Sign of the Whale

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1825 M St NW
Washington, DC 20036
Sign of The Whale DC landmark has been around for decades, offering two floors of beautiful design - Crowsnest Cocktail Lounge, Bar, and Private Dining Booths under a subtle ambiance. Once a college bar, it has become a sophisticated gathering place where new D.C. residents and past and new students can get a touch of nostalgia, and enjoy craft cocktails, draft beers, and bites.

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3.0529 reviews
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Alessandra D.
4/14/2021

TBH, I used to always pass sign of the whale when it was a dive bar, but never ventured in. I recently went to check the renovated space which is now under NEW ownership, and I was truly blown...

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Tamara W.
8/23/2024

Fun mix of music! DJ on point! The bartenders are more worried about texting than serving. We waited AFTER other people came because they were too busy. Rude staff. Stayed for the DJ.

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Huy L.
12/16/2023

Abysmal. Terrible service. Empty restaurant yet they still couldn't figure their stuff out. They were out of pretty much everything. The bartender and two bar backs were too busy vaping, picking...

Liam T.
7/23/2023

The drag show was decent enough but wow the service here was bad. The first warning should have been the AWFUL coffee. How are you going to say you've been hosting a drag brunch for two years and...

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Lamont G.
2/24/2024

Great place to brunch. Attentive staff and great tasting food portions. Will definitely come back here!

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