Barrel

Barrel DC is a rustic whiskey lounge in Cap Hill that delivered a brunch experience that deserves all the stars! The bottomless mimosas were flowing and our server was amazing about making sure we never had to ask for another bottle. The menu is simple, but each dish that my friend had was delicious. Now, let's talk about the chicken and waffles – they were amazing. The crispy, golden waffle paired harmoniously with the breaded chicken breast which was seasoned very well. It's safe to say these might be the best chicken and waffles I've ever had – hands down! The ambiance was lively, the service was top-notch, and I would definitely come back here again.

Delicious brunch. Love the make your own mimosas. The kitchen was slow but that was fine with the delicious drinks. It was worth the wait the chicken and waffles as fantastic and perfectly cooked. The crab Benny was all crab meat and no filler. The music selection was our speed with 80s tunes and not too loud with college football on but silent. Highly recommend among many brunch possibilities in navy yard and eastern market.

This is a really solid place to grab a burger and a bourbon that offers a comfortable and cosy atmosphere without being too trendy or too expensive. Service is reliable (special shout out to Anthony at the bar) and they have a nice quiet downstairs where you can hold events or go for a more intimate atmosphere.

Barrel is a fantastic pub with the perfect low key DC vibe. My colleagues and I were in town for a few days, so I scoped out Barrel as a good place to suit our diverse tastes. GM Matt was instantly responsive to a request for a table for 8. Our server Josh was amazing, and had to deal with multiple separate orders and a split check (and a broken glass) - we enjoyed the heck out of the specials and whiskey menu - they were the highlight of our DC business trip! Definitely worth the trip!

Wide array of southern-inspired dishes, albeit uneven in quality, friendly but spotty service, solid if not epic cocktails, and a great whiskey-forward vibe make this a worthwhile visit. We started with the polenta fritters (cheese-stuffed polenta, red pepper arrabbiata, basil) were just ok. Nothing that stood out about these, I'd pass. The fried brussels sprouts (fish sauce, thai chilis, cilantro, peanuts, crema) in contrast were some of the best I've ever had, a symphony of flavors. Delish. The mac n’ cheese was otherworldly good, a molten mass of creamy deliciousness. An absolute must try. I'm sure it would be even more epic with bacon but it was just superb on its own. The barrel nachos (house-made tortillas, queso, serrano chilis, tomatoes, braised short rib, creme fraiche) were very good. You could taste the freshness of the house made chips, and the short rib and queso paired perfectly together. Really a nice variation on traditional nachos. The chocolate dream dessert ( walfer’s cream cheese stuffed brownie, salted caramel sauce, vanilla gelato) was delightful, a near perfect brownie filled with some delicious cream cheese, topped with decadent caramel, and accented with a generous scoop of vanilla. Can't go wrong with that. Our barrel-aged cocktails could have been better. The nutty professor and the chocolate city avenue were fine but nothing remarkable, no real differentiation from the base drink. Definitely worth a stop.

Came here for dessert after the ice cream place down the street was closed for a health code violation 🥴 Vibe: 6 - smelt quite like smoke Service: 8/10 Value: 7.5/10 Brownie with ice cream: 7.5/10 Bread pudding with ice cream: 7.5/10 - it was a little hard/weird texture but the flavors were great! Overall: 7.3/10 (3.65/5)