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Shelly's Back Room

Shelly's Back Room

Whisky Bar, American Restaurant, and Smoke Shop$$$$
Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington
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    Johnathan B.
    "Best place for drinks, food, and cigars in Washington."(18 Tips)
    Maurisse J.
    "Great choices of bourbon and scotch."(3 Tips)
    Doug W.
    "Outstanding selection of cigars and whiskey in a laid back setting."(3 Tips)
    Ben A.
    "Blackened Chicken Pasta and French Dip Sandwich ... ftw"(2 Tips)
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  • Brian T.heart icon on user image
    Brian TJuly 27, 2019
    I love this place. Found it walking back from the African American museum. Will come back every time I am in DC. We didn’t eat much, just some brews and of course a cigar.The wings were fantastic!
  • Alan R.
    Alan RosenblattOctober 20, 2012
    Mandrake! Ever wonder why I drink only rain water & pure grain alcohol? Purity of essence. This is a great cigar my sweetheart gave me. Mmmm. Goes great with a steak. I recommend the New York strip.
  • Jim P.heart icon on user image
    Jim PfaffDecember 22, 2017
    The Diablo Burger is excellent. You also need to get the Crab dip.
  • Brent G.heart icon on user image
    Brent GatewoodJuly 25, 2017
    Great staff. Very good food. Nice selection of libations. A great cigar bar. If you want atmosphere and good eats. Come here.
  • Michelle M.
    We stopped by for an afternoon pick-me-up and loved the dark, relaxing atmosphere. Cigar & drink menus are awesome, food menu pretty average.
  • Meshariheart icon on user image
    MeshariJuly 18, 2017
    Shelly's Back Room is A place where you'll have an intellectual conversation with your friends ..
  • Stephen C.heart icon on user image
    Stephen ColellaSeptember 22, 2015
    Been here 50+ times
    Best cigar bar in DC and perhaps country. Buy them there or bring your own. Plenty of food as well.
  • Foster K.heart icon on user image
    Foster KaneJune 6, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    The new manager "Derrick" is very experienced and knows his craft well.He wil be a great addition to Shelley's Back Room. He is also a great bar tender.
  • Stephen C.heart icon on user image
    Stephen ColellaNovember 28, 2018
    Been here 50+ times
    Great place to eat, have drinks, smoke cigars and chill. In any order that works
  • Peterheart icon on user image
    PeterSeptember 2, 2016
    Great place to have a smoke. Great selection of cigars. Waiters could be nicer though.
  • Doug W.heart icon on user image
    Doug WMarch 2, 2017
    Outstanding selection of cigars and whiskey in a laid back setting.
  • Johnathan B.
    Johnathan BarnesJune 9, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Best place for drinks, food, and cigars in Washington. I wish we had one back in Chicago!
  • Liam D.
    Liam DarmodyMarch 25, 2012
    You'd never guess it, but the food here is great! Chicken wings and the roman wrap are two favorites
  • Maurisse J.
    Maurisse JohnsonOctober 8, 2011
    Great choices of bourbon and scotch. Add a cigar and some really good fries and you'll be set.
  • J. T.heart icon on user image
    J. T.December 13, 2015
    Good food. Fun atmosphere.
  • Professor T.heart icon on user image
    Professor Twain 🚬🚬⚾⚾August 12, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    They're cool if you bring your own cigars, as long as you buy drinks and/or food.
  • Matt N.
    Matt NestopoulosFebruary 29, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Good service. Great drinks. And always a good crowd of serious cigar afficiandos.
  • Michael S.heart icon on user image
    Michael SummeyJune 22, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Forget the monuments! The real sightseeing in DC is on the Porch!
  • Ben A.
    Ben AbrahamOctober 8, 2015
    Blackened Chicken Pasta and French Dip Sandwich ... ftw
  • Brian C.
    Brian CeresAugust 10, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    For the best service, sit in the bar area.
  • Biz T.heart icon on user image
    Biz TraveldudeDecember 16, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Awesome cigar bar/restaurant
  • The Q Continuum
    The Q ContinuumDecember 23, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    The bar tenders are the best in DC!
  • SD-SD
    SD-SDFebruary 17, 2021
    Nice please 👌
  • Robbie M.
    Robbie MyersFebruary 19, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    If you enjoy cigars or the smell of cigars and good scotch this is the spot.
  • Arthur T.
    Arthur ThomasJuly 7, 2010
    Amazing fries and very friendly waitresses. Cigars are a bit over priced but u can bring ur own
  • Brooke
    BrookeJuly 28, 2012
    Crab artichoke dip was amazing!
  • Katie M.
    Katie McGuireMay 9, 2014
    RUDE servers. I had to flag down the waitress several times for a menu, again to order, and every time my drink was empty. Then her coworker actually had the nerve to ask why I left no tip! 1 star.
  • La Palina Cigars
    La Palina CigarsFebruary 13, 2012
    Shelly's carries a wide array of fine La Palina cigars! Read more
  • Mark A.heart icon on user image
    Mark A.December 6, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Yeah, the manager with the neuvo-biker look is a dick, but the place is great.
  • Foster K.heart icon on user image
    Foster KaneAugust 11, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Wings and Drinks
  • Antar the Lionheart icon on user image
    Antar the LionFebruary 22, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Food and fellowship
  • Kristy K.
    Kristy KinneyMarch 8, 2011
    Brandon is awesome! Awesome bartender!
  • Barry B.
    Barry BlonderJanuary 5, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The wings are the best, seriously!
  • Juan U.
    Juan UlloaSeptember 19, 2010
    Try the Blackend Chicken pasta. Addictive!!
  • Jules Winnfieldheart icon on user image
    Jules WinnfieldJanuary 30, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Get the Campfire wings.
  • JOE R.
    JOE REBLANDOMarch 22, 2012
    Check out the new patio
  • Oscar C.
    Oscar ConchasAugust 1, 2010
    Try the turkey avocado wrap its great
  • Sum M.
    Sum MehrnamaSeptember 16, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the fries!!!!
  • The Q Continuum
    The Q ContinuumDecember 23, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Ask for Mike
  • Alyssa B.
    Alyssa BonkDecember 27, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Ashton Corona, please!
  • Brian D.
    Brian DavisAugust 1, 2010
    Shelly's burger - medium well.
  • Bryan W.
    Bryan WaltonOctober 12, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Ardbeg Supernova!
  • Chris S.
    Chris SuspectJanuary 7, 2010
    The French fries here are really good
  • Stephen Q.
    Stephen QuinnJanuary 1, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Unless your +21, you are not able to purchase cigars here
  • Ty N.
    Ty NowellJuly 13, 2010
    Fry's were good, but the bartender/manager was a dick
  • Andrew W.
    Andrew WisemanFebruary 23, 2010
    Unless you smoke cigars or enjoy the smell, avoid this spot
  • Richard L.
    Richard LombardoDecember 2, 2009
    No need to bring cigs to Shelly's.
  • Tom V.
    Tom Van DongenJanuary 15, 2011
    Bartender/manager doesn't like tourists I suppose. Just stay away from this place.
  • Duygu G.heart icon on user image
    Duygu GüvençFebruary 6, 2019
    Sigara, puro ve içkiniz sizinle
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