2321 18th St NW

The Hottest New Bars Around D.C. Right Now

"Adams Morgan’s hip new hangout to play pool, drink drafts, and crush burgers came to life in May. The rectangular-shaped bar comes from longtime D.C. chef Darren Norris and his wife Candice Wise-Norris, who transformed their sleek hot-pot place Shabu Plus into a casual dive called Billiards Room. A newly built-out wooden bar in the back joins three pool tables, air hockey, neon-lit Modelo signage, and vintage concert posters of the Ramones and Grateful Dead affixed to its crimson-painted brick walls. Drinks include local drafts by the pint or pitcher and cocktails like a cold brew martini and hibiscus margarita. Death Punch bar, situated atop the original three-level Japanese dining complex since the start, remains open as usual." - Tierney Plumb