Kingfisher

My favorite bar in DC. I love the staff (Hi Tracy!) I love the vibes (free, fresh popcorn). The music hits and it always prove to be fun whether it’s packed or there is no one there. Plus on the weekend they do this dice game that is so fun. Me and my girls love it!

I gave this one star overall for the service primarily, but also for the atmosphere which was unenjoyable due to the service. The doorman was lovely, but the bartender ignored my friends and I and it was practically empty barring maybe 4-5 other guests who’d already been served. He was curt and only minimally engaged while helping us, when he helped , and seemed to dislike us for some reason. He didn’t seem this way with the other guests. I don’t know if it was bc we were a group of Black queer women or what, but the service was pointedly poor.

Weirdly and needlessly aggressive/ abrasive bouncer on 3/12/24 (multiple people in my party said similar things), heat blasting while it's 70° outside and while the popcorn idea is fun, the smell is overwhelming after a few hours. Good sound system for trivia.

Wholesome, welcoming, and super chill. Sam the bartender is a legend. Really felt taken care of and there’s a great selection of craft beers and cocktails to go along with it. Great crowd too

Really cool place to have a beer on the not-so-busy times. Great selection of beers btw! The free popcorn is a nice bonus and it makes the place smell real good

The bartender is racist and will go out of his way to serve white people first. It wasn't busy at all the he went out of his way to serve other people who came up right next to us and finally begrudgingly served us. Seemed put out when we asked for popcorn. Typical hipster joint. Avoid.

Great bar with a good happy hour between 4 and 8. All the beers and wine are in cans but there is a very wide selection to try and the menu has tasting notes. Great place to go and try a few different beers local or foreign. The staff are brilliant and will give you good guidance if you aren't sure. Another bonus is free popcorn. 🙂

Love this place!! Chill vibes, Board Games, Popcorn (tons of topping options) and Mystery Shots! My favorite when in season is the Hot Cider! Also the bartenders and security have always been nice and welcoming. :)

We came here with some local DC people. I didn't know what to expect when we walked down the stairs. They give you a koozie with your first round. Great advertising!. They have a large menu, which included a beer and shot combo. Also a great idea. I love that they had a bookshelf filled with games. Part of our group enjoyed a "heated" game of trouble

Kingfisher is probably one of my favorite bars in all of Washington, D.C. It's a zero frills low key vibe. Get your bucket of popcorn with your favorite canned beer or wine and chill out with some friends. The bartenders are always friendly so that's definitely a plus too. If you're going with a big group, I recommend going earlier to make sure you can get seating.

Been coming here for years. Best bar, best bartenders. Who doesn't love an underground bar playing old movies and serving popcorn? All the bartenders are phenomenal, but Tracey seriously hits it out of the park. Never felt more comfortable or welcomed in a DC bar. Whether I come here solo or with friends, she never makes me feel alone. This place checks all the boxes, and Tracey never misses a beat.

Came here to meet up with a friend. You can easily miss this spot as the liquor store sign is a lot more visible. If you are walking from the metro station, it's a few doors past Players Club. Free popcorn. That's pretty much the only food you need from here. Freshly baked often. The beer menu is pretty extensive. The only stout they had available at the time was the Caboose Hobo ($13). All served with the original can and they give you a coozie to take with you. Not a bad place to meet up with friends or go out for the night. Someone else decided it was good enough to host a birthday party.

Bartender is extremely rude - we sat down at a table with a few drinks on it so that we could claim it, as it was a bit crowded. The way the man acted, you would have thought we had flipped him off. He scoffed and threw his arms out and used a rude demeanor instead of just asking us to move. Continued to be rude when we ordered drinks - probably won't be coming back.

Fun bar to go with friends! The music is great and I love the popcorn when you're having a late night and want a little snack.

Kingfisher really hit the spot. After a long day of meetings at work, a few colleagues, and I went in to unwind. This is a very cool and relaxed spot. The drinks were wonderful and everyone was extremely nice. It was pretty busy, but not packed. It definitely has that neighborhood bar feeling. Their popcorn is a great touch.

Friendly neighborhood bar with long beer list, long *good* beer list. And another great plus? Fresh popcorn !!

the guy bartender at night (4/13) was so so rude. My friends and i said "hey" when he looked in our direction and he acted so offended and said "hey? thats rude" and said he was too busy grabbing the few cups on the bar to serve us. so at that point we said nevermind and we even apologized and said we are bartenders and weren't trying to be rude and he just shrugged. as a fellow bartender, get over yourself respectfull!!! I had the worst experience i have ever had at a bar. you should be so ashamed!!'

everything about the bar was really good except for the bartender. She was very rude to my friend and I from the start and it got worse when I asked if I was able to get another thing of popcorn. she didn't have an issue getting anyone else anything it seemed to be just us. she was very rude to us and we still don't know why. she was the bartender with fuchsia dyed hair.

Love this place!! Chill vibes, Board Games, Popcorn (tons of topping options) and Mystery Shots! My favorite when in season is the Hot Cider! Also the bartenders and security have always been nice and welcoming. :)

I come here about once a month for bingo on Mondays. They have good drinks and free popcorn. It's casual and fun. Also you can bring your own food into the bar which is a plus.

Came here for Bingo night on Monday at 8-10PM hosted by DC Fray. We came in around 7:30 and got a good table. The bartender was friendly and a rail drink was only $5 during happy hour!!! Bingo was free and so much fun! They give out great prizes like drinks and food. Lastly, who does love some free popcorn.

An absolute classic. Who doesn't like free popcorn at a bar? Great service, good selection of board games, fair prices.

This is a great bar on 14th street with great vibes! It wasn't too crowed, the bartenders were attentive, and the drinks/deals were good! They have happy hour until 8pm every day, you can bring in your own food, and they have a selection of board games to play! My friend and I had a great time here on a Saturday night, without feeling like we were getting stepped on and piled on top of each other at a bar. The only downside to the night we went was that their popcorn machine was broken, so we could not get free popcorn.

No frills basement bar with solid selection of drinks, free popcorn, absolutely abysmal movies playing, and actually clean bathrooms. Trivia night is awesome, Sam's jokes are terrible and the moderate amount of random Midwesterners that manage to meander their way through makes this a place worth being a regular.

Do not go here!! I heard it was an industry bar so I went to check it out with a coworker after our shift. My only issue was a man, who I assume was the bouncer, getting in my face, calling me a B*** and yelling at me to take the beer can we left on the ledge back down the stairs before exiting. We left the can on the ledge keeping the koozi that the bar gives each of its customers because obviously we know not to take alcohol out of the venue. He berated me and continue to call me a b*** as we walked away. Stay away from this bar until that man is fired.

Cozy little bar with unlimited popcorn. We went to bingo night, we had a total blast. We even got free shots. The bartender was nice, I was adventurous enough to try a new drink and he told me that if I ended up not liking it, he could exchange it for something else. If you just want to go out for some drinks this is the perfect place to go.

My kinda bar to come to with a group of friends! This basement bar right on 14th St is unique in nature and brings that casual fun atmosphere to grab some drinks with your friends. They offer daily happy hour deals until 8pm which we took advantage of on a Saturday evening! They offer a wide selection of both canned beer and wine in addition to rail drinks, cocktails, etc. Highlights of course are the free popcorn with various fix-ins of your choosing, including old bay, white cheddar, and ginger, and the various games they have make for an enjoyable bar scene! FYI - Bingo is on Monday nights and trivia is on Tuesdays!

"This is the cleanest dive bar I ever been to! "This is what my friend said when we showed up. It is easy to miss this place while walking on 14th street if you are not paying attention because there are so many places on this strip. The bar is pretty cool because they serve free freshly popped popcorn and they have games. They have everything from your classic monopoly to different decks of Cards Against Humanity. The popcorn unlike other places is actually fresh and good. The bar serves beer, wine, cocktails, and snacks. The layout is built for medium size groups rather than couples etc. However they do have bar stools. I recommend going for happy hour, if you get a beer, they will give you a koozie.

Extremely Disappointed. Went to this bar last night with my friends and when we tried to enter, one of my friends was denied while we are all over 21. The bouncer was so rude to my friend; told her there's no way she's 5'7" because she was wearing heels, and her hair was too blonde. He really didn't let her into the bar because of cvs hair dye and tall boots. When I asked for his name and the general managers email he wouldn't give it to me. So unprofessional! He said "you can tell the manager that the bouncer with the beard wouldn't let your friend in because he's good at his job" Well clearly, bouncer with the beard, you are terrible at your job and at interacting with humans. No interest in returning to this terrible bar with terrible energy, and I will be telling all of my over 21 friends to do the same. No wonder it was so dead on a Thursday night.

Great lowkey basement bar with free popcorn and good drinks. Staff is friendly and they send you home with their bar koozies which is fun.

I have recently established myself as a Tuesday regular and let me tell you - this place can't be beat. The bartenders are so friendly and accommodating, the beer is cold, and the trivia is competitive. The vibes here can't be beat and we're happy we stumbled upon it! 11/10 would recommend.

Kingfisher has a really cool atmosphere and a great selection of beer. The staff was also fantastic and friendly. They let me watch Legally Blonde!

Amazingly fun place that is diverse and embarrassing to all! Great drinks and what a variety of drinks. Stop end and enjoy! Free popcorn!

I lived in Logan Circle for nearly four years and not a day went by that I didn't wish the neighborhood had a bar like Kingfisher. A small, tucked away basement bar with friendly staff, solid-but-unpretentious-beer list, cheap happy hour specials, and a good jukebox that aims to be nothing more than a solid neighboring watering hole. No kitchen...no attempts at an expensive craft cocktail menu...just a tiny little bar serving booze. The staff has been friendly every time I've stepped in and the folks I've chatted with at the bar have always seemed friendly and laid back. A bar like this is my favorite kind of bar. Every neighborhood needs a place or three like this. That said, I did subtract a star for the jukebox not working. There was a note saying it was unpredictable and might easily swallow your money and not work, which happened to me. Come on guys, just fix the jukebox. Otherwise, I've got nothing bad to say about this place.

Went here back to back nights recently. It's a new place (and this is our new neighborhood) and it's great. Not pretentious, friendly people running things, perfect and inviting vibe. Second night we were in, they had "Pulp Fiction" running and great advice on their eclectic beer selection. Really fun place. I almost hate to talk about it, because I want it to stay "my secret". So great.

Low key awesome. Amazing music selection, great selection of beer and canned wines (seriously good) and good atmosphere with friendly and accommodating bartenders! This is the place to be - either pre or post dinner. They have an incredible every day happy hour from 5 to 8 with complimentary popcorn! This is my new spot!

A very chill vibe. We were here in the evening on the Friday after thanksgiving and it was DEAD. But Bars are pretty dead at this time anyways. Bartenders are super friendly and give some good recommendations. They also have a bunch of board games to play as you hangout and drink!

Stumbled into Kingfisher on Cinco de Mayo. Great basement bar with popcorn (which is great when you're drinking). They have a few TVs, a few games and great drinks. Everyone in this bar was super friendly and the drinks are reasonably priced (for DC drinks). They also have a few drink specials. I don't believe they have food available, but I think you can bring food if you like.

The bouncer of the Kingfisher is _probably_ not a serial killer, despite his claim to the contrary, though he did seem a bit overqualified to be minding door at 4pm. Either way, it is always nice for an interesting visit to a cool bar to begin with the casual (and courteous) ID-check. No one is going to find Kingfisher by accident, and that is a good thing. It hit the sweet spot between trendy (without being pretentious) and welcoming (without becoming a try-hard). The bartender was very friendly, and the crowd was mellow. Particularly alluring was the beer-and-shot-combo special, with pairings assembled by someone who clearly knew their stuff. Free popcorn is always welcome. In short, the 'Fish is a quintessentially good bar, or at least it was from 4-6 on a Sunday. Who knows, it could overflow with drunken brotards on another evening, but then again, perhaps the bouncer's night-work keeps that cohort to a minimum.

11/21 the popcorn machine was out of commission. Part of the reason why we came was so we could have popcorn with many seasonings choices. We were pretty disappointed when we came but we ended up staying for 1 or 2 beers. This is a great place to just casually drink and play some board games. We would have stayed even longer with their popcorn machine was working but alas. Guess I'll have to come back again.

BEST SPOT FOR HAPPY HOUR!!! This bar is like the CHEERS of 14th Street. Great bar, always lively, and the bar tenders know your name. Also, there's popcorn! My co-workers and I ALWAYS hit this bar for Friday (and sometimes Thursday) happy hours. The bar tender, Sam, is the best! Always welcoming with a good drink suggestion on deck. My co-worker dropped a glass in there and the dry-humored bar tender with the epic beard came out with a mop and assured everyone that it was in fact "the first time that's ever happened" and he kept the party going instead of getting upset. Great bar! Free popcorn, jukebox, movies playing, cheap drinks, good people!

This is the definition of a local watering hole. The happy hour is every day until 8 with great prices and a decent selection. It's a little small, in a basement, with no windows, and no food besides popcorn, so it really is just a local watering hole, and there's nothing wrong with that.

I dig the vibe of this place. Somehow they manage to make it look like there's natural sunlight shining through here when this place is a total hole in the wall. It's in a basement but it looks good. All beers are canned, which allows them to rotate more often. No food, but I'm cool with that because there's a Popeyes just a short walk away. It's worth checking out ;)

Kingfisher is an unassuming, no frills bar which is a nice alternative to the bustling 14th street scene. It also happens to be a fun beer bar, with a long list all served in cans. They don't have food but offer free popcorn (a win for me). You can bring in outside food, relax with friends after work, and enjoy a good beer. I came here during a trivia night which was fun. The staff is great and the vibe is very chill which I liked. Great spot on 14th for a fun and relaxing night out.

I came here for my husband birthday after having a dinner at the other place. My husband ordered a shot and got food reaction. he did not feel right after taking that shot and had to throw it out. Unfortunately, he couldn't make it to the restroom. So we got kicked out and it was totally understandable for the bar policy. However, his birthday night wasn't be ruined if the bartender made a statement that she would call all the bars around the 14th st to prohibit him coming in. How do you feel when you hear that on your birthday night out with your friends when it was food reaction? Fyi, He was not drunk at all. His friend admitted that the shot didn't taste right and it was sort of warm than it should not be. They should have checked their alcohol's quality and checked their customer if he did get food poison before concerning calling other bars to stop his birthday going. Also, the bar smelled very funny and old (not only myself smelled that bc my group also agreed with me). I think The food inspection should take some actions at here. NOT recommend this place if you don't want to get alcohol poison or ruin your party night because your bartender may call other bars to stop you coming there.

Currently my favorite bar in the city. Great staff. Great beer/cider selection (all in cans). You can bring in food (it's a block from a Chipotle). Free popcorn. Great music playing (no live music). Great spot to drink and catch up with someone. The two tops have hooks under the table AND outlets below them. Only two tv's and they're always playing movies/shows instead of sports. (I've seen Stars Wars, Son-in-law, X-files, Start Trek TNG). Great happy hour deals. They've got Geeks who Drink trivia (haven't been yet). Easy to get to and easy jumping off spot, if you choose. This place checks off all the boxes. I wish the jukebox worked, but then again people tend to have terrible selection in music, so I'm fine having the bar stay in control of that.

This is one of my favorite bars in D.C. -- especially for happy hour, which runs until 8 p.m.! That's an hour later than most places on 14th Street. Important stuff. But it's also a great bar. You may not even notice the place from the street; there's a small entry way directly to the left of the liquor store. Once downstairs you'll find it's super clean, offers free popcorn and lots of games, allows you to bring in whatever food you want, usually plays something interesting on the TV (last couple visits: Lethal Weapon, Star Trek TNG, Alien, Happy Gilmore), and features probably the coolest staff at any bar in D.C. It's got a nice vibe. Worth noting: it's in a basement, so no outdoor seating. But, AC.

Written in bullet points for your reading pleasure: - Happy hour goes until 8pm, 7 days a week. - Attentive, friendly service from cool people - Free popcorn, with a delightful array of toppings - Unpretentious basement vibes, but also clean - Only beer/cider/wine in cans, except liquor. But the bartenders can still make a good drink What more could you want?

I love a good divey bar and Kingfisher certainly fits the bill. It's really easy to miss as Kingfisher just blends into the background on 14th Street but just follow the popcorn smell and you will have no problem finding it. The beer can list is long and craft-oriented and they even have sparkling wine in a can too. They had on zombie-beavers (one of the greatest-worst movies ever on Netflix) during the visit too. Staff was friendly enough and it was never really crowded even later on at night. Highly recommend stopping in if you're looking for a more unpretentious spot for a drink.

A new local fave. Unpretentious, comfortable basement bar with a staff that is perfect all week long. In a bar where most everything (even the wine) comes in a can, the cocktails are generous and sneakily excellent. The Campfire old fashioned is a personal favorite, but their whole cocktail list is great. Trivia on Tuesday nights is by Geeks Who Drink, a nice change from the local District Trivia monopoly. Come for the drinks, stay for the free popcorn (and fixins), the campy movies, and most of all the awesome bartenders.

Was walking down 14th street one night when I stumbled upon a new bar called Kingfisher. My initial reaction, as I'm sure is most people's, was, "Nyomygod, is this a bar based on the classic 1991 Robin Williams and Jeff Bridges comedy-drama film, The Fisher King?" I was disappointed but, sadly, not surprised to learn that no, of course it is not. Having said that, they were showing Free Willy on the TV, so maybe it wasn't such a crazy thought after all. I know, I know, Free Willy is an American treasure and can't really be put in the same realm, let alone conversation, as The Fisher King, which is arguably one of the worst Robin Williams movies of all time (slightly worse than Jack but slightly better than RV). However, they're both early '90s so in that way they are related. Aaaaaanyway, it was a Thursday night and I was on a first date. Not the most conventional place for a first date, I'll admit, but it worked because the drinks are good and it was relatively quiet as the bar is still new. This place is basically a dive bar but with bartenders who are knowledgeable and capable of making fancy drinks. Additionally, there's free popcorn! That's right, there's popcorn and they'll just give it to you. No money required in the transaction. All you have to do is ask and you get all the popcorn your stomach can handle which, for me, is a shit ton of popcorn. It's arguably the greatest thing that the Native Americans have ever done...as opposed to inventing lacrosse which is irrefutably the worst thing that they've ever done. So to summarize the good things: Good drinks at reasonable prices. Free popcorn! On 14th street but not overrun with awful people who like to spill their drinks on you while they grind on other awful people (I'm looking at you upstairs at Provision). Oh and did I mention there's a jukebox? Because there is...although it's not quite functional yet...but they said it will be soon (sorry to put you on such a roller coaster of emotions there). In the meantime, the music is provided by the bartender's ipod which plays a lot of 1960s and sometimes 1990s. Perfect. My one complaint is that when I ordered my date's drink--a grapefruit-flavored Hefeweizen--the bartender should have warned me that it's not really an alcoholic drink (2.5% ABV). I mean, it's a first date, we're nervous--we're going to need alcohol. More importantly, she's going to need alcohol as I had already made a very unsuccessful Fisher King reference earlier in the date. Which is on me. I mean, that was truly a high risk/low reward reference to go with. I can see that now. Luckily, and this is 100% true, later in the night when I made a The Cutting Edge reference, we had already switched to alcoholic drinks. She did not get that reference either; however, because of the magic of alcohol, it was ok. Also, that's a much more solid reference--one that you can be proud to bring home to mom and dad. Anyway, the date went great (despite my compulsion to make early '90s movie references). The bartenders were super friendly. The popcorn was delicious. And I got to watch Free Willy on mute for an hour. That's just a solid Thursday night. Can't wait to go back and take the jukebox out for a test drive! Let's just hope they have "The Best of Smash Mouth" on it because I'm going play the F- out of Walking on the Sun.

This bar is EXACTLY what Logan Circle needed! Not pretentious, laid back, cool vibe, cheap(ish) beers and wines. This is the place you wanna go to when you can't handle the crowds and/or the bridge and tunnel scene at most of the other 14th street spots. Legit no idea what was here before, but they did a beautiful renovation. Lots of open space, cute tables, fun movies on the projector, and super friendly staff. Ill definitely be back! Shout out to Lee the super cool bartender. Two of the owners were there too when I stopped in and were awesome!

Great fun basement bar, free popcorn, trivia, bingo, interesting movies, good prices, good service. No food but who cares! Basement so it's a local vibe

Good spot for happy hour. Decently priced drinks, patient staff, cool interior, however it can get busy during peak times (especially on fridays/in summer) so try arriving early or visiting with a smaller group. Conveniently located within walking distance of other bars, restaurants, and offices.

Free popcorn? Yes! Long list of beer options? Yes! Fun, divey, basement vibe? Yes! You want a good drink, with friendly staff and a cool atmosphere? Check out Kingfisher!

Went in on a Saturday night shortly after they opened and they were playing a sweet Gorillaz album and had Austin Powers on the TVs...groovy baby! Overall a solid little basement bar on 14th st. There aren't too many frills, but it does the trick for a casual night out. You can also ask for literally as many bowls of popcorn as you want and they will keep refilling them, and they have old bay seasoning to top it off with!

Drinks are good. However, the huge touch screen music selector, which costs money, is a total scam. Paid $5 to play some jams from a not so great selection, and music never played.