Bar Charley Menu

Bar Charley is a vibrant cocktail bar and eatery located in Washington, DC. Known for its diverse menu offerings, including creative appetizers like Goat Cheese Agnolotti and Cobia Crudo, as well as enticing entrees such as Citrus Duck Breast and Curry Eggplant. The restaurant also offers a variety of snacks like Marinated Olives and Grilled Artichokes. Customers praise the cozy speakeasy-like ambiance and friendly service at Bar Charley, making it a popular spot for both happy hour and weekend brunch. Signature cocktails like the Mai Tai and unique dishes like Crab Benedict are crowd favorites. Reservations are recommended for peak times, especially if you want to snag a spot on their charming outdoor patio. If you're seeking a lively and social dining experience with quality drinks and a unique setting, Bar Charley is the place to be.

Appetizers

Goat Cheese Agnolotti

beet puree, cara cara oranges, pistachios, shaved coconut, chocolate marbled pasta

$12.00

Cobia Crudo

sea beans, clementine, lemongrass, chili

$11.00

Pan Seared Sweetbreads

pumpernickel, black trumpet mushrooms, walnuts, figs, brown butter

$13.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

creamed leeks, apple, parmesan, royal trumpet mushrooms

$9.00

Coconut Curry Mussels

grilled bread

$10.00

Ahi Tuna Tacos

jicama, apple, sriracha, mint

$13.00

Korean Bbq Chicken Wings

fermented cucumber

$10.00

Citrus Duck Breast

sunchoke, fennel, beets, caraway jus

$24.00

Pan-Roasted Flounder

butternut squash, celery, brown butter

$23.00

Steak Frites

hanger steak, foie gras butter, beef jus

$19.00

Curry Eggplant

kale chimichurri, lychee, bok choy

$18.00

Entrees

Snacks

Marinated Olives

$5.00

Chicken Liver Mousse

$7.00

Chickpea, Kale & Harissa Crostini

$6.00

Grilled Artichokes, Green Goddess

$8.00

Sea Salt, Garlic Aioli

$5.00

Old Bay Gravy, Blue Crab, Ricotta Salata

$8.00

Scallion Chimichurri, Romesco, Farm Egg

$6.00

Poutines & Fries

Burgers

Charley

red dragon cheddar, caramelized onion, honey mustard

$13.00

Classic Bacon Cheese

maple bacon, vermont cheddar, l.t.o.p

$12.00

El Chucho

ground pork, ham, red enchilada sauce, mozzarella

$12.00

Veggie

zucchini, apricot yogurt, pinenut, golden raisin

$13.00

Sunday Fried Chicken Dinner

half a buttermilk brined chicken, cheddar chive bisuits, collard greens, mashed potatoes

$14.95

Sunday Fried Chicken Dinner

Happy Hour

Korean Chicken Wings

$4.95

All Poutines

$5.00

Gasparini Venegazzu, Prosecco, Italy, NV

$9.00

Castle Hill Serendipity Cider, VA, NV

$9.00

Argyle, Brut, Willamette Valley, OR 2010

$12.00

Foggy Ridge Serious Cider, Virginia, NV

$29.00

Schramsberg, Blanc de Noirs, California, 2008

$65.00

R. Dumont Brut Champagne, Aube, FR, 1998

$105.00

Sparkling

White

Cuvee Marine, Ugni Blanc Blend, France 2013

$6.00

Borges Gatao, Vinho Verde, Portugal, NV

$6.00

Domaine Bernier, Chardonnay France, 2012

$7.00

Chateau Jouclary, Sauvignon Blanc, France 2013

$8.00

Lagaria, Pinot Grigio, Venice, Italy 2013

$8.00

Giraudon, Aligote, Bourgogne, France, 2012

$28.00

Campos de Celtas, Albarino, Spain, 2012

$29.00

Domaine De Majas, Cotes Catalanes Bl, France, 2011

$29.00

Shaya, "Old Vines" Verdejo, Rueda, Spain, 2011

$30.00

Leth, Gruner Veltliner, Austria, 2012

$31.00

Lageder, Muller-Thurgau, Italy, 2011

$33.00

Villa Solais, Vermentino, Sardinia, Italy, 2012

$33.00

Gini, Soave Classico, Italy, 2011

$35.00

Larredya, Jurancon Sec, Manseng, France, 2011

$35.00

Palminia, Arneis, California, 2010

$35.00

Xarmant, Hondarribi, Txakoli, Basque, Spain, 2012

$35.00

Abazzia di Novacella, Kerner, Italy, 2012

$38.00

True Myth, Chardonnay, Edna Valley, California, 2012

$38.00

Bel Air, Pouilly Fume, Sauvignon Blanc, France, 2011

$39.00

Botani, Moscatel Seco, Dry Muscat, Spain, 2011

$39.00

Domaine Du Closel, Saviennieres, France, 2011

$40.00

Tablas Creek, Rhone Blend, California, 2011

$43.00

Shlossgut Diel, Riesling Kabinett, Germany, 2009

$44.00

Domaine Weinbach, Riesling, Alsace, France, 2012

$51.00

Movia, Sauvignon, Slovenia, 2011

$52.00

L. Michel, Chablis Premier Cru, Burgundy, France, 2011

$59.00

Campos de Luz, Garnacha, Cariena, Spain

$6.00

Domaine Bellevue Touraine, Loire, France

$8.00

Rose

Red

Casa Ferreirinha "Esteva", Portugal 2012

$7.00

Auka, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2012

$8.00

Breca Old Vine Garnacha, Spain, 2011

$10.00

Chateau Bourree, Bordeaux, France 2011

$10.00

Cline "Ancient Vines," Zinfandel, CA 2012

$11.00

Rickshaw Pinot Noir, Napa, CA 2012

$12.00

Borsao Vina Borgia, Garnacha, Portugal, 2012

$22.00

La Maialina, Chianti, Italy, 2012

$24.00

Casa Ferreirinha "Esteva", Douro, Portugal, 2012

$24.00

Domaine de Fonsainte, Grenache-Syrah, France, 2011

$28.00

Massaya, "Classic Red", Bekka Valley, Lebanon, 2011

$29.00

Hermanos, Malbec-Tannat, Argentina, 2012

$29.00

Mayu Carmenere-Syrah, Elqui Valley, Chile, 2012

$29.00

Cocci Grifoni, Tellus, Montepulciano blend, Italy, 2012

$30.00

Velonosi, Lacrima Di Morro D'Alba, Italy, 2012

$32.00

Descombes Brouilly, Cru Beaujolais, Gamay, France, 2011

$33.00

Wildewood Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR, 2013

$34.00

Breca Old Vine Garanacha, Spain, 2011

$35.00

Foradori, Teroldego, Italy, 2010

$37.00

Cline "Ancient Vines", Zinfandel, California

$38.00

Ravines, Pinot Noir, Finger Lakes, New York, 2011

$40.00

Buehler, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California, 2011

$41.00

Rickshaw Pinot Noir, Napa, California, 2012

$42.00

Esporao Reserva, Cabernet Sauvignon, Portugal, 2010

$44.00

Vina Sastre Crianza, Tempranillo, Spain, 2009

$44.00

Vall Llach, Embruix, Priorat, Spain, 2009

$44.00

Sean Thackery, Pleiades, Red Blend, California, 2012

$49.00

Vina Ardanza, Tempranillo-Garnacha, Rioja, Spain, 2004

$56.00

Paul Autard, Chateauneuf du Pape, France, 2010

$76.00

Chateau Musar, Cinsault blend, Bekka Valley, Lebanon, 2005

$79.00

RdV Vineyards Rendezvous, Bordeaux Blend, Virginia

$79.00

Chateau de Beaucastel, France, 1994

$160.00

Olive Oil and Honey Cake

grape, crème fraiche, olive oil sorbet, honey comb

$8.00

Goat's Milk Panna Cotta

local apples, oatmeal streusel, indonesian vanilla ice cream

$8.00

Milk Chocolate Pot DE Creme

cocoa nib, whipped cream

$8.00

Seasonal Cobbler

vanilla ice cream

$8.00

Desserts

After Dinner Drinks

Irish Coffee

powers, brown sugar, whipped cream

$10.00

After Dinner Smoke

corsair triple smoke, manzanilla sherry, orange bitters, tawny port, dolin blanc

$12.00

Mad Cuvee Royal Tokaji, Late Harvest, 2010, Hungary

$8.00

Warre's Heritage Ruby or Tawny Port, Oporto, Portugal

$8.00

Dessert Wine