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Club Timehri

Club Timehri

Adams Morgan

Compact, boisterous joint featuring special events with reggae, dancehall, soca & other music.

178 reviews{"fri":"9:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"9:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"9:00 PM – 2:00 AM","thu":"9:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"Closed","wed":"Closed"}

DC9 Nightclub

DC9 Nightclub

U Street

Tri-level hipster hangout with snug basement bar, music stage with dance parties & rooftop deck.

653 reviews{"fri":"5:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"5:00 PM – 1:00 AM","sat":"3:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"5:00 PM – 1:00 AM","thu":"5:00 PM – 1:00 AM","tue":"5:00 PM – 1:00 AM","wed":"5:00 PM – 1:00 AM"}

Zeba Bar

Zeba Bar

Downtown

This multilevel hangout offers craft beers, cocktails, upscale pub grub & DJs.

505 reviews{"fri":"5:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM","sat":"5:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM","thu":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM","tue":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM","wed":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM"}

Rewind Diner

Rewind Diner

Dupont Circle

Lively restaurant and bar serving homestyle cooking, brunch, burgers, and shakes amid cool, retro decor.

465 reviews{"fri":"5:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"5:00 PM – 1:00 AM","sat":"5:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"1:00 PM – 1:00 AM","thu":"5:00 PM – 1:00 AM","tue":"5:00 PM – 1:00 AM","wed":"5:00 PM – 1:00 AM"}

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SPIN Washington DC

SPIN Washington DC

Downtown

472 reviews{"fri":"4:00 PM – 1:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"2:00 PM – 1:00 AM","sun":"Closed","thu":"4:00 – 11:00 PM","tue":"4:00 – 11:00 PM","wed":"4:00 – 11:00 PM"}

618 DC

618 DC

Penn Quarter

Laid-back watering hole serving unique cocktails & pub grub such as burgers & vegan sliders.

107 reviews{"fri":"10:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"10:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"Closed","thu":"8:00 PM – 1:00 AM","tue":"Closed","wed":"Closed"}

DuPont Italian Kitchen

DuPont Italian Kitchen

Dupont Circle

Basic Italian dishes are served in this eatery with patio & bar hosting regular karaoke nights.

959 reviews{"fri":"11:30 AM – 10:30 PM","mon":"3:00 – 10:00 PM","sat":"10:30 AM – 10:30 PM","sun":"10:30 AM – 10:00 PM","thu":"11:30 AM – 10:00 PM","tue":"11:30 AM – 10:00 PM","wed":"11:30 AM – 10:00 PM"}

The Artemis - DC Sports Bar, Live Music, Happy Hour

The Artemis - DC Sports Bar, Live Music, Happy Hour

Downtown

168 reviews{"fri":"5:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"3:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"12:00 PM – 2:00 AM","thu":"5:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM","wed":"5:00 PM – 2:00 AM"}

Roofers Union

Roofers Union

Adams Morgan

Unique American fare & craft cocktails draw fans to this rustic, 3-story tavern with rooftop views.

903 reviews{"fri":"5:00 PM – 2:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"11:30 AM – 2:00 AM","sun":"11:30 AM – 10:00 PM","thu":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM","tue":"5:00 – 10:00 PM","wed":"5:00 – 10:00 PM"}

Firefly

Firefly

Dupont Circle

Restaurant built around a large indoor tree, serving seasonal, local New American comfort food.

1036 reviews{"fri":"4:00 – 10:00 PM","mon":"4:00 – 10:00 PM","sat":"9:00 AM – 10:00 PM","sun":"9:00 AM – 3:00 PM","thu":"4:00 – 10:00 PM","tue":"4:00 – 10:00 PM","wed":"4:00 – 10:00 PM"}

THRōW Social DC

THRōW Social DC

NoMa

1019 reviews{"fri":"7:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"12:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"12:00 PM – 2:00 AM","thu":"7:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"Closed","wed":"Closed"}

Haydee's Restaurant

Haydee's Restaurant

Adams Morgan

Festive cantina delivering Mexican eats & margaritas along with regular live music events.

631 reviews{"fri":"6:30 PM – 2:30 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"6:30 PM – 2:30 AM","sun":"6:00 PM – 1:30 AM","thu":"6:30 PM – 1:30 AM","tue":"6:30 PM – 1:30 AM","wed":"6:30 PM – 1:30 AM"}

The Alex at the Graham

The Alex at the Graham

Georgetown

A dimly lit hideaway in The Graham Georgetown Hotel serving small plates, cocktails & breakfast.

244 reviews{"fri":"6:00 PM – 1:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"6:00 PM – 1:00 AM","sun":"Closed","thu":"6:00 PM – 1:00 AM","tue":"6:00 PM – 12:00 AM","wed":"6:00 PM – 12:00 AM"}

Cafe Citron

Cafe Citron

Dupont Circle

Lively, late-night venue featuring a full Latin menu & creative cocktails, plus happy-hour specials.

1470 reviews{"fri":"7:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"7:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"Closed","thu":"7:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"Closed","wed":"7:00 PM – 2:00 AM"}

Aqua

Aqua

NoMa

High-energy nightclub with a sunken dance floor featuring booze & DJ nights in a spacious interior.

514 reviews{"fri":"8:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"8:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sat":"8:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"8:00 PM – 2:00 AM","thu":"8:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"8:00 PM – 2:00 AM","wed":"8:00 PM – 2:00 AM"}

Black Jack

Black Jack

Downtown

This upbeat bar above Pearl Dive restaurant offers inventive cocktails, pizza & a bocce court.

293 reviews{"fri":"5:00 PM – 2:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"3:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sun":"3:00 PM – 12:00 AM","thu":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM","tue":"Closed","wed":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM"}

Right Spot Restaurant & Bar

Right Spot Restaurant & Bar

U Street

Dark, modern locals' hangout with American fare, happy-hour deals, sports on TV & a DJ.

246 reviews{"fri":"4:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sat":"4:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM","thu":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM","wed":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM"}

Number Nine

Number Nine

Downtown

This upscale, bi-level gay bar offers inventive cocktails on both floors & a video bar upstairs.

220 reviews{"fri":"4:00 PM – 2:45 AM","mon":"5:00 PM – 1:45 AM","sat":"2:00 PM – 2:45 AM","sun":"2:00 PM – 1:45 AM","thu":"5:00 PM – 1:45 AM","tue":"5:00 PM – 1:45 AM","wed":"5:00 PM – 1:45 AM"}

Flash

Flash

U Street

International tunes & American bites at a small dance club with a photo booth & edgy design.

802 reviews{"fri":"10:00 PM – 4:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"4:00 PM – 4:00 AM","sun":"3:00 PM – 12:00 AM","thu":"10:00 PM – 3:00 AM","tue":"Closed","wed":"Closed"}

Recessions Bar and Grill

Recessions Bar and Grill

Downtown

Budget bar below ground serves large beers & portions of pub grub, with pool & karaoke too.

504 reviews{"fri":"3:00 PM – 2:00 AM","mon":"3:00 PM – 12:00 AM","sat":"5:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sun":"Closed","thu":"3:00 PM – 12:00 AM","tue":"3:00 PM – 12:00 AM","wed":"3:00 PM – 12:00 AM"}

Nomad

Nomad

NoMa

505 reviews{"fri":"5:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"5:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"4:00 – 11:00 PM","thu":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM","tue":"Closed","wed":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM"}

Cafe 8

Cafe 8

Capitol Hill

Turkish kebabs & appetizers, plus Mediterranean salads & thin-crust pizza served amid exotic decor.

451 reviews{"fri":"1:00 PM – 2:00 AM","mon":"1:00 PM – 1:00 AM","sat":"1:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sun":"1:00 PM – 1:00 AM","thu":"1:00 PM – 1:00 AM","tue":"1:00 PM – 1:00 AM","wed":"1:00 PM – 1:00 AM"}

Tokyo Pearl

Tokyo Pearl

Dupont Circle

477 reviews{"fri":"5:00 – 11:00 PM","mon":"Closed","sat":"5:00 – 11:00 PM","sun":"Closed","thu":"5:00 – 10:00 PM","tue":"5:00 – 9:30 PM","wed":"5:00 – 9:30 PM"}

Strand

Strand

Downtown

Posh, neon-lit lounge & dance club offering VIP areas, plus DJ'd tunes & live music.

268 reviews{"fri":"Closed","mon":"Closed","sat":"11:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"Closed","thu":"Closed","tue":"Closed","wed":"Closed"}