The Pub & The People

My review is specifically for Side Door, the speakeasy -- though you have access to all of The Pub & The People food. The entrance is right on the corner of the street, but you have to look a little harder if you want to find the speakeasy entrance... I won't spoil it for ya. The interior is so delightfully retro. There are VHS tapes everywhere, an OLD old CRT TV, and much more. I had a reservation, though I was literally the only person in there. I didn't think I would need it, but within an hour the place was full. Ulf is an excellent bartender and host. Being the only staff down there, he worked the room quite well. I got a hot chocolate that was perfect for the type of weather that was happening at that time, among other things. Everything I had was fantastic. I had the pumpkin soup... which had sunflower seeds and a pomegranate molasses drizzle. It was... absolutely fantastic. Like omg. My date and I decided to split the brownie dessert. The gelato was ultimately better than the brownie itself, which wasn't the fudgiest or moistest one I have ever had, but it was still quite yummy. The vibe of the place definitely makes it rank among my top favorite DMV speakeasies. Also big shout out to Ulf!

I was finally able to get seated and now I get why it stays packed!Food: My +1 spoke highly of the Shrimp Tacos. As the person watching her slowly devour each bite and subtly moan I have to assume they taste pretty good. Service: For a person named B they get an A+! It was a pleasure. No notes. Ambiance: Imagine if part of Belle's Library sold booze. If that appeals to you so does this spot.

~ Lovely neighborhood bar that sits on the corner of North Capital & Rst. I love what they're doing with the entire Florida park corridor. My Grandmother has a house on Rst and I remember this used to be a laundromat. Felt good to relax outside and enjoy this place. I met up with a childhood friend for a quick bite and sips. Long islands are pretty pretty good. I only ordered a chicken quesadilla but the menu had some interesting options. Plus, I was table watching everyone's food when it came out. Lol. The quesadilla was cool. Nothing special tho. Service ... A+. We sat outside and there was only one lady servicing everyone. She was truly amazing. I received my food and drinks in a respectable time. I'll definitely be visiting to dive deeper into the menu. Parking is tough tough. They have this "permit parking only" on their streets. (Pretty much all the streets). I saw at least 7 cars with tickets on the windshield. D.C. is trippin' for real. Hope you enjoy it. ~#TeamDiesel

This is a fun spot! Went here before an event in the area and found this on maps. Have a nice setup - indoors and outdoors. Service is great and lots of options for cocktails and food. Felt like a local spot. We tried La Sagrada Familia and it was good, strong! It was a bit of a dicey walk from Union Station stop to here at night as a heads up, but great experience!

This was a weird experience. Walking in, the warm decor and small tables tucked together makes for a very welcoming ambience. Most of the tables were full, but it wasn't incredibly loud, and several patrons were situated at the lengthy bar.The draft beer list is respectable, and the cocktails are unique and rather good. The food was completely forgettable, which surprised us as the presentation and appearance is great. I rarely have food that looks really good but is really... not. I started with the tempura cauliflower which was absolutely drenched in a sticky hoisin-based sauce. With the amount of sauce it was overwhelming and way too sweet, and I couldn't detect if the cauliflower had been fried or just steamed plain. I finished with the flank steak, which was alright but wasn't seasoned much at all and was just like, there. The broccoli and other sides were pretty good, but it's tough to mess up broccoli. The bartender was, let's say odd. Overall he behaved like customers were annoying him and preventing him from stocking the glassware. He got along fine with the other server working, so apparently it's not just a gruff personality. Asked about things on the menu, he offered "I don't know, you're the one who's going to eat it." Or my friend asking about some of the signature cocktails and he helpfully opined "those are two totally different things." I'm disappointed in the experience, as had been looking forward to trying it out. But there are bars I like better, restaurants I like better, and all have staff who are happier to have us. This just isn't convenient enough to bother going back.

Stopped by for dinner and drinks before a concert at The Pocket. The weather was perfect for dining al fresco on the lovely patio. We stepped inside only briefly and were told we could sit anywhere on the patio, where as soon as we were seatedwe were greeted and offered menus. Our drinks were served quickly and we were so busy chatting it took a while for us to order, but once we did the food came out hot and quickly. "The Heidi" wasa delicious combination of crispy chicken, cheddar, bacon, smoked guacamole, and chipotle aioli. The fries were crispy, just how I like them, This is a great neighborhood spot and I'd highly recommend!

Matt took great care of us. Needed to kill a couple of hours in the area and boy did they not disappoint. Food is high quality I can't brag on it enough

Went back and tried their Chicken Sandwich called the Heidi. The service was good but the sandwich was a little dry.

Excellent neighborhood bar with friendly staff who recognize regulars. They play with the menu (adding and taking away things) which is great but also a bummer when they take your favorite thing off the menu. But we keep coming back. Great selection of mixed drinks and rotating draft beers. They even have a cool speak easy down below! Definitely recommend.

This is a great spot with cozy casual vibes and great food! Came here for dinner on a weeknight while visiting friends in town and had an awesome experience. The server was very friendly, the vibes were nice, and all the food was delicious. I would especially recommend the cauliflower appetizer!