Not vegan friendly
Date of visit: numerous times since 2024
Local West Virginia themed diner and bar on Capitol Hill. You won’t find many suits here. Those who do wander in are generally disappointed; good riddance to them.
Vibe:
The Tune Inn is Capitol Hill’s tradie dive. There’s more taxidermy on display here than in your uncle’s basement. Or my high school girlfriend’s dad’s place. The bartenders are friendly even if you’re new. They also serve an array of diner-style grub to put some grease in your gut.
Bar seating consists of 10 bar seats that fill quickly. Some will have you staring directly at the beer lines so choose wisely. All is not lost if you lose out, as there’s some table seating close enough to the bar to still participate. I’ve never had an issue finding somewhere to park.
A healthy mix of tourists, locals, and Hill employees water down here. Most if not all of the latter are of the non-political variety. Late at night, this is a refuge for the lost with nowhere better to go and the enlightened who knew that there was nowhere better to go in the first place. Conversation flows freely and without judgement. Pro tip: an easy way to endear yourself to the regulars is to complain about the neighboring bars.
Drinks:
It’s a classic dive. Beer and liquor flow freely. I’m sure there’s a wine offering of some sort. Beer taps have a healthy mix of macros and local craft.
They call themselves the cheapest bar on the Hill, which means it’s fairly expensive. Stick to rail liquor, as Jameo will run you $9 a shot. Craft beer is around $8.
The Move:
Come whenever. They do breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night. If it was legal they’d probably be pouring 24 hours a day.
Bonus:
They’ve been featured on Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives!
Nearby places of interest:
- The best coffee in DC is hiding at Black Crown Collective on the second floor of the nearby Cannon building. While a Congressional office, it’s open to the public. Drago has a meticulously curated menu of truly exceptional coffees.