Looking to try the best pubs around?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places in Washington to score a drink and some casual grub, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list.
1. The Alibi
Topping the list is The Alibi. Located at 237 Second St. NW (between North C Street and North Constitution Avenue) downtown, the British-American pub is the highest rated in Washington, boasting 4.5 stars out of 320 reviews on Yelp.
The restaurant describes itself as "inspired by British traditions and influenced by local American products." It offers traditional American bar food such as wings and burgers, plus entrees like roasted salmon. Fish and chips and beef stew are examples of English fare on the menu, which you can view here.
2. Duke's Counter
Next up is Woodley Park's Duke's Counter, situated at 3000 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite J (at North Hawthorne Street). With 4.5 stars out of 306 reviews on Yelp, this pub has proven to be a local favorite for its Proper Burger (ranked number 5 on Thrillist's list of the best burgers in America).
Inspired by cafés in East London, its menu rotates daily depending on the seasonal products that are available. Offerings range from avocado toast and quinoa salad to brisket and jerk chicken sandwiches, as well as the aforementioned burgers. To peruse a sample menu, click here.
3. St. Arnold's
St. Arnold's, a Belgian-American pub in Dupont Circle, is another go-to, with four stars out of 673 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1827 Jefferson Place NW (between North Connecticut Avenue and North 19th Street) to see for yourself.
Yelpers rave about the signature mussels dishes. The steamed mussel pots come with various sauces, ranging from the original Ommegang Abbey Dubbel beer sauce with caramelized shallots and duck fat, to a chipotle cream sauce. Patrons can wash it all down with one of the many Belgian beers on tap or in bottles. (See the mussels menu here.)
4. Sudhouse
Over in the U Street Corridor, check out Sudhouse, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 158 reviews on Yelp. You can find the American pub and events venue at 1340 U St. NW (between North 13th and North 14th streets).
It's hard to ignore a list of appetizers like nachos, wings and fritters and hush puppies to pair with a craft beer from one of the many taps or bottles at the bar. If customers are looking for a bit more to eat, there are numerous wraps, burgers, sandwiches, tacos and salad.
The pub also serves brunch, which includes eggs, pancakes and fruit. Click here to glance at the full menu.
