Zoo Bar Cafe

Originally named the Oxford Tavern, The Zoo Bar Cafe is located across from the National Zoo in northwest Washington D.C. for decades. It is one of a kind. and has slowly metamorphosed into a serious place for music, food, and interesting conversation. Even the name has morphed into "The Zoo Bar Cafe in 2003"., however the regulars just call it the Zoo Bar

“Friendly” bartenders tame a “lively” crowd of “locals” at this “neighborhood joint” in Cleveland Park offering a “unique view” of the National Zoo entrance from its sidewalk patio; the rustic, exposed-brick-and-red-walled interior is in “need of a face-lift”, but the “superb” live blues several nights a week has music fans saying “you really can’t beat this place.”

"Home Of The Uncaged"

Welcome! Zoo Bar Cafe offers just about anything you could want in a casual and friendly atmosphere. We specialize in traditional American cuisine, including daily specials, salads, sandwiches, BBQ and soups. We have the best damn hamburgers on Connecticut Avenue! We feature live blues entertainment Thursday through Saturday and live jazz on Sunday. We also offer seasonal, pet friendly outdoor...

Formerly The Oxford Tavern, Zoo Bar Cafe is located across from the National Zoo in northwest Washington, D.C. Voted "Best Burgers" and "2nd Best Live Blues and Jazz" in DC, Zoo Bar, as the locals most commonly know it, offers daily made to order fresh dishes sure to please even the most discriminate palate. A one of a kind neighborhood favorite, Zoo Bar has slowly metamorphosed into a serious...