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American Ice Company
BBQ Joint, Bar, and New American Restaurant$$$$
U-Street, Washington
"pork-topped nachos--named swachos"(14 Tips)
"Also, pickle backs."(4 Tips)
"Great selection of beers on tap."(6 Tips)
"Brisket and Racer 5. Thank god for friends nabbing a table early!"(7 Tips)
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Chill bar with a semi-grunge vibe offering great prices on an awesome whiskey selection and mason jars of beer! BBQ menu may be short, but it's all quality, delicious, and WORTH IT!
I really miss the Republic Kolache residency here, and I wish dogs were allowed on the patio. But the swachos are still tasty.
Serious EatsMay 15, 2014It's charming, industrial, and a great place to enjoy an expansive selection of craft beers, from PBR to Tokyo Black, and a brief, but satisfying menu of sandwiches, halfsmokes, and pork nachos.
I love their BBQ chicken and pulled pork nachos. Actually, all the food I've tried has been very good! It's seat-yourself though so it can be hectic and the bathroom line can be ridiculously long.
Ashley HoweJuly 3, 2015Happy hour mon-fri 5-7pm. When it rains you can get $3 drinks. Check the menu for their specials
AskMenJanuary 21, 2011Isn't it enough to sit with 14 of your closest friends at a long counter and drink strange beers out of colorful cans? While enjoying house-made smoked meats and special, secret-recipe Slim Jims?
Look, order a plate of the swachos, the mixed pickle, and then get a beer with a pickle back. If that doesn’t fix you up, you’re in more trouble than fixing can be.
David WilderAugust 11, 2015Outside is definitely the place to be on a beautiful Summer or Fall night. But if you can't find a spot, fair warning, inside is VERY loud!
John FagerholmJune 3, 2016Great bar, it was packed for a sports game but overall it was an enjoyable atmosphere and an enjoyable time.
Vanessa FrenchApril 27, 2012Can't say enough great things about this place. Fantastic atmosphere with the outdoor seating, amazing food (try the nachos) and unique beer selections.
Love the drinks here. Also when you need food, the swachos are an amazing deal and super delicious
John BakerSeptember 17, 2016Get the swachos! They are nachos with the most delicious house smoked pork on top. Delicious!
Dara FisherDecember 26, 2012Chiller than most bars in the U St area, this converted garage is a great place to grab a drink outside in the summer months.
Audrey ADecember 22, 2012Swachos = swine nachos = nachos with pork. Wonderful, friendly service. Good beer selection that is fairly priced, especially for DC!
Brittany JobesMay 22, 2017Fun bar with a hip atmosphere. Just don't watch them making the queso behind the bar...- Tasting TableJune 28, 2012Come to the patio of this barbecue-and-beer bar to try our favorite midafternoon snack food of pork-topped nachos--named swachos: Read more
Jessica HuffSeptember 30, 2013The staff is awesome here! Great atmosphere and beer selection, as well as quality mixed drinks.
Good beer selection. Awesome environment. Food is great on paper, merely fine in practice.
Combo plate with pork and brisket. Pickle sampler. There ya go. Oh and what ever the seasonal draft is.
SPIRITS IN BLACK! Top notch drinks during SIB, possibly some of the best I've had in DC. Great soundtrack too.
Max FrankelNovember 16, 2013If you'd like to have the greatest combo possible get blueberry pancakes, fish tacos and fried chicken
Perfect for a good casual drink with a friend or two. Never too crazy.
They have a great rye selection, including many from high west that are exceptionally priced.
Jordan-Marie SmithJune 15, 2015Perfect for game day but not distracting with its tv. Great bartenders
Great place to go for a quick bite and beers before a 930 club show. BBQ pork ... get in my belly!
- Things often heard while meeting new friends: "I like this place." Also, pickle backs.
If your phone is dying, there are electrical outlets under many of the tables inside!
The food does go fast but it is very fresh. Try the brisket sandwich with an Old Fashioned just a good combination
Pork sandwich is where it's at. Comes with amazing slaw.
Behrad EatsSeptember 7, 2011Order the swachos and the pork sandwich. Drink DC Brau, stay away from the Czechvar.
Dan CurlApril 16, 2011Beware the hipster buttcrack; men's skinny jeans don't stand a chance against all the hip metal stools here!
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Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Fri
- 5:00 PM–3:00 AM
- Sat
- 1:00 PM–3:00 AM
- Sun
- 1:00 PM–2:00 AM
(202) 758-3562
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner, Happy Hour, Bar Snacks
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar
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"Amazing food. Good prices. Service was friendly and on it. Definitely will be back."
Burley Smith - 7.8
"Very nice setup. Good food, good drinks, and a lot of space to hang out with family and friends."
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