The Commodore DC
Pub · Dupont Circle
1636 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Highlights
Dive bar with great burgers, loaded tots, and trivia nights
Dive bar with great burgers, loaded tots, and trivia nights
"Ultra thinly-sliced pickle chips (brined and cut in-house) get battered with a roughly 1:1 ratio of pickle to batter, offering a slightly sweet fried pickle perfect for those who don’t like an overwhelmingly sour pickle flavor. Served with a poblano ranch." - Hannah Yasharoff
"Head to a three-in-one holiday pop-up affectionately name “Caroled at Commodore.” Drawing inspiration from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, the upstairs dining area is meticulously split into three sections to show scenes of Christmas past, present, and yet to come that Ebenezer Scrooge visits in the classic tale. Each room will also be paired with drinks like Past’s “Fezziwig’s Fancy,” with Gilles Brisson VS Cognac, triple sec, cranberry, and sparkling wine; the Present’s “Cratchit’s Fruitcake” with pear brandy, Heirloom Alchermes, Italicus bergamot liqueur, and cranberry; and Yet to Come’s “Graveworm,” a chocolate pudding shooter with alcoholic gummy worms; and more Caroled cocktails." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"Dupont’s “five-star dive” with a sizable patio celebrates summer with a tall “frozé” at the ready ($12). And whenever D.C. temperatures hit 100 degrees, the icy elixir gets discounted to $10." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"Trivia Tuesday is a well-attended fixture at D.C.’s “five-star dive” since 2016. The first-place winner gets $50; second-place gets $25; and third-place finishers get to pick the category for the following week." - Travis Mitchell
"Commodore, a beloved dive bar in D.C. since 2016, has recently undergone new management under Rob Van de Graaff and Steve Kim. They have introduced an extensive brunch menu and a refreshed dinner menu, featuring a blend of Southern comfort food and Asian elements. The bar now offers nine rotating beers and an espresso martini on draft, alongside frozen cocktails. Notable brunch items include French toast with ube whipped cream and Carl’s Sausage Fest platter. The dinner menu introduces new handhelds and expanded vegetarian options, including gluten-free buns and Impossible patties. The venue maintains its popular items like wings, fried chicken meal deal, and smash burgers. Weekly events include industry Mondays, trivia Tuesdays, and drag bingo on the first Wednesday of each month." - Tierney Plumb
