Rocket Bar: a lively dive bar with pool, arcade games, and a wide drinks menu.
Rocket Bar sits across from Capital One Arena, a cool dive bar packed with pool, darts, arcade games, pinball, skee-ball, and more. Pool balls are rented and players are placed on a waitlist; no quarters needed. They do not serve food, but guests may bring their own. A wide drinks menu and a rock-infused vibe create a welcoming, game-filled hangout.
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714 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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Affordable hourly rentals with ball sets provided, no quarters needed—perfect for casual games.
Play retro arcade games, pinball, shuffleboard, darts, and more in a vibrant setting.
Wide variety of beers, cocktails, and spirits served by friendly bartenders in a rock-themed environment.
Host private parties or group events with game access and bar service in our underground space.
Bring your own food to enjoy with drinks, ideal for pre-game meals or casual snacks.
Overall rating
Toteona Gray
It is def a cool little spot! The pool table was reasonably priced but it can take a while to get a table. There isn’t a time limit people can play when busy, so it’s up to tje mercy of when each group decides to stop playing. They offer a wide variety of drinks and their are many other activities outside pool as well that you can engage in. They crowd is a mixed group and the music is usually a rock vibe
Scott O'Donnell
When you just have to get in that game of pool… 🎱 Cool theme, popular but the bartender puts you on the list for the table. You rent the balls (no need for quarters). Lots of other games to play: shuffleboard, darts, some retro arcade games (nba jam, big buck hunter) a newer pinball machine, skeetball, bubble hockey, basketball…
Rich The King
Not a bad place to shoot pool or have a drink. Located directly across the street from the Capital One Arena. They don’t serve food but you are welcome to bring your own food in.
Jay D. R.
Good dive bar with generic games and pool tables. Definitely need to get here early to get a table but a nice spot to get away from the cities hustle and bustle. Service is good and fast and security who are attentive. Pretty good spot.
Oak Metcalfe
No rating for food as I didn't eat anything and don't even think they have food, it's a dive bar! But it's a great dive bar! Been hearing about this place for several years and finally got there. (My industry comes to DC every January for a conference and my colleagues ALWAYS make it a point to stop in here at least once.) It's downstairs, so consider that, but they have pool, darts, pinball, hoops, and other bar games. Wide selection of beverages and just an overall cool vibe. Would definitely be a hangout if I lived in DC. I'll be on the list to make sure we go back next January!
