Ventnor Sports Cafe

Went for a happy hour here and it was great! No frills, just great burgers (Only $5 on Tuesdays!) and drinks. There were a ton of great beers, and I was surprised that they actually had a few different types of cider. I think I found my new neighborhood spot :)

The TL;DR: One of the best burgers and happy hours in DC. It's a sports bar and a little divey. Hosts a great community of regulars. Give it five minutes and you'll fall in love with the experience. Try: The Burger Smoked Salmon Grilled Cheese Oysters their homemade pickles Tuesday Happy Hour specials ------------ If you would like to know more about my first experience, continue reading. ------------ My very first time at Ventnor Sports Cafe was one I will never forget. I had left work early to visit a barber in the hopes of finding a regular one in DC. The wait there was close to two hours so I left my info with them and decided to find a bar to get some food and a beer. I walked up the street to find what appeared to be just another sports dive bar. To my surprise, the staff and handful of customers were among the most welcoming and informative bunch I had met in DC. The bartender was very passionate and knowledgeable about the current selection of daily rotating beers on tap. She quickly identified what I like and found the perfect beer for the day. I was hungry too and wanted the Southwest Burger but she and her loyal group of regulars convinced me that in order to enjoy a burger there, I wouldn't need anything more than The Burger, their most basic hamburger. I now rave to all my friends that their burgers are arguably one of the best if not the best in DC. And after one bite, the verbal defenses for their favorite DC burger begin to deteriorate. Her regulars also took it upon themselves to include me in the general conversation, welcome me to their community, and give me their unanimous opinion that I shouldn't go to that barber. Given how DC is known for cold people, this was a completely shocking experience. And it says a tremendous amount about the restaurant when the staff and owner have fostered such a loyal group of customers and have inspired them to be open and welcoming rather than inclusive. Since then, I have been an unfortunately infrequent regular but each time I go, the experience is always excellent and unique. Such as when they hosted a Sharknado 3 viewing party with themed cocktails and beers.

I think this is the best sports bar in DC; the food is definitely a level above traditional sports bar food. Also, they have so many TV's, they'll always hook you up with the game you're looking for. I've been going here about 8 years or so and the staff has always been friendly and on point.

Visited Ventnor's to watch the Oscars. They had a great red carpet themed menu and really tasty best picture inspired cocktails. I had the La La Lemonade, and it was YUM! Quick and kind service. I would visit again for another fun viewing event.

Favorite restaurant & bar in Adams Morgan. Great neighborhood spot where the employees all remember you, and even better food to go along with it. Try the short rib gruyere mac n cheese and/or the fish tacos.