Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 556 reviews

What Joseph P likes about Reliable Tavern:
On top of the classics--all sorts of martinis, old fashioneds, and gimlets--I've experienced great cocktail innovation here. Spinning on their top-in-the-District Penicillin, they make excellent mescal and bourbon/whiskey variations; their South- and East-side gin gimlets are fantastic and minty fresh; and they look to have one of the best bourbon selections I've seen in DC in a while. Great service. View all feedback. What Delonte Johnson doesn't like about Reliable Tavern:
Charged me 17 dollars for a drink then charged my card and 10 dollars 3 days after I was there. Could’ve said something about a tip instead of stealing from me View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Int Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 467 reviews
Jose
01.08.2023 - 08:49

Amazing cocktails for a good price (IF you are comparing to similar brand liquors and mixing notice they cool some glasses with dry ice they're big on drink sci...

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Ben
01.08.2023 - 08:49

Good bartenders, good drinks, good atmosphere, and pool downstairs. Just go there now.

Lyss
01.08.2023 - 08:49

Amazing cocktails, awesome wines by the glass and a great vibe. Love having them in the neighborhood.

Asa
01.08.2023 - 08:49

Hands down my new favorite bar in DC. Great vibe. Bartenders are terrific. Oh yeah, and the cocktails are fantastic too.

Chelsie
01.08.2023 - 08:49

I love playing pool downstairs! Great cocktails too!

Restaurantji
4.7 ★ from 89 reviews
Raquel
26.12.2023 - 18:37

Great bar, excellent service and team. Johnny and Remy were amazing servers, very quick and friendly, super attentive, great music and chill vibesPerfect for a...

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Krister
26.12.2023 - 18:37

Joe the bartender was a very cool guy! This is Krister by the way.

Delonte
26.12.2023 - 18:37

Charged me 17 dollars for a drink then charged my card and 10 dollars 3 days after I was there. Could’ve said something about a tip instead of stealing from me

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Eric
26.12.2023 - 18:37

Reliable Tavern has changed a number of times since it first opened. A lot of the change was driven by the covid pandemic. Even with the Ups and Downs, it has m...

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Sarah
26.12.2023 - 18:37

These people take their cocktails seriously. I asked for a vodka soda and they made sure I knew that I should order something different, in the best way. Best o...

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Google
4.5 ★ from 341 reviews
Danielle
11.03.2024 - 21:52

One of the best bars in the district in my opinion! No frills, reasonable prices, and killer cocktails

Raquel
11.03.2024 - 21:52

Great bar, excellent service and team. Johnny and Remy were amazing servers, very quick and friendly, super attentive, great music and chill vibes Perfect for a...

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April
11.03.2024 - 21:52

I stumbled across this place and really liked it! Excellent happy hour prices and friendly staff. Good selection of classic cocktails. A hidden gem in DC.

Zak
11.03.2024 - 21:52

This place rocks. Please give John a big raise

Sirved
4.0 ★ from 4 reviews
Nicole
15.01.2024 - 07:51

Comedy night on Thursday was just fantastic! Every single comic gave some laughs. It was great energy and I really enjoyed my visit. Arrived just before 8 and e...

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Shankar
15.01.2024 - 07:51

Amazing bar with great cocktails. Tim was great and always able to provide for even the most complicated tastes

Thomas
15.01.2024 - 07:51

I went for the free Thursday night underground stand-up with my girlfriend. It was our first time there, and we were warmly welcomed at the door by the bouncer...

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Aaron
15.01.2024 - 07:51

Excellent cocktails at good prices. The bartenders are personable but polite. They also have great pool tables and a chill clientele. Great date spot. Love comi...

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