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Barrel
Whisky Bar and Southern Food Restaurant$$$$
Capitol Hill, Washington
"Croque madame is amazing and topped with crab."(3 Tips)
"Amazing bourbon, rye and whiskey list !"(8 Tips)
"Milk Punch cocktail"(2 Tips)
"happy hour biscuits"(4 Tips)
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- good for groups
- brunch food
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Ann TaOctober 15, 2014You have to try the food, it's amazing!! Everything is fresh, delicious and creative. My top favorites are the roast chicken ravioli, pork steam buns, spaghetti & meatballs & croque madame (brunch).
Krissy R-HarrisApril 12, 2015I liked this place, but the fried chicken needed more salt. What the chicken lacked in salt, the fries definitely made up for it. I love salt though and the fries were amazing. The drinks were good 2.
Bitches Who BrunchMarch 9, 2018The Bitches say: A. A reliable mainstay with hearty Southern fare, chill vibes, and a great bottomless deal. It’s the perfect place for a boozy group brunch that lasts all afternoon Read more
- Ebrahim BandookwalaJune 28, 2016Amazing bourbon, rye and whiskey list ! Also stocks rare beers .. we had the goose island wild ale which was a sour beer ! The croutons with cauliflower was nice !
Great bourbon list. The Spicy chicken sandwich has a great kick to it, with some sweetness due to pineapple. The bar downstairs is a great spot as well.
Nicole StahleckerDecember 19, 2015Great cocktails and alway excellent service. The basement bar, while rarely open when ice been there is really unique. Basically no food options for vegans but go for the cocktails
Mike DaveyApril 12, 2015Awesome selection of whiskeys and beers. Delicious food too. Careful though, they run out of things quickly so call ahead and ask what the stock is like in the kitchen.
Janine HanrahanMay 31, 2015So this could be the best food I've ever had in my life. Every bite was like an orgasm for my taste buds. Mac & Cheese = heaven. BBQ Pork Buns = Nirvana. Burger = OMFG.
Allison KasicNovember 5, 2016Great cocktails. A Henway is my favorite (gin, blackberry, and a touch of lime juice)- JoshMarch 12, 2017Solid Bloody Mary's and brunch menu is unique unlike some typical DC brunches. Croque madame is amazing and topped with crab.
Willian CorreaApril 1, 2018The food was good, my friends and I had the brunch menu, everything delicious. The service was terrible, very difficult to have their attention, refill our drinks and that kind of stuff.
FeliciaOctober 29, 2017Great whiskey sour. The fried chicken and peach biscuit was pretty good, too.
- Sophia HNovember 23, 2019Sweet potatoes gnocchi and happy hour biscuits (with prosciutto and butter) were delicious. Tiny portions though
Cured meats are off@the charts! There's a whisk(e)y for every occasion!
- Willian CorreaApril 1, 2018The food was good, the brunch menu was delicious. The service and staff are terrible, very hard to get their attention and your order set. Refill a drink or order food was a battle.
Jo PoDecember 19, 2015Seating first come first served, and don't be surprised if people cut in line (the staff will turn a blind eye)
Amy CummingsFebruary 10, 2019The milk punch is perfectly smooth and not too sweet (and not “milky” at all).
Brian SoperApril 23, 2017Don't be fooled by this article, boring bloody...par for the course in DC.
Shannon PatrickApril 12, 2014I am looking forward to going back once they get into a groove. The product is great!
First time having brunch here. The tagliatelle is so amazing
Ryan KearneyOctober 4, 2015The food is oversalted and the main floor's temperature is erratic. Good beer list though.
CoryJuly 9, 2015Didn't try any bourbon, but the food was overpriced/bad. My companion's BBQ steamed pork buns tasted like soggy biscuits & didn't have much meat. My burger was salty & accompanied by lackluster fries.
Elif Bike ÖsünOctober 29, 2020The sweet&sour chicken did not taste good at all. It tasted like a frozen meal heated in a microwave. Fries and brussel sprouts were delicious though.
Brandon AJuly 24, 2014Happy hour food selection could be better. I hope they improve this as they fine tune the place.
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Barrel, located on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., is a sophisticated neighborhood bar that features plenty of whiskey, bourbon and beer along with Southern inspired cuisine from a scratch kitchen...
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 4:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Fri–Sat
- 4:00 PM–3:00 AM
- Sun
- 10:30 AM–2:00 AM
(202) 543-3622
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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