The ownership group all started as bar backs, then bartenders, then managers and now owners. We have come a long way and understand what must be done to build a great team. “I? and “me? have no place in our company. “Us? and “we? hold the highest regard as to how we interact with our co-workers.
Public Bar was established in April of 2009 to bring the best sports bar and nightlife experience to Washington DC. Fast forward to present day, Public Bar has been renamed to Public Bar Live but still holds the same mission and goals with a few added changes as we have evolved and continue to evolve with the needs of our clientele.
Long before Sauf Haus was dreamt up to bring a taste of Bavaria to the District, this Dupont Circle spot served as The Guitar Shop. The Guitar Shop team still reunites yearly over biers and brats 30 years later. Sauf Haus has been named one of the “15 Hottest New Beer Bars in the U.S.? and “DC’s 11 Hottest Rooftop Restaurants & Bars? by Zagat. They’ve also been named an essential Oktoberfest celebration by Thrillist.