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Chief Ike's Mambo Room

1725 Columbia Rd. NW, Washington, DC 20009 | 202-332-2211
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Neighborhood:

Adams Morgan

Metro:

Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan (Red Line)

Bar Feature:

Dance Club, Bar, Low-key, Private Party Room

hours:

Daily 9:00pm- 2:00am

Quick Take

A fun, funky neighborhood club with a small dance floor and sidewalk terrace. The upstairs lounge is a cool place to chill out with a cheap beer and listen to a rock DJ.

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Editorial Review

This once-happening haunt of young politicos no longer draws the likes of White House big shot George Stephanopoulos, who was reportedly a regular. But those who stop by the Adams Morgan bar today say that Chief Ike's was never more than a neighborhood joint until a favorable Washingtonian magazine review kicked off an invasion of yuppie clients. That crowd has long since moved on to places like nearby Madam's Organ or Polly Esther's.

Since then, Ike's has returned to its humble bar roots with an occasional open jam session early in the week. Fridays are by far the busiest nights, but make sure you arrive before 9:30 to avoid paying a cover along with the $4 beers. If nothing else, the kitschy decor is worth a quick peek, with old monster movie comic books laminated onto the bar tables. A spacious sidewalk terrace offers a quiet refuge – weather permitting – from the row of clubs on nearby 18th Street. The bathrooms are not Chief Ike's strong suit, but you can always use the facilities down the street at McDonald's.

– Dan Pacheco

 
 
 
 
 

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Best Pizza In DC

Posted by m.casey2007 | Oct 07, 2009 | Mark as Inappropriate

Now, I know that recently "another" restaurant was voted to have the best pizza in DC, so I went and tried there's... Tracey's Pizza at Chief Ike's Mambo Room in NW DC kicks the crap out of "those guys'". Go and try it!!

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