Blaguard

Great ambiance. Chill bartender. Good food. Attentive staff. Not crowded.

Dive bar atmosphere with a decent brunch menu. We ordered the breakfast burrito, avocado toast, and fried cheese curds. The curds were fried very well but I just wish they were little more heavy handed with the seasoning. The burrito was hearty and comes with some perfectly crispy tots. The avocado toast came has four 1/2 bread slices and was topped with their simple pico. Toast was a good choice for a lighter meal. Drinks were solid.

Recommended by my senator's staff, they did not steer me wrong. Best bar in the area for sure.

I arrived solo and somehow felt out of place. My drink was amazing. Ordered 12 wings with 2 different flavors but I couldn't tell if they were actually 2 different flavors because they tasted the same. Neither was the flavor I ordered. Then again, I'm from Memphis, TN home of south and flavor is a must. According to reviews I was excited to go but unfortunately it was not a friendly environment in my opinion. My drink was good though.

Great bar, great people, great times. Everything you need in a bar, just a comfortable place to be. Either you come alone or with people, its all good. Feels right, so ya check it out.

Very reliable neighborhood dive bar, just the way I like them. Decent beer selection and the food is not too bad. Great happy hour specials, too.

Very helpful and friendly staff. Good food and great prices. Fun place to hang with friends.

Fries are so good. McDonald’s plus seasoning. Nom.

New fav bar in DC. Wanted to watch the Dodgers game and they happily obliged (hard af to get a Dodger game in DC too IYKYK). Bartender was cool af (forgot his name but he said he is there Sundays) and made some new buddies talking bout Nascar and random stuff. Highly recommend if you are in the neighborhood!

I hate to say this but these were the worst wings I've ever tasted. Being from Buffalo I was weaned on wings, I have never sent wings to the trash in my existence, but today was the day. That's not an overstatement, I have never sent back wings in my 36 years of existence. They were definitely precooked for speed, so hard and chewy, and fell off the bone in a bad way, like rocks being chipped off a cliff face. I didn't even know that could happen, it was a strange experience. That said the vibes inside were great and the staff were very friendly, light hearted, and accommodating. If the wings were even average the stars would be 5 it was just that. bad. I'm hoping it was a one time thing that a rogue wing connoisseur just caught them on a bad day. Google how to cook wings, you can be better in an instant.

Do you want to re-experience the college campus bar experience, full of super young bros in a divey/dumpy Irish bar setting? Then Blaguard is the spot for you. That's not necessarily a criticism because that was the vibe I was into for many years. And for a place serving a younger clientele, they have a solid draft beer list, and prices are good. Worth a try if you're nearby.

OMG so great. We were looking for a bar to watch the Stanley Cup playoffs and this place was a short uber away from Dupont Circle. We definitely hit the jackpot. Small, local bar with great wings and sports. They also had great music. Beer on draft, cocktails available as well. In addition to the wings, I had cheese curds, which were super fresh and delicious and the hubs got tots. I started with a nitro draft coffee. I love coffee on nitro and we were there around noonish. There is an upstairs but we didn't go up there as it was closed when we went in the afternoon. There's also a little bit of outside seating. I would definitely recommend this place!

Disappointing on St Patty's day 2024. I know was I It was a Sunday, but at least play something besides Guns N' Roses.

If you come here, it is for the happy hour specials and their soft pretzels which are the bomb! They were lightly salted and pillowy soft, unlike other places that are rock hard. The service was not great. We shower up and asked to sit outside with our dog and sat in a "table" that was really this small firepit. It was dirty and had to ask TWICE to get it cleaned, and the bouncer did a terrible job trying to clean it. You have to order inside the bar and we did get our food in about 10 minutes. Aside from the pretzel, the rest of the food was really average but the wings were solid. They have about 10 craft beers on tap which is not common in DC. Based on their menu, it seems like a local divey kind of bar. Although the staff were really nice and prompt, I wasn't happy with that fake table and the miscommunication with the bouncer.

Great wings! It was a hot night and there wasn't much airflow in the bar- but overall a great experience!

Fun spot for a casual drink and a quick bite! I wouldn't necessarily call it a dive bar, but I wouldn't call it a "nice" bar either. It's somewhere in between. No frills but lots of TVs, cold drinks, and decent food. Great spot!

It's always the divey-est bars that have the best food. This simple dive bar has some of the best chicken tenders I've ever had (not just because I had been drinking). A kitchen that's open fairly late is a plus!

The best part of this place was the service--the worst, by far, was the food. We sat outside and went in to order. They were out of several dishes, but the staff was nice about telling us and joked with us while we figured out what to get. But the food itself really disappointed. I had the fish tacos and barely finished them because the taste and quality left a lot to be desired. There's a lot of places to grab a bite on this street, you can skip this one. It looked like a fun sports bar for drinks, so maybe stick to that.

Yummy and cheap food and great drink deals! We ordered almost everything on the menu and the only thing we regretted were the buff chick wraps

Little hole in the wall Irish pub. We came in to get a bite and a beer. They had a pretty decent selection of local craft beer on tap. I was expecting much out of the food but it blew me away. The tacos were on special (on Tuesday 3 for $6). The tortillas seemed homemade and the chipotle sauce was delicious. The chili had to have been one of the best chilis I've ever had. It was not soupy, very chunky. I had to take some of jalapeños off but the flavor was not something I expected to come out of an Irish pub. The overall vibe made me feel like I was in a neighborhood bar in Good Will Hunting or something. The bartender was loud and friendly but not in a bad way. A Hispanic guy would come down from upstairs and bring food and check on the tables. I would go back again!

This place is amazing. We love sitting at the bar upstairs the service is fantastic and the vibe is chill and fun! Talon and Jason are the absolute best... ask for them the next time you're here!

Chicken tenders are super delicious, staff is super lovely, and you feel like you're home while having a beer and watching a game on the tv. Favorite neighborhood bar

Best Dive in town. Guinness on tap. Fair prices. Great food. Fast service. Nice people. Ambiance? Quintessential. In closing, I never close my tab here. They can tip themselves however much they like. Take my money.

Best bar in DC! Wish that I could give it 10 stars. Outstanding wings, great sweet potatoe waffle fries. Good ranch.

We stumbled onto the Blaguard while waiting to check into our Airbnb during our visit to Washington, DC last weekend. I was so intrigued with the name, I had to go in. For the remainder of our DC trip, we tried to insert the name "Blaguard" in every sentence we could. Located in the beautiful neighborhood of Adams Morgan, this bar was a pleasant surprise. We had just eaten lunch and had a little time to kill, so we grabbed a couple of beers. I tried the Guava-Beary Gose (4.7%) from the local Hellbender Brewery, and it was delicious. Steven was tending bar that afternoon and was very friendly. We loved this bar so much that we went back to visit one last time before we flew out the next morning. We need to plan another visit to DC to try out their food options. Thanks Steven for the great service and finding me a woman's shirt to purchase as a souvenir!

Thankful for bars like this and wouldn't necessarily call Blaguard a "dive" either. Oh, there are dives in the area while here is more of a sports bar. Most importantly, the Blaguard has been a mainstay for patrons prior to this past year, DURING ya know and well, now. If you haven't been, I encourage you to stop by. Spacious yet comfortable, the Blaguard has plenty of stand/stool style tables with perfect views of all their TVs. The main bar is loaded with seating and dare you to counter the Cheers' like vibe provided courtesy of their bartenders/staff. Drinks are reasonably priced and have a solid variety to choose from. I didn't capture a menu pic nor did I of the reuben I smashed on a recent bar crawl. Make sure to order the Totchos (IYKYK) and a side of wings (Memphis rub) if you're stopping in for the first time. Oh, and there's streetery seating as well. Oh, oh they tend to have specials frequently so don't sleep on their Twitter (@blaguarddc).

I am so disappointed with the Blaguard. My friends and I come here every day. We love supporting their business BUT this was the worst experience of my life. The bouncer really hurt my feelings. I will never be back.

Wholeheartedly meh food. We were craving carbs and heavy bar food so we got a pretzel (actually two- it's a good amount of food for the price), but it was undersalted, kind of hard, and stale tasting. Also ordered some pickle chips which were overbreaded and underseasoned. For main dishes, we shared a burger (solid, nothing special, but a good hearty burger) and the loaded tater tots with cheese, bacon, green onions, etc. I think the tots might have been better if we were dining in- we put the ranch on the side and so they were a bit dry, but I really think it's a hearty amount of gooey cheese that makes loaded tots and these were mostly lightly melted cheddar that had solidified. A good amount of bacon on them though, so that's something! All in all, the Blaguard is clearly a place you go for alcohol and food is more of an afterthought. Nothing is offensive and portions are generous, but even for bar food, it's kind of disappointing.

The Blaguard is your typical neighborhood dive bar. Unfortunately, it's a bit too hole in the wall and grimy for me. This bar has been here a very long time, even before I came to DC, so it definitely has a cohort of locals who love it. When I was there most recently, everyone seemed to know the bartender and my group was basically the only new people. However, a bar can't really survive on old-time regulars, especially since Adams Morgan is not as popular for going out as it was 10 years ago. Happy hour drink deals are pretty good, but nothing to go out of your way for. Apparently people rave about the tater tot concoctions, but I didn't really get it. Anyone can throw tater tots and cheese into a bowl and throw some scallions on top. Overall, I'm glad I tried this place out since I have passed it so many times going to Jack Rose, but I don't think I'll be back.

I've been to the Blaguard twice now, both on Friday evenings for happy hour after work. Overall, the bar has a nice 'dive bar' feel -- old hard wood tables, hard wood stools, and complimentary bar decor. They have a large chalkboard menu written above the bar displaying the days' happy hour specials. No need to wait for the bartender or track down a menu to learn about the days' deals. Their happy hour specials last until 8pm, what a win! Their happy hour food and drink is extremely affordable and delicious. Their strong rails were just $5. The wings are $.50 each and come in orders of 6, 12, and 24. I highly recommend coming with a small group of friends and ordering the 24 wings; they have a number of dope flavors(I personally recommend the tomato basil). I ranked the Blaguard 4 stars instead of 5 because of it's location and size: 1. On both Fridays, parking was a nightmare; it took me at least 15 - 20 minutes to find a spot relatively close to the bar. Make sure to leave early if you plan on driving and meeting friends there. 2. Blaguard only has one or two tables large enough (downstairs at least) to fit a party greater than 4. On my second visit, I went with a party of 6 and had to do a bit of waiting to get the large table. I definitely recommend coming by with a smaller group. All things considered, a great bar! I'll definitely be back.

I really like this Adams Morgan neighborhood. I mean, I don't see me ever living here but I think it's a cool place. So here I am, walking along and suddenly I got very thirsty. And there's the Blaguard and it looks more of a dive bar than a sports bar, but there's nothing wrong with that designation. I popped in. A few friendly barflies were in attendance at 5:00 in the afternoon and they were getting very tipsy. Yep, they even bought be a drink. Hell, they insisted on it! I had that, and my one beer to soothe my sore feet and thirst, then I was back on my way. A neat place, the locals are fortunate to have it! Not just Redskins, but there's a ton of National's stuff too.

Before moving to DC, when we were scouting apartments, The Blaguard was one of the places we stopped at to grab a beer and ponder our choices, so I have a soft spot for it. On that Saturday, the place was nearly empty, we sat at the bar and had a friendly chat with the bartender. Today, a Sunday during football season, the small joint was pretty packed but we did manage to grab a table and two seats. Football played on the televisions. There was a young crowd. Not rowdy but loud. Gotta love millennials. Mimosas were $4 so not surprisingly the champagne used was cheap. We ordered a hummus platter which was really good. Hummus is notated on the menu as homemade and it tasted it. Pita was hot as if straight out of the oven. $8 for the large platter. In fact, I only saw one menu item for more than $10 and that had seafood. Simple bar food but quality and at low prices. The interior is small but warm and charming. Worn wooden floors and the place looked clean. There is an upstairs section as well with a second bar and more seating. Overall a nice little neighborhood bar.

Pretty good food with amazing deals on drinks. I definitely suggest going and getting some large draft beers or punches of mixed drinks. Decent food, but amazing place for drinks

This was the first year I didn't have a Super Bowl party to be at so my girlfriend and I decided to go to the bar where she watched football every Sunday. We were skeptical of how many people would be at the Blaguard considering all the parties and social events we weren't invited to, the Blaguard was pretty full. We had some trouble finding a stool at the start but it definitely thinned out by the end. They had the game on most of the TVs and the puppy bowl got some real estate if you wanted to see something cute after seeing Bill Belichek's scowl for 4 hours. On top of the beer experience, I will say that for the amount of Swag I received during the Super Bowl, the Blaguard is worth a visit. From bottle openers, t-shirts and can coozies, I never expected to get this much beer swag during one football game. We drank Bud Light for most of the game, but there were quite a few different options so if drinking "America's finest" isn't you thing, they have a lot of other options. The bar service was a bit slow but considering how full the bar was, I can't complain too much. Nicos, one of the off the clock bartenders, is just a lot of fun I he was the one going through the bar and bantering with everyone. It was really cool to see someone who isn't working care so much about making the bar environment enjoyable. For food, we cycled through a lot of different bar snacks. We started with the Buffalo Totchoes. They were really good. I wish they had nacho cheese which would have been appropriate considering the name, but I got over it given the spiciness of the tots soaked in buffalo sauce and jalapeños. We wanted some ranch and the server got us some really quickly. We then got the Mac n Cheese which was amazing. I had a few Mac n Cheeses during my week in DC as a mac aficionado, and this was by far the best. Finally, we got the black bean burger which wasn't just a bland attempt at appeasing vegetarians but a well constructed burger with avocados, nacho cheese and onions. We got the fries near the end of the game and they were cold, so I am going to guess they were old. However, the rest of the night was great and I will dock them 0.1 stars. I have heard this place is totally different on Fridays and Saturdays, but for a football game this place is second to none. The Blaguard has great food, cheap beer, and fun bantering bartenders which is all I could ask for to spend 3 hours. Can't Miss Dish: Black Bean Burger

Cozy little pub. Cheap burgers and drinks. I had a couple $5 mules after an intense pig out at tail up goat down the street. Great prices for DC and cool dive atmosphere

Good place for a low-key happy hour. Local, neighborhood style sports bar/pub. Food was fast, although if it gets more crowded ordering can be a pain because it's pub-style (from the bar only). The buffalo chicken wrap I got was good, and the jalapeños were a different but welcome addition to the wrap. The homemade French onion dip and chips were also delicious (and also good for the side of fries). I wish there were a few more food options for happy hour, but the normal prices weren't too outrageous.

hmm i came here for one reason: to get shot of jagermeister. challenged by a friend, i had to cross it off my drinks to try list . so i found myself here! the bar upstairs and downstairs were just packed because of the football game. that being said, the service was actually really quick so i downed that shot, which was ...terrible. then, i had a whisky sour to wash it away. which wasnt much better it was funny to see so many ppl packed in this small place on a sunday afternoon but hey thats AM for yah. i might come back in the future if im in da mood

Had a great time. Big screens to watch your game, lots of beers on tap and great biscuit sandwiches. Would highly recommend.

This is a cozy neighborhood bar that also serves as a great place to watch your home team when you're the new kid in town. As someone new to DC without a 'place where everyone knows my name', I instantly felt welcomed by the staff and patrons of the Blaguard. Almost every person I met that night invited me to sit with their crew for a beverage and when my team started losing, the bartender poured sympathy shots for Patriots fans and I. Wasn't particularly hungry when I went in, but I did snack on an A+ cheese curds appetizer!

Do not eat here. We found a roach in the food and the owner was an extremely rude person.

The gf and I were early for the Speed Rack bartending competition at Jack Rose, so we decided to grab some food and a beer at Blaguard while we waited. The Blaguard has a definite dive-ish feel which is not a bad thing. The downstairs was pretty full of football fans watching the afternoon games, so we moved upstairs into their newly-renovated upstairs bar. Sparsely furnished/decorated and still requiring some of its planned finishing touches, the upstairs bar was bright (from the natural light streaming in the windows overlooking 18th St.) and offered a lot of potential goodness. The beer selection, while not the most extensive, had a range of popular favorites as well as microbrews. We ordered the Fish and Chips and Hot Pretzels with dip. The pretzels seemed to be the variety found in your supermarket freezer section. Not very inspiring. The fish and chips, however, were pretty good. The plate consisted with two very sizable pieces of battered fish (not sure of the type). The batter was a thicker style coating more accustomed to that found on fried chicken, but it was crispy a not greasy. The fish was hot, moist, and flaky. The fries were also nicely done, hot, crispy, but not greasy. The Blaguard isn't fine dining, nor is it upscale bar food. It's simple, unspectacular, yet certainly not bad bar food which is all you need in your neighborhood dive bar.

I love this place. It's loud, people are boozing borderline inappropriately, bartenders are helpful with booze/getting games on, and there's a jukebox. If I'm in that section of AdMo and need shelter in the form of a bar, this is the spot.

Great value! Fish and ships were really well done and the fries are great. My wife enjoyed her grilled cheese but it's hard to mess that up. Nice "locals" atmosphere.

Ambiance: Casual, dive barish Price: Average Servie: Average Overall: Average My bf and I rarely venture out to Adams Morgan and is usually a treat when we do :). We met at Jack Rose for a friend's birthday. However, because Jack Rose allows smoking on the patio it was getting really stuffy and smelly. We decided to head over to this bar instead. The music is great and the drinks are reasonably priced! The bartender was willing to make us whatever we requested and was readily available even as the bar got more packed. Overall, if you are looking for a chill place with some good music and well drinks--it wouldn't hurt to stop by!

I think I have found myself another bar to add to my list of happy hours that last past 7:00. Adams Morgan is a moderate hike for me, so I rarely get to hang out there. When the weather isn't horrible, though, exceptions can be made and walking can actually be fun. So, the Blaguard is a relatively small bar, but the music is loud, the drinks are excellent, the prices are awesome, the wings are bomb, and the bartenders are super friendly! My friend and I decided to stop by and split 24 wings... what a GREAT idea! 50 cent wings??? That's not the easiest thing to come by nowadays... we ordered the Tomato Basil and Old Bay wings. Next time, the plan is to try the Caribbean Jerk & the Mumbo. Hopefully they taste as good! I'd recommend this place to anybody.

I went in the middle of the day with some friends, it was pretty quite when we walked in, they only had two other guys there. But as the day grew on, more people showed up. I don't care for having to pay for music. Wish there was more of a blend of everything music wise. The drinks were pretty cheap which is always a win in my book.

Looking for a divey sports bar with solid drink prices. Look no further. Pros: Good drink prices. Strong drinks. Happy hour until 8pm which includes some of the better happy hour wings in the area on Friday. Always have the big game on. Tatchos were on point as well (tater tots topped as if they were nachos ). Staff has always been very friendly ther Cons: Small space downstairs and outside making it pretty cramped when it gets busy.

Wish I could give negative stars this place sure earned it! I came in here to get a friend and they refused to let us in because we were in Baumba for brunch. But shockingly another one of my friends went WITH us to brunch and was already in the establishment. Wonder what was the difference? Hmmm.....??? Maybe it's because she was a very attractive Caucasian girl! And as an African American woman, accompanied by a middle eastern man and gay man weren't welcome. Then the doorman CLAIMED to be the owner and still refused to let us get our obviously intoxicated friend from their establishment. Maybe your sons of anarchy knockoff doorman shouldn't make up his own rules and apply them when he feels like it.

Straight-forward neighborhood bar...good food...cold beer...cool atmosphere. The best place in the city to catch a Skins game. This is the type of spot that can easily go unnoticed, even for frequent AdMo visitors. (The Gatsbyesque façade of the upscale whiskey bar next door sucks up all the oxygen on this block.) But this small dive is a refreshing change from the typical DC sports bar: Washington sports fans actually show up and cheer for the home team. The food is typical sports bar fare: wings, burgers, sandwiches, etc. Well executed (I'm a big fan of their Rueben), but not exactly a foodie's paradise. They have a pretty good beer rotation, but if you're a complete snob for crafts you might be disappointed. Everything is priced fairly cheap, especially for AdMo. But what truly sets this place apart is the gameday atmosphere. I've been for a few Wizards games and was surprised to find that they had the game on most tvs, with the sound up and actual fans watching. Not typical for a DC bar showing a regular season basketball game. On my most recent visit, the Skins were playing for a division title. I got there about a half hour early thinking I'd be able to get a seat at the bar. Wrong, the place was already standing room only. By time the game started, it was completely packed. It felt more like a college gameday crowd than a DC crowd- people were cheering from start to finish, booing every questionable call, and chanting "You Like That!" every time Cousins made a big play. Another big plus is the customer service here. The bartenders are super friendly and easy to talk to. Because this place can be low volume (especially when games aren't on), they've developed a knack for taking great care of the customers who do come in. If you're looking for a delicately crafted cocktail, rare bourbon, or impossible-to-find microbrew, this probably isn't the place for you. But if you wanna get super casual and have a beer in a laid-back environment with a chill crowd, this is your spot. And if you're a Washington sports fan, this needs to be your go-to.

Awesome neighborhood bar! This is a go-to spot for a night out or even a drink at the end of the night. Bartenders here are great and so is the food, despite the dive vibe that you might get when you first walk in. This is also a great place to watch Redskins games on Sundays.

One of my favorite local sports bars. Community atmosphere whether it's for a happy hour, college football game, or Sunday funday. Their beer taps are constantly changing for seasonal varieties and their bartenders are well versed and great at providing recommendations.

This bar is the best bar. And the bartenders are very philosophical. The juke box also slays.

This is my go to and the best "Dive Bar". I love how friendly all the employees are, how now I come to think of them as friends. I also love their modern juke box (although I'm not sure they appreciate when I play Avril throw backs haha). Their specials and happy hour are always on point and they always serve a generous pour. Do yourself a favor and order some totchos. Bonus- the upstairs you can rent out/reserve for a private event and they will work with you to create specials.

It's a bit like one of those magical shops that appear one day on a blank wall in children's stories, selling precious things of enchantment and wonder. Seriously, it doesn't seem that anyone I know has ever heard of this bar or noticed it--almost like your eyes slide off it. We were looking for a place to watch some football game last night, and were standing on the corner, right outside the bar, getting ready to cross the street when I turned around and there it was, eldritch light blazing across its bloody facade, windows winking open to the world--The Blaguard: "A Spirited Chipper." Four large screens, ample seating, and the spookiest clientele I've ever come across. Everybody turned around to look at us when we entered, and a big black man hollered his greeting and asked us what he could get us, smiling broadly. He, apparently, did not work there but he knew all the songs and all the regulars--all of whom looked completely at home--cheerily bopping his head to the loud tunes issuing from the ceiling, which I refer to as "acceptable white people music" such as U2's eighties catalogue ("Sunday Bloody Sunday" and "With or Without You") with a smattering of James Brown dropped in there for interest. A big ol' tumbler of vodka tonic, emphasis on the vodka, set me back $4 and was served to us by a more-than-a-little-drunk but wonderfully genial bartender. It was a pleasure to sit there, in a clean, chill, friendly and ever-so-slightly otherworldly bar, perched on a very high wooden stool, buzzed from my inexpensive drink and feelin' fine. A perfect neighbourhood bar. ...As long as it stays there on eighteenth and doesn't fly off to Candyland.

I did not have a lovely time here. It was like I was interacting with bunch of mean middle schoolers, but they were actually adult men in the service industry. Otherwise, this place is a super standard bar. The setup and offerings are what you'd expect taking a look from the outside. Given that basic, standard offering, I wouldn't go back due to service alone. Strike #1 - The bouncer was a sassy brat determined to keep things negative. He walked up to our table after being there for hours and said "give me your ID", which was confusing and rude. Later, we were talking amongst ourselves about going upstairs and he said "I think* there may* be a private party upstairs?" so we went to check and, as there was no sign, no indicator, the bartender served us, and lots of people were floating up and down, we deducted there was not. We went back down anyway to a better table. 15 minutes later, he sought us out just to loudly and condescendingly chastise us for having dared go upstairs... in the open bar, with a bar upstairs, and a bathroom, and no sign, and a staff apparently unaware. Uncool. I really hate confrontation so I sought him out to apologize for the misunderstanding and noted that a sign might make his job easier since the whole place was trying to go upstairs. His eyes were permanently rolled during that conversation. OK? A douchey bouncer is the wettest blanket. I'm not trying to start a fight club in the place, I'm trying to be a normal, polite adult customer, leave me the fuck alone. Strike #2 - When ordering, I asked the bartender if they had Four Roses. He started scanning the vodka and I said, "it's a bourbon", and he straight up shit faced me and said "I fucking know." Geesh. Later, I asked if he could pour my four whiskeys in rocks glasses instead of shot glasses - first because "neat" is not a shot - and second so I could carry them back without spilling. His response, "you can't carry four no matter how I do it", and let me walk away with no drinks and without spending the $50 I was trying to spend. In fact, yes, I do have two hands and clearly considered my magical capabilities before asking, ya meanie. As a bartender myself, I can't imagine letting a customer walk away from an order like that. Strike #3 - They were out of 2 of 3 things my friends ordered and no one bothered to say anything until the guy from the kitchen came out with the one available dish. They tried to update their order but they were out of nearly everything on the menu. The guy from the kitchen was nice but clearly struggling with a totally fair "ahhh not my fault" situation.

I really like the Blaguard, but it is one of those places that I have a hard time putting my finger on exactly why. Is it the huge beer selection? yea I like that Is it the giant projector for watching sports? Well yea that is nice How about the good inexpensive food? Hmm the food is good The Blaguard has something more than all those though. It has personality. It is one of those bars where you randomly have a good conversation with someone sitting next to you. It is one of those bars where the owner introduces himself as he pours you a free drink on your first visit. It is one of those bars where it seems like they aren't really trying to be anything in particular and it just works. Somehow when sitting on an old wooden bar stool with people pushing past you you just feel comfortable here. So I don't know exactly what it is, but I hope the Blaguard keeps doing what it is doing (or not doing) because I like it.

'WHAT CAN I GET YOU???" Bellowed the tall man in the corner, by the bar as we walked in, causing us all to jump, surprised. A couple friends ordered beers from him and thanked him. Then we realized he didn't work there. We stumbled upon The Blaguard last night and actually had a really good time. The beer is soooo cheap! Like, $2.50 for Buds (ew) and $4 for Pilsner (yes). The Sunday night special was 25 cent wings, which I passed on, but I do like the idea of 25 cent wings. Four plasma screens played the Patriots game (who lost!! Woooot!) and the LA Dodgers game, so I might come back here to watch sports, instead of in my laundry room. But the best features of this bar were, by far, a) the patronage and b) the jukebox. A) It's definitely a Cheers kinda place, where regulars come up and ask if you're having a good time and that the bartender there will take good care of you. They also welcome you as you enter, feigning employment, which is odd, but is really funny after it clicks to you. B) Wide selection of tunes from the jukebox. Don't come to this bar to dance. Come for the cultural learning experience you missed out on as a kid, like random 20-year-old U2 songs that I'd never heard of and Bill Withers tunes that I learned as a toddler that my friends hadn't heard before. ALSO, this must be the greatest jukebox ever, because you can play "Punch the Opponent" on the touchscreen--After selecting your chosen presidential candidate [Obama], you get to bop the opponent [McCain] on the head and make him explode, just like a virtual Whack-a-Mole. That's kind of amazing.

A place I had sworn off after a $26 pitcher of Sierra Nevada, the Blaguard earned another shot after a change in management. One of the best things about this place is its location. What's that you say? It's further from the most often used metro/bus stops? There are fewer drunk teenagers and douchers per square foot at this end of 18th Street? This might beg the question: If you're looking to avoid such things, why go out in Adam's Morgan anyway? For whatever the reason, this place is worth a visit. Not only that, but its location also makes it an ideal meeting place if your friends are scattered around the area. It can be a good jumping off point to Adams Morgan proper, U Street, or Dupont Circle. It's a sweet place to begin your night, stay for the night, or cap off your night. Versatility what, what? The upstairs bar is pretty nice, and can be less crowded than the lower floor. The staff is great, and they are more than helpful in warming you up on the nights it's balls cold outside; just as they are equally helpful in quenching your thirst when it's hot and humid as all hell. Additionally, the new management is most accommodating to groups. The pizza place next door is also pretty solid, so it makes things much easier than shambling up the street to grab a slice, or falafel, or shawarma. All that aside, the beer selection is pretty good. There are some nice craft beers to go along with the cheaper and less flavorful stalwarts. I can also say with good authority that it is damn well impossible for this place to ever run out of Jameson. In the end, if you're looking for a cozier place in the area that boasts a pretty good beer selection and generally good music, this is a great bar.