About:If Georgetown has a local bar, this is it. A neighborhood institution for decades, Mr. Smith's bills itself as the friendliest saloon in town. Grab a burger or plate of fish and chips in the sunny dining area or out on the terrace. On weekend nights, live R&B bands play upstairs with no cover charge. But more...If Georgetown has a local bar, this is it. A neighborhood institution for decades, Mr. Smith's bills itself as the friendliest saloon in town. Grab a burger or plate of fish and chips in the sunny dining area or out on the terrace. On weekend nights, live R&B bands play upstairs with no cover charge. But the most remarkable entertainment can be found in the basement level after 9p. Here you will find patrons singing along at the piano.
Hours:Mo to Th from 11:30am to 02:00am,Fr to Sa from 11:00am to 03:00am,Su from 11:00am to 01: more...Mo to Th from 11:30am to 02:00am,Fr to Sa from 11:00am to 03:00am,Su from 11:00am to 01:00am
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I did not want to give any personal information, as I feel it would be unnecessary given the circumstances. I am the parent of a Georgetown student, and had heard that Mr. Smith's was a good alternative to the college bars that are frequent in the area. Upon my arrival, I was only greeted with hostility, especially from the two men out front checking IDs. In retrospect, I should have immediately taken all of my family and those with us to another location that was more hospitable. The two men out front had the audacity to question my son's identification, and even offered him the opportunity to purchase it at a substantial price. I was not aware that such practices were legal, and am very disappointed in how things were run. Granted, the atmosphere inside was nice, but the initial impression given by those 'manning' the doors left a sour taste in my mouth. I recognize that they might have only been trying to do their jobs, but the way they conducted themselves was anything but despicable. I am willing to bring my family back to this location the next time I am in town, but am extremely disappointed in this establishment.
Great Place!! They have a comedy show every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month now up on their second floor lounge. Some pretty good comics are usually there. You should check it out!!
This review is based solely on my experience on Sun-Tues nights at Mr. Smith's. For the past six years, Spencer Bates has been the regular piano guy on those nights. His song list is up to date and he encourages the crowd to request "anything" regardless of what's on the list. This guy can truly play ANYTHING! He has a fantastic voice and he has fun with the crowd. His piano skills are top-rate, and even more impressive once you learn he's entirely self-taught. The drinks are reasonable, and there's always a cheap beer of the month. While the food is nothing special, it certainly lives up to bar food standards. If you are in Georgetown and up for a night of sing-a-long fun, I'd highly recommend checking out Mr. Smith's!
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