Life On Mars
Bar · Capitol Hill ·
Vegan eatery with vinyl records, comfort food, and cocktails
Vegan eatery with vinyl records, comfort food, and cocktails
"Vegans and vegetarians deserve drunk food too, and this record shop/bar/restaurant mashup from the folks behind Neumos and the Runaway delivers, with Chik’n tacos, cauliflower wings, and nachos topped with plant-based queso served until last call. There’s also a standout mocktail list, making this perhaps one of the most responsible final destinations on the Hill. Land on Mars until 2 a.m. on weekends." - Harry Cheadle
"Vegans and vegetarians may initially find Life on Mars a somewhat overwhelming dining experience due to the sheer novelty of being able to order everything on the food menu at a bar. This vibey homage to vinyl understands that plant-based food need be neither virtuous nor restrained, and comfort food favorites like chick’n tenders and cauliflower wings, paired with one of the playful cocktails, are the perfect start or end to a night out." - Sophie Grossman, Jade Yamazaki Stewart, Eater Staff
"I've observed that local bars like Life on Mars have added booze-free offerings to their menus." - Harry Cheadle
"Noted as a plant-based bar, Life on Mars is one of the local spots the Bloomberg Green Festival will highlight for sustainable practices." - Harry Cheadle
"At Capitol Hill bar Life on Mars, partner Kraig Rovensky says the expanded NA menu has grown from about 2–3% of sales pre-COVID to roughly 10–12% in a regular month after a major push to expand offerings, with January nights sometimes hitting 25–30% — tangible evidence that investing in thoughtful NA drinks can meaningfully boost business." - Harry Cheadle