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O'Shaughnessy's Sports bar & Pub

O'Shaughnessy's Sports bar & Pub

Downtown

Relaxed bar & NYC-style deli with pool tables & jukeboxes upstairs, plus a stage downstairs.

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

Hamilton's Bar & Grill

Hamilton's Bar & Grill

Downtown

Brick-walled watering hole boasting flat-screen TVs, pub grub & a rotating draft beer lineup.

1307 reviews{"fri":"11:30 AM – 10:00 PM","mon":"11:30 AM – 7:00 PM","sat":"12:00 – 9:00 PM","sun":"Closed","thu":"11:30 AM – 11:00 PM","tue":"11:30 AM – 9:00 PM","wed":"11:30 AM – 9:00 PM"}

Punch Bowl Social

Punch Bowl Social

Downtown

Southern gastropub fare, punch bowls & drinks served in a lively space alongside amusement & games.

2153 reviews{"fri":"11:00 AM – 2:00 AM","mon":"11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","sat":"11:00 AM – 2:00 AM","sun":"11:00 AM – 11:00 PM","thu":"11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","tue":"11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","wed":"11:00 AM – 12:00 AM"}

Caspi Restaurant and Lounge

Caspi Restaurant and Lounge

Downtown

466 reviews{"fri":"4:30 PM – 2:00 AM","mon":"5:00 PM – 1:00 AM","sat":"12:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sun":"12:00 PM – 1:00 AM","thu":"4:30 PM – 1:30 AM","tue":"5:00 PM – 1:00 AM","wed":"4:30 PM – 1:30 AM"}

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L.A. Bar & Grill

L.A. Bar & Grill

Downtown

Lively neighborhood hangout open late for eclectic American comfort food, live music & karaoke.

412 reviews{"fri":"12:00 PM – 2:00 AM","mon":"2:00 PM – 12:00 AM","sat":"12:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sun":"12:00 PM – 12:00 AM","thu":"12:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"2:00 PM – 12:00 AM","wed":"12:00 PM – 2:00 AM"}

iRock Karaoke Lounge

iRock Karaoke Lounge

Downtown

Contemporary karaoke venue with private rooms serving beer & sake, plus Asian & American bar bites.

356 reviews{"fri":"5:00 PM – 2:00 AM","mon":"5:00 PM – 1:30 AM","sat":"5:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sun":"5:00 PM – 1:30 AM","thu":"5:00 PM – 1:30 AM","tue":"5:00 PM – 1:30 AM","wed":"5:00 PM – 1:30 AM"}

Kiss Lounge

Kiss Lounge

Downtown

Late-night bar & hookah lounge offering Ethiopian fare, plus hip hop, reggae & DJ tunes.

286 reviews{"fri":"6:00 PM – 2:00 AM","mon":"6:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sat":"6:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sun":"6:00 PM – 2:00 AM","thu":"6:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"6:00 PM – 2:00 AM","wed":"6:00 PM – 2:00 AM"}

Players Club

Players Club

Downtown

Retro game-filled basement bar & lounge for beer, cocktails & pinball plus Shake Shack takeout fare.

788 reviews{"fri":"5:00 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"}

Babylon Futbol Cafe

Babylon Futbol Cafe

Downtown

Sports bar-cum-nightclub shows live international soccer games on a giant screen & numerous TVs.

901 reviews{"fri":"2:00 PM – 2:00 AM","mon":"2:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sat":"2:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sun":"12:00 PM – 2:00 AM","thu":"2:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"2:00 PM – 2:00 AM","wed":"2:00 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"}

Black Whiskey

Black Whiskey

Downtown

Whiskey-based cocktails served in hip, laid-back locale with gallery & music space.

375 reviews{"fri":"5:00 PM – 2:45 AM","mon":"5:00 PM – 1:45 AM","sat":"5:00 PM – 2:45 AM","sun":"5:00 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"}

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"}

Continental Pool Lounge

Continental Pool Lounge

Downtown

Retro-chic watering hole with a beer garden, plus games such as shuffleboard, skee ball & pool.

729 reviews{"fri":"12:00 PM – 2:00 AM","mon":"4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","sat":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sun":"4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","thu":"12:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"12:00 PM – 2:00 AM","wed":"12:00 PM – 2:00 AM"}

Bethesda Theater

Bethesda Theater

Downtown

Creole & American plates served in intimate, art deco theater showcasing jazz, blues & more.

2169 reviews{"fri":"12:00 – 9:30 PM","mon":"Closed","sat":"5:00 – 9:00 PM","sun":"Closed","thu":"12:00 – 6:00 PM","tue":"12:00 – 6:00 PM","wed":"12:00 – 6:00 PM"}

Dacha Beer Garden (Navy Yard)

Dacha Beer Garden (Navy Yard)

Downtown

Airy, stylish outlet offering elevated American comfort cuisine, plus a dog-friendly beer garden.

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

Rock It Grill

Rock It Grill

Downtown

Karaoke nights, pool tables, darts & beers on tap draw a diverse crowd to this no-frills bar.

1065 reviews{"fri":"11:00 AM – 1:30 AM","mon":"11:00 AM – 1:30 AM","sat":"11:00 AM – 1:30 AM","sun":"11:00 AM – 1:30 AM","thu":"11:00 AM – 1:30 AM","tue":"11:00 AM – 1:30 AM","wed":"11:00 AM – 1:30 AM"}

1331 Bar & Lounge

1331 Bar & Lounge

Downtown

Stylish cocktail lounge in the JW Marriott Hotel featuring a cozy fireplace & flat-screen TVs.

70 reviews{"fri":"4:30 – 11:30 PM","mon":"4:30 – 11:30 PM","sat":"4:30 – 11:30 PM","sun":"4:30 – 11:30 PM","thu":"4:30 – 11:30 PM","tue":"4:30 – 11:30 PM","wed":"4:30 – 11:30 PM"}

Astro Beer Hall

Astro Beer Hall

Downtown

This popular happy-hour hub has 2 levels with full bars on each & multiple flat-screens TVs.

1055 reviews{"fri":"11:30 AM – 12:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"11:30 AM – 12:00 AM","sun":"11:30 AM – 6:00 PM","thu":"11:30 AM – 11:00 PM","tue":"11:30 AM – 11:00 PM","wed":"11:30 AM – 11:00 PM"}

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"}

Zikrayet Lebanese Restaurant and Lounge

Zikrayet Lebanese Restaurant and Lounge

Downtown

Airy mainstay joining Lebanese fare, hookahs & drinks with DJs, live music & belly dancing.

1456 reviews{"fri":"12:00 PM – 1:30 AM","mon":"12:00 PM – 1:30 AM","sat":"12:00 PM – 1:30 AM","sun":"12:00 PM – 1:30 AM","thu":"12:00 PM – 1:30 AM","tue":"12:00 PM – 1:30 AM","wed":"12:00 PM – 1:30 AM"}

Green Lantern

Green Lantern

Downtown

Gay bar with lounge hosting special events such as live exotic dancers & '80s nights.

355 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"}

Cloud Lounge

Cloud Lounge

Downtown

Funky, dark lounge decorated in Baroque style offering gourmet coffee & chocolate, plus cigars.

1657 reviews{"fri":"10:00 AM – 4:00 AM","mon":"10:00 AM – 4:00 AM","sat":"10:00 AM – 4:00 AM","sun":"10:00 AM – 4:00 AM","thu":"10:00 AM – 4:00 AM","tue":"10:00 AM – 4:00 AM","wed":"10:00 AM – 4:00 AM"}

The Block Oven (Arlington)

The Block Oven (Arlington)

Downtown

Mediterranean restaurant & hookah bar serving up kebabs, sandwiches & more, with outdoor seating.

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

Capitano DC

Capitano DC

Downtown

Sophisticated hotel bar/eatery for modern Southern fare, plus a patio with a fire pit & river views.

232 reviews{"fri":"6:30 AM – 11:00 PM","mon":"6:30 AM – 11:00 PM","sat":"7:00 AM – 11:00 PM","sun":"7:00 AM – 11:00 PM","thu":"6:30 AM – 11:00 PM","tue":"6:30 AM – 11:00 PM","wed":"6:30 AM – 11:00 PM"}