Barrel House Cafe & Bar

Stumbled upon this cute cafe and bar while on a Sunday walk and I highly recommend it. I had breakfast (French toast) and it was amazing! It’s in a great location right off 14th Street NW in D.C. There was a dope, chill vibe and a great eclectic music selection they play.

One of the best bars in US! Very high tech! Very pleasant vibe, great service, u order your drinks from the table( qr code ) this place deserves more good reviews and more loyal customers! Great place!!!

We went for brunch on Saturday morning. I was pretty disappointed by what we ordered. Croque Madam is a SPECIFIC dish, and to just get a subpar bacon and egg sandwich is false advertising. Service was slow to get our food out, and this is a larger issue with tipping culture generally, but…I’m not tipping 20% on a bill when I placed my own order, no one checked that our food was ok, no one offered us water, I opened and closed my own tab on an app. If all you did was bring me a single plate of (falsely advertised food), you shouldn’t have that expectation on the app you have to order food from.

Awesome happy hour spot!! The cocktails are so good, have a great pour and for 7$ the elderflower g+t was just what we were looking for. The wings are a little wimpy size wise but they tasted great. Also recommend the ceviche. We sat outside and after a long day of walking around this was just the spot to kickback and relax at

Went out for a walk and came across this place that was buzzing on a warm day! I loved that the outside was full and there were cute pups everywhere. We only got a Guiness, Aperol spritz and two macchiatos but it was a great spot to stop and hang out.

Along 14th Street is an oasis with indoor and outdoor seating. Walk in and find an open table. Each one has a QR code to scan to order. It’s easy! The menu comes with wine, beer, cocktails, and more. The frozen pink drink was refreshing! There’s ice water in a dispenser inside for all to enjoy.

I had a great time at Barrel House Café and Bar. It was our first visit, and my group and I loved the atmosphere. such a fun and welcoming vibe. Our server, Bryson, was amazing and took great care of us. We will definitely be back!

Me and my group were walking around trying to find an outdoor spot to hang and we happened across this place. I’m a local but never noticed this spot! The outside has really fun decorations and lots of spaces to sit. You order through the app. Our server was very interactive and had a chat with us. It was an overall fun experience!

I thought the what the pumpkin latte was pretty good! Was there a lot of ingredients? Yes. Would I get this again? Also yes haha. The service was also great - I talked to the employee and she definitely made my visit more personable. I also thought the space was very cute. I would definitely come back again!

I came for their brunch/cafe, and it was ok. Their brunch food menu is limited, and they get their pastries from another vendor. I got a honey oat matcha latte, and croque madame. The latte was decent, and the croque madame was also decent. It took awhile for the food to come out, and the staff were busy so I saw my food sitting on the counter for several minutes before she finally gave it to me. The location itself is great though. They have indoor and outdoor seating, and they often host events. When I came, they had local small businesses outside selling clothes, plants, and more.

The adventure here starts by walking through the classic barrel doorway that they salvaged from the old liquor store that occupied the space for so many years. A fun start. Once inside, I was blown away by the transformation. It's all art deco chic, greens and golds, and a disco ball above the door. If you sit inside, you order with a QR code, thank god. Way too many places have abandoned the codes, but it makes ordering and closing out such a breeze. Thank you, Barrel House! We just came for drinks, but they do offer food, so something to return for. If the weather permits, they have done an amazing job with an outdoor space in back, a separate outdoor covered patio, and the inside - so three separate spaces of fun. It's much bigger than you might think. We were just here for one round, but based on the limited experience, it was easily 5/5. My woodford old fashioned was top notch, and my wife had a grand marnier, a simple classic. Bonus points for the free ice water dispenser on the bar, with water swimming in citrus. Makes it easy to stay hydrated.

Okay, new obsession. This place is so good! Reasonably priced drinks, amazingly quick staff - with QR codes for ordering (don't even have to get someone's attention or talk to anyone!), and all the cool vibes. Hip music, historic building, and maybe a circus(?) theme? Either way - whatever it is - keep rocking it! Will 100% be back for more of those amazing drinks!

Probably the best coffee on the street. This place is a hidden charm. Walk in and experience a very soft & gentle soul, reasonably priced, music a little loud but the food options & coffee are top.

Went during the day to try their new coffee shop. Lots of fun flavored lattes and tons lol of seating inside and outside since I was one of only a few customers there. Tried to order a half caf latte but they have no decaf.

Amazing staff!! Each and every person went out of their way to be kind and welcoming.

Amazing atmosphere, amazing service, food is great, and the special events are fun. Highly recommend! Sarah served me and was extremely attentive and pleasant, even during a very busy night. Will definitely be back!

A block from The Studio, this is a perfect pre-show brunch spot! We stopped into The Barrel House before a show and it absolutely set the tone for the day. The atmosphere was warm and lively and the timing was perfect for a relaxed brunch. Huge shoutout to Linda, who was incredibly friendly and helpful--she made us feel welcome right away and had great recommendations. Do yourself a favor and order the Croque Madam, but get the runny egg. The rich, savory flavors with that perfectly runny yolk were unreal and easily the star of the table.

Decor decor!!! This place got it when it comes to the ambiance. The vibrant colors are very much so alluring. Our bartender took care of us with extra efforts. The happy hour wasn't bad at all. It had a variety of drink and bites.. we were able to do a few of them gin and elder flower drinks. Also had some bites. Looking forward to return in the near future.

Food: They have an extensive menu of things, from beer food to open faced toast options. We have stuck with the bar food options of pretzels, and fries. Would not recommend the charcuterie plate as what I saw was pretty bleak. Their fries come with an assortment of sauces and they are really good. Be ready that their mustard is spicy. Service: Funny and helpful staff. One day we noticed there was no water pitcher and they were so fast at getting one out for us. They participate in the events and really helpful with anything that you might need. Ambiance: They have a number of different popups throughout the year based on what events are going on. The outside garden is open when it is nice and you can bring dogs.

Along 14th Street is an oasis with indoor and outdoor seating. Walk in and find an open table. Each one has a QR code to scan to order. It's easy! The menu comes with wine, beer, cocktails, and more. The frozen pink drink was refreshing! There's ice water in a dispenser inside for all to enjoy.

A nice spacious addition to the crowded small spots on 14th street. The place has a vibe for sure. Drinks and menu options are good.

Barrel House Cafe & Bar has had a couple of pop-ups and we made it here for the St. Paddy's one, Shamrock Shack. It was so fun and chill, despite being popular. We had great service. I had two Irish Cream Espresso martinis, which were delicious. The decor was perfect. And they had a DJ spinning, so that was great. I'm looking forward to seeing what they do next.

indoor and outdoor seating, servers or qr codes, the drinks and food are average, the location is great.

Cool spot with a great vibe! They have trivia on Tuesdays and live jazz occasionally. Definitely a great spot for breakfast and dinner.

What an incredible night! First time here and was honored to hear Joey Aeris and her band. Cocktails were beyond words, especially the salted caramel espresso martini! The owner Christopher and his staff were so welcoming. Highly recommend.

The Gentlemen's Walnut is a world class old fashioned. And if you have ever been to Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Dos Empanadas small plate will take you back. Order one beef and one chicken; it's impossible to decide which is better. And the salsa verde is worth a return trip!

Very nice buildout. Warm and cozy space and vibe. Great coffee and pastries. My new place to read the morning paper. A nice place all around.

Very cute ambiance, amazing drinks and a big variety, and overall good vibes! Johnny the manager is so friendly and welcoming! Definitely will be coming back!!

If you're cool with paying $20 for a drink that's half empty, this is your spot. The service was a joke -- we waited forever, had to hunt down the waitress to ask where our order was, and when it finally came, the drinks were literally half full. The fries looked old and just reheated. Total scam vibes

very cozy ambience! i went during the day for coffee but i'll definitely come back for the bar! they have a great variety of holiday drinks for reasonable prices, too

Great drinks , Great food, Great Vibe, Geat Happy Hour! What more can you ask for? Definitely worth checking out! I'll be back for sure!