The owner of Eebee’s Corner Bar says lasting customer loyalty comes from something far simpler than great service. Her approach helped turn a neighborhood bar into a destination.

What happens when you trade a lifetime of being a tipped employee for owning the corner bar of your dreams? Step inside Eebee’s Corner Bar, where the energy is 'Cheers meets party rock' and the passion is palpable. From the struggle of making homemade buns to the drive to wow customers, Emily Brown reveals the heartbeat of Shaw's lively neighborhood spot.

WASHINGTON — Would you wait hours for a seat at a local bar? Most people wouldn’t but at one spot in Shaw, the line starts before the doors even open.

It’s called Eebee’s Corner Bar and it's become an overnight success. 

Owner and native Washingtonian Emily Brown poured her heart, soul and life savings into this space and now the entire neighborhood is pouring in.

Eebee’s Corner Bar opened in Shaw with more fanfare than you’d expect for a neighborhood watering hole. The burger was quickly named amongthe city’s best, and an early Washington Post review only accelerated the buzz. Where crowds follow, a game plan helps. Here’s how to navigate Eebee’s once you snag a seat.

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Like everything at this wildly popular nostalgia-fest of a bar, the martini offerings at Eebee’s are refreshingly straightforward—classic, 50-50, perfect, or dirty. An option to upgrade to Old Raj, a saffron-infused Scottish gin, is accompanied by a parenthetical “(yum)” on the menu. We agree.

A new neighborhood bar in Shaw has quickly become one of D.C.’s most-hyped restaurants. Are its burgers, mozzarella sticks and banana splits worth the wait? Food critic @e_zarwent to Eebee’s Corner Bar (@eebeescornerbar ) to find out.

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On a recent Friday night, people lined up in the snow to get into DC’s newest hotspot. They weren’t seeking out some trendy cuisine or buzzy chef. They were waiting for Eebee’s, which is, basically, just a neighborhood bar. Vintage beer signs and family photos give the Shaw corner joint a dive-y unpretentiousness.

Review by Elazar Sontag

★★★ (Outstanding)

My mind always wanders as I scan the paper menu at Eebee’s Corner Bar. With each of the 10 quintessential comfort foods on the list — a burger, onion rings, a Caesar salad — comes a flashback.

On a recent Friday night, around 150 people lined up around the block to get into DC’s newest hotspot. They weren’t seeking out some trendy cuisine or buzzy chef. They were waiting for Eebee’s, which is, basically, just a neighborhood bar.

What is the je ne sais quoi of a classic neighborhood joint? Fascinating décor? Succulent cuisine? Liberating libations? All are important.

However, what makes an establishment “classic” is an ambiance that wraps a patron up like a well-used blanket on a bitterly cold evening.

Yes, the peppery, dry-aged burger is as wonderful as everyone and their mother says it is. @eebeescornerbar in Shaw also excels at hospitality, a detail driven home by the owner, Emily Brown, in every interaction.

What beer did you love drinking over the past twelve months?

For a decade, that’s the question I’ve asked the people who make, buy, and curate my favorite beers.

I love when good planning meets great execution. This has been something on my mind for a while and @eebeescornerbarwas a great example for it. Shaw couldn’t be luckier.

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The debut venture from the beer director behind Green Zone and the ever-expanding Andy’s Pizza empire, Eebee’s caters to off-shift industry workers with a kitchen that’s open until 2am. It's a bar first and foremost, but the food is no afterthought.

It’s been a while since I’ve seen a bar get such a strong media push upon opening. Multiple articles, viral videos popping up on my Instagram feed and tweets about how this place rules. I’m usually a little skeptical of new places that are meant to capture an old vibe - there are plenty of older bars in DC that no doubt inspired this place that never get any love.

What’s the verdict, is this place as good as my algorithm is suggesting? Worth a visit now or wait until the hype dies down?

🍔🍺 Eebee’s Corner Bar Opens in Shaw With Buzz-Worthy Burger! Shaw’s newest neighborhood bar Eebee’s Corner Bar opened last weekend at 1840 6th Street NW (former Quattro/Bistro Bohem space) and is already generating serious buzz for its burger and beer program.

Shaw: Eebee’s Corner Bar opened earlier this month, but its well executed burger, beer list, and right-at-home feels already have the tight knit Northwest neighborhood’s full attention. Eebee’s represents a years-long culmination of meticulous thought and effort from its first-time owner and beer aficionado Emily Brown.