Wet Dog Tavern

What a cool place. Great prices for happy hour and such a welcoming environment. The tacos at the food truck out back were NEXT LEVEL! 10/10, wished we lived closer to come back!

I passed Wet Dog Tavern on the way to dinner the other night and told my husband we should stop by after for a drink and see what the vibe was like. It is a small tavern, but definitely has a cool converted industrial building atmosphere. The outdoor patio provides for additional space to hang out and play corn hole or watch sports on there large wall projection. It was chilly that night and they did have several gas heat lamps going, which you could see groups of folks huddled around. I like the wrap around bar setup, as it allows the bartenders to serve both inside and outside guests simultaneously. The beer selection was pretty good. If you like IPAs, then you will like their beer selection more than I did, but I did try a cider and my husband ordered a stout...both were in cans. We generally prefer darker beer, such as ambers, porters and stouts; though I do also dabble in ciders and sours. The large canvas outside was the highlight for me. I loved the ode to Michelangelo's "The Creation of Adam," from a canine perspective. Just awesome. All in all, we had fun; so if you are looking for a nice little meet up spot for friends with or without dogs, this is a great option. Thanks for a good experience!

This place is amazing! Such great vibes and drinks. The staff and owner create the best environment for you, your friends and fur babies to chill and relax. Definitely put this on your go-to list for DC

Drink prices were not bad for DC. Vibes are not bad either. There's a jukebox which is great. They serve beer in plastic cups which I don't love.

Hands down my favorite bar in DC. Dogs allowed to roam as long as leashed. Taco truck there. Superrrrr chill. Whats not to love

I can’t say enough good things about this place. 1. Awesome beer selection 2. Board games and corn hole to keep you entertained 3. DOGS! As the name suggests (minus being wet) dogs are welcome here on the front patio. You can come to drink, socialize and meet new neighborhood dogs. 4. Chill Vibe - it’s so relaxing and comfortable here - not stuffy at all 5. Winter friendly. If you do come in the fall/winter months, they’ll still have the back patio open - it’ll be tented with heated lamps 6. THE BURGERS. Oh my goodness Mélange Burgers. This would be number one on my list, but I wanted to save the best for last. Sometimes, I just come here to eat a burger because it’s so good - I crave it. My mouth is watering as I write this just thinking about it. I rave about this burger to everyone I meet, and when I finally bring them to try it, they’re speechless with how good it is - they end up ordering a second one because it’s so good. The menu is limited (three selections and sometimes a he has a special) but that’s all you need. The burger just melts in your mouth with every bite. I had to google the chef to learn more about this burger after my first experience, and I learned that he studied culinary arts in France and formerly worked at Michelin-starred Caviar Russe in New York. This guy brings those rich flavors from his French culinary background and incorporates them into his burgers. I don’t know how he does it, but the way he combines flavors is incredible. You will not be disappointed by this burger. And if you’re a slightly picky eater like me, they’ll take off the tomato and onion for you.

I visited five bars in U St on Saturday night and Wet Dog was by far my favorite. I loved the quick outdoor bar service, ample seating options and bar games (Connect Four and Cornhole). Everyone seemed to be having a good time and the music wasn't too loud. The drink selection and prices were reasonable. I would definitely consider going back to Wet Dog the next time I go out in the U St area.

Great neighborhood bar with easygoing staff. It has a strong community vibe where customers know one another and bring their dogs to play. Suitable for special events like holiday parties, birthday gatherings, key sporting event watches, etc. Indoor and outdoor spaces are available, good for a sunny day or rainy day if you at least want to get out of the house.