A clash between old diner and museum in terms of décor and fixtures, the bar’s inconsistent theme is a metaphor for the pianist’s various tunes from the 70s sung by GWU-students to today’s hits playing throughout the bar during the pianist’s break.
Requests can be made by guests from the limited lists of songs, but the line can be long, so it’s vital to stick around to hear your favorite jam. A buck or two for the pianist may even help as he is surrounded by dollar bills strewn throughout the piano, which is transformed into a bar on the other side where guests can sit and get a close listen to the songs.
For those looking to socialize with their gang, the upstairs is always open and provides some extra seating at a few rustic tables, an open floor and a less rambunctious crowd.
The back room, lit up by white lights, is a garden restaurant heated during winter months and where a second bar will soon open up. Tables hovered by a large bell and hanging plants will make patrons feel as though they’re dining in a greenhouse.
Squanderers may be tempted to try out the $1,000 burger, any burger of their choice and any toppings, all accompanied with a bottle of Chateau Lafite Rothschild.
Whether it’s a night of big-spending, vocal cord-stretching or hearty eating, Mr. Smith’s of Georgetown leaves its crowd feeling satiated in multiple ways.
