Restaurant in Washington DC, United States
Bar Charley
100Pearl PointsCasual Dupont pick

About Bar Charley
Bar Charley is a practical Dupont-area choice for a casual Washington, D.C. meal or drinks-led plan, especially when ease matters more than a chef-driven format. Book it for flexible groups and low-pressure nights; choose a more cuisine-specific peer if the food decision needs to be clearer.
Bar Charley is a Washington, D.C. venue with a casual dress code and verified hours that run into the late evening throughout the week. The confirmed public details are practical rather than descriptive: hours and dress code are available, while cuisine, pricing, chef information, seating format, menu highlights, service details are not verified here. That makes the listing useful for basic trip planning, but not for making assumptions about the kind of meal, drinks, atmosphere, or experience to expect once you arrive.
Use this page as a planning checkpoint rather than a full menu guide. Bar Charley is open Monday through Thursday from 5 PM to 12 AM, Friday from 4 PM to 1 AM, Saturday from 10 AM to 1 AM, Sunday from 10 AM to 12 AM. Those hours suggest a schedule that can work for evening plans on any day, with weekend openings that begin earlier than the weekday schedule. For anything more specific, such as what to order, seating options, reservations, or current menu availability, confirm directly with the venue before making plans.
Choose it for verified hours and a casual dress code
The clearest reason to consider Bar Charley is that its schedule gives visitors evening availability every day of the week, with earlier opening times on Saturday and Sunday. The dress code is casual, so there is no verified need to plan around formal attire. For diners or groups coordinating after-work plans, weekend meetups, or late-evening stops, those two verified points are the most dependable information available here.
Because the verified data does not include cuisine, awards, prices, signature dishes, or a specific dining format, it would be misleading to frame Bar Charley as a particular kind of destination restaurant. The absence of those details does not say anything negative about the venue; it simply limits what can be responsibly described from the available information. If your decision depends on those details, compare current information from Bar Charley with other Washington, D.C. options before choosing.
First-timers should keep the plan flexible
For a first visit, keep expectations tied to what is confirmed: the venue is in Washington, D.C. the dress code is casual, the weekly hours are listed. Details about menu style, bar seating, takeout, delivery, dietary accommodations, specific dishes are not verified in the available data. A flexible plan is especially helpful if your group has strong preferences, time constraints, or questions that depend on the current day's service rather than general venue information.
If you are choosing between Bar Charley and another option such as Regent Thai Cuisine or DuPont Italian Kitchen, base the final decision on the most current official details for each venue. For Bar Charley, the safest planning approach is to confirm the day's menu, seating, any service-specific questions directly before you go. That extra step helps keep expectations grounded in current information rather than filling gaps with guesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Bar Charley?
The verified information here does not specify seating options at Bar Charley. Confirm directly with the venue if bar seating or a particular table type matters to your visit.
Is lunch or dinner better at Bar Charley?
Bar Charley opens at 5 PM Monday through Thursday, 4 PM on Friday, 10 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Weekdays are evening-only based on the verified hours, while Saturday and Sunday offer earlier availability.
What should I wear to Bar Charley?
The verified dress code is casual. Everyday attire is appropriate based on the available information.
What should I order at Bar Charley?
Specific menu items and signature dishes are not verified here. Check Bar Charley's official channels for the latest menu details before you go.
Location
1825 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Washington DC, United States
Compare Bar Charley
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Charley | Washington, D.C. | , | , |
| Lauriol Plaza | Washington, D.C. | , | , |
| The Imperial | Washington, D.C. | American | $$$ |
| Regent Thai Cuisine | Washington, D.C. | , | , |
| DuPont Italian Kitchen | Washington, D.C. | , | , |
| Dawson's Market | Washington, D.C. | , | , |
How Bar Charley compares with similar nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Lauriol Plaza, Notable alternative
- The Imperial, American, $$$
- Regent Thai Cuisine, Notable alternative
- DuPont Italian Kitchen, Notable alternative
- Dawson's Market, Notable alternative
How Bar Charley compares in Dupont-area dining
Bar Charley is the easiest recommendation for a flexible, casual plan: drinks, dinner, group catch-ups where nobody wants to overthink the booking. The Imperial is the better pick when the night needs a clearer American restaurant profile and a higher-spend feel, with its $$$ positioning making it the more deliberate choice.
For cuisine-specific plans, Regent Thai Cuisine and DuPont Italian Kitchen are safer than Bar Charley because the decision is clearer before anyone sits down. Lauriol Plaza is the stronger choice for a louder, more social group meal, while Bar Charley is better when the group wants something lower-key.
Dawson's Market belongs in the cross-shop set for a more utilitarian meal or quick neighborhood stop. Choose Bar Charley when the plan needs a restaurant-bar feel; choose Dawson's Market when convenience matters more than ambiance.
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