Lyman's Tavern

I came here for an informal celebration with 20ish adults. Good times. The beer menu was large and had something for everyone. The hot toddy's, though, are definitely the way to go. They were super strong and great on a chilly evening.I didn't come for the games, but they're obviously a fun draw in the back of the bar.

Awesome place. Great vibez. Friendly bartender and bouncer. Drinks were super cheap for 2022, heck they're super cheap for 2000. And they were made strong. I ordered two rum & pineapples. Great patio space with potato vines and ambient lights. Didn't even get to the arcade machines inside. Definitely recommended!Five stars!

This was a divey little bar that played great music and had quite a few pinball machines. We had a blast playing pinball and could have played for hours if we had more time.

One of the best dive-y spots in the city. Great atmosphere- you can't go wrong. Nice patio, love the pinball machines, and solid beer selection

Very well maintained Pinball machines and a few newer releases. Great selection of beer, only a few drafts. Lots of food options if you want a legit meal or just get snacks. Inside is a little intimate but lots of seating outside. All Pinball machines except for a 4 player Xmen game. They do tabs with your credit card. Just beware it hangs from a clothespin for all to see. I get that it's efficient for them but a little discretion please. Games take quarters. There is a coin change machine. The bartenders can break bills for you. Would come back but not do a tab.

I just moved to DC from LA and have had such a series of great experiences I felt I needed to start Yelpibg. This place is sort of, for me, what a bar I could create in my dreams would be. Cheap, stuff drinks and good beer. Rad neighborhood. Easy to get to. Staff and regulars are welcoming and cool, and there's a ton of pinball machines lining the walls with some old arcade machines. And best of all, good music playing all night. This place is sick. I'm a tattooed rock'n'roll dude, but I came here with my friends from Germany and India who'd literally never been to a bar like this, and they had a blast. Quote-"coolest bar we've been to in America". That's gotta say something, right?

Pretty cool local spot. Wanted something more low key before enjoying a fancy dinner and it didn't disappoint. It appeared to be bad service only. I grabbed a spot at the bar but people sitting at tables on the patio or inside kept coming in to get drinks.Service was prompt, a little reserved, but fine by me. They had a great selection of beers and also ciders which was huge for me as a non-beer drinker. They also have pinball and stuff for people to play.Probably not worth going out of your way to visit but a great little spot to pop in

Friends introduced me to this bar last month, and I had to bring my hubby - great pinball, good drinks, fun neighborhood. Really relaxed atmosphere. Definitely will be back when I visit D.C.

What a great place! I was in Columbia heights to venture to my favorite Cuban spot. But to my misfortune on a Tuesday it was closed! Quickly did I have to find alternate plans as I was starving. I don't recall there being a sign outside. But both times I walked passed that block it was busy. Yelp already made me aware it was a dive bar. I never discredit such places because many happen to be gems when it comes to their cuisine. This place happened to be one of them. Although it's primarily all bar food. Everything has a twist and it's not your average fast food. For example the sliders are not just simple burgers with cheese. I had one with blue cheese. It was spectacular. They also offers some sort of slushy. It was my understanding that whatever they make varies. What they offered that evening was fantastic!!!Crappy thing is this place is far from the metro! But there are various buses that pass by right upfront. Definitely will be back to try some other menu items! Bartender was very nice and helpful with recommendations. Overall a very chill and relaxing place to be after a long days work.

Bartenders let you know they hate humans and as you are one of that race, none of you are welcome. Also, some of our drinks were God awful, genuinely cleaning fluid awful. Star added for look, games, and the other patrons, who were great.