The Admiral

Fantastic Venue for Events!We host our holiday happy hour yearly and other events throughout the year at the Admiral. The team makes it incredibly easy to book and contract. They are very accommodating and provide a fun atmosphere. I highly recommend using this venue for your events. We look forward to hosting more events next year!

OMG - I cannot believe I am writing a review about the The Admiral, a down & dirty bar in Dupont Circle that smells of beer and has lots of young urban professionals standing around looking for their next hook-up. But, I tell you, I have had some of the best bar food at this place. I am not ashamed. I am not regretful and who are you to judge me anyway???The Admiral has been a mainstay in Dupont Circle for a long time. I have seen it for years. People standing around, acting crazy, guys showing off for girls, girls preening for guys - it definitely is NOT my kind of place from the outside.But, a few weeks ago, we were very hungry after work. It was also FREEZING cold after work and this place is a good halfway point between the office and home. So, we decided to throw caution to the wind and check it out.Well, my opinion of this place has certainly changed. The burger hits all the places in your mouth that you want. There is a good sear on the outside but the inside is moist and juicy. It is a messy hamburger that warms your soul. The beef has a good flavor and the accompaniments compliment the burger very well. The fries are adequate. I wish they gave you ketchup in a bottle instead of a small ramekin because you will definitely run out.I have also had the Chicken #2 sandwich - outstanding! Okay, so it could use a little more moisture on the sandwich itself. Some flavored mayonnaise perhaps - or some sort of juiciness to balance out the density of the chicken. But the overall flavor is - as I said - outstanding! This is a messy sandwich so be forewarned. The bun stands up to the necessary biting and pulling; in fact, the bun is very good. Bravo to the bun supplier!Service??? You would think the service at a place like this is an afterthought. But each time I have been here we have had Caroline as our server. She is great!. Friendly, fast, attentive and very nice to talk to. She even remembered us this last time (no doubt, because we were so much older than everyone else)!Who knew that a place that has no paper towels in the bathroom and where you have to suffer through people's butts alarmingly close to your dining table could be so good???I have no more fear of The Admiral. You shouldn't either. It doesn't matter that I was the oldest person in that dining room. The hamburger and the Chicken #2 made me happy and Caroline took care of my every need.So, I can recommend The Admiral for a casual meal if you are in Dupont!

We came here for a group brunch. The food is just alright, nothing special in my opinion. The atmosphere is fun and lively. It's definitely a popular bar in the heart of Dupont. When the weather is nice, their outside area with high top tables is a great spot for happy hour. They have a bar outside and servers who circulate, so you don't have to go inside to grab a beer if you're hanging on the patio area.

Really good happy hour deals. Chicken bites, sliders, draft beer, and some cocktails on their HH menu.Oh yeah, the French fries were really good with the beer so I recommend. Fantastic service. I had a drink that was terrible so the bartender made another drink for free. Terrible parking around this area so be prepared to walk at least half a mile if you are driving or take another form of transportation. It can get pretty loud in here and hectic with TVs, music overhead, lots of conversations. Recommend coming early and heading out early. It was nice they kept the heat at a comfortable level after getting warmed up from walking here.

We walked in to have a drink before we went to DC improv. There was space at the bar on a Friday around 6. We walked in right at 5:55 and were tried to order fast to get the happy hour price. The bartender knew exactly what were were doing and was able to get us all checked out exactly at 6 before happy hour ended. I got a decoy red blend and I'd say their wine pours were fairly heavy. Overall good vibes and easy place to grab a drink.

Co-hosted our holiday party here for a small group of 30. Food was pre-ordered and drinks were cash bar. This is another location that is in the Mission group.I arrived 30min before our start time and waited less than 5 minutes to be escorted to our area in the back. The service and food were great. The bartenders were great and drinks were received quickly. My only complaint was that we had to split a back area with another group. We had a little over 30 guests but they only provided seating for about 15 so many folks has to eat and drink standing up. We had one 6 seater, one 4 top and one half of a 6 seater. In addition to 4 extra chairs. We didn't mind split in the place but expected all the guests to be able to sit whi h wasn't the case.

We reserved a 15person spot by the Damn the Torpedo sign! It was easy to do and the customer service was great. We went on a Wednesday where it was Happy Hour all night - the prices were a bit on the higher end for typical happy hour, but the food came out quick and had good sizes! You ordered at the bar and they would bring the food over to you. Great space, very accommodating. They had other rooms as well to break up different group/event reservations. Great, hip music was playing as well all night.

A great place to gather with friends for drinks and food. The bottomless mimosa's and crushes are a steal - $30 for 90 minutes: I would caution true crush fans - the OJ came from a bottle (say it ain't so!) but I do love that you offer crushes in your bottomless- I haven't seen that before. Your nachos were ooey- gooey amazing- with a BBQ twist. The monte Cristo was - meh. The bread seemed soft like it was nuked. Would have prefers more of that French toast crisp.The potatoes were flavorful. The servers were really awesome and attentive. Thanks to those bottomless drinks, I went all in on a nacho bite and dripped BBQ sauce on my white tank. I asked for a white napkin since theirs are black and would have made more of a mess, the server brought me a white rag from the bar AND a glass of seltzer to dab it all away. And it worked! I would definitely recommend this place for a casual bite!

After checking out the O Mansion Museum I was starving. Bae and I stopped into The Admiral for a quick bite to eat. It's a bar/restaurant with indoor and outdoor patio seating. There's music playing overhead and the light rumble of conversation as well. However, it was quiet enough that Bae and I could have a conversation without having to shout. So it's not too loud at all. I ordered the Dupont Griddle Sandwich and a Blueberry Citrus Mule. What can I say? I'm a fan of breakfast and a good beverage! Lol! Both the food and drink were really good! The sandwich reminded me of a similar pancake sandwich I had in Aruba a few years ago. I asked for a side of syrup which kicked up the flavor a notch! Overall I enjoyed the experience and would stop back in again.*They are a cashless business. I learned that when I tried to break a $20.

We went to the Admiral for a post-work happy hour event to welcome a new colleague to the team and the staff and service was superb and made sure our large group was accommodated and comfortable! I'd highly recommend this spot for any and all events and as an easy and wonderful place for a casual happy hour.