HAPPY HOUR ATLAS
Bar Charley
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Happy Hour

Bar Charley

Dupont Circle · American / Cocktail Bar

GOOGLE★ 4.5988YELP★ 3.8523TRIPADVISOR★ 3.752Google: higher than 44% of venues in Washington, DC

The happy hour

Drinks

  • $5 Old Time Lager
  • $7 select IPAs
  • $10.95 famous house cocktails
  • $8 house red & white wines

Food

  • $19.95 steak frites (happy hour price)
  • $9–$15 food specials

Monday all-night happy hour is exceptional. Bar seating only. Wednesday bottomless prosecco & pasta for $47.95 for two (2 hours).

Deal last verified June 2026 (QA). Confirmed on the venue’s own website.

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

A neighborhood cocktail bar beloved by Dupont Circle locals for its approachable craft cocktail program and unwavering commitment to quality. The intimate, wood-paneled space has the feel of a proper bar — no gimmicks, just excellent drinks from skilled bartenders. Monday all-night happy hour is the neighborhood's most generous deal.

  • Cozy
  • Hip
  • Good for groups
  • Known for cocktails
  • Known for wine
  • Google: happy hour drinks
  • Google: happy hour food
  • Late-night food
  • Vegetarian options
  • Takes reservations
  • Outdoor seating

Is that score good?

Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in Washington, DC, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.

GOOGLE ★ 4.5 988 ratings ↗
In Washington, DC 105 rated venues At the median

Rated higher than 44% · tied with 27% · lower than 29% of the others · median ★ 4.5

Across the US 2,042 rated venues At the median

Rated higher than 34% · tied with 23% · lower than 44% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 3.8 523 reviews ↗
In Washington, DC 100 rated venues Bottom quarter

Rated higher than 19% · tied with 8% · lower than 73% of the others · median ★ 4.0

Across the US 1,993 rated venues Bottom quarter

Rated higher than 12% · tied with 6% · lower than 82% of the others · median ★ 4.1

TRIPADVISOR ★ 3.7 52 reviews ↗
In Washington, DC 84 rated venues Bottom quarter

Rated higher than 10% · tied with 2% · lower than 88% of the others · median ★ 4.2

Across the US 1,653 rated venues Bottom quarter

Rated higher than 8% · tied with 2% · lower than 90% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 7, 2026.

Getting there

1825 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 · (202) 627-2183

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