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We put together a list of our favorite places to visit, eat, and drink.
9:30 Club
Do
Beloved local music venue
815 V St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Across the Pond
Eat
Classic Irish pub
1734 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Alexandria, VA
Visit
Historic town on the metro line
1900 King St, Alexandria, VA 22301, USA
Ambar
Eat
Balkan small plates
523 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Annapolis, MD
Visit
One of the best preserved cities in the nation
25 Market Space, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA
Atlas Obscura
Web
A list of unusual sites in DC
Washington D.C., DC, USA
Awesome Con
Events
A 3 day celebration of all things geeky
801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington D.C., DC, USA
Baked & Wired
Eat
The best cupcakes in DC
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Barmini
Eat
Chef Jose Andres two Michelin-starred restaurant with experimental food
501 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Barrel
Drink
Hip whiskey bar with hidden treasures in the basement
613 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Belga Cafe
Eat
The first Belgian restaurant in DC
514 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Ben's Chilli Bowl
Eat
A DC institution
1213 U St NW, Washington D.C., DC, USA
Bistrot Du Coin
Eat
Classic, low key French bistro with deep connection to the French-American community
1738 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Blackfinn Ameripub
Eat
Due to its location, you might find a White House staffer here
1620 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA
Bodegon Spanish Tapas
Eat
Tapas! Enough said.
3116 M St NW, Washington D.C., DC, USA
Boomerang Boat Tours
Do
Potomac River cruises
3050 K St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Boundary Stone
Eat, Drink
Local watering hole with regular music and open mic nights
116 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Bresca
Eat, Drink, Michelin
Michelin starred Parisian influenced modern bistro with creative cocktail program
1906 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Bullfeathers On The Hill
Drink
No one should ever go here, unless you want to see lobbyists
410 First St SE, Washington D.C., DC, USA
Burrito Brothers
Eat
Amazing take out spot on the Hill
205 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington D.C., DC, USA
Capitol Hill Books
Shop
Local bookshop for new and antique volumes
657 C St SE, Washington D.C., DC, USA
Chicken + Whiskey
Eat, Drink
Do you like Peruvian Chicken? Do you like divy speakeasies? Do I have good news for you�
1738 14th St NW, Washington D.C., DC, USA
Congressional Cemetery
Do
Final resting place of many political figures
1801 E St SE, Washington D.C., DC, USA
Cotton & Reed
Drink
Fine rum distillery in DC
1330 5th St NE, Washington D.C., DC, USA
Cranes
Eat, Drink
Michelin Starred Spanish/Japanese fusion fine dining
724 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Crimson DC
Drink
Looking for a rooftop? Gotcha. Well-lit diner? That too. Dark basement whiskey bar? Yep.
627 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Crooked Run Fermentation
Drink
Beer, wine, and cider on tap
550 Morse St NE Suite #120, Washington, DC 20002
DC Jazz Festival
Events
A celebration of the uniquely American genre
760 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024
Daikaya
Eat, Drink
The Ramen is amazing, but the Izakaya upstairs steals the show
705 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Denson Liquor Bar
Drink
Craft cocktails in a moody setting
600 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Denson Liquor Bar
Drink
Craft cocktails in a moody setting
600 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Dirty Habit DC
Drink, Eat
Great location, fun atmosphere, sharable bites, great cocktails
555 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Doyle
Drink
Adorable bar with an unbeatable view of Dupont Circle
1500 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
Eastern Marker
Eat, Visit
Local food market on Capitol Hill
225 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Exiles Bar
Drink
2023 Best Bar in DC winner, local favorite on U Street, Most likely spot ot see Liam
1610 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Farmers Fishers Bakers
Eat
A farmer-owned, sustainable restaurant
Harbour at The Georgetown Waterfront, 3000 K St NW, The Washington, Washington, DC 20007
Federalist Pig
Eat
BBQ from around the nation
1654 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
Fight Club
Eat, Drink
Killer sandwiches and cocktails on draught from the Beucherts team
633 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003
Founding Farmers & Distillers
Drink
Farm to table restaurant with distillery
1924 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20006
Frederick Douglass Home
Do
Historic home of the anti-slavery leader
1411 W St SE, Washington, DC 20020
Free State
Drink
Sure, Maryland may only be a few miles away, but why not have a Maryland themed bar in DC?
501B G St NW, Washington, DC 20001
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Visit
Home of the first president
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon, VA 22121
Good Stuff Eatery
Eat
Burger joint with fresh ingredients
303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003
Good Stuff Eatery
Eat
Burger joint with fresh ingredients
303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003
Grand Cata
Eat, Drink
Latin American restaurant and market
1280 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Grand Cata
Eat
Latin American restaurant and market
1280 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Hawk N Dove
Drink
Capitol Hill bar with pub fare
329 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003
Irish Channel Restaurant & Pub
Eat, Drink
Family owned Irish pub with a casual and inviting feel
500 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
Drink
Largest whiskey collection outside of Scottland
2007 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Jackpot
Drink
Killer basement bar serving drinks and drinks only
726 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Jaleo
Eat
Tapas by celebrity chef, Jose Andres
480 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Eat
Fine dining seafood
750 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Lady Bird Rooftop Lounge
Drink
Rooftop bar in Dupont
1315 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Laos in Town
Eat
Laotian food in a trendy setting
250 K St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Le Diplomate
Eat
Famed French caf� with a historic Parisian look and feel
1601 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Left Door
Drink
Hidden cocktail bar through the door on the left
1345 S St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar
Drink
Dark, quirky bar with huge selection of great beers
1104 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Little Pearl
Eat
Michelin Starred restaurant in s carriage house overlooking Pennsylvania Avenue
921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003
Mangialardo's
Eat
No frills take out sandwich deli
1317 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003
Mari Vanna DC
Eat
Homestyle Russian restaurant
1141 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
Martin's Tavern
Drink
Historic tavern where JFK proposed to Jackie
1264 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
Maryland Renaissance Festival
Visit
One of the nation�s best Renaissance festivals
1821 Crownsville Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401
McClellan's Retreat
Drink
Whiskey focused bar with themed craft cocktails
2031 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
Mozzeria
Eat
Wood-fired Neapolitan Pizza, Deaf owned and operated
1300 H St NE STE A, Washington, DC 20002
Mr. Henry's
Drink
Local bar with live jazz
601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003
National Book Festival
Events
Literary focused convention with author guests
National Mall, Washington, DC, USA
National Building Museum
Do
Museum dedicated to American architecture
401 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Events
A celebration of the Cherry Blossom blooming season
National Mall, Washington, DC, USA
National Children's Museum
Do
Interactive and fun exhibits focused on STEM
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Do
Museum dedicated to the African American experience
1400 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560
National Museum of the American Indian
Do
Museum and cultural center for Native communities
4th St SW, Washington, DC 20560
Nick's Riverside Grill
Drink, Eat
Waterfront bar with great people watching
3050 K St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Old Ebbitt Grill
Eat, Drink
Oldest restaurant in DC
675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Ottoman Taverna
Eat
An absolute favorite. What else can I say but go here
425 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Penn Quarter Sports Tavern
Drink
Classic dive, right downtown, with sports usually playing
639 Indiana Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004
Politics and Prose
Shop
Local independent bookshop
1270 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Red Bear Brewing Co.
Drink
Community-focused craft beer makers
209 M St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Renwick Museum
Do
Unique modern art museum
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NW #1, Washington, DC 20006
Republic Restoratives
Drink
Women-owned distillery and craft cocktail bar
1369 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Reren Lamen & Bar
Eat
Chinese noodle soup and soup dumplings shop
817 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Rocket Bar
Drink
Hidden basement dive bar with games
714 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Roofers Union
Drink
3 story bar in Adams Morgan
2446 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Rose's Luxury
Michelin, Eat
Michelin rated fine dining staple
717 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Shaw's Tavern
Drink, Eat
Neighborhood pub with live music
520 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Shelly's Back Room
Drink
Cigar lounge near the White House with classic wood interior
1331 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Shop Made in DC
Shop
Locally made products
325 Morse St NE Suite 4, Washington, DC 20002
Sidamo Coffee & Tea
Eat, Drink
Family owned and operated coffee roaster and caf�
417 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Smithsonian Craft Show
Events
Explore and shop handmade items
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Events
Annual exposition of living cultural heritage
St. Anselm
Eat, Drink
Trendy steakhouse in Union Market
1250 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
St. Anselm
Eat
Trendy steakhouse in Union Market
1250 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Sushi Hachi
Eat
Casual neighborhood sushi restaurant
735 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Taberna del Alabardero
Eat, Drink
The first Spanish restaurant in DC. Other location is in Madrid near the palace!
1776 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006
The Alex
Drink
Speakeasy with live jazz
1075 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Washington, DC 20007
The Betsy
Drink
Gin bar hidden in an alley and on a roof
Back Alley, 514 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
The Bottom Line
Drink, Eat
Funky basement bar for Bengals fans
1716 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006
The Crown & Crow
Drink
Victorian style pub with flare
1317 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
The Dew Drop Inn
Drink
Retro feeling bar with massive outdoor space and no frills attitude
2801 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20017
The Dubliner
Drink
Oldest Irish Pub in DC
4 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001
The Gibson
Drink
Uniquely crafted cocktails
2009 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
The Hamilton
Eat, Drink
Live music, 2 main bars and a third hidden, Sushi happy hours
600 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
The Lafayette
Eat
High-end restaurant in the Hay Adams with live piano
800 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006
The Pursuit Wine Bar & Kitchen
Eat, Drink
Fun, low key wine bar that takes the pretention out of enjoying wine
1025 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
The Roost
Eat, Drink
Food hall with a beergarde inside, several great food options, and amazing whiskey bar
1401 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003
The Vue Rooftop
Drink
Rooftop bar overlooking the White House
515 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Tiki TNT
Drink
Industrial tiki bar with onsite rum distillery on the Wharf
1130 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024
Toki Underground
Eat
One of if not the first Raamen shops in DC
1234 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Tony and Joe's Seafood Place
Eat, Drink
Waterfront bar and seafood restaurant
3000 K St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Top of the Gate
Drink
Yeap, THAT Watergate. Rooftop bar with amazing views and vintage vibe
2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037
Trusty's Full-Service
Drink
Dive bar with unique d�cor (a bus) and live music
1420 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003
Tudor Place
Do
Historic house and garden
1644 31st St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Tune Inn
Eat, Drink
Possibly the oldest (1947) dive bar in DC, filled with historians, Marines, and tour guides
331 1/2 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003
Tunnicliff's Tavern
Drink
Local tavern across from Eastern Market
222 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Union Pub
Drink, Eat
Large patio, low key bar, amazing tater tots. Popular with Capitol Hill Staffers
201 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
We the Pizza
Eat
Locally owned pizza. By the slice or pie
305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003
We the Pizza
Eat
Locally owned pizza. By the slice or pie
305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003
Willard Hotel Round Robin Bar
Drink
Historic hotel bar where the term "lobbyist" originates
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Zaytinya
Eat
Mediterranean restaurant by Jose Andres
701 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001