4723 Elm Street, Bethesda, MD 20814
Open Today: 11:00 am - 12:00 am

Bethesda's Favorite Bar

Good food. Cold drinks. Loud nights. No Pretension.

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Bethesda's last real neighborhood bar + nightlife hub

Located at 4723 Elm Street in Bethesda, Maryland, The Barking Dog is a locally owned bar run by John and Bob, known for making everyone feel like a regular. For over 20 years, we've been serving craft and domestic beer, mixing cocktails, and offering late-night food in a laid-back neighborhood setting that locals and visitors keep coming back to.

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Why Everyone Ends Up Here

One of the last real neighborhood bars in Bethesda.

No dress code. No attitude. Just a packed room, strong drinks, and a night that gets better the longer you stay!

Orioles & Nationals Baseball Games
Drink $3.50 Natty Bohs during games.

Happy Hour
Monday thru Friday from 3pm - 6pm

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This Isn't Your Average Bar

Strong Drinks. No BS.
Cheap, strong, and poured fast.

Something Every Night.
Karaoke, trivia, DJs, live music—there's always a reason to show up.

Built for Groups.
Birthdays, reunions, random nights out—we've seen it all.

Open Late.
Because no good night ends early.

Featured Drinks


Whiskey

  • Jameson Black Barrel
  • Tullamore Dew
  • Johnnie Walker Red

Beer

  • Atlas Bullpen Pilsner
  • Devil’s Backbone Orange or Cranberry Smash
  • Natty Boh

Cocktails

  • Maryland Crush
  • Bourbon Old Fashioned
  • Casa-Rita
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Throw Your Party At The Dog

Birthdays, bar & bat mitzvah, corporate events, alumni night — whatever you're planning, we've got the space, drinks, and energy to make it happen.

  • Private upstairs space available
  • Flexible group sizes
  • Custom drink packages
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Find us

Right in the heart of Bethesda, MD. Easy to find. Hard to leave.