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Last week, Eater asked readers the question, "Which D.C. bars treat their regulars like royalty?" The question was searching for those special neighborhood places that know customers' drink orders, names and sometimes even their life stories. Readers nominated more than 25 locations in the comments section and through the tipline; bars are listed in no particular order. For those trying to find their special, "Cheers"-like place, this map should be a good starting point.

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Bar Pilar

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This 14th Street favorite has killer small plates and service to match.

1833 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 265-1751
(202) 265-1751

Stoney's Restaurant

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Logan Circle pub Stoney's is known for more than its grilled cheese - it's also a comfortable place to be a regular.

1433 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 234-1818
(202) 234-1818

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Columbia Room

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The prices at the Columbia Room may keep many from becoming regulars here, but once you enter the bar within the Passenger, the service matches the quality of the cocktails.

1021 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 393-0220
(202) 393-0220

L.A. Bar & Grill

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LA Bar & Grill is a casual Arlington spot with karaoke, open mic and more.

2530 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 685-1560
(703) 685-1560

Restaurant Eve

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Whether customers are grabbing a Lickety Split lunch deal or just having a drink, they'll be treated like royalty at the Restaurant Eve bar.

110 S Pitt St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 706-0450
(703) 706-0450

1905 Restaurant

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Classic neighborhood joint 1905 gets props for its service from Eater readers.

1905 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 332-1905
(202) 332-1905

The Sidebar

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Sidebar, the cocktail bar adjacent to Jackie's Restaurant, gets plenty of Silver Spring regulars.

Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 565-9700
(301) 565-9700

Town Hall

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Glover Park's Town Hall screams neighborhood joint, and Eater readers say the service is solid.

2340 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-5640
(202) 333-5640

Millie & Al's

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The divey Millie & Al's treats Adams Morgan regulars right.

2440 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-8131
(202) 387-8131

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Raven Grill

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At The Raven, a Mt. Pleasant dive bar, the bartenders know their regulars. Maybe a little too well, if you have any embarrassing drunk stories.

3125 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010
(202) 387-8411
(202) 387-8411

Room 11

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The cozy Room 11 in Columbia Heights gets to know its regulars well.

3234 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20010
(202) 332-3234
(202) 332-3234

The Black Rooster

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Black Rooster gets plenty of regulars among those who work in the nearby offices.

1919 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 659-4431
(202) 659-4431

Smith Point

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Georgetown party spot Smith Point is beloved by its regular crowd.

1338 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-9003
(202) 333-9003

Solly's U Street Tavern

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Solly's can be a chill place to be a regular on U Street.

1942 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-6590
(202) 232-6590

Bobby Van's Grill

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The bar at steakhouse Bobby Van's (two downtown locations) got multiple shoutouts from Eater readers.

1201 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 589-1504
(202) 589-1504

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Radius Pizza

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Radius not only delivers pizza in Mt. Pleasant - the bar is also a comfortable neighborhood hangout.

3155 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010
(202) 234-0202
(202) 234-0202

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Galaxy Hut

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Good beer, tater tots, vegetarian fare and friendly service all come together at Arlington's Galaxy Hut.

2711 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 525-8646
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Capitol City Brewing Company

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An Eater reader is less excited about the beer at Cap City (multiple locations) but says the bartenders are great.

1100 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 628-2222
(202) 628-2222

Number Nine

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Gay bar Number Nine treats its regulars well, according to a reader tip.

1435 P St. NW, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 986-0999
(202) 986-0999

Stan's Restaurant & Lounge

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Divey Stan's downtown is a D.C. classic.

1029 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 347-4488
(202) 347-4488

Urbana

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New Urbana employee Anthony Pilla is already developing a following of regulars at the pizza bar there.

2121 P Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20008
(202) 956-6650
(202) 956-6650

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Fiola da Fabio Trabocchi

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Patrons know they'll get great service and cocktails from Jeff Faile and the bartenders at Fiola's bar.

678 Indiana Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
(202) 628-2888
(202) 628-2888

The Queen Vic

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The Queen Vic draws a crowd of H Street regulars, as well as those looking for a classic pub.

1206 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 396-2001
(202) 396-2001

Tunnicliff's Tavern

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The folks over at Tunnicliff's Tavern have been serving up Eastern Market regulars for decades.

222 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-5680
(202) 544-5680

Boundary Stone Public House

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Neighborhood folks just love the bartenders over at Boundary Stone in Bloomingdale.

116 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 621-6635
(202) 621-6635

Mintwood Place

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Certain bartenders each have their own loyal following over at Mintwood Place in Adams Morgan.

1813 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 234-6732
(202) 234-6732

The Capital Grille

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The Capital Grill's bar knows how to cater to D.C. regulars, politicos and otherwise.

601 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004
(202) 737-6200
(202) 737-6200

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Bar Pilar

1833 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

This 14th Street favorite has killer small plates and service to match.

1833 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 265-1751
(202) 265-1751

Stoney's Restaurant

1433 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Logan Circle pub Stoney's is known for more than its grilled cheese - it's also a comfortable place to be a regular.

1433 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 234-1818
(202) 234-1818

Columbia Room

1021 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001

The prices at the Columbia Room may keep many from becoming regulars here, but once you enter the bar within the Passenger, the service matches the quality of the cocktails.

1021 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 393-0220
(202) 393-0220

L.A. Bar & Grill

2530 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

LA Bar & Grill is a casual Arlington spot with karaoke, open mic and more.

2530 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 685-1560
(703) 685-1560

Restaurant Eve

110 S Pitt St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Whether customers are grabbing a Lickety Split lunch deal or just having a drink, they'll be treated like royalty at the Restaurant Eve bar.

110 S Pitt St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 706-0450
(703) 706-0450

1905 Restaurant

1905 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Classic neighborhood joint 1905 gets props for its service from Eater readers.

1905 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 332-1905
(202) 332-1905

The Sidebar

Silver Spring, MD 20910

Sidebar, the cocktail bar adjacent to Jackie's Restaurant, gets plenty of Silver Spring regulars.

Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 565-9700
(301) 565-9700

Town Hall

2340 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007

Glover Park's Town Hall screams neighborhood joint, and Eater readers say the service is solid.

2340 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-5640
(202) 333-5640

Millie & Al's

2440 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

The divey Millie & Al's treats Adams Morgan regulars right.

2440 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-8131
(202) 387-8131

Raven Grill

3125 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010

At The Raven, a Mt. Pleasant dive bar, the bartenders know their regulars. Maybe a little too well, if you have any embarrassing drunk stories.

3125 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010
(202) 387-8411
(202) 387-8411

Room 11

3234 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20010

The cozy Room 11 in Columbia Heights gets to know its regulars well.

3234 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20010
(202) 332-3234
(202) 332-3234

The Black Rooster

1919 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Black Rooster gets plenty of regulars among those who work in the nearby offices.

1919 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 659-4431
(202) 659-4431

Smith Point

1338 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007

Georgetown party spot Smith Point is beloved by its regular crowd.

1338 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-9003
(202) 333-9003

Solly's U Street Tavern

1942 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Solly's can be a chill place to be a regular on U Street.

1942 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-6590
(202) 232-6590

Bobby Van's Grill

1201 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005

The bar at steakhouse Bobby Van's (two downtown locations) got multiple shoutouts from Eater readers.

1201 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 589-1504
(202) 589-1504

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Radius Pizza

3155 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010

Radius not only delivers pizza in Mt. Pleasant - the bar is also a comfortable neighborhood hangout.

3155 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010
(202) 234-0202
(202) 234-0202

Galaxy Hut

2711 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Good beer, tater tots, vegetarian fare and friendly service all come together at Arlington's Galaxy Hut.

2711 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 525-8646
(703) 525-8646

Capitol City Brewing Company

1100 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005

An Eater reader is less excited about the beer at Cap City (multiple locations) but says the bartenders are great.