Brixton - Washington

The Brixton is back! I thought they were gone for good. I went recently to catch up with a friend who wanted to go to a rooftop. This place immediately came to mind as I have been on several occasions, especially for their Hookie pre parties. I have actually never stayed on their first floor... mainly just their second and the rooftop. Following their usual pattern, usually the rooftop is the only one that 's open initially and the second floor opens for the 'real ' party later on. I love their rooftop it 's huge, and has ample seating space, standing space, covered and exposed area. The views aren 't all that exciting... it 's just 9th U haha. You can see people partying across the street at Nellie 's. Well, now there are some new buildings so you see other people on rooftops in the distance. I have never had their food in fact, now, they currently do not have food and you can bring some from other places. But I do enjoy their drinks and their music. If the weather is nice, it 's one of the perfect rooftops to enjoy! I recommend it if you haven 't been yet.

Fun place with a nice atmosphere. Always busy and kind of crowded, which some like. A little more expensive than surrounding bars.

Yes the line at Brixton can get a little long but their hotdogs are so good! It's been a minute since I've been at Brixton but every time I have it's never disappoints. This bar has three dance floors. Upstairs has a cute photo booth in the back with immaculate views of the city and also the bars across the street. If your trying to have fun hit up the middle dance floor, it's always a blast but can get super crowded and hot!

I've been to the Brixton a good many times now; it's one of my go to bars on U street for a couple of reasons that I'll highlight below. Happy hour the Brixton happy hour is pretty solid. They have Mon Fri beer, wine, and rails HH. I'm a rails kind of guy, so the $6ish drinks are just my speed. The drinks are of solid quality, not too strong but you definitely feel you're getting your moneys worth. They also had some food specials on their HH menu I've gotten the wings before which are pretty good. Not great, but definitely good enough for bar wings. Environment this spot is a in a fairly busy U street area but it never seems to be packed or overly busy. The vibe is nice, comfortable spacious seating, two levels with multiple bars, and a more mature clientele then other U st bars. This is always a great place to visit knowing I can come and relax and socialize with a few drinks in hand. Rooftop the top floor of the bar is a nice covered rooftop which I love. It's partially covered which makes it possible to sit there during the colder fall and winter months but still nice and cool in the summer months. Great atmosphere up there. If you're looking for a good place to get up with a group then the Brixton is the place for you. I've been on both weekdays for HH and weekends for the post brunch move and both were enjoyable. Will definitely be back!

I will definitely be back… good food, good bar service (downstairs) and nice atmosphere. Thank you ?