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Bar Pilar

Bar Pilar

Cocktail Bar and New American Restaurant$$$$
U-Street, Washington
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    Has a stamp of approval from Washington Post and Eater
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    Denis F.
    "Great bar! Hemingway everything!"(5 Tips)
    Washington Post
    "Go for the lard-fried buttermilk chicken."(6 Tips)
    Hamed N.
    "Maestro Collins and the Tequila Sunset are a must have."(3 Tips)
    Washingtonian Magazine
    "crispy potatoes w/ malt aïoli"(2 Tips)
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  • Adam N.
    Adam NekolaJune 7, 2013
    The 'Patron Tequila Sunset' is on my summer to-do list Read more
  • Wayne
    WayneMarch 31, 2012
    Order the Ruffled Shirt cocktail. Its delicious.
  • Patrick F.
    Patrick FrankMarch 12, 2013
    Lard-fried buttermilk chicken is on the Post's #40Eats list for 2013.
  • Tim S.
    Tim SheaDecember 6, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The scallops here are excellent.
  • Ricardo R.heart icon on user image
    Ricardo RodriguezJuly 11, 2015
    EVERYTHING
  • Adam S.
    Adam SegerSeptember 23, 2011
    The 'Caribbean Mule' at Bar Pilar-Old School Copper Mug, Fentiman's, hum
  • Rachel M.heart icon on user image
    Rachel MarieAugust 30, 2015
    Yummy cocktails, but the food was just ok. Tiny portions and expensive for what it was
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    CityTop20.comJanuary 17, 2011
    This is a very good bar. Crowded as all hell on weekends. Hard to even GET to the bathroom. But go anyways.
  • Trish T.heart icon on user image
    Trish TheDishAugust 9, 2014
    Yummy Moscow mule slushie!!!
  • cameron
    cameronOctober 5, 2012
    Fun fact: named after Ernest Hemingway's boat.
  • Tony B.
    Tony BowlesDecember 7, 2010
    Best local bar around. Great drinks & food!
  • Shannon E.
    Shannon E.July 7, 2014
    OMG the Elvis. Foodgasm!
  • Sandy
    SandyMarch 24, 2017
    Dinner > brunch at Bar Pilar.
  • Lizz H.
    Lizz HiltonApril 28, 2012
    The fiddleheads are amazing
  • David W.
    David WilderAugust 17, 2011
    Most plates are appetizer size but priced as entrées. Order accordingly.
  • Aaron T.
    Aaron ThornburghAugust 20, 2010
    Definitely get the beat salad. The steak is amazing.
  • Mike M.
    Mike MorenoFebruary 8, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Liquid brunch for 20 bucks!
  • Van
    VanNovember 18, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    The pancake sandwich is a brunch fave.
  • Nicole S.heart icon on user image
    Nicole SerratoreDecember 22, 2019
    Food was disappointing. Salmon didn’t taste fresh. A good cheese plate.
  • Andrew W.
    Andrew WisemanFebruary 5, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Get jostled because it's often crowded
  • Sam M.
    Sam MartinezMarch 30, 2010
    Literally get a Spicy Margarita with slices of Jalapeno Peper in it!
  • Arianne C.
    Arianne CallenderNovember 19, 2011
    Fuzzy Fedora is where it's at!
  • Rory
    RoryOctober 28, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The New Holland Full Circle is great!
  • Judd B.
    Judd BelstockJuly 29, 2010
    They have Batch 19! Hatd to find this great beer.
  • Ian G.
    Ian GrahamJune 17, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't try to order anything more than a G&T, the bartenders don't care after dinner's over.
  • Julia L.heart icon on user image
    Julia Lord NickleJuly 10, 2016
    Not a bad spot for drinks, but man is the service terrible.
  • Joy A.
    Joy AMay 5, 2010
    Try the Italian ginger- most excellent!
  • Sean M.
    Sean Marc ClaudeFebruary 2, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Bee's knees. Love it. Also the steak
  • barbara s.
    barbara settelJune 26, 2010
    Fabulous chicken salad on home made bread.
  • Aaron B.
    Aaron BensonJuly 4, 2012
    Only drink downstairs. Upstairs drinks are made poorly.
  • Jacob W.heart icon on user image
    Jacob WolmanFebruary 27, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Have brunch at the bar. Steak and eggs and English Premier League.
  • Maxie
    MaxieDecember 20, 2009
    Go to Bar Pilar and get the bacon bloody mary.
  • Matt N.
    Matt NowakFebruary 19, 2011
    Pea shoots and mussels rock
  • David B.
    David BarreDecember 18, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Yummy Bloody Marys
  • Erik M.
    Erik MoeSeptember 13, 2009
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the sweet corn soup (seasonal)
  • Erik M.
    Erik MoeJuly 23, 2009
    Been here 10+ times
    Have a Dark and Stormy and try a couple of the seasonal vegetable plates.
  • Austin B.
    Austin BonnerMarch 13, 2009
    Go to Bar Pilar and order the cheese plate and a magic hat.
  • Erik M.
    Erik MoeJune 13, 2009
    Been here 10+ times
    amazing small plates and cocktails
  • Michael D.
    Michael DussertDecember 19, 2010
    Avoid the wines unless you know them. Bartender was no help!
  • Oreo V.
    Oreo VilarinoAugust 16, 2013
    Deviled eggs are not worth it. Disappointed.
  • Reed P.
    Reed ParkerMay 25, 2012
    So far, underwhelmed. Bartenders, not good. 10 Minutes at table and no waiter yet.......
  • Drew B.
    Drew BennettJuly 16, 2009
    Been here 50+ times
    drank gin rickeys
  • Toby R.
    Toby RussellJuly 18, 2009
    bar pilar
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