Red Derby

"This no-frills watering hole has a 24/7 happy hour that includes “lucky pick” beers, tequila, and whiskey shots for $3.50 each. And on Wednesdays, celebrate Paul Rudd night (and his epic visit back in 2008) with $3 Miller High Life, $5 glasses of bubbly and half-off tots and onion rings. Thursdays call for $3 PBRs and half-off grilled cheese, and Fridays and Saturdays spotlight $7 espresso martinis from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m." - Tierney Plumb

"This Columbia Heights dive is showing the debate and celebrating with a triple threat of deals: $7 margaritas, $3 Tecate beer, and half-priced chicken tenders." - Emily Venezky

"Dive bars have rooftops too, as seen in Red Derby’s breezy, all-weather deck for burgers or beer-and-shot combos (there’s an entire menu for beer-and-shot combos). The chill, 14th Street mainstay also runs “24/7” happy hour on $3.50 whiskey and tequila shots, and weekly specials like $5 bubbles on “Paul Rudd” Wednesdays and half-off chicken tenders on Tuesdays." - Tierney Plumb, Eater Staff

"Iconic Columbia Heights dive bar Red Derby serves up beer-and-shot combos on its covered patio and roof deck, with space heaters to keep customers toasty in the winter." - Adele Chapin

"Red Derby is a favorite local dive bar where almost everything—craft beer, cider, mead, sake, and even some wines—comes in a can. There’s also a full bar with cocktails by the glass. The bar goes out of its way to be friendly to those keeping gluten-free with a special drinks menu. Unlike the hotel rooftop bars downtown, the view from the Red Derby’s doesn’t overlook iconic landmarks, but it does show off the pretty Columbia Heights neighborhood to great effect. Bartenders curate playlists for their shifts, and you can count on David Bowie showing up in the mix." - Susan Mason