The Crown & Crow

Great bar atmosphere and vibe, friendly staff, really big space, amazing for karaoke, including the wall of screens. It also shares a wall with the gay bathhouse, which I find hilarious.

Came here for a drinkThe drinkPaloma.... terrible. Very sour with butter aftertaste. This is one of the worst palomas I've ever hadThe ambiance Is really loud... obnoxious. The bartenders are really loud, like screaming and bellowing loud. It's annoying.I like the decor Parking is on the streetOverall, this is a one and done

I was in the neighborhood attending a performance at Studio Theatre and had some time to kill before the event. I saw an intriguing sign on the street that demanded I find out what kind of place Crown and Crow was. The answer is it's a very cool and dark bar in a basement (with a forbidding-looking set of stairs) that serves a huge assortment of beer and cocktails. Fair warning: they DO NOT serve food, so if that's what you're looking for, you should move along and leave the serious business of drinking to the professionals. The interior is very shabby-chic, like something you'd find in NYC or London. I was pleasantly surprised to find it in my home city. It was a Sunday evening around 6 pm, and it wasn't crowded at all, although there were many more people there when we left in time to make our 7:30 show. I was feeling adventurous, so I ordered the Cuke Mule: Hanson Cucumber Vodka, Fresh Lime, and Goslings Ginger beer. I found the price of $12 to be very reasonable for a specialty cocktail in DC. It was very tasty but a little too complicated for me to make at home, but I'm glad I tried it and will definitely have it again when I go for a return visit. My companions and I also had an Aperol Spritz, a Vodka tonic, and (my personal favorite) Hendrick's G&T. We all agreed our drinks were perfectly made. Service was fast and friendly. I regret I failed to get our bartender's name, but I hope she continues to work there because I'll make sure to get her name next time and update this review. One point I'd like to make is that they DO NOT charge a ridiculous "service fee" or whatever nonsense management chooses to call the giant middle finger most of the restaurants in my neighborhood (Wharf) have embraced. Don't get me started. Bottom line, it was a unique and interesting visit and I encourage you to go out of your way, if you must, to see for yourself.

Great ambiance. Met a friend for a quick drink before heading out to dinner. A good variety of beers and specialty drinks. Mostly I loved the decor. No table service, but the bartenders were attentive and fast. It wasn't too quiet or too loud. Just a comfortable, hidden, neighborhood, gem, that would be easy to walk by if you weren't looking for it.

Bob is a truly awesome bartender. Also great ambiance, but really you should go to get a drink from Bob.

Fun bar with chill, speakeasy vibes and good cocktails. I had a mocktail that was meant to mimic an amaro, but it ended up tasting more like a flat coke.Still, other drinks were good, they definitely know what they're doing behind the bar. They also have beer and wine on the menu, but the cocktails are the big draw here.All in all, a nice spot for drinks on the fancier side, in a low key setting.

Nice spot on 14th! Came here for cocktails before dinner. I like the door when you first go down the stairs. Plenty of space at the bar so had an old fashioned and a beer. The bar has a cool vibe. We will be back!

Graham is amazing--made us feel right at home and was incredibly engaging. Highly recommend.

Fantastic drinks and a great vibe! Graham was fantastic to chat with and made our experience so enjoyable! Highly recommend coming here!

Awesome vibes and bartenders! They have multiple nonalcoholic beers as well 10/10 Will definitely be here again