Travis Jent
Excellent service and food! Arrived around 5pm on a Wednesday and it was a little slow, not a sports fan so I am assuming it was not a game night. This made for a very nice and comfortable atmosphere. Very attentive staff who will never let drinks be empty. Food was delicious and came out very timely. I was nervous because it was a "sports bar" but just think Applebee's type atmosphere. Highly recommended overall!
Andra Lyn
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 :)
Tim Stuart
Went for Crab Night on 7/24. Their annual event definitely gets you your money's worth as they provide unlimited sides of corn bread, mac and cheese, corn on the cob and spinach bowls as well.
Bar gives out free popcorn and the tots from the menu are awesome. Definitely worth checking out if you're going to watch any game they can usually accommodate for any sport..
michael stearn
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
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If you would like to know more about my first experience, continue reading.
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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.
Caroline Fernandez
The staff is attentive and able to answer whatever questions you may have. They have free popcorn and several TVs that can be adjusted to your liking. The best part about this place is their nachos. The ingredients are fresh and its a large enough portion to share with a small group.
Noel Johnson
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.
Julie Staples Watson
Food is great (nachos, thai peanut wings, smoked salmon and arugula grilled cheese, and fish tacos are some of the highlights for me)! The bar tenders take the time to know your name and are generally excellent conversationalists. Plenty of TVs and they take requests for your favorite sporting event. This is my go-to neighborhood bar!
Briley Acker
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.
Stevie Busic
Their homemade ranch is TO DIE FOR. Our server/bartender, Shae, was awesome. The food was great and has large portions. Will recommend!
Alain Parcan
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.
Brandon Davis
Ventnor is a cozy bar with a college town feel. It's a great place to watch a game, especially for UNC fans. Their beer selection is adequate, and the food was surprisingly good.
Marcus Douglas
Been a customer on & off for about 4yrs now. Scott, Abel, I hear Shelby's bck & can't think of my grl's name she's still gone, but the new hostess (for me) Oliva! is grt, also meet another guy (bartender) Sha (probably not spelling it rite) was amazing.. Scott & the Ventnor Sports Bar/Restaurant are still the spot!
mustafa nusraty
The closest you can get to the "Cheers" experience where everyone knows your name in DC. It's hard to get the neighborhood pub feel in DC, and to get Wonderful service, tasty food, and tons of games? That's awesome.
E B
Always a great place to catch a game (hockey, football, college basketball). Tons of TVs both upstairs and down stairs. Food is good too, recommend the nachos!!
Ed Ford
It's a good spot. Taps are a bit weak but the bottle/can game is fairly solid. Didn't try the food thoug, so no opinion.
Jim Crawford
Staff was attentive and pleasant. The speakers were a little loud where we were sitting and one of my beers was warm but otherwise enjoyable.
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