Kind of seems like our friends and us have been doing a tour of DC neighborhood watering holes for dinner & drinks. First it was Tunnicliff’s Tavern in Capitol Hill and then it was Mayfair & Pine in Glover Park. This time we want to Shaw’s Tavern in DC’s Shaw Neighborhood.
Got there at 7pm for drinks before dinner and Shaw’s Tavern was already hopping. Definitely a nice vibe. Everything is very rustic with exposed brick. Quite a few of the tables were communal, which was kind of cool and seemingly unusual for DC.
Grabbed a seat at the bar, while I waited for everyone else to show up. Was impressed with their craft beers on tap. I had the 3 Stars Brewing Company Lime Basil Session Saison. It was delicious. At first, I was nervous by the name that it’d be overly flavored but the lime & basil was very nuanced. It was perfect. I also had the Speakeasy Big Daddy IPA, which is solid. Before having a beer, my friend Scott had their rye bourbon cocktail, which I had a taste of. Delicious!
Eventually, everyone got there and we got a table. Unfortunately, it was near the door so it was a little chilly. We were all starving so we got appetizers. Lauren and I got the charcuterie plate. What can I say, I’m a sucker for cured Italian meat, cheese, and bread. That’s what they gave us. It was delicious. The others got the fried green tomatoes and spinach & artichoke dip. Both delicious staples of any good tavern or gastropub.
For entrees, despite there being a pretty diverse menu, we all got burgers. I opted for the Bleu Burger. It was delicious. I love a good brioche bun. The fries weren’t anything terribly new or exciting. I got what I asked for and at a reasonable price. Next time, I wanna to try the Catfish & Gritcake or Short Rib Ragu.
This is a solid place. Had a fantastic time. It had great food, great drinks, and solid & chill vibe, despite being packed. I’d recommend it.
And yeah… it’s interesting how every neighborhood has their own bar or bars that really starts to become part of the identity neighborhood. It’s where people come together and live life together.
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