Looking Glass Lounge

I love this spot!Idc, idc...whenever I've popped in here (often on a rare Sunday outing) it's a total vibe. I'm not sure if it's because I come with a lot of my industry friends but whatever it is, whenever I drop in I feel cozy, comfortable and always have a great time.This is laid back dive bar, a neighborhood favorite and a gathering spot for many locals. The music is always great and there is usually an eclectic and fun crowd. Twice I've ended up here after black tie events and although I stuck out like a sore thumb, literally no one cared. You can be whatever you're in the mood to be like here and no one cares as long as your respectful and mindful of others. Don't be surprised if you see people stand up on the bar and dance- just embrace it. And if you get sprayed with a champagne shower in your finest garbs while sipping a Miller High Life...that's okay, embrace it.

I find the name "lounge" misleading, as it's really more of a dive bar. When I think lounge, I think dance floors and pleasant atmosphere for table service and quiet conversations. This was none of that.The menu on Yelp does not match the QR code menu on the table. Just FYI. Do not rely on that menu.They seem to have a limited alcohol offering and a limited kitchen offering. I ordered a drink I didn't particularly want, but had no choice but to get as they had no ciders on hand. I then ordered a Philly cheesesteak sandwich specifically for the mushrooms. It's not until he takes my order and puts it in that he comes back 15min later to tell me they don't have mushrooms and actually they don't even have onions. Like wow, you couldn't tell me this earlier? You couldn't cancel my order? You're just giving me an "FYI" like I'd want a Philly cheese steak without onions? Outrageous. Then I got the food and it was soooo salty. Not tasty, just salty. The bun was very thick and I thought it could've had more cheese (in additions to the onions I would've wanted). I couldn't even finish eating it.Would not come back.

Fun bar with great curly fries. Tasty mango hard cider Full Transparency. Want to come back to bottomless mimosas next time.

Late night bar vibes. Love that there's an outdoor patio/bar down the steps. Came on a Thursday night and there was an edm dj who rocked the house all night. Mixed crowd. Drinks will for sure make you friendlier

Crappy hole in the wall. Back patio was small and disheveled. Place was empty for a reason. Service was good. Didn't order food so not sure.

Suitable to be called "local bar or neighborhood bar". A block south of Georgia-Petworth station is the perfect place to hide in plain sight. You will find an eclectic group of people, some great beers on tap, strong Tito's mixed drinks, yummy fried pickles and an awesome playlist where everyone in the small front bar sings along. I had a very good time. It's not a place to meet folks and be seen. Throw on some jeans, bring your group to enjoy the tunes or come alone and watch a game. Pros/Cons*Neighborhood after 8pm was filled with men (3) asking for money on the walk up to the bar. *vaccination card required*Good prices on drinks and bar food.*Fun playlist and lively energetic crowd.

Looking Glass is a solid local joint with tasty bar food and a good DJ when available. The wings are a must and the fried pickles are tasty too. Two thumbs up!

This is a chill hangout spot to enjoy happy hour specials until 8 pm, good food, and good company. There's $2 off draft, liquor, and wine every day.We came here on a Friday around 6 pm and it was surprisingly empty. I sat at the bar and watched some headlines on tv and sampled some beer until my friend arrived. They also had some great jams playing in the background. Through all of these stimuli, I was able to catch up with my friend who I hadn't seen in over a year. We were both starving so I got the veggie tacos and my friend got wings. This bar has a lot of other food options. I wanted to try the veggie chili since I haven't seen it on a menu before but I'll do that next time. The tacos and wings were both really good. I just wish the tacos had a bit more filling in them; I could probably have eaten three more tacos since I was super hungry. The menu said there would be carrots and avocado in the tacos but it was sparse. That being said, they were still tasty and I'd get them again when I'm not a hangry woman. Perhaps the other tacos are more substantial. Anyways, I decided to fill up on beer instead. Drinks were nice too, I started with a beer but switched to a margarita with my choice of tequila. Shoutout to Jamie for the great service and crafting delicious margaritas for me. Also a patron had spilled her wine and I heard Jamie say "that's what the rag is for" and I thought that was really nice.Also bonus points for being eco friendly and switching to cardboard straws.

So after 6pm, my party and I waited for the bartender to share that the "Chef "was not in the kitchen for he was picking up groceries. Me and my party weren't the only ones asking if the chef was back to prepare food. I wouldn't mind ordering a drink, but I have not eaten. After 30 minutes, We all got excited when the "Chef" walked in and even said hey Chef, we've been waiting for you for him to respond and you gonna continue to wait with an attitude and then the audacity to come around the corner into the bar area with a dental floss, teeth picker and started to pick his teeth. Everyone in my party put their coats on and left. If he can do that and have an attitude we're not waiting for strike 3. I'm good!

One time I came here trashed but they have a time machine at the down bar so I had a few more drinks and went in their time machine to when I wasn't trashed but I went back in time too far to that time I saved my mom from getting hit by a school bus except this time I couldn't act in time and she got hit by that bus and now she's in the big stinky wiener in the sky. So I don't have a mom anymore but I was able to get trashed again and order some combos and wings. I love you mom.