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Biker Chic on K Street: A Look at the New Tattoo Bar
By
Peter Bryce
Steps away from bustling Lima and DC Coast, the intrepid newcomer lounge Tattoo Bar is gradually carving out its own niche. With a sweeping leather booth stretching the length of the dimly lit bar, chainlink walls, and posters of body art draped everywhere, the place radiates biker chic—whatever that may mean. And it’s as a worthy addition to the burgeoning scene of upscale lounges revitalizing nightlife on formerly stodgy K Street.
If you get there right after work, there’s a first-come, first-served lounge in the back that’s perfect for large groups. During happy hour, beer and wine sells for $5 and Belvedere cocktails for $7. The selection is small and unpredictable, however. When we were there, our options were limited to Syrah, Riesling, Heineken, and Amstel Light, with no beer on draft. There are plans to expand the selection in the coming months.
Let’s hope expansion is also under way in the kitchen, where the one-man team had some difficulty churning out dozens of $5 burgers and chicken-wing plates—which were quite good once they arrived.
If and when the growing pains abate, Tattoo could develop an identity as a friendly and unpretentious—yet still sleek and upscale—watering hole.
Tattoo Bar, 1413 K St., NW; 202-408-9444; tattoobardc.com. Happy hour Wednesday through Friday 5:30 to 9.
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Haven’t been, but love the logo. Though, all the ads don’t seem to have the same sophistication as their logo.
Posted by: none | Mar 14, 2008 02:41:30 PM
Coolest bar in the city!
Posted by: Reese | Feb 01, 2008 08:26:37 AM
I am looking forward to the Super Bowl on Sunday!
However, my favorite night at Tattoo is on Tuesdays... great crowd and awesome music!
Posted by: Alicia Lewis | Feb 01, 2008 08:09:16 AM
Andrea’s right -- Tattoo is the best! :-)
Posted by: Kelly Ann Collins | Jan 31, 2008 12:35:39 PM
Great venue any day of the week. Look forward to it again.
Posted by: Shane Tabaka | Jan 31, 2008 12:24:16 PM
Looks retarded.
Posted by: Han | Jan 31, 2008 11:32:25 AM
I love Tattoo!
It is definitely one of my favorite bars in DC. Because I love the venue and the music, I host parties at Tattoo on Tuesday evenings every week. Also, the Super Bowl party will be lots of fun as well. If you have any questions about Tattoo, please feel free to email at andrea@dcrsvp.com.
Thanks!
Andrea
Posted by: Andrea Van Dell | Jan 31, 2008 08:14:16 AM
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