"Service Bar continues to be one of the top 50 bars in North America for its inventive cocktails and friendly, knowledgeable staff. It’s no surprise the small stalwart draws a consistent crowd of regulars, visitors, and bar industry friends to U Street NW. The drink menu is arranged by spirits and makes use of seasonal ingredients wherever possible. Fried chicken remains a fan favorite, as do the $9 happy hour specials that include Old Fashioneds and classic daiquiris. The bar is always walk-in only, but does take weekend reservations for its outdoor patio. Co-owners Glendon Hartley and Chad Spangler also run Amazonia in Shaw, a pisco-fueled paradise above Michelin-starred Peruvian tasting room Causa." - Tierney Plumb
