Adams Morgan's 18th Street has two new bars, a prosecco bar that opened in March, and a German beer hall next in line. Two of them come from operators who already run businesses in Adams Morgan.
Carla, 2001 18th Street NW
Carla opened in September 2026 at 18th Street and Florida Avenue, in the space that was The Imperial. It comes from Jack Rose Dining Saloon owner Bill Thomas and his partner John Roberts. Cocktails top out at $13, with some at $10, and there is a rooftop. Thomas has been part of Adams Morgan nightlife since opening the Blue Room in the late 1990s, and Roberts helped build 18th Street Lounge.
The Boogiedown, 2321 18th Street NW
The Boogiedown is open. It bills itself as DC's New York bar, built around teams including the Yankees, Mets, Giants, Jets, Knicks, Rangers and Islanders, with live music late at night.
Sorso Prosecco Bar, 2475 18th Street NW
Sorso soft-opened in March 2026. It pairs prosecco and spritzes with food and describes its style as Italian-Ukrainian.
Coming next: The Berliner, 2436 18th Street NW
The Popal Group bought the building at 2436 18th Street and is bringing back The Berliner, the beer hall it ran in Georgetown until 2022. Expect house-made pretzels and sausages and rotating taps. It has said it will open this fall. Its website has the current status.
The names that have stayed
Madam's Organ has been part of Adams Morgan nightlife since 1992 and has live music every night of the week. Jack Rose Dining Saloon holds one of the country's largest whiskey collections. Bukom Cafe, the West African restaurant on the strip since 1992, came back in 2026 under new ownership. Roofers Union changed hands in 2024 and kept its name, its first-floor cocktail bar and its rooftop.
Local operators are putting money in
The Popal Group already runs Lapis and Maison Bar à Vin in Adams Morgan, and it bought the 2436 building for its next concept. Bill Thomas runs Jack Rose a few doors from Carla and came back to open a new bar in the space where he and his partners opened The Imperial in 2019.
My read
I watch commercial strips like this one because buyers ask about them. When people who already run businesses on a street buy buildings there and open new places, that tells me they expect people to keep showing up. That is my read, not a statistic.
If you are thinking about buying or selling near 18th Street, I am glad to walk through what is happening block by block. Let's connect.
Frequently asked questions
What's new on 18th Street in Adams Morgan?
Carla opened at 2001 18th Street NW in September 2026, and The Boogiedown, a New York sports bar, is open at 2321 18th Street NW.
What is The Boogiedown in DC?
The Boogiedown is a New York sports bar at 2321 18th Street NW in Adams Morgan. It is built around New York teams including the Yankees, Mets, Giants, Jets, Knicks, Rangers and Islanders.
Who is behind Carla in Adams Morgan?
Jack Rose Dining Saloon owner Bill Thomas and his partner John Roberts. Carla is at 2001 18th Street NW, in the former Imperial space.
What is Sorso in Adams Morgan?
Sorso is a prosecco bar at 2475 18th Street NW. It soft-opened in March 2026.
When does The Berliner open in Adams Morgan?
The Berliner has said it will open at 2436 18th Street NW this fall. Its website has the current status.
