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Matchbox

713 H St NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-289-4441

www.matchboxdc.com

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Some suggest the name Matchbox comes from the matchbox collections inlaid in each table, but once you squeeze inside Matchbox’s historic 15-foot wide building, you might think the name comes from the feeling that you’re packed inside a matchbox with a few hundred of your friends. Making your way through the sardine-packed happy hour crowd to get to the long oak bar that’s the centerpiece of the first floor will work up a significant thirst for one of Matchbox’s signature Quittin’ Time Cocktails, made from house-infused vodkas and rums. The effort is worth it, though, especially when you also order one of Matchbox’s small gourmet pizzas — such as the portobello, spicy meatball or chicken pesto — or the 3.6.9 little hamburgers, served in sets of three. Though small, the space is well utilized, with ample seating on the second and third floors and a working, exposed-gear dumbwaiter connecting the kitchen and bar to all three floors.


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Tags

Features: Handicap Accessible, Has Bar, Wine, Beer, Full Bar, Specialty Cocktails, Happy Hour

Cuisine: American, Pizza

Dress: Casual

Atmosphere: Trendy, Cozy, Younger Crowd

Type: Upscale Casual

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