Best Bars In Bethesda: Do You Agree?

BETHESDA, MD — Whether you want a great place to party on New Year's Eve, a fancy venue for cocktails and dinner, or just a friendly neighborhood pub with a knowledgeable bartender, you can find the right watering hole for you in Bethesda. And, based on reviews from Yelp, some of them are amazing.

Don't forget to pick a designated driver before starting your big night, or call a cab, so the night doesn't end with a visit to the police station. The Washington Regional Alcohol Program will give you a free cab ride between 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. each evening through Jan. 1.

Montgomery County residents can call the SoberRide phone number at 1-800-200-8294 (TAXI) during the program hours and catch a no-cost, safe way home. AT&T wireless customers can dial #WRAP for the same service. The rides are free up to a $30 fare.

Have a favorite that is missing from our list below? Tell us your recommendation in comments.

Here’s a look at the top 10 bars/pubs around Bethesda, based on Yelp reviews.

1. 4935 Bar and Kitchen, 4935 Cordell Ave.

2. Suma, 4921 Bethesda Ave.

3. Gringos & Mariachis, 4928 Cordell Ave.

4. Tapp’d Bethesda, 4915 Saint Elmo Ave.

5. Villain & Saint, 7141 Wisconsin Ave.

6. Black’s Bar & Kitchen, 7750 Woodmont Ave.

7. Duck Duck Goose, 7929 Norfolk Ave.

8. The Barking Dog, 4723 Elm St.

9. Tyber Bierhaus, 7525 Old Georgetown Road

10. Not Your Average Joe’s, 10400 Old Georgetown Road

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