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Bar Pilar
Cocktail Bar and New American Restaurant$$$$
U-Street, Washington
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Washington Post
"Great bar! Hemingway everything!"(5 Tips)
"He loves the Lard fried buttermilk chicken w/ pickles."(6 Tips)
"Maestro Collins and the Tequila Sunset are a must have."(3 Tips)
"crispy potatoes w/ malt aïoli"(2 Tips)
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- buttermilk chicken
- Southern food
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EaterJanuary 23, 2013The small plates menu changes often, but includes favorites likea chicken liver pate and a stinging nettle quiche. To drink, try the Ruffled Shirt or the boozy Cuba Libre float. [Eater 38 Member]
ZoeMarch 6, 2019Opt for the baller brunch. The frittata & goi ga salad are fresh & clean, but get a biscuit on the side. When you need something a little more the fried chicken biscuit, pork hash, & BLT do the trick.
Tasting TableAugust 2, 2012Stop by here during the wee hours, as Bar Pilar is now serving until 1 a.m. The late-night menu includes slow-roasted pork shoulder, lard-fried buttermilk chicken, and potatoes with malt aioli: Read more
Prashant PatelFebruary 24, 2014Slow and Low Whiskey...ON TAP!!! Delicious whiskey with a perfect sweetness due to being fermented with orange peel and honey. Makes for a wonderful Old Fashioned.
Washington PostMarch 13, 2013Go for the lard-fried buttermilk chicken. It's soaked overnight in a brine with rosemary, parsley, bay leaf, lemons and apples before it's coated with seasoned flour and a dip in pork fat. Read more
One of the most enjoyable spots to start or end a night while on 14th. Reasonable prices and a really laid back and beautiful clientele.- Washingtonian MagazineOctober 21, 2011Recent standouts on the menu have been roasted mushrooms w/ braised leeks; crispy potatoes w/ malt aïoli; honey-glazed carrots w/ shallots and thyme; strawberry-rhubarb crumb pie w/ vanilla ice cream
Emery MathiesonFebruary 8, 2014Phenomenal food! Check out the apple pie with bacon butterscotch! Perfect way to end a delicious meal.
Nadia ChilmonikMarch 5, 2015Octopus was top notch. Also try the winter cocktail it was amazing. Not too sweet and no weird medicine flavor to their cherry flavour
Ana Marie 💃May 4, 2015Love this place. Chicken liver sriracha pate, Brussels, shaking beef salad and charred octopus were all on point.
Dana BeeJune 20, 2014Get the happy hour fancy Mac 'n Cheese. You won't regret it. Ours was shrimp, tomatoes and spices, but it varies. So delicious.
Evan SamekMay 12, 2013Absolutely astounding food. Mushrooms, potatoes and beets are very complex and thought provoking. Can't believe it took over a year to eat here. Drinks awesome too.
- Washingtonian MagazineJanuary 9, 2012This is the neighborhood bar of our dreams, with marvelous cocktails, a lived-in patina, genial bartenders, and Justin Bittner’s ever-changing seasonal small plates.
Khaalis CarpenterAugust 17, 2013Try the Tequila Sunset Slushie. Served in a 350ml Patron bottle and only at the upstairs cocktail lounge.
the aj *July 12, 2015Thelema Shiraz blend is great…very flavorful. Lamb belly bolognese is tender & delicious!
I highly recommend the Bees in the Beer if you are a fan of IPA (American Turkey Wild Honey, Flying Dog IPA, Garnished with honeycomb)
AbMarch 28, 2016Menu changes, but the buttermilk fried chicken and the hangover cure were amazeballs
Leandro LageraMay 29, 2016The locals know best and they flock here. Would have a beer and a smoke outside here anytime
Matthew SteinerAugust 20, 2013Taco Tuesday was very good. Build your own tacos. The homemade verde salsa was very tasty.- Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014Billy Klein, chef of Joe's Seafood, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Lard fried buttermilk chicken w/ pickles. Read more
The menu changes regularly but there are always a lot of vegetarian options. You should always get the roasted potatoes with the malt aoli. Read more
Dean BrowellSeptember 21, 2013Great and inventive small plates with some of Hemmingway's favorite cocktails
M Squared Real EstateAugust 13, 2011Some of the best small plates in the Logan Circle / U Street area. No trip is complete without an order of the homemade meatballs.
The New York NewbieMay 19, 2012Ask the bartender, Barnaby, for "Break a Greg" if you are looking for an awesome and spicy cocktail
Lauren HughesMarch 31, 2015Gets a bit too crowded for me at night, but the cocktails are pretty dang good
Colleen NJanuary 13, 2014From Washingtonian: Bloody Mary, bull's eye toast, pancakes, biscuits, skillet potatoes
Chris JonesMay 29, 2011The hangover cure is like heaven in a bowl! Take with two Advil and you'll be ready to go!!!
Tammy GordonJuly 21, 2011Summer Tuesdays, get the crab cracking dinner with locally sourced sides & a cold DC Brau ale!
Drinks here are good wait staff knowledgable... Try anything Hemingway would!
Gabriela SchneiderJune 13, 2010If it's on the dessert menu, get the strawberry shortcake. Delicious & w/an unexpected hint of basil. Nom
Heba-I-amJuly 21, 2017The Hemingway daiquiri was very refreshing but not as boozy as I'd wished it would be. Very meh service.
Bitches Who BrunchDecember 24, 2011Bitches Say B! Pancakes are great, Hangover Cure cures hangovers. Skip the biscuits. Expect grease.
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Bar & Grill, Tapas, Event Venue, Cocktail Bar, Fine Dining, Farm to Table Restaurant, Happy Hour, Spanish Restaurant, Restaurant and Bar
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Fri
- 5:00 PM–3:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 11:00 AM–3:00 AM
(202) 265-1751
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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