illusion bar and lounge

Bar · 4.1 (68 reviews)

Illusion bar and lounge is a sports bar and hookah lounge at 5213 Georgia Ave NW, on the Brightwood Park stretch of Georgia Avenue in upper Northwest DC. Its listing notes two floors and two bars.

It has a 4.1-star Google rating across 68 reviews. Atmosphere is the main review topic, and reviewers mention hookah, live music, wings, warm staff and after-hours nights out; one reviewer praises its shrimp and grits and catfish and grits. Reviews are mixed on value, with one reviewer surprised by a large bar tab, and a group of one-star ratings.

It is open Thursday through Sunday only, until 2 or 3 AM. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible restroom.

5213 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011

+1240-478-5229

  • Sunday: 10 AM–2 AM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 4 PM–2 AM
  • Friday: 4 PM–3 AM
  • Saturday: 4 PM–3 AM

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What are Illusion Bar and Lounge's hours?

Thursday 4 PM–2 AM, Friday–Saturday 4 PM–3 AM, Sunday 10 AM–2 AM, closed Monday–Wednesday (per Google, October 2026).

Does Illusion serve food?

Yes. Reviewers mention wings and seafood and grits plates.

Nearby in Brightwood

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