Rocket Bar Just Opened (714 7th St NW)

It’s not much of a website, but here it is:

http://www.rocketbardc.com/

I popped my head in there tonight. Very much like Atomic up in Cleveland Park and a very welcome addition to the neighborhood. Pool, darts, mini-shuffleboard, a jukebox and lots of beer on tap. Everything you need for a casual jeans and T-shirt night out.

Does anyone know if they only serve beer and wine? Or do they also serve mixed drinks?

My girlfriend & I stopped by on Sunday, late afternoon. Thought the place was a great addition to the neighborhood. The bar is big (there are actually 2 bars, but the second smaller one wasn’t open), lots of tables, games, etc… Had a few pints and played connect four against my girlfriend (won 4 games to 2, but who’s counting?). Good beers, they do serve mixed drinks. They don’t serve food at the moment but said they were looking to partner with a local restaurant, and right now they’ll let you bring food in from any where you like.

Also lots of big, pretty tv’s. Only complaint was they didn’t have sound or closed captioning on for the simpsons when we were in there. Hard to read cartoon lips.

For anyone who has been to Rocket Bar, are the beer and game prices reasonable? I am just hoping this is not another Lucky Strike where a couple games of bowling and some drinks turns into a $100 experience.

Beers were the usual $5 to $6 a pint I think. Wines (they had a list on the table) were more in the $7 per glass range. I don’t know the price on mixed drinks.

They offer lots of board games for free, mostly old Milton-Bradley stuff. I don’t know the cost for Pool, darts, or shuffleboard (or if they even charge for those last two) though.

Was up at the Rocket Bar this weekend – awesome place. Totally not a Lucky Strike (take all your money place), in fact I think they’re exactly opposite of that.
Shuffle board is awesome and rumor has it – they’re getting a sit-down ms. pac-man game.

The option to bring your own food option is intriguing. Don’t be surprised if you see me with some apps from Austin Grill or Capital Q (if you get there early enough)!!!

the mixed drinks were in the same price range as the wines…about $6-8. one of the bartenders said they were looking to hook up with Ruby Tuesday’s for food options.

it was a nice, low- key and casual place. i don’t think you’ll forget the bright green hallway on your way down to the bar.

Hung out there last night with the fellas. A great “neighborhood” bar without all the pretentiousness of a Lucky Strike or Indie Blue. Drinks reasonably priced and a great atmosphere. I can’t wait until the jukebox starts cranking.

Stopped in on my way home from work to take a quick look around. Looks great and I look forward to stopping by for a drink and a few games.