tomato soup , but the sticks themselves were great. The sandwiches were good. The service, well it was the day of the Kentucky Derby so it was on the slower side. To make matters worse we had the table that was shoved in the corner. The bartender did his best but he was busy.

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    Jason T.

    Cool dive bar in DC with a great vibe. Came here for adult beverages on back to back nights. Bartenders have awesome stories to tell. Should be on your list of places to stop in for a spell when you are in the area. Walking distance from the Capital.

    Linda O.

    I've only been here for breakfast (opens at 8 AM, 7 days/week). The fact that Tune Inn even has a breakfast service available on Cap Hill is notable. I patronize this place in part due to this, but it's also got to have decent food and service too. Tune Inn delivers on that. Candidly, I've not had a drink here -- and make no mistake, it's a bar -- so, its alcohol offerings aren't what attracts me. However, no one can walk into this space and not see -- or perhaps choose to sit at -- the massive wooden, old timey bar that dominates the front space. The Tune wouldn't be the Tune without it. There's always some sort of philosopher-type sitting here sharing his world views; along with firefighters, federal staffers, construction workers, locals, etc., -- the common man and woman -- and that's why I return. The Tune, of course, features fab music from past. Possessing the 2nd oldest liquor license in DC, it's steeped in all kinds of history and was a former speakeasy. It's a fun meet-up spot that requires no reservations. The same family has owned and managed it for 70+ years. The breakfast fare is pretty standard and reliable. My go-to: Tune breakfast or steak & eggs. There's usually laughter, friendly debating, and a welcoming spirit here that I appreciate. It's an unpretentious watering hole -- rare to find on Cap Hill.

    Sampler Mozz Sticks Jalapeno Poppers Mac & Cheese Wedges onion rings

    Wonderful no nonsense bar! You get exactly what you expect! Great fried food appetizer. Cold beer at a good price! Stop by and grab a drink after your Library of Congress visit.

    Happy newbies.
    Colette N.

    This place was exactly what we were looking for, a casual place to eat and have a drink (or two). Good food, good drinks, friendly service - loved it! The Reuben was delish, the burger was big and yummy, onion rings and fries were perfect.

    French Dip and Tator Tots

    Great place great food. Get the onion rings!!! Lots of cool pictures on the wall. True neighborhood gem. Lucky we were staying in the area.

    Mara W.

    The food was okay. The hamburger was good; however we ordered medium and it came out all brown in the middle, no red. The wings and onion rings were over cooked. We also had to wait quite awhile for our food. The service was great. The day manager is a super nice guy. Ambiance was that of a local bar. Cool things on the wall. Clean. Very popular as people continued to come in as we ate.

    Deep fried burger
    Rusty H.

    The food was great. The service was phenomenal! He checked on me so many times, I thought I looked dead. Had the Mac & cheese wedges. Different but excellent and the deep friend burger which was fantastic as well!

    Happy Hour menu
    Shari D.

    We've been hearing about Tune Inn for the last three years from soooo many people, so it was only right we checked it out. Between Matt or James, you'll leave Tune Inn with a smile on your face! From their commentary to their service, you are definitely in good hands. Prices are more than affordable and the portions are generous.

    Chicken Philly
    Natalia K.

    Great little hole in the wall dive bar. Quirky decor and music choice. The bartender was super friendly and he was able to seat our large party immediately. The fried pickles were phenomenal. I tried the chicken philly from the daily specials. Very filling, huge portion, and classic flavour.

    "Erster" Po Boy (oyster)
    Timo F.

    I love it! Really friendly and down to earth staff, attentive fast service, and yummy comfort food. This is my second time and I can't believe the 1st time I was adventurous and trusting enough to try an oyster po boy. It was a special (not on the menu) and the fried oysters were surprisingly very generously sized and fresh tasting! I can't recall my side, but it was also good. This time I got the Beer Battered Burger that was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives with the sweet potato fries. Chef's kiss. And the fries were very good too ( I am a very picky fry person). This burger was clearly hand formed, fat, cooked just right for a fried situation ( I prefer normal ones a little more rare), the batter crispiness was pleasant and that beer infused taste and aroma just gives that comforting hug of umami. And the atmosphere- if you plan on indulging in comestible carnage, this is the right place. The pine wood paneling, authentically acquired thotchkes, and panoply of taxidermed organisms send you into the realm of cognitive dissonance and nostalgia for the old American working class and colonial exceptionalism.

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    Nothing has changed since 1980s. Mozzarella sticks are to die for. Everything is good and make time to try this place.

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    Best mozzarella sticks I've ever had. Hands down not even a debate! Great beer selection as well. I'd come back again!!

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    Stopped here with a couple co-workers to grab some dinner a couple weeks ago when I was in DC. We…read morewere seated immediately (always nice in DC) and the hostess and server were both friendly and helpful. We started with an appetizer of roasted tomato and feta with pita and it was REALLY good. I ordered the fish and chips and it was actually the perfect serving size. Fries were well done as requested and the fish was excellent. Unfortunately, I forgot to take pix... I'd definitely come back. Very cool place, great service, and delicious food.

    Elephant & Castle was absolutely packed yesterday. I'm grateful we had a reservation but it looked…read morelike they somehow still had space despite a group of 54+ come on right before us. I was sure service would be slow and the food would take forever to get to our group of six, but I was wrong. My cousin's young daughter was getting cranky so our server made sure to bring her food out first. MVP status! I got the shepherds pie, my aunt got the fish and chips, and the others got different dishes. Everyone seemed happy with their food. I liked my pie. It was solid and I'd get it again. I docked one star only because I have a thing about crumbs in booth cracks and under tables. Let me emphasize how busy they were, and that this is something that has always bugged me at many restaurants. I understand if cleaning under tables wasn't a priority yesterday. With that being said, the floor under our table was filthy. I was seated in our booth closest to the wall and there were large crumbs between the wall and the booth. I kept a solid six inches between myself, my purse and jacket, and the crack. I didn't want anything of mine touching that area. My cousin's kid kept slipping under the table because that's what little kids do, and it took everything in me not to say "nooo it's so gross under there." Hopefully they're able to maintain a cleaner state on less hectic days!

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