DC bars and clubs open after midnight and after 2 AM. The complete guide to late-night nightlife in Washington DC — including 3 AM and 4 AM spots.
60 venues · Updated weekly
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Downtown · $$$ ·
European vanguard for jazz and blues from world's top musicians, in basement club with late bar.
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Dupont Circle · ·
NoMa · $$ ·
From iconic 1960s gigs by John Coltrane to who's playing here now, this club lives up to its name.
NoMa · $$ ·
Lively bar serving draft beers, cocktails & whiskeys, plus a contemporary menu of bar snacks.
Adams Morgan · $$ ·
NoMa · $$ ·
A range of acts from funk & blues to brass bands takes the stage at this longtime live music bar.
U Street · ·
Capitol Hill · $$ ·
Chill spot catering to LGBTQIA+ guests with regular dance nights, plus coffee, snacks, meals & beer.
NoMa · $$ ·
Intimate, relaxed lounge featuring live jazz pianists & a full bar, plus a simple snack menu.
NoMa · $$$ ·
Upscale, intimate jazz club in Lincoln Center serving Southern-accented fare & themed cocktails.
U Street · ·
Dupont Circle · $$ ·
Downtown · $$ ·
Low-key, basement-level Downtown spot offers signature wings with "mumbo" sauce & strong drinks.
Georgetown · $$ ·
Jazz & blues junkies get up close & personal with headline acts at this intimate club with food.
Georgetown · $$ ·
Sushi, Latin cocktails & more are served in a posh, modern space that holds occasional DJ'd parties.
U Street · ·
Downtown · $ ·
Rough-&-ready Indie-rock club hosting local & touring bands, plus DJ dance parties & special events.
Downtown · $$ ·
NoMa · $$$ ·
Swanky, centuries-old lounge in the luxury Willard Hotel where mixologists pour classic cocktails.
Dupont Circle · ·
U Street · $ ·
Multilevel spot serves as a bar & cafe with vegan options & indie/rock/alternative live-music venue.
Downtown · $$$ ·
Teams of pianists take audience requests & the staff dances at this show bar with a pub-fare menu.
Downtown · $$$ ·
New American preparations of locally sourced ingredients served amid handcrafted furnishings.
Downtown · $$$ ·
Big-name artists & national acts star at this spacious music venue with several bars & ornate decor.
Dupont Circle · $$ ·
Elegant venue offering an American menu & live jazz, blues, funk, soul & R&B nightly.
Downtown · $$ ·
Snacks, flatbreads & cheese plates accompany a large selection of bottled & draft beers, some rare.
Downtown · $ ·
Small spot open since 1947, with vintage booths, range of musical acts, comfort food & beer & wine.
Shaw · $$ ·
Italian-American destination for artisanal pizzas, antipasti & wine in a buzzy, rustic-modern space.
U Street · $$ ·
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NoMa · ·
Georgetown · $$$$ ·
Stylish & modern steakhouse in the Four Seasons with seasonal American fare & butter-poached meat.
Adams Morgan · $ ·
Compact, boisterous joint featuring special events with reggae, dancehall, soca & other music.
Downtown · $$ ·
Midsize venue for indie rock, plus hip-hop, country & other genres, with 3 bars & a mezzanine.
U Street · $$ ·
Games on TV, drag events (bingo & brunch), poker nights & karaoke draw patrons to this casual pub.
Penn Quarter · ·
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Georgetown · ·
Adams Morgan · $$ ·
Easygoing coffeehouse drawing hipsters with live music, eclectic furniture, sandwiches & sweets.
Dupont Circle · $$ ·
Retro-themed, 3-story nightclub featuring '80s & '90s music amid throwback decor & artwork.
U Street · $ ·
Tri-level hipster hangout with snug basement bar, music stage with dance parties & rooftop deck.
Downtown · $$ ·
Lively nightclub & restaurant serves comfort food & drinks amongst contemporary decor & chandeliers.
Dupont Circle · $ ·
Funky hangout featuring beer, wine & cocktails, plus pub grub & vintage board games in modern digs.
Penn Quarter · $$ ·
Laid-back watering hole serving unique cocktails & pub grub such as burgers & vegan sliders.
Dupont Circle · $ ·
Basic Italian dishes are served in this eatery with patio & bar hosting regular karaoke nights.
Dupont Circle · $$ ·
Lively restaurant and bar serving homestyle cooking, brunch, burgers, and shakes amid cool, retro decor.
Dupont Circle · ·
Mediterranean cuisine served in a trendy, split-level restaurant with a glam, neon-lit bar.
Downtown · $ ·
This multilevel hangout offers craft beers, cocktails, upscale pub grub & DJs.
Downtown · $$ ·
Downtown · $$ ·
Most DC clubs are open until 3 AM on Friday and Saturday nights. Echostage, The Park at 14th, and Ultrabar regularly stay open until 3 AM on weekends.
DC allows certain venues to serve until 4 AM on approximately 15+ holiday weekends per year, including New Year's Eve, Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day weekends. Venues must register separately.
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