About Us

Welcome to The Admiral

Located just steps from Dupont Circle, The Admiral is a lively bar and restaurant built for good times from day to night. With casual American fare, a high-energy bar scene, outdoor patio seating and multiple private event spaces, we’re a go-to destination for drinks, dining, sports, brunch and celebrations in Washington, DC.

Happy hour runs from 4–6 PM daily, plus all night every Wednesday, making The Admiral an easy choice for after-work drinks, casual meetups and midweek celebrations.

The Place to Watch Sports

With multiple TVs throughout the bar, The Admiral is the place to watch sports in Dupont Circle. We show college football, NFL, basketball, soccer and more, with official watch parties and plenty of space to gather with friends and cheer on your team.

Brunch, Late Nights & Everything In Between

Weekend brunch runs Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM–4 PM, featuring a bottomless option with two hours of mimosas, Bloody Marys, Miller Lite and Orange Crushes. A food purchase is required for bottomless brunch.

When the night is just getting started, The Admiral stays open late. Late-night food is available until midnight daily and until 1 AM Friday and Saturday.

Events at The Admiral

The Admiral is also one of Dupont Circle’s go-to venues for private events and celebrations. From office happy hours and corporate gatherings to birthday parties, alumni events, game watches and full-venue buyouts, we host events of all sizes and take pride in making the process easy from start to finish.

Our event team is known for fast response times, flexible spaces and attentive service, helping you put together the right food, drinks and setup for your group.

We love hosting events and game watches. To learn more, inquire about a private event and a member of our team will get back to you quickly.

The Admiral is part of Mission Group, an award-winning collection of some of Washington, DC’s most popular bars, restaurants and nightlife venues.