Clyde's of Georgetown, Washington

With its sports bar feel and its friendly vibe, Clyde’s in Georgetown seems like the sort of place where locals like to congregate, often over the course of many years, making friends with the staff on quiet weekend evenings. It isn’t, though – Clyde’s is far too popular for staff to be familiar with every customer, though the 50-year-old bar and restaurant does somehow manage to embrace every customer walking in the door. The oak bar, the cozy booths and the antique aircrafts and sports memorabilia makes even newcomers feel like they’ve been here before. So does the menu, filled with classic American comfort foods made with seasonal ingredients. Clyde’s is a popular spot for happy hour among Georgetown students and local businesspeople, with its weekday specials featuring bargain burgers and half-price appetizers.