This "small" "hipster dive" in Columbia Heights "specializing in canned beer" is a "friendly" place to "chill with friends" on the "great rooftop" or inside in the crimson-hued bar where the eponymous derby hangs; a stock of "excellent board games" ups the "quirky" quotient, while the "laid-back vibe" and "inexpensive" prices (cash only) make it "easy to become a regular."
The biggest nerds grow up to be dapper philosophers. Dive or no dive? Signless shopfront in hair-raising barrio points to yes, alas clean living, positive vibe and conscientious staff all fail to qualify. Silent black and white films make visual noise, boys in skinny ties read trivia pursuit questions whilst shooting pool. Canned beer from Russia, Dutch classics, chocolate stout. Actual red...
Citysearch Editorial Review:
Situated among the unassuming shops and laundromats of upper Columbia Heights, the Red Derby is easy to miss--look for a red derby hat above the door--but worth the trip up 14th Street. The divey,...