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Budget bar below ground serves large beers & portions of pub grub, with pool & karaoke too.
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Reviews — 8
Fun time! Karaoke all night, and the crowd feels more like your playing a show. Everyone was super chill, and drinks are surprisingly well priced
Good dive food bar and decent service. But, after 2+ hours we weren’t called to do karaoke. They were very obviously favoring their standard regular clientele.
2 hours waiting to sing. The host is only allowing locals singing. Even if you are a professional singer, don’t try it. It’s a waste of time. Drinks are ok. If you want to karaoke, go somewhere else.
The best bar in the universe. A hidden gem. The dive bar you’ve always been looking for and deserve. If you love karaoke, friendly owners, and big beers - this is your home.
I was just in DC for a week on business and actually came here a couple of nights. Very friendly place. The food was great, staff was terrific and there's karaoke almost every night. Couple of pool tables as well. Highly recommend.
I visited Recessions this past Wednesday. I was in town on business and like to visit karaoke bars. This place has great reviews, so I was very surprised that I had a not-so-great experience.
The bartenders were welcoming, the drinks good and reasonably priced. The issue was with the karaoke. I arrived at 10pm, which is two hours before they closed at midnight, and I put a song in right away. I didn't get to sing until the very last song of the night, at midnight, after the lights were on and they were trying to get everyone out. Several other people got to sing three times in that same two hours. When I checked with the KJ to see if my request was lost, she said that this is just how she likes to do the rotations. I confirmed with a regular that preference is given to regulars and drop-ins might not get to sing at all.
So, if you are a local and want a regular karaoke bar, this is the place for you. But if you are visiting and only dropping in for one evening, I would suggest going somewhere else if you actually want to do karaoke. I won't be back on my next visit to DC.
The bartenders were welcoming, the drinks good and reasonably priced. The issue was with the karaoke. I arrived at 10pm, which is two hours before they closed at midnight, and I put a song in right away. I didn't get to sing until the very last song of the night, at midnight, after the lights were on and they were trying to get everyone out. Several other people got to sing three times in that same two hours. When I checked with the KJ to see if my request was lost, she said that this is just how she likes to do the rotations. I confirmed with a regular that preference is given to regulars and drop-ins might not get to sing at all.
So, if you are a local and want a regular karaoke bar, this is the place for you. But if you are visiting and only dropping in for one evening, I would suggest going somewhere else if you actually want to do karaoke. I won't be back on my next visit to DC.
Great vibes , perfext for a date night or solo . Karaoke nights are the best. Drinks sre good. Wanted to thanl mike and emily they gave great customer service very quick and friendly. Warm welcome. LGBTQ friendly & pocket friendly. The perfect hole in the wall. Definitely recommend the spicy margarita. Sixx was great security.
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