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Diversity Hooka lounge

Diversity Hooka lounge

Downtown

Ethiopian art is on the walls at this bright spot where the food is scooped up with injera bread.

141 reviews{"fri":"1:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"1:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sat":"1:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"1:00 PM – 3:00 AM","thu":"1:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"1:00 PM – 2:00 AM","wed":"1:00 PM – 2:00 AM"}

the DINER

the DINER

Adams Morgan

High-ceilinged, retro-style eatery serving creative comfort food, including housemade desserts.

2398 reviews{"fri":"Open 24 hours","mon":"Open 24 hours","sat":"Open 24 hours","sun":"Open 24 hours","thu":"Open 24 hours","tue":"Open 24 hours","wed":"Open 24 hours"}

Union Pub

Union Pub

Capitol Hill

Multiple TVs, weekend brunch & a lengthy craft beer list draw fans to this bar with spacious patio.

1130 reviews{"fri":"11:00 AM – 1:30 AM","mon":"4:00 PM – 12:30 AM","sat":"11:00 AM – 1:30 AM","sun":"11:00 AM – 12:30 AM","thu":"11:00 AM – 1:30 AM","tue":"11:00 AM – 12:30 AM","wed":"11:00 AM – 1:30 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"}

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Lyle's

Lyle's

Dupont Circle

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

Blackfinn DC

Blackfinn DC

Downtown

Lively, modern gastropub for American fare with creative twists, craft beer & cocktails.

2328 reviews{"fri":"11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","mon":"11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","sat":"11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","sun":"11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","thu":"11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","tue":"11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","wed":"11:00 AM – 12:00 AM"}

The Mirror

The Mirror

Downtown

Unassuming, intimate bar with a speakeasy vibe, serving old-school cocktails like sidecars.

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

Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge

Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge

Georgetown

Spanish wines & small plates blend with bullfight decor at a romantic dark-lit wine bar & eatery.

1582 reviews{"fri":"12:00 – 11:30 PM","mon":"12:00 – 10:00 PM","sat":"11:00 AM – 11:30 PM","sun":"11:00 AM – 10:30 PM","thu":"12:00 – 11:00 PM","tue":"12:00 – 10:00 PM","wed":"12:00 – 10:00 PM"}

Pinstripes

Pinstripes

Georgetown

Italian-American fare, bowling & bocce in a sprawling space with indoor & outdoor seating & a bar.

1761 reviews{"fri":"12:00 – 11:00 PM","mon":"4:00 – 10:00 PM","sat":"11:00 AM – 11:00 PM","sun":"10:00 AM – 8:00 PM","thu":"12:00 – 10:00 PM","tue":"12:00 – 9:00 PM","wed":"12:00 – 9:00 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"}

Sauf Haus Bier Hall & Garten

Sauf Haus Bier Hall & Garten

Dupont Circle

Authentic German beer garden with a huge patio, communal tables & imported brews on tap & by bottle.

1213 reviews{"fri":"3:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"12:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"1:00 PM – 12:00 AM","thu":"3:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"3:00 – 10:00 PM","wed":"3:00 PM – 2:00 AM"}

Penn Social

Penn Quarter

Lively bar with a patio offering pub grub & live bands, plus trivia, dancing & more.

1670 reviews{"fri":"4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","mon":"4:00 – 11:00 PM","sat":"12:00 PM – 12:00 AM","sun":"1:00 – 10:00 PM","thu":"4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","tue":"4:00 – 10:00 PM","wed":"4:00 PM – 12:00 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"}

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"}

Madhatter

Madhatter

Dupont Circle

Lively tavern known for beer & pub fare channels Alice's Wonderland with an upside down room & more.

2248 reviews{"fri":"11:00 AM – 2:30 AM","mon":"11:00 AM – 2:00 AM","sat":"10:00 AM – 2:30 AM","sun":"10:00 AM – 2:00 AM","thu":"11:00 AM – 2:00 AM","tue":"11:00 AM – 2:00 AM","wed":"11:00 AM – 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"}

La Jambe

La Jambe

NoMa

La Jambe brings a slice of Paris to NoMa with its unpretentious, laid-back vibe. You’ll find a crowd of locals unwinding over glasses of natural wine and charcuterie boards, creating a buzz that feels both relaxed and engaging. The space is small but lively, with a blend of soft chatter and clinking glasses that sets a pleasant backdrop for a casual evening.

72 reviews{"fri":"12:00 – 9:00 PM","mon":"12:00 – 9:00 PM","sat":"11:00 AM – 9:00 PM","sun":"11:00 AM – 8:00 PM","thu":"12:00 – 9:00 PM","tue":"12:00 – 8:00 PM","wed":"12:00 – 8:00 PM"}

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"}

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"}

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"}

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"}

Bukom

Bukom

Adams Morgan

A longtime spot (since 1992) offering West African fare & live music in a casual, bi-level setting.

842 reviews{"fri":"11:30 AM – 3:00 AM","mon":"5:00 – 10:00 PM","sat":"11:30 AM – 3:30 AM","sun":"11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","thu":"11:30 AM – 12:00 AM","tue":"Closed","wed":"11:30 AM – 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"}

Ben's Next Door

Ben's Next Door

U Street

Stylish, family-owned bar/eatery with Southern comfort food classics & weekend brunch.

1300 reviews{"fri":"12:00 PM – 1:00 AM","mon":"12:00 – 10:00 PM","sat":"11:00 AM – 1:00 AM","sun":"11:00 AM – 10:00 PM","thu":"12:00 – 11:00 PM","tue":"12:00 – 11:00 PM","wed":"12:00 – 11:00 PM"}