Stetson’s Famous Bar & Grill

Washington, DC, United States

2.6

21 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wi-Fi

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Bussiness info

Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
No
Take-out
No
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good For
Late Night
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
No
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Divey
Noise Level
Loud
Music
Juke Box
Good For Dancing
No
Alcohol
Full Bar
Happy Hour
Yes
Best Nights
Tue, Fri, Sat
Coat Check
No
Smoking
Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
Yes
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
No

Description

History

Established in 1980.

Since the turn of the Century, 1610 U Street has had an interesting history! Prior to the Prohibition, it was a popular saloon called «McCarthy’s». During Prohibition, it is said to have been a famous speakeasy. During renovation in the early 60’s, bottles were found in the basement with 1610 U street labels affixed. Urban legend has it that an old bootleg is still buried under the cement of the outdoor patio.

During the glory days of U Street, it was the famous Alfred’s Steak House. Many clubs and restaurants stretched from 1610 to the Howard Theatre at 7th and U Street. Visitors to Alfred’s in those days included: Duke Ellington, Pearl Bailey, Nat King Cole, Count Basie, Sarah Vaughn, and countless others. Following «Alfred’s Steak House», 1610 once again changed hands and became «Mr. J’s.» The riots that followed the death of Martin Luther King turned this once vibrant area into a «No Man’s Land» and Mr. J’s

went out of business in the mid 70’s.

Stetson’s was born in 1980