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Red Derby
Dive Bar$$$$
Petworth, Washington
"Half price burger $1 beers on a beautiful rooftop deck!"(15 Tips)
"Good cheap beer and a roof deck, what's not to like?"(5 Tips)
"Good bar food too."(14 Tips)
"Board games, great specials, and a fantastic staff!"(5 Tips)
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Cash only. The ATM costs $2. Tater tots are only served with brunch. Bloody Marys are now $3. Jason and Nick are the best bartenders. The chicken tacos are the best, and are half off on Tuesdays.- Cool cheap spot. Cash only, nice food deck. Good bar food too.Upvoted Jan 9
Allison AbbottJune 27, 2016Everything brunch should be: super affordable, nothing fancy, just delicious, rooftop, and tots w every dish. Extra points for having drink specials beyond just mimosas. My new favorite brunch in DC!
Sam SherwoodJuly 18, 2015Gotta love a strong Manhattan served in a plastic glass like you'd get at an old school pizza parlor. The Old Pro from Union brewery in Baltimore is terrific if you're down with a sour/salty beer.
MoritzOctober 17, 2014Neighborhood bar. Cash only. Relaxed on weekdays, packed on weekends. Good beer selection. Bartenders are very friendly. Check out the rooftop section.
Serious EatsOctober 1, 2013All of the necessary provisions for a debaucherous evening out: a dimly lit, red-tinted bar, a spacious roof deck, and a back room for games.
Phil WatsonJanuary 10, 2016Basically everything a dive bar should be--cash only, canned beer, and lively. The bartenders are great too (looking at you, Jason)
Clarissa GennarelliApril 2, 2013Nick is the beat bartender ever, and Anne Marie is the nicest. Hit this spot for some of the best weekday drink deals, including $4 Tom Collins's and Tequila Sunrises on Tuesdays.
A must visit if you're in the Columbia Heights area. The rooftop adds to the charm of this dive. It captures the essence of the neighborhood. Don't miss the weekend brunch.
Brightest Young ThingsOctober 27, 2010Schlitz and a shot and sweet potato fries. Go on Tuesdays for half-priced tacos or at 2am for espresso shots on Saturday because why wouldn't you?
Katarina KatsmaMarch 15, 2015Be warned, brunch closes at 330. If you're one of those "awake by noon, out of bed by 2" kind of people, you won't make food on time. Otherwise their Bloody Mary's are fantastic.
One of my favorite dive bars in DC. Beer. Fried mac and cheese. Grilled cheese and sweet potato fries.
Moris GhettodcJuly 5, 2014Great place! Everytime i go, i get the dos hombres. Witch is a beer and a shot of tequila !!!
Caitlin WesleyAugust 4, 2014By far the coolest staff around. I was unable to pay my tab one night, and when I came into settle it up, the manger bought me a beer. Very cool place.
Ky E.June 21, 2014Lots of cheap drinks. A ton of great craft beers. Great rooftop. Need to pay with cash! They have an ATM though.
Bring cash but other than that they have the best prices and a great home town feel. I love this place.
Love the brunch. I always get Bloody Mary's over the Mimosa's, but it don't matter since they are all $3. Grab a morning burger with tots or the if you aren't that hungry, the breakfast burrito.- Beer and shot combos are inventive and cheap. Try them all.
Alan LightfeldtJune 10, 2012Super cheap sunday brunch menu - including the $2 bloody marys. You can get stuffed and wasted for less than $15 here.
Big Buck Hunter is here, in the back room with the chalkboard wall. Don't shoot the Nannies!
Holly SmithSeptember 12, 2011the best day to go is Monday. They have the most specials then... nut its cash only so be prepared
Nicholas BehrMay 13, 2013Half priced burgers on Mondays! Get the Derby toppings on the veggie burger!
Great brunch. Great staff. Great prices. Love this neighborhood spot
Michael SmithMay 17, 2013Awesome spot. $3 tall boy Schlitz at happy hour. Cash and cans only though.- WayneMan ComedyNovember 9, 2010This is exactly what a neighborhood bar should offer. Board games, great specials, and a fantastic staff! Try the beer & shot for only $5.00.
The best place to grab an outdoor drink in dc. +good beer and grilled cheese.
- Best bar in dc. Roof top is even better. Grilled cheese wins.
The FeastJune 13, 2011Beer is only served in cans at this dive, but they've got a good selection. Go for a Dale's Pale Ale or an Old Chub.
- WayneMan ComedyOctober 24, 2010Best brunch in the neighborhood, 1/2 price burgers, and lots of board games. Staff makes you feel right at home!
red derbyApril 27, 2011Reminder for our Kentucky Derby party starting 11AM Sat May 7th running all day..Don't forget your big hats! $5 Mint Juleps all day..
Used to be hardcore hipster, now a little less so. The rooftop is sweet. But watchout -- it's cash only.
Ask for a little pickle juice in your $2 Bloody Mary at brunch
- There is a Derby Bakery now. Breads, cookies, lemon chiffon cake, and granola.
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(202) 291-5000
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