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18th & U Duplex Diner

(53 Ratings)
Kitschy 50s diner with diverse crowd
The diner food and booze at Duplex brings in DC's A-list crowd. Decorated with knick-knacks and memorabilia—it's a kitsch lover's paradise. Situated between the gay Dupont hood and the trendy/gay Adams Morgan. Catch DC gay celebs like blogger Andrew Sullivan and Barney Frank here in the city where politics never stops.


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Reviews

Chaud003
Chaud003
Over a year ago

empty restaurant on Saturday night

Only a few people there on a Saturday night September 9. Maybe it's not the place to go to anymore.


DCSouthern
DCSouthern
Over a year ago

A neighborhood institution

No stop in D.C. is complete without a stop at Duplex Diner. Whether you are looking for a drink with friends or in need of a great burger, salad or some tater tots Duplex is always serving up some great eats and drinks. If you are really adventurous try the lemon squeeze, but don’t say I didn’t warn you. Every night is a fun night but Thursday is definitely the best. Duplex’s brunch is also a great Sunday fun time.


DCBourbon
DCBourbon
Over a year ago

A neighborhood institution

No stop in D.C. is complete without a stop at Duplex Diner. Whether you are looking for a drink with friends or in need of a great burger, salad or some tater tots Duplex is always serving up some great eats and drinks. If you are really adventurous try the lemon squeeze, but don’t say I didn’t warn you. Every night is a fun night but Thursday is definitely the best. Duplex’s brunch is also a great Sunday fun time.


DCJeep
DCJeep
Over a year ago

Best diner in town!!!

The most friendly staff of all DC. Excellence food! Good comfort food and the best Lemon Squeeze drink!!!


kain1084
kain1084
Over a year ago

Fun with the Boys!

Great music, lil pricey on the drinks but tons of fun.


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