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(202) 393-0220
1021 7th St NW
(Between New York Avenue and L Street)
Washington,
DC
20001
38.902784
-77.021899
Neighborhoods: Northwest, Northwest Washington, Mount Vernon Square
Hours:
Sun-Thu 5pm-1:30am
Fri-Sat 5pm-2:30am
Last updated 3.16.10
Category:
Hours:
Sun-Thu 5pm-1:30am
Fri-Sat 5pm-2:30am
Parking:
Street; Metered Street
added by Lauren Sloat
Last updated 3.16.10
What People Are Saying About The Passenger
The Editor
Lauren Sloat
Citysearch
Together with his brother Tom, Derek Brown (the man behind the Gibson's cocktail program) has worked to maintain the same arts focus and laid-back vibe at this bar in the space previously occupied by the Warehouse Theater. Named after the song by Iggy Pop ("One of the greatest punk songs of all time" says Brown), the Passenger is where art and movement collide. The walls display abstract, motion-themed shots from local photographers and the rear "dining car" is inspired by the days of glamorous cross-country train rides and their grand, luxurious cars. Whether grabbing a light appetizer to go…
Editor's Tips
- Where to Sit:
- For something more romantic, grab a booth in the private nook on the side or in the "dining car" toward the back.
- Fun Fact:
- The space was originally a hardware store in 1926 and maintains the original storefront.
- What to Drink:
- Owner Derek Brown likes white burgundy by the glass, and you can also get Sherry Flips in a punch bowl that serves five.
- On the Menu:
- Route 11 Chips--with so many flavor choices, there's one that goes with your beer.
- Payment Methods:
- Visa, Discover, MasterCard
- Dress Code:
- Business Casual
- Bar & Club Special Features:
- Specialty Cocktails, After Work, Date Spot
02/25/10
I Am an Indifferent Passsenger
by Girl Meets Food , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch
The Passenger offers a very limited menu of bar snacks like Spanish olives, almonds and Route 11 potato chips.
More substantial offerings include half-smokes, paninis and the controversial kimchi hot dog. This grilled all-beef frank tastes more savory than sweet, almost like bratwurst.
It sat atop a soft bun, drizzled with nacho cheese and a generous helping of mildly spicy kimchi.
Having tried another version of this dish, I found the vinegary kimchi didn’t blend well with the nacho cheese.
- Pros: Trendy spot
- Cons: Inconsistency
02/02/10
Could've been our Cheers...
by ellemariedc , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch
I visited The Passenger the day it opened and had a pleasant experience - we had a very nice waitress name Charlie taking our orders and bringing our drinks to where we stood across from the bar. I loved that they offer cider so I tried their pear cider and it was delicious. Not too expensive too - $6 for cider can be a steal outside of the UK.
Although this is not my experience, I'm also commenting on the service my boyfriend received on one occasion at The Passenger. He had been waiting behind 2 people at the bar for almost 25 minutes and when his turn came, was snubbed by the bartender for a girl who cut in front of him. After pointing out he had been waiting the bartender brushed it off and continued to serve the girl.
The Passenger is a good local spot but be aware the service may be bad, especially on a busy night.
- Pros: Good custom drinks, nice beer list, carries cider
- Cons: Service is spotty
01/15/10
Ahh, finally, a neighborhood bar in Shaw
by AmberMcD at Citysearch
Derek and Tom Brown have given Shaw (almost) all of what it needed: an unpretentious neighborhood bar, driven by finely made drinks and great music. I've never had a bad time here, even when one group of overly sequined revellers made the crowd a little to sparkly for my tastes. It's always a treat to order a drink I've never heard of and watch the Browns do what they do best. I only wish they would add a soy dog to their amazing-sounding array of hot dogs. Until then, I'll just be drinking my calories.
- Pros: Mmm, here's my drink...
- Cons: But where's my soy dog?
The Details on The Passenger
Where to Sit:
For something more romantic, grab a booth in the private nook on the side or in the "dining car" toward the back.
Fun Fact:
The space was originally a hardware store in 1926 and maintains the original storefront.
What to Drink:
Owner Derek Brown likes white burgundy by the glass, and you can also get Sherry Flips in a punch bowl that serves five.
On the Menu:
Route 11 Chips--with so many flavor choices, there's one that goes with your beer.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Dress Code:
Business Casual
