Shanklin Hall

My first visit to Shanklin Hall was less than a month ago and I've already come back to bring my bestie. This time we were kindly greeted by Shawnee (I hope that's the correct name) and the customer service was consistent with my first experience. Shawnee made sure to check in on our experience and proactively gave us a heads up when the kitchen would be closing. The vibes were chill, the music was nice, and once again I enjoyed my SH experience. I cannot wait to recommend this establishment to others.

I came here with my cousin in love for a work event kickback. The vibes were good and the woman who served us our drinks (I believe she was the owner) was pretty attentive. The drinks we ordered were specials of that particular night and unfortunately I don't remember their names but I would give the drinks an 8.5/10 collectively. I also tried their fries which were delicious, 10/10.

Shanklin Hall is one of my favorite places to go on a night out with my girlfriends. The DJ is always good and sets the vibe. I love the lightening and the artwork too. The service is good, and the food wasn't anything to rave about.

My review is from my 3 visits: November & December 23 and April 5th. Prior to April I'd visited Shanklin twice for birthday gatherings and really enjoyed myself. The drinks are solid, music was amazing and the food is decent enough for a bar. I've always defaulted to wings and fries and you can't go wrong with that. Located in Adam's Morgan the bar itself is only identifiable on the outside by a SH, very lowkey. You can park in a garage not too far from SH but it is TIGHT and will run you about $21. You can try street parking but it may be in short supply. Inside the ambiance is very neo centric and colorful with a base of deep greens and golds they use decor to pop color here and there. I would say capacity is probably around 50-75 people. Prior to 10pm they provide seating and such at the bar and at the corners of the walls but after they move the chairs to make space for dancing.Because I enjoyed it so much in November and December I knew I wanted to have my birthday there. The bartender Desmond's birthday was 4/3 so we had him join in on the fun and we even got shots from the owner :). All of the servers were friendly and accommodating especially the young lady with the low cut who helped me with my friend group as they filtered in throughout the night. My ONLY GRIPE for my visit on 4/5 was the DJ, he awful (my opinion) , he played house music nearly 85% of the set and refused all requests. It was such a 180 from my two previous visits that it was disappointing. Overall my friends all enjoyed the night but each of them mentioned how disappointed they were in the music because outside of that the vibe was a 10/10. I had friends go the next day and from their stories I could tell I just caught them on a bad DJ day. Don't invite him back, tysm.

Came here with a group and sat on a couch near the back. We had to order at the bar and it was a good time with decent drinks but I'm not sure I loved it more than any other bar I've been to. Would come back and try again though!

THIS Social Club is MY kind of spot!! A aesthetically pleasing velvety lounge with good safe energy, vinyl spinning, and a DOPE Chef (@douladionne) creating handmade food fusions you won't forget. I STAMPED EVERYTHING I ATE!! My new chill spot!! *OPENS ON WEDNESDAY'S*.Where I am: @shanklinhall.Location Reviewed: 2325 18th St., N.W. Washington D.C..Menu Includes:Wings, Fries, Collard Green Egg Rolls, Chicken & Dumplings, Seafood Glizzy, Blackberry Cobbler, Cocktails, & MORE!!.Items Reviewed:Their Seafood Glizzy (a salmon, tuna, crab, shrimp hot dog with pickled red cabbage, tarter aioli, & green onion on a toasted butter roll, yuca fries, & a peri peri sauce $21). STAMP!! No filler, meaty, & superbly blended!! Try it!!Their Kale Salad (with radishes, feta, pumpkin seeds, & house made lemon vinaigrette $10). STAMP!! Yes STAMP the SALAD!! Fresh, lite, & lemony!!Their Ginger Beer ($6).STAMP!! Sparkly, spicy, refreshing!!Their Blackberry Cobbler (with molasses drizzle $5). STAMP!! Like warm, crunchy, soft, sweet, FRESH blackberry oatmeal!!*Hey I CAME BACK to review the rest of them menu*Their Doula's Kitchen Wings (sweet soy & ginger glazed wings with sesame seeds, & green onions $15). STAMP!! No sauce needed, crispy, sweet, GET THESE!!Their Collard Green Egg Rolls (with braised collards, smoked turkey, Berbere spice, red cabbage, & pot liquor sauce $10). STAMP!! Hearty, savory, juicy with that pot liquor...EXCELLENT!!Their Fire Cider Chicken & Dumplings Soup (with Ginger, garlic & miso broth, roasted chicken thigh, sweet potato, corn, & handmade sumac dumplings $10). STAMP!! Mildly spicy, rich, & bursting with flavor!!.Online Navigation: Easy.Parking: Rough.Recommendations: EVERYTHING!!.Music:YouTube-N.E.G Pocket (Smoke Solo)5 Stars=STAMP4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT4 Stars=DELICIOUS3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS1 Star=NAH#Bigschlimsreviews

I love everything about Shanklin, but what I love the most is that they value community. As a business launched by friends who are all locals, they've been able to really have a great pulse on creating space that is welcoming to everyone but also still very appealing to folks that have been born and raised in the DMV. The space itself is the perfect size - cozy and intimate enough to not feel overwhelming, but large enough that it doesn't feel limiting with beautiful decor and ambiance. I have a few friends that also DJ here from time to time and although I have yet to catch them at this venue, the fact that they're being booked here let's me know that the music is sure to be on point. My last visit here was for a cocktail competition which the space was perfect for. It was such a joyful evening with the best energy. Shanklin was the backdrop, but between the food, flow and space it's evident that this is also just a well run establishment.AdMo is definitely not the easiest neighborhood to launch a successful business in, but Shanklin is doing just that. I wish them all the best and love what they're doing!

Stopped here will visiting DC but was slightly disappointed upon arrival. The site stated the location opened at 5pm however, when we arrived the door was locked. When we spotted a worker, it seemed as though he didnt want to come to the door and inform us of the why they weren't open. He later told us they'd open at 530/6pm. Thankfully the Porch Fest was going on down 18th street so we were able to find something to do to kill time since we really had this on our list. After the third time of checking the door, we were finally able to get in. This is a social club open to the public, membership isn't needed unlike other social clubs which is a plus. The inside is set up so nicely from the pictures on the walls, the choice in furnshing, to the vinyl record stand and might I add, the food is just as good! Along with cocktails and mocktails, they offer light bites that include french fries, egg rolls, chicken and more. I ordered the sweet soy & ginger glazed chicken topped w/sesame seeds & green onions and it was fried perfectly with the right amount of sauce. Soy and ginger can be a bit overbearing but this wasn't at all. Service was fast and the bartender was very accommodating, he even let me sample their ginger beer. Compared to the other locations we visited on 18th street that day, if you're looking for a mellow, laid back environment this is the one!

Visiting from out of town we decided to visit here. Love that there was no cover, and the mood lighting.Didn't like the pushy doorman who was pressuring me to give out my number after I told him we were from Dallas. He was persistent with the fact that he was moving to Houston soon and we should 'hang out'. I was outwardly uncomfortable and my friend just drug me around him and inside. The drinks were strong. Restrooms clean. Music was okay. But the vibes did not match whos greeting women upon entry. Killed the mood for the night.Xoxo.

Yes! Such a great place to have a good vibe and meet people. Music was on point the atmosphere was chill.