Chief Ike's Mambo Room

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1725 Columbia Ave.
Washington DC 20009
202-332-2211
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Editorial Review

DC dive for rebellious politicos: kids who read The Economist but wanna slum it old school, drink Pabst in sweat pants. In-your-face murals by Gauguin, carnival-esque dancing skeletons. Cheap, strong drinks poured by white, dreadlocked barkeeps, trusty greasy spoon fare ‘til late. Delapidated silver staircase takes you to funky upstairs bar and private conversational parties. Everyone's a rap star on open mic night. All colors, all friends. Music across the gamut, from hip hop to unknown Scandinavian alt-rock.

Features

Bar Food
Smoking Area
Pool/Darts
Outdoor Area
Live Music
Late Night Bites
Handicapped Accessible
Good for Groups
Funky
Downtown Style
DJs/Bartender Mixes Rock
Classic
Celeb Sightings
Better After Midnight

Attributes

Price:
$$
Vibe:
Bustling/Boisterous, Locals
Bar Type:
Dive, Bohemian

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