Colonel Brooks Tavern 5

Colonel Brooks is a great neighborhood tavern in Brookland. Its a small place, but its the type of bar that feels like a bar. Experienced bartenders, who will engage in conversation instead of turning up the volume on the TV. It gets a more mature crowd than most bars near Catholic University. Its the type of place where you know you will find grad students instead of freshmen. It also has a very loyal and diverse following from the locals in the area. The menu is great, and there are usually good specials.