Mad Hatter, Dupont Circle
8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/washingtondc11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters who name Mad Hatter recommend it, and a couple point to its cheap beer deal. A few recall it fondly as a past go-to or a great-fun night, though a couple call it chaotic, one adding that it is messy.
Address
Madhatter, 1319 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
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/JetlagJourney in r/washingtondc · Oct 2025price
Recommends this bar for its cheap beer deal.
- Recommendsu/schmigglies in r/washingtondc · Oct 2025price
Pleased this bar still keeps its cheap beer deal around.
- Mixedu/grandadsfearme in r/washingtondc · Dec 2023ambience
Describes late-night free sips as dumb but fun.
- Caveatu/psalty_dog in r/washingtondc · Mar 2025ambience
Describes it as a chaotic, messy place.
- Recommendsu/beepbeep0900 in r/washingtondc · Jul 2026
Listed among suggested spots for someone their age.
- Recommendsu/anonperson1567 in r/washingtondc · Jan 2024
Recalls past visits there as great fun, though it has been a while since they went.
- Recommendsu/dinglemelon14 in r/washingtondc · Jul 2026
Recalls it as their go-to spot in their early twenties.
- Recommendsu/ae123734 in r/washingtondc · Oct 2026
Named as a DuPont bar option in reply to the question.
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- Recommendsu/Neolithicman in r/washingtondc · Jan 2026
Jokingly urges a visit to the Mad Hatter for a fast drinking challenge.
- Recommendsu/bison_jim in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025value
Says the upper floor is open for happy hours on quiet nights at no charge if guests tip generously.
- Mixedu/RedRocks4040 in r/washingtondc · Jan 2024
Calls it chaotic, but remembers enjoying many good evenings there when younger.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.