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Lou's City Bar
Sports Bar$$$$
Columbia Heights, Washington
"With free wifi (pwd: citybar1) perfect for late night work sessions."(3 Tips)
"Better than your average bar food."(23 Tips)
"The fiesta tots and nachos are gross."(2 Tips)
"Great tvs to view any game you want."(7 Tips)
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AskMenMarch 11, 2011House-smoked ribs, expertly cooked prime rib & over 20 well-chosen ales & lagers. Every detail has been prepared with fastidious attention -- so that you don't need to pay any attention at all.
Commuter DaddyApril 24, 2014We stopped for lunch after a walk through the zoo. Lamb burger seasoning was a burst of fantastic flavor. Kids loved the deep-fried Oreos too
The turkey sliders are the best thing there. Love the atmosphere here. Great for watching a game and an awesome beer selection .
Jared CampbellJuly 1, 2015Play District Trivia every Monday at 7:30pm with the CSN Trivia Challenge and a chance to win $5,000 in cash!
Don't know why everyone is hating on here. They have great specials all of the time. It is a typical bar but that's what I look for. They're super kid friendly. Nice staff. SOME waiters suck though.- Wednesday night = half off drafts. With free wifi (pwd: citybar1) perfect for late night work sessions.
- Better than your average bar food. The chef takes great pride in making food accessible, delicious, and good for you vs the average heart attack grub.
Andrea NewlandJanuary 13, 2013Really like the atmosphere for football games, mix of teams, friendly people, wings were a bit burnt, ok burgers, bathrooms a bit messy but will come back for drinks!!!
MoritzOctober 17, 2014The backyard BBQ wings are really good. You can watch any sport broadcast, the staff will tune in for you.
Damn good sports bar if your a real football (soccer) fan. Cheap drinks on Wednesday and most game times, with good selection
Major League SoccerJuly 11, 201123 HDTV's, a 140" HD projector screen, 24 taps, an outdoor patio with TV's, and D.C. United soccer. What more can a fan want. Lou's City Bar is an official MLS pub!
Amy CummingsApril 22, 2019Great place to watch sports! They’ll usually flip one of the TVs to your game if you ask.- Kirk MyersSeptember 6, 2011Great tvs to view any game you want. Tell them what team you are there to see and they will try to accommodate. They should offer a better beer special though.
Anna JohnMarch 7, 2011Shocker: in addition to the predictable wings and meats, there is one vegetarian (possibly vegan!) appetizer and portobello sandwich on menu, plus a few sides.- If you want sports, burgers, or specials come here. If you want a dive or indie bar go to zeba or raven down the street. I like Lou's a lot.
Kelsey CMarch 14, 2011Fries sprinkled with Old Bay... delicious! But my burger (ordered medium) was completely charred... hopefully this place will work out its kinks in the next few weeks of opening.
chris phillipsJanuary 21, 201316 oz coors lt for $19 is a hell of a deal ($2.50 per 12oz beer.) You've gotta do it.
This place has some awesome food. Loved the potato skins! Great sports bar.
Chef Mike Rocks! Try the Wings and the Lamb Burger.
New menu!!!! Amazing stuff now! Almost all new tasty dishes.
James Steven BeslityJuly 23, 2011Get the french toast for bunch, it's delicious! Comes with a free mimosa too!
Stefanie KimDecember 31, 2012Okay, get the potato skins and the grilled cheese. But don't expect much from the fries. In a word: flaccid.
The place is called Lou's City Bar. Get yo self some real ass eggs, lady!
They've added more TV's and a giant HD projection screen...can't wait for that when football season starts up!
Ashley CarterOctober 17, 2011GREAT French Dip sandwich but steer clear of the subpar wings. The sauce is more water than flavor.
Brad SMarch 11, 2011Plenty of screens but limited good angles to watch the same screen with more than a few friends. And ditto on the limited vegetarian options.
Kim CrutsMay 3, 2011Free shots for the bar when the Caps score a goal. New favourite sports establishment!
The beef dip is solid, though the bun trends to disintegrate on you...
Sara SteffanMay 23, 2013The food is pretty OK -- I liked the fiesta tots though the burger was nothing special -- but definitely come for the TVs.
Craig is the bartender to talk to if you're a college basketball fan.
Cody ShankmanApril 18, 2013This place has NESN. There's really no need to ever go anywhere else, ever again.- Sara SteffanMay 23, 2013Also, took 10+ mins to get a waitress to look at us but the tots came out in under five mins.
Jon GosierAugust 7, 2011I want to like this place so much but the only thing it has going for it is the wings.
Rodrigo BlancoMarch 14, 2011Conveniently located, but the kitchen needs to iron out its kinks in terms of the wait time. Blackened bleu burger is pretty decent.
Ashleigh D.January 2, 2012Lou's is run worse than your neighborhood Applebee's. The staff is not to blame here; the problems are so extreme they can only be caused management. I don't plan to return here
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Lou's City Bar
1400 Irving St NW (btwn 14th & 15th St NW)
Washington, D.C. 20010
United States
Washington, D.C. 20010
United States
DC's neighborhood sports bar, a half block from Columbia Heights Metro, featuring 24 taps, 23 HDTVs, 140-inch HD projector screen, & outdoor patio.
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–1:00 AM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–1:00 AM
(202) 518-5687
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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