Ivy and Coney, Shaw
33 people recommendvia r/washingtondc30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 23 threads.
What people say, in short
Ivy and Coney is a Chicago-leaning bar in Shaw, and most people recommend it. Several describe a Midwestern feel, and many mention watching games there. A few say it is friendly and easy to talk to, a few point to happy hour and affordable food and drinks, and several mention its Malort. Several note that weekend and game-day crowds can be busy, loud or younger.
Address
Ivy and Coney, 1537 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
At a glance
- Known for
- Malort, Watching games
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/FalconAcceptable316 in r/washingtondc · Feb 2026
Suggested as a sports bar option.
- Recommendsu/Baranade in r/washingtondc · Jul 2026
Listed as a bar with a following for Bears and Lions fans.
- Recommendsu/Ton_of_clay10 in r/washingtondc · Jul 2026
Calls Ivy and Coney a must-have and possible starting point for the crawl.
- Recommendsu/Stan_Deviant in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025
Suggests it as a good match for someone missing Chicago bars.
- Recommendsu/Otherwise_Public_505 in r/washingtondc · Jul 2026ambience
Says Ivy and Coney fits both hot dogs and dive bar, and praises its atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/Southern-Sail-4421 in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025ambience
Recommended as a weekday spot to sit at the bar and meet people; commenter says they do this often.
- Recommendsu/PlentyChampionship77 in r/washingtondc · Aug 2026
Recommends it for Bears viewing and says it also airs games from other teams.
- Recommendsu/RollShotCornerPocket in r/washingtondc · Feb 2026ambience
Calls it the only spot with a chatty Midwestern feel; always ends up talking to someone there.
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- Recommendsu/Bever162 in r/washingtondc · Mar 2025value
Says they're a fan of its drink-and-shot pairings and happy-hour food savings.
- Recommendsu/BallDesperate2140 in r/washingtondc · Jun 2024
Also suggests Ivy & Coney as an alternative option.
- Recommendsu/Salt_Cream697 in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025
Presents it as the local Chicago bar, with familiar Chicago comforts.
- Recommendsu/Mister_Infinity in r/washingtondc · Oct 2024value
Likes its affordable beer and hot dogs and calls it the best.
- Mixedu/AndrewRP2 in r/washingtondc · Feb 2026ambience
Agrees it reliably has a friendly, Midwestern feel, though it can lean younger, particularly on game days.
- Recommendsu/bewidness in r/washingtondc · Oct 2026
Tentatively suggests it as a spot for Midwestern vibes while watching the Brewers.
- Recommendsu/buttfarts4000000 in r/washingtondc · Apr 2025ambience
Says it fills up with game-day crowds on weekends.
- Recommendsu/InquisitiveMind705 in r/washingtondc · Feb 2026ambience
Describes it as a very dive-style Shaw bar and suggests it especially for Chicago fans.
- Recommendsu/SbarroPrince in r/washingtondc · Aug 2026value
Listed alongside others as a happy hour spot with regular specials.
- Recommendsu/SeriouslyCrafty in r/washingtondc · Jul 2026
Agrees with the pick of Ivy and Coney.
- Recommendsu/pseudoeponymous_rex in r/washingtondc · Feb 2026
Says they are a big fan and that the place is well worth visiting.
- Recommendsu/tofterra in r/washingtondc · Jun 2024ambience
Agrees with the Ivy suggestion and finds it very relaxed on weeknights.
- Recommendsu/Playful-Translator49 in r/washingtondc · Sep 2025
Points out the bar has Malort, a tip for someone wanting to try it.
- Recommendsu/poppylio in r/washingtondc · Jan 2024ambience
Says it airs F1 races and that solo watchers there were friendly.
- Recommendsu/lalalalaasdf in r/washingtondc · Jan 2024ambience
Lists Ivy and Coney among chill bars they like.
- Recommendsu/Ryan-Gosling in r/washingtondc · Oct 2026
Plans to catch a game at this spot and calls it the most Milwaukee-like place in town.
- Recommendsu/navygreen33 in r/washingtondc · Jun 2026
Recommends this bar as one to try.
- Recommendsu/ru_k1nd in r/washingtondc · Sep 2025
Plans to check it out after a tip about its Malort.
- Recommendsu/sasalum in r/washingtondc · Jun 2025
Repeats this bar as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/statsbro424 in r/washingtondc · Jun 2025ambience
Has seen the weekend crowd skew younger than weekdays.
- Mixedu/m2Q12 in r/washingtondc · May 2025ambience
Says it gets too loud on weekends but is pleasant midweek.
- Recommendsu/hellocheenie in r/washingtondc · Mar 2025
Recommends it for watching many games at once; wings are good, combo deals help, and the atmosphere is fun.
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