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Shelly's Back Room

Whisky Bar, American Restaurant, and Smoke Shop$$$$

Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington

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Shelly's Back Room

8.5^/10

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Ranked #7 for whisky bars in Washington
"Best place for drinks, food, and cigars in Washington."(18 Tips)
"Great choices of bourbon and scotch."(3 Tips)
"Outstanding selection of cigars and whiskey in a laid back setting."(3 Tips)
"Blackened Chicken Pasta and French Dip Sandwich ... ftw"(2 Tips)

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Alan RosenblattOctober 20, 2012
Mandrake! Ever wonder why I drink only rain water & pure grain alcohol? Purity of essence. This is a great cigar my sweetheart gave me. Mmmm. Goes great with a steak. I recommend the New York strip.
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Brian TJuly 27, 2019
I love this place. Found it walking back from the African American museum. Will come back every time I am in DC. We didn’t eat much, just some brews and of course a cigar.The wings were fantastic!
Jim PfaffDecember 22, 2017
The Diablo Burger is excellent. You also need to get the Crab dip.
Brent GatewoodJuly 25, 2017
Great staff. Very good food. Nice selection of libations. A great cigar bar. If you want atmosphere and good eats. Come here.
Michelle Meacham ChristensenFebruary 19, 2014
We stopped by for an afternoon pick-me-up and loved the dark, relaxing atmosphere. Cigar & drink menus are awesome, food menu pretty average.
MeshariJuly 18, 2017
Shelly's Back Room is A place where you'll have an intellectual conversation with your friends ..
Stephen ColellaSeptember 22, 2015
Been here 50+ times
Best cigar bar in DC and perhaps country. Buy them there or bring your own. Plenty of food as well.
Foster KaneJune 6, 2013
Been here 100+ times
The new manager "Derrick" is very experienced and knows his craft well.He wil be a great addition to Shelley's Back Room. He is also a great bar tender.
Stephen ColellaNovember 28, 2018
Been here 50+ times
Great place to eat, have drinks, smoke cigars and chill. In any order that works
PeterSeptember 2, 2016
Great place to have a smoke. Great selection of cigars. Waiters could be nicer though.
Doug WMarch 2, 2017
Outstanding selection of cigars and whiskey in a laid back setting.
Johnathan BarnesJune 9, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Best place for drinks, food, and cigars in Washington. I wish we had one back in Chicago!
Liam DarmodyMarch 25, 2012
You'd never guess it, but the food here is great! Chicken wings and the roman wrap are two favorites
J. T.December 13, 2015
Good food. Fun atmosphere.
Maurisse JohnsonOctober 8, 2011
Great choices of bourbon and scotch. Add a cigar and some really good fries and you'll be set.
Professor Twain 🚬🚬⚾⚾August 12, 2014
Been here 10+ times
They're cool if you bring your own cigars, as long as you buy drinks and/or food.
Matt NestopoulosFebruary 29, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Good service. Great drinks. And always a good crowd of serious cigar afficiandos.
Michael SummeyJune 22, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Forget the monuments! The real sightseeing in DC is on the Porch!
Ben AbrahamOctober 8, 2015
Blackened Chicken Pasta and French Dip Sandwich ... ftw
Brian CeresAugust 10, 2014
Been here 10+ times
For the best service, sit in the bar area.
Biz TraveldudeDecember 16, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Awesome cigar bar/restaurant
SD-SDFebruary 17, 2021
Nice please 👌
The Q ContinuumDecember 23, 2012
Been here 100+ times
The bar tenders are the best in DC!
Robbie MyersFebruary 19, 2011
Been here 10+ times
If you enjoy cigars or the smell of cigars and good scotch this is the spot.
Arthur ThomasJuly 7, 2010
Amazing fries and very friendly waitresses. Cigars are a bit over priced but u can bring ur own
BrookeJuly 28, 2012
Crab artichoke dip was amazing!
Katie McGuireMay 9, 2014
RUDE servers. I had to flag down the waitress several times for a menu, again to order, and every time my drink was empty. Then her coworker actually had the nerve to ask why I left no tip! 1 star.
Mark A.December 6, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Yeah, the manager with the neuvo-biker look is a dick, but the place is great.
La Palina CigarsFebruary 13, 2012
Shelly's carries a wide array of fine La Palina cigars! Read more
Foster KaneAugust 11, 2014
Been here 100+ times
Wings and Drinks
Antar the LionFebruary 22, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Food and fellowship
Kristy KinneyMarch 8, 2011
Brandon is awesome! Awesome bartender!
Barry BlonderJanuary 5, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The wings are the best, seriously!
Juan UlloaSeptember 19, 2010
Try the Blackend Chicken pasta. Addictive!!
Jules WinnfieldJanuary 30, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Get the Campfire wings.
JOE REBLANDOMarch 22, 2012
Check out the new patio
Oscar ConchasAugust 1, 2010
Try the turkey avocado wrap its great
Sum MehrnamaSeptember 16, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Get the fries!!!!
The Q ContinuumDecember 23, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Ask for Mike
Alyssa BonkDecember 27, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Ashton Corona, please!
Bryan WaltonOctober 12, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Ardbeg Supernova!
Chris SuspectJanuary 7, 2010
The French fries here are really good
Brian DavisAugust 1, 2010
Shelly's burger - medium well.
Stephen QuinnJanuary 1, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Unless your +21, you are not able to purchase cigars here
Ty NowellJuly 13, 2010
Fry's were good, but the bartender/manager was a dick
Andrew WisemanFebruary 23, 2010
Unless you smoke cigars or enjoy the smell, avoid this spot
Richard LombardoDecember 2, 2009
No need to bring cigs to Shelly's.
Tom Van DongenJanuary 15, 2011
Bartender/manager doesn't like tourists I suppose. Just stay away from this place.
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