Anonymous
Post 12/17/2012 21:45     Subject: Hip, but laid back bars in DC
Black Jack has bocce ball.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2012 20:29     Subject: Hip, but laid back bars in DC
Anonymous wrote:H Street Country Club


not worth the risk of a beating or worse.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2012 16:10     Subject: Hip, but laid back bars in DC
Bedrock billiards on Columbia road in Adams Morgan.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2012 14:15     Subject: Re:Hip, but laid back bars in DC
The Passenger
Anonymous
Post 12/16/2012 15:31     Subject: Hip, but laid back bars in DC
Oh, and Black Jack on 14th Street has bocce and is hip in that (kind of not actually hip) 14th Street kind of way. But that place has dreadful food.

Apparently I am in the most critical mood ever right now.

People love the Codmother on U Street. Been to a bunch of parties there. No games, but it's a cool place and easy to get to. Nice fish and chips, too.
Anonymous
Post 12/16/2012 15:28     Subject: Hip, but laid back bars in DC
There's a place in Old Town Alexandria with shuffleboard that isn't douchey, but it's not really hip - the Lighthorse Tavern. The places in know in DC with shuffleboard tend to be kind of fratty.

The Big Hunt has skeeball and is really laid back.

Anonymous
Post 12/16/2012 15:09     Subject: Hip, but laid back bars in DC
Black Squirrel

The Passenger

Argonaut
Anonymous
Post 12/16/2012 12:00     Subject: Hip, but laid back bars in DC
You can get the upstairs free at Thai Tanic. Totally random and cute lounge space w/ private bar. Maybe the big upstairs room at DC9? For maximum hip, try crashing Jimmy Valentine's. DJs are great, it's totally hidden, and I doubt your guests have been there. Where else...how about U st music hall or there is an alley art space near eastern market you could rent.
Anonymous
Post 12/16/2012 10:20     Subject: Hip, but laid back bars in DC
Well, nobody wears suits anymore except perhaps on hill. I've never witnessed a lot of legal talk at any normal bars is go to. Stoney's. daily grill had a separate room you could rent out. That's two options. Also. Public in tenley.
Anonymous
Post 12/16/2012 09:48     Subject: Hip, but laid back bars in DC
Meridian Pint. Not quite hip, but big enough for you all to be comfortable, great beer list, and nice space (upstairs ... downstairs is a bit dark but does have some games).
Anonymous
Post 12/16/2012 08:45     Subject: Hip, but laid back bars in DC
Ha ha ha, wiping tear away looking for west coast vibe. I suggest that you accept that the authentic dc resides in the stuffy legal talk and lobbyist lunches etc etc and give up your search to replicate sf. Because it ain't gonna happen. Dc is not hip.

But ok, I do have a recommendation anyway: red derby in Columbia heights. Could also try looking glass lounge in petworth, which is less hip, but more spacious for a party.
Anonymous
Post 12/16/2012 08:21     Subject: Hip, but laid back bars in DC
H Street Country Club
Anonymous
Post 12/16/2012 08:15     Subject: Hip, but laid back bars in DC
Comet
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2012 22:48     Subject: Hip, but laid back bars in DC
Extra points for places with shuffle board and other fun things like that
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2012 22:47     Subject: Hip, but laid back bars in DC
I'm looking for a bar to throw a surprise birthday get together. I'm looking for a fun, hip, but most importantly LAID BACK bar in DC (i.e. no suits and legal talk).

Any ideas? We're new to the area from SF and missing the west coast vibe.