Service Bar DC

"Service Bar continues to be one of the top 50 bars in North America for its inventive cocktails and friendly, knowledgeable staff. It’s no surprise the small stalwart draws a consistent crowd of regulars, visitors, and bar industry friends to U Street NW. The drink menu is arranged by spirits and makes use of seasonal ingredients wherever possible. Fried chicken remains a fan favorite, as do the $9 happy hour specials that include Old Fashioneds and classic daiquiris. The bar is always walk-in only, but does take weekend reservations for its outdoor patio. Co-owners Glendon Hartley and Chad Spangler also run Amazonia in Shaw, a pisco-fueled paradise above Michelin-starred Peruvian tasting room Causa." - Tierney Plumb

"Given this bar’s name, it’s not surprising it’d find a following with a later night industry crowd who needs food after shift. Get fun junk food like adult chicken nuggets here until midnight on Tuesday-Saturday (they close at 11:30 p.m. Sundays). Find the full late-night menu here; don’t miss the crinkle fries." - Missy Frederick

"Neighborhood-friendly bar known for its warm atmosphere and amazing friend chicken also rolls out some great zero-proof cocktails. Some standout highlights include a root beer Old Fashioned, Autumn “Champagne,” an Aplós with tamarind kombucha, and a green Slurpie made with yuzu, lime, coconut milk, and matcha." - Claudia Rosenbaum

"A bar opened by Glendon Hartley and Chad Spangler in 2016, recognized as one of North America's 50 Best Bars." - Lenore Adkins

"Service Bar continues to be one of the top 50 bars in North America for its inventive cocktails and friendly, knowledgeable staff. It’s no surprise the small stalwart that just turned 8 draws a consistent crowd of regulars, visitors, and bar industry friends to U Street NW. The drink menu is arranged by spirits and makes use of seasonal ingredients wherever possible. Fried chicken remains a fan favorite, as do the $7 happy hour specials that include Old Fashioneds and classic daiquiris. Co-owners Glendon Hartley and Chad Spangler also run Amazonia in Shaw, a pisco-fueled paradise p their newly-Michelin-starred tasting room Causa." - Tierney Plumb, Travis Mitchell