All Souls Bar

Disappointed in this place. The atmosphere might seem barely okay, but knowing that the owner drinks heavily and then gets behind the wheel is beyond irresponsible. It's one thing to run a bar, but another to endanger the community, especially if your not from here. If they're this reckless outside of business hours, it makes me question the overall professionalism here .Wouldn't recommend supporting a place that doesn't care about safety and over pours drinks.

Very friendly bar tenders, beautiful outside sitting area on a nice night, wonderful atmosphere and would totally visit again.

We loved our time at All Souls last night. The bartenders were great and really knew what they were doing - they made the evening special. We liked the menu and felt like you get a lot of bang for your buck. The atmosphere of the place was just right - not too loud, cozy, and safe. We will definitely come back here again and again. It’s a gem of a place!

No kitchen but they let you bring in food from other places so my friends met up to eat before seeing a show at Howard Theatre.

Was followed into the bar by a very creepy man. The bartenders took care of us and deescalated the situation, while allowing us to stay until our ride arrived. We felt very safe and are very appreciative of the men there. They were great bartenders and served us efficiently and enthusiastically. Would definitely recommend.

LOVE this place! Came here for a celebratory drinks for my birthday with my best friend & we had so much fun! We were visiting from NY & we would come back here again, the service was fantastic & the vibe was chill, I would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting.

Great vibe and good drinks! My only comment was since everything has to be ordered at the bar, you're trying to reach and shout over the people sitting at the bar to talk to the bartender. and it's kind of tight too. But other than that it was chill.

Friendly, personable, and accommodating staff. Good music from rock to jazz and beyond. Unfussy yet creative cocktail list with prompt service. Authentic and reliable neighborhood bar. Give them a visit!

Don't sleep on the extensive cocktail list! They got 40+ cocktails on the deeper menu - can't wait to come back another time and try something new

Great neighborhood bar, finally reviewing after all these years. It's more laidback, great for catching up with friends, not loud. Bar inside with seating inside and a nice patio when weather is good. Cocktails are cheap for DC standards - order at the bar and take them to your seats.

Came for the spacious patio outside and was pleased with how friendly and open the bartenders were to us brining our own food to eat while we drink. That alone deserved 5 stars. But no, the inside was on brand and cool. The drink menu is condensed, but I like it that way (less overwhelm). I ordered a cosmo which was just perfect--maybe best I've ever had and a beautiful pink color. I also ordered a no 45, which was tasty and refreshing. Some time around 8pm the place got really busy where tables were covered and the inside was standing room only, so I feel this is a good spot to start your night.

Went to All Souls for a date and I've never been before. They only have like bar snacks but they obviously have a wide array of drinks. The servers were nice and down to earth. It gave rocker, dim lighting, vibey. I saw a lot of people there on dates and a couple groups of friends. It wasn't the most outrageous prices for drinks. I got the Rose and Makers Mark which was $12 for the two drinks. A 2 in 1, which is good for a date if you're a Rosé girl like me and are with someone that likes Bourbon. Good for the checkbook!

This place is the true definition of a neighborhood corner bar. It's cozy inside with a nice, airy patio, and the bartenders are so friendly and knowledgeable. They have a good selection of beer and wine, but their cocktails are where they really shine - there's a shortlist of specials on the board above the bar, but my friend who brought me showed me the pro-tip of pulling up the full cocktail library on their website! The one I chose had aperol, rum, maybe some grapefruit/other fresh citrus juice? Whatever it was, it was absolutely phenomenal. So smooth and clearly made by a very seasoned mixologist. I'd come back here in a heartbeat!

This is my sister's default bar; she's a DC native. She converted me and it's where I bring friends when I'm here on a work trip. It's a cozy, dark, neighborhood bar focused on cocktails, mostly made from standard ingredients (I wouldn't exactly call it "craft" but they're not basic either. ) Service is quick, staff are friendly, and if you look through the library on their website, there's guaranteed to be a drink for you. They've started using more products made in DC, which is also cool. Prices are lower than most cocktail bars, and yes they do add a mandatory 22% "tip", but people, wait staff have to eat. They now kind of have a little food, but basically bring it yourself or order in. Can't go wrong with a giant slice from the pizza next door. I'll stop coming back here when it burns down, pretty much.

As I continue to tackle my list of places to go in DC, I decided to check out this place yesterday. It was meh. It's a dive bar located in a pretty quiet neighborhood. The bartender wasn't friendly at all. She was busy writing things in a notebook and doing crossword puzzles and seemed like a rather unfriendly person. The drinks were ok. This place definitely isn't my cup of tea but I wanted to scratch it off my list as it gets good reviews online.

Stopped by for a drink before a show at The Howard Theater. They had a great special with Rose and Maker's shot for $12. Can't beat that! The vibes were cool and the bartenders were nice. Will go back.

It's pricey and dark and hard to find seating but the bartenders are nice and the drinks are good. No happy hour & they have a 20% service fee added. Make sure you come early to get a seat. LGBTQ friendly and accessible friendly (there was a small ramp & it's open/large inside).

Came with friends from out of town before dinner reservations and ordered the All Souls. The sparking rose and maker's mark was a nice combination that was soothing and searing. The space looked small but was quite cozy and comfortable. We sat together and chatted easily without disturbing others. There is one restroom but it was clean and gender neutral. We didn't have any of the food but the snack options looked tempting.

Cozy dive bar in Shaw. Small indoors area that can rapidly get crowded on a weekend night, especially when they have to close the outdoor patio at 10pm due to neighborhood ordinances. I love their cocktails and the classy upscale ingredients. A big draw is their extensive menu section which lists 43 of them. The bartenders are always polite and efficient and the establishment is kept clean and neat. As a note, the bar has no Happy Hour (boo!) and has a 22% auto-gratuity, but: (1) most bars in DC have these anyway, (2) they are very upfront about it and state you don't need to tip more, and (3) these are cocktails and if you aren't tipping at least 20% anyway then you're doing a big disservice to the places you are visiting.

Cheap place relative to an actual cocktail bar but the vibe here is closer to a dive bar. Bar tenders aren't actually mixologists, you can tell by ordering a basic mixed drink which to be honest can be a good thing if you want a cocktail that's really heavy on liquor. Not a lot of snacks or finger food options, rude and obnoxious staff, one restroom, overall depends what you're looking for to be honest if it's a neighborhood watering hole then yeah go for it but if it's a night out on the town then no. Also 22% gratuity enforced.

Stopped in for a colleague meet-and-greet "happy hour" on a Thursday evening. Joke was on us since they do not have "happy hour". They also don't have much of anything other than expensive drinks that also come with a service industry charge upfront. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit again.

All Souls is one of my favorite bars in DC. Their cocktails and beer are both great. I personally love their French 75 and they always have a good sour beer on draft. It's bar service, and the bartenders are always super nice and make drinks quickly. The ambiance is one of the best parts of this bar - the low lighting with candles creates a great atmosphere. There's also a good amount of covered patio seating. Definitely recommend for a date night or catching up with a friend!

One of my favorite bars in DC. Whether you go to read a book during the week or meet with friends, this bar has the best atmosphere to enjoy a good drink. You will always be greeted by friendly bar tenders who make the best drinks. Regardless of what you order you're bound to get a good drink!

I visited All Souls with co-workers this past a weekend. I really enjoyed the positive energy in the bar and the ambiance on the softly lit outdoor patio. They offered an extensive list of creative craft cocktails. The servers were attentive and friendly. I highly recommend All Souls for a special occasion, or any casual get together!

All Souls has perfected the covid delivery and takeout experience. First, the quality is as top notch as ever, and tasting the amazing flavors of a number 25 and an 8 again after so many months made it a special weekend. You can even get entire cocktail kits, which get you whole bottles of the ingredients along with recipes. Even better, they package the cocktails in high quality glass bottles with sealed tops, so you don't have to worry about spillage. They're honestly so nice we're saving them and trying to figure out good uses for them. The best of the best is the cost of delivery: FREE! They don't even charge a service fee like all those annoying apps. We will definitely be ordering again. Ps you have to order food with each order, but the side dishes of nuts or olives are perfect compliments to the cocktails.

This place knows how to make a great drink! I got the #2 (a Manhattan). It's a nice, boozy, powerful drink that tastes great and is a nice, clean sip while you're hanging out. Service is excellent, and the bartenders do a great job of making you feel at home. The spot is intimate from a size perspective, with great seating, and an easy ability to get to the bar. Everything in general here is really just great, and worth it!

While we were in DC and we had some time to kill (before dinner reservations) we stopped in here for a few cocktails. We scored parking right out front and got seated in a nice, outdoor table (the weather was perfect for it). Our server advised us all of their Covid policy and they followed that to the letter! Their cocktails were made really well! They have a large menu of cocktails and they can make nearly anything else you desire. They offer a couple of small bites (nuts & olives) and you can even bring your own food or get delivery from nearby places, which is rather unique. Overall, this was a nice visit and we'd definitely return when in the area again. Prices are VERY reasonable too!

Bartenders here are great at suggesting cocktails and they also have a vast cocktail library online to choose from. I've been here several times and haven't had an issue finding seating inside. Outside patio can fill up quickly in the summer.

Service is horrendous, bartenders are raging assholes, and the drinks are absurdly overpriced. Stay away at all costs!

Nice bar with really great deals. The bartenders are real polite and knowledgeable. And the bar itself is a cool half circle. There is also a nice outdoor section. My only qualm: I think they need a few more beer options.

Friendly and Awesome bartenders. open late but not allowed outdoors after sunset. knowledgeable bartenders. great lowkey vibe. busy but not overly crowded.

No2 - solid old fashioned (listed as a manhattan, not sure of the difference) very strong since it's pretty much straight makers Vibe was cool, the lights are on and the music isn't too loud, not much seating and the only food on the menu is olives and almonds. We saw some people bring in pizza from next door though!

Great ambience and drinks! An off the beaten path DC gem, especially for cocktail aficionados.

Great bar. I particularly love all the covid safety. Thank you for keeping our city safe. Also they have the best combo in town. Cheers!

The vibes are immaculate for a group or solo outing, the drinks are perfect and everybody gets to learn about a coupe glass. 10/10

Terrible service. Ridiculous minimum per person. Bad drinks. Ancient COVID restrictions (even outside). Will not be returning.

"It's like a studio apartment," my friend texted me when she got to the bar and found a seat before me. I wasn't sure what to make of that, but it soon became clear that her comment was a spot-on description of both the ambiance and decor. Sure enough, even the name itself suggests that All Souls Bar is a nonjudgmental neighborhood bar that welcomes all souls to drink to their hearts' content. It's tucked away on T Street, away from the hustle and bustle of U Street bars, so expect less raucous debauchery here. And it even manages to be cozy in spite of its no-frills decor. Think of All Souls as a manifestation of your best friend's studio apartment -- who needs to head to a crowded bar when you can bring over some drunchies and talk about nothing and everything for hours? This bar has an open food policy, so you're more than welcome to bring in your own food, order delivery, or head to the CVS down the block for snacks if you're feeling collegiate. (That is something one of my friends did here when we were in college. She dipped subpar strawberries from CVS into her Sapporo beer.) I believe the cocktail menu rotates every now and then, but my go-to drinks here are the No. 2 (a French 75 for when I want some bubbly with my gin) and the No. 14 (a drink with Jensen's Old Tom gin, Amaro Averna liqueur, and fresh grapefruit juice). The two restrooms are also surprisingly clean, but hey, you wouldn't be best friends with a slob, right?

This "no frills" bar has been on my to do list for quite sometime. Situated in the heart of the Shaw neighborhood, this venue attracts a diverse crowd of mostly DC professionals. Drinks were crafty and delectable. Bartenders were attentive and friendly. All good vibes. If you're hungry, eat before you arrive. Snacks are sold only! I recommend.

I have been wanting to try this place for awhile now. Definitely worth the hype. Came around 10pm on a Friday it was packed but we lucked up and got two seats at the bar. Started with a no 7 based on other reviews but it wasnt as sweet as others have stated. But I enjoyed the no 26 and 23, both sweet but the 26 was a little bit sweeter in my opinion. All the drinks were great and bartenders were awesome. Definitely coming back :) Pictured no 23

If you're a gin lover, get the no. 7. You won't be disappointed. ;) Admittedly I have only been to All Souls Bar twice, and the first time was on a lackluster date on a rainy day, so this place was off my radar for a while. Last night I came back and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of drinks at a $9 price point. (I mean, seriously, I pay $7 for rail vodka sodas literally all the time so it's definitely worth the $2 upcharge for Tanqueray.) This place is pretty stripped down. They don't serve food, there is limited seating, and there doesn't appear to be table service. Surely this helps them maximize the space they have and keep costs down while focusing solely on the drinks. I'm into it. There should be more places like this in DC. As a tip, if you're coming with a large group at a peak hour, be prepared to wait to snatch a table. Then again, there's nothing wrong with enjoying your drink while standing near the bar.

Unfriendly service. Bad drinks. Pretty setting but sad because unfortunately we won't be back. I do remember liking this bar a few years ago so maybe it's under new management.

If you don't like All Souls Bar, then you must be allergic to awesome. All Souls bar is your quintessential neighborhood bar that just happens to be right by a school playground. Although the bar's proximity to a school raised a lot of issues with the liquor license and opening, it does provide one huge benefit: the odds of you running into someone who is a registered sex offender at the bar is pretty low. All Souls is a corner bar, on a relatively quiet street with a cool curved bar inside and seating capacity for about 30-40 people. The atmosphere is chill, it seems to attract a fair share of neighborhood locals, and the staff is incredibly friendly. The minute you sit down, they are right over with your water. The drink menu is simple, in a very good way. You won't have to decide between 75 specialty cocktails that all sound the same, you get a choice of 4 cocktails here (around $11) and here are your choices: #1-The Barcelona (Marker's Mark sidecar with a splash of cava) #2-Manhattan #3-Negroni #4-All Souls (sparkling rose with a shot of Marker's Mark) All the drinks are made with great care.The wine list has some interesting labels and I want to come back to try a few sparking wines. The beer list (the most popular offering is the Heavy Seas Powder Monkey Pale Ale) has five beer bottles and cans and four drafts. The menu in fact is so simple that I managed to remember it, even after I had been drinking. This bar has easily become one of my favorite spots in the city. And...The best part of this bar is the name. If you had a punk rock upbringing, you'll think it's a great name for a bar.

The small space gets crowded lickety split and the only service tables should expect is a bottle of water and busing of empties... so purse hook adjacent bar stools are primo territory. Jukebox near the bathroom, pretty noisy ambiance on a weekend. Bartenders are alright about serving in order. Their shtick is to rotate through a numbered $9 menu, so as to focus on a handful of cocktails at a time. No. 1 - The Barcelona: Maker's Side Car, splash of cava. No. 2 - Perfect Manhattan: Maker's 46, sweet and dry Dolin vermouth. No. 3 - Negroni: Tanqueray, Cynar, Carpano. No. 4 - Juan's Chilean Afro: Kappa pisco, Aperol, Dolin sweet vermouth. No. 5 - Riverboat rye, Aperol, fresh orange juice, Regans bitters. No. 6 - Maker's, St-Germain, Dolin dry vermouth, fresh grapefruit juice. No. 7 - French 75: Tanqueray, Cointreau, fresh lemon juice, cava. No. 8 - No. 9 - Martinez: Tanqueray, Dolin dry vermouth, dry curacao, Regans bitters. No. 10 - Old Overholt rye, Cynar, fresh OJ, Angostura bitters. No. 11 - [something with dry Dolin] No. 12 - Maker's Mark and bonal. The All Souls ($11): sparkling rose w/a Maker's neat. No #10 beats out #6 as my favorite so far, but I have more tasting to do yet. Mixing drinks right makes my palate as happy as my liver, and my wallet can actually take the hit from an evening here. The small cocktail menu is tasty enough for me to wade through this hipster sardine can again, even if there's only a few bar nibbles like rosemary roasted chickpeas.

Here comes another great rating for All Souls Bar. Sahar & I checked this place out around 10 p.m. on a Saturday night, so it was fairly packed, but we managed to grab bar seating. The place isn't huge, but it doesn't need to be. Crowd was great--a real mix of patrons, unlike so many bars which tend to skew a certain way. I thought service was awesome. It was loud and crowded, so we didn't really get to chat with our bartenders, but they were friendly and the drinks were well-made and reasonably priced. Menu is small, divided into a handful of wine and beer and four cocktails. I ordered the No.1--Barcelona: Makers side car with a splash of cava. It was great, though a bit more citrusy than I was expecting. Sahar had the No. 3--Negroni: Tanqueray, Cynar, and Caprano. While we both agree it was made well, it has the flavor profile of what we imagine a pine tree would taste like, so that wasn't to our liking. I really like the red wine selection--Cotes-du-Rhone, Granacha, and Malbec, so I'll definitely be back to check out those. Plus, they offer a sparkling rose. A sparkling, pink wine? Who doesn't love that?

Solid late night bar, which is one of the few places that seems to stay open past 2:00 AM in DC. It can get a little cramped inside, but when the patio is open, it is perfect to sit out on and have a nice drink either after work or after a late night out. The prices are also reasonable and the pours are usually pretty heavy for the wine. My favorite deal of theirs is the basically two for one special of a glass of rose and a glass of Makers Mark neat for only $11. Perfect to share with a date or with yourself, depending on how your night is going.

Solid cocktail bar that, for its size, is well stocked with apt level spirits. Great service. Added gratuity is below what you should be tipping anyways. Definitely will be back.

Do not go here. Definitely not an "all souls bar" very judgmental and rude bartenders. STAY AWAY.

Classic but clean dive bar. Cheap and delicious (but very strong) drinks. Friendly staff, open late.

Great classic drinks for a fair price. If you're a fan of very sweet drinks, probably not your vibe.

All Souls Bar is a great place. The drinks are great and the environment is chill. I had the number 17 and number 07. Since I like gin, I had the number 7. I would definitely go here again.

Sweat from bartender dropped into drink. Overweight, masked bartender was non-stop sweating...drops went into drink. Very disgusting.

Definitely do not fear the beard (or man bun) here. This hipster haven is a cool new spot in Shaw. While it is a bit on the cozy side, it does well with the space that it does have by having a large bar in the middle with tables adjacent to the wall. The crowd was friendly, service was great, and you cannot go wrong with their beers and old- fashions. Drinks were also on the strong side, so enjoy!

Great bar, love the COVID rules still in place and all of the support they have for their community. Such a great place to go, definitely worth it as a local or visitor to DC!

One of the best true neighborhood bars in DC. Great cocktails and a cool outdoor space.

Sorry for all of the Kathy C's-glad you are taking care of your staff and patrons-can't wait to stop by

Wow what a situation. I've never experienced this before. Disclaimer, I used to love this spot. But, They "apparently" have a low threshold for dealing with buzzed people here. I decided to come here to show my girlfriends the place and buy them a drink after 2 AM, after most of U street closed. No big deal, right? So we're having a good time until my friend, who is getting married in 4 months, and was admittedly was a "bit deep" in the endeavor of drinking, I guess looked a bit toasted, so they decided to act at a bartender level to "cut her off". If they said "no she seems a little off" and denied it would have been ok. If they let me keep her drink so I could drink it myself it would have been ok, and if they let her speak for herself, maybe, it would have been ok. But INSTEAD, the bartender thought it was okay, while looking at me in the eye, to angrily grab her drink, pour it out immediately (15$ drink), and because of my "indignance", (For Defending her?) they explained to me that they poured it out because they didn't want to hear me vouch for her. I complained again in response to that aspect of the treatment and the waste of my money! So... they didn't like that! After I reiterated, why would you do that, as I'm not okay with them pouring drinks out that I paid for, but in response they grabbed MY drink and POURED IT OUT TOO! No explanation. Aggressive behaviour. At this point, it's the first time in my life, at 30 years of age, that I've experienced such non-verbal, power-tripping treatment, at a bar. Great. Basically, what I glean, is that this bartender with a black beard, said that I wasn't allowed to "complain" about it because they decided I was "being aggressive" even though I was simply responding to their treatment of my friend. I never left my seat, never lifted a finger in defense of my friend, who is tiny, and I never really raised my voice at these folks. But eventually more bartenders start surrounding my "belligerant" self, sitting in my barstool, complaining about the service in "too-real-of-a-time". I've seen a lot on u street, but not this kind of prejudice. What a power trip! Why would I, or anyone, try to fight with bartenders? Who cares! So, poured all our drinks out in front of us, 30 dollars wasted, and soon the bartenders sic'd each other on me, getting near me on the front of the bar, in my face, saying I wasn't welcome back, ever. Look, I get the reality of mob-think, or backing up your coworkers, but it was such that I called them back on their phoneline, as I STILL dont know what I did, because its inexcusable that maybe my friend 'needed' to be cut off, and I was being too 'belligerant' because while not touching or insult anyone, and you know, I paid I full with 20% tip. I called their number back, maybe a few times, trying to figure outwhere things went wrong and get an explanation for their treatment of me. Don't get me wrong, if I was belligerent I would have accepted that. Just say it. But, the calling was more on the level a teenage prank-call bullshit-off, with name calling, "f*ck offs" and the like. Hanging up on me. They told me to "get a life". They left me on speaker and laughed at my anger. Ok. Can't even explain themselves? Can you explain why we customers were made to feel like f**kheads by your "skilled" and vetted mixologists? Why its worth coming to your bar ever? I've never felt more threatened at a business for saying things like "Why did you do that?" on a stool! My friend was freaking out! I thought the blonde-bearded guy was going to punch me. Anyway, we had a good time until you poured out our two drinks that were worth 30 bucks, directly in front of us, and kicked us out before we finished the third. So I guess get your drinks at the bar and try to avoid the server for the rest of your time here. I'm writing this immediately after the fact. Thanks for the Customer Service. 15$ for cocktails and d*ckheads isn't worth it.

I used to love this bar but after a recent visit I will never go back. Our waitress was rude in a variety of ways but most specifically treated my friend in an incredibly sexist and disrespectful manner. We will not be returning and I urge you to bring your business elsewhere as there are plenty of other cocktail bars in DC.