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Carving Room NoMa

Carving Room NoMa

NoMa

Easygoing, industrial-style eatery serving shawarma, sandwiches & flatbreads, plus beer & cocktails.

321 reviews{"fri":"3:00 – 10:00 PM","mon":"3:00 – 10:00 PM","sat":"11:00 AM – 10:00 PM","sun":"11:00 AM – 9:00 PM","thu":"3:00 – 10:00 PM","tue":"3:00 – 10:00 PM","wed":"3:00 – 10:00 PM"}

Jules Maes Saloon

Jules Maes Saloon

Downtown

Historic hangout serving pub grub with a back room for live music, pinball, Ping-Pong & air hockey.

1088 reviews{"fri":"11:00 AM – 2:00 AM","mon":"11:00 AM – 2:00 AM","sat":"9:00 AM – 2:00 AM","sun":"9:00 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"}

Dacha Beer Garden (Shaw)

Dacha Beer Garden (Shaw)

Shaw

Outdoor beer garden serving German brews at picnic tables year-round, plus wine & cocktails.

2095 reviews{"fri":"2:00 PM – 12:00 AM","mon":"4:00 – 10:30 PM","sat":"11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","sun":"11:00 AM – 10:30 PM","thu":"4:00 – 10:30 PM","tue":"4:00 – 10:30 PM","wed":"4:00 – 10:30 PM"}

Kramers

Kramers

Dupont Circle

Landmark indie bookstore & cafe with a menu of upscale American fare, wine & draft beer. Open late.

4707 reviews{"fri":"8:00 AM – 10:00 PM","mon":"8:00 AM – 10:00 PM","sat":"8:00 AM – 10:00 PM","sun":"8:00 AM – 9:00 PM","thu":"8:00 AM – 10:00 PM","tue":"8:00 AM – 10:00 PM","wed":"8:00 AM – 10:00 PM"}

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JV's Restaurant

JV's Restaurant

Downtown

Small spot open since 1947, with vintage booths, range of musical acts, comfort food & beer & wine.

514 reviews{"fri":"3:00 PM – 1:30 AM","mon":"4:00 PM – 1:00 AM","sat":"3:00 PM – 1:30 AM","sun":"3:00 PM – 12:00 AM","thu":"4:00 PM – 1:00 AM","tue":"4:00 PM – 1:00 AM","wed":"4:00 PM – 1:00 AM"}

Bar Charley

Bar Charley

Dupont Circle

A cellar gathering spot with a classic feel for bottomless brunch, happy hour drinks & steak deals.

979 reviews{"fri":"4:00 PM – 1:00 AM","mon":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM","sat":"10:00 AM – 1:00 AM","sun":"10:00 AM – 12:00 AM","thu":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM","tue":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM","wed":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM"}

Barrel

Barrel

Capitol Hill

Rustic whiskey lounge featuring a modest menu of Southern small plates, Sunday brunch & a cozy feel.

1180 reviews{"fri":"2:00 PM – 2:00 AM","mon":"4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","sat":"11:00 AM – 2:00 AM","sun":"11:00 AM – 9:00 PM","thu":"4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","tue":"4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","wed":"4:00 PM – 12:00 AM"}

Pearl Street Warehouse

Pearl Street Warehouse

Downtown

Classic breakfast & diner fare, bar bites, craft brews & cocktails in an intimate live music space.

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

Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar

Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar

NoMa

Hip, quirky lounge with a large beer list, dancing & New Orleans Saints games on the TV.

563 reviews{"fri":"5:00 PM – 2:30 AM","mon":"5:00 PM – 1:30 AM","sat":"5:00 PM – 2:30 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"}

Level Up Bar & Lounge

Level Up Bar & Lounge

Downtown

33 reviews{"fri":"11:00 AM – 2:00 AM","mon":"11:00 AM – 2:00 AM","sat":"11:00 AM – 2:00 AM","sun":"11:00 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"}

Looking Glass Lounge

Looking Glass Lounge

Downtown

Easygoing bar with stained-glass windows & other old-time flourishes, plus open-mike & quiz nights.

486 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"}

ala

ala

Dupont Circle

Middle Eastern specialties, wines & cocktails served in a stylish restaurant with a terrace.

2848 reviews{"fri":"4:00 – 10:00 PM","mon":"Closed","sat":"10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM","sun":"10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM","thu":"4:00 – 9:00 PM","tue":"4:00 – 9:00 PM","wed":"4:00 – 9:00 PM"}

The Green Zone

The Green Zone

Adams Morgan

Cheery bar for creative cocktails with Middle Eastern flavors, plus eats such as hummus & falafel.

815 reviews{"fri":"5:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"2:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"2:00 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"}

BARCA Pier & Wine Bar

BARCA Pier & Wine Bar

NoMa

Breezy Mediterranean restaurant offering outdoor riverfront dining, plus tapas & wine.

1584 reviews{"fri":"11:30 AM – 10:00 PM","mon":"11:30 AM – 9:00 PM","sat":"11:00 AM – 10:00 PM","sun":"11:00 AM – 9:00 PM","thu":"11:30 AM – 9:00 PM","tue":"11:30 AM – 9:00 PM","wed":"11:30 AM – 9:00 PM"}

ChurchKey

ChurchKey

Downtown

Snacks, flatbreads & cheese plates accompany a large selection of bottled & draft beers, some rare.

2332 reviews{"fri":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM","mon":"4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","sat":"12:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sun":"12:00 PM – 12:00 AM","thu":"4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","tue":"4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","wed":"4:00 PM – 12:00 AM"}

Showtime Lounge

Showtime Lounge

Shaw

Snug, cash-only bar with murals of musicians & record logos, plus a jukebox for funk & soul tunes.

395 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"}

The Grill From Ipanema

The Grill From Ipanema

Adams Morgan

Tropical-themed eatery serving Brazilian cooking & caipirinhas, plus weekend brunch.

897 reviews{"fri":"4:30 – 11:00 PM","mon":"4:30 – 10:00 PM","sat":"12:00 – 11:00 PM","sun":"12:00 – 9:00 PM","thu":"4:30 – 10:00 PM","tue":"4:30 – 10:00 PM","wed":"4:30 – 10:00 PM"}

Free State

Free State

Penn Quarter

Clubby hangout for Maryland-themed drinks & nostalgic snacks like Jerkface jerky & UTZ chips.

341 reviews{"fri":"4:00 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":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM","wed":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM"}

Ted's Bulletin - 14th Street

Ted's Bulletin - 14th Street

U Street

Bustling eatery for breakfast any time & American fare, plus a large menu of boozy milkshakes.

6497 reviews{"fri":"7:00 AM – 11:00 PM","mon":"7:00 AM – 10:00 PM","sat":"7:00 AM – 11:00 PM","sun":"7:00 AM – 10:00 PM","thu":"7:00 AM – 10:00 PM","tue":"7:00 AM – 10:00 PM","wed":"7:00 AM – 10:00 PM"}

Rendezvous

Rendezvous

U Street

22 reviews{"fri":"12:00 PM – 2:00 AM","mon":"12:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sat":"12:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"12:00 – 11:00 PM","thu":"12:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"12:00 PM – 2:00 AM","wed":"12:00 PM – 2:00 AM"}

Sudhouse DC

Sudhouse DC

U Street

This 3-floor mom-&-pop bar boasts colorful murals of U.S. presidents, local brews & simple chow.

589 reviews{"fri":"4:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sat":"2:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"2:00 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"}

Irish Channel Restaurant & Pub

Irish Channel Restaurant & Pub

Penn Quarter

Family-owned tavern with classic Irish & Cajun dishes, sidewalk seating & occasional live music.

1204 reviews{"fri":"11:00 AM – 2:30 AM","mon":"11:00 AM – 11:00 PM","sat":"11:00 AM – 2:30 AM","sun":"11:00 AM – 11:00 PM","thu":"11:00 AM – 1:30 AM","tue":"11:00 AM – 1:30 AM","wed":"11:00 AM – 1:30 AM"}

Boundary Stone

Boundary Stone

Shaw

Neighborhood pub serving bar food & whiskey in a vintage setting with exposed brick & tin ceilings.

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

Smoke Jazz & Supper Club

Smoke Jazz & Supper Club

NoMa

A cozy venue with clean sight lines & good sound featuring jazz, blues & Latin acts, plus eats.

1399 reviews{"fri":"4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","sun":"4:00 – 11:00 PM","thu":"4:00 – 11:00 PM","tue":"Closed","wed":"4:00 – 11:00 PM"}