Scarlet Oak

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I had to make sure to list one of the local bars that we frequent often. If you walk in and go to the restaurant this place might feel like a nice restaurant in DC, if you walk to the bar you will notice a real neighborhood feel. The Dirty Martini is one of the better martinis in the city (if you prefer vodka as I do). Normally there are 6-8 beers on tap that are on sale for happy hour (except Guinness). Happy hour includes $5 pizzas so its a great place to grab that after work drink with friends. Make sure to ask for Carlos or David or any of the other great bartenders really and tell them Mike sent you.