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CIVIC. On Eighth

CIVIC. On Eighth

Capitol Hill

CIVIC. On Eighth has a straightforward, no-frills bar feel, where the crowd leans toward the neighborhood regulars and those just stopping by for a drink. The buzz of conversation blends with the clinking of glasses, creating a low hum that’s both inviting and comfortable. Capitol Hill adds a touch of local charm, making it a solid spot for winding down after a long day or chatting with friends over a few rounds.

55 reviews{"fri":"8:00 AM – 2:00 PM","mon":"Closed","sat":"9:00 AM – 3:00 PM","sun":"9:00 AM – 3:00 PM","thu":"8:00 AM – 2:00 PM","tue":"8:00 AM – 2:00 PM","wed":"8:00 AM – 2:00 PM"}

Awakening Bar & Grill

Awakening Bar & Grill

Capitol Hill

194 reviews{"fri":"11:00 AM – 3:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"11:00 AM – 3:00 AM","sun":"11:00 AM – 9:00 PM","thu":"11:00 AM – 1:00 AM","tue":"11:00 AM – 9:00 PM","wed":"11:00 AM – 10:00 PM"}

AMBAR Restaurant, Capitol Hill

AMBAR Restaurant, Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill

Small plates menu of traditional Balkan dishes, plus regional spirits, offered in rustic-chic digs.

3713 reviews{"fri":"12:00 – 10:30 PM","mon":"12:00 – 9:30 PM","sat":"10:00 AM – 10:30 PM","sun":"10:00 AM – 9:30 PM","thu":"12:00 – 9:30 PM","tue":"12:00 – 9:30 PM","wed":"12:00 – 9:30 PM"}

The Eastern

The Eastern

Capitol Hill

178 reviews{"fri":"4:00 PM – 1:00 AM","mon":"4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","sat":"2:00 PM – 1:00 AM","sun":"2:00 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"}

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Rose's Luxury

Rose's Luxury

Capitol Hill

Eclectic New American small plates menu crafted in a cozy, converted townhouse with upstairs bar.

1879 reviews{"fri":"5:30 – 9:30 PM","mon":"Closed","sat":"5:30 – 9:30 PM","sun":"Closed","thu":"6:00 – 9:00 PM","tue":"6:00 – 8:00 PM","wed":"6:00 – 9:00 PM"}

Capitol Hill Club

Capitol Hill Club

Capitol Hill

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

Mr. Henry's Restaurant

Mr. Henry's Restaurant

Capitol Hill

Corner pub with a gay-friendly vibe that serves burgers & craft beers amid Victorian-style decor.

1402 reviews{"fri":"11:00 AM – 1:30 AM","mon":"11:00 AM – 1:30 AM","sat":"10:30 AM – 1:30 AM","sun":"10:30 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"}

Bistro Cacao

Bistro Cacao

Capitol Hill

Antique decor & curtained booths plus French bistro fare make this townhouse a romantic destination.

1011 reviews{"fri":"11:30 AM – 9:45 PM","mon":"11:30 AM – 8:45 PM","sat":"10:00 AM – 9:45 PM","sun":"10:00 AM – 2:45 PM","thu":"11:30 AM – 9:45 PM","tue":"11:30 AM – 8:45 PM","wed":"11:30 AM – 8:45 PM"}

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"}

Paraiso - Mexican Restaurant Taqueria & Mezcaleria

Paraiso - Mexican Restaurant Taqueria & Mezcaleria

Capitol Hill

Rustic-chic locale highlighting tacos & other Mexican staples, plus tequila & mezcal flights.

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

Lobby Bar

Lobby Bar

Capitol Hill

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

Eastern Market

Eastern Market

Capitol Hill

Bustling marketplace since 1873 featuring a variety of produce, handmade crafts & prepared foods.

4285 reviews{"fri":"8:00 AM – 6:00 PM","mon":"Closed","sat":"8:00 AM – 6:00 PM","sun":"8:00 AM – 5:00 PM","thu":"8:00 AM – 6:00 PM","tue":"8:00 AM – 6:00 PM","wed":"8:00 AM – 6:00 PM"}

Music on the Hill

Music on the Hill

Capitol Hill

61 reviews{"fri":"12:00 – 6:00 PM","mon":"12:00 – 8:00 PM","sat":"10:00 AM – 6:00 PM","sun":"12:00 – 5:00 PM","thu":"12:00 – 8:00 PM","tue":"12:00 – 8:00 PM","wed":"12:00 – 8:00 PM"}

Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar

Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar

Capitol Hill

Longtime hangout providing beer & comfort food to crowds of regulars in a taxidermy-adorned space.

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

the brig

the brig

Capitol Hill

Year-round tavern featuring liters of German brews, plus eats such as bratwurst & pretzels.

1108 reviews{"fri":"3:00 – 11:00 PM","mon":"Closed","sat":"12:00 – 11:00 PM","sun":"12:00 – 10:00 PM","thu":"3:00 – 10:00 PM","tue":"3:00 – 10:00 PM","wed":"3:00 – 10:00 PM"}

The Betsy

The Betsy

Capitol Hill

Rooftop haunt offering gin cocktails, bar bites & happy hour in a homey-chic, garden-style setting.

225 reviews{"fri":"4:30 – 9:30 PM","mon":"4:30 – 9:30 PM","sat":"9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM","sun":"9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM","thu":"4:30 – 9:30 PM","tue":"4:30 – 9:30 PM","wed":"4:30 – 9:30 PM"}

The Wells

The Wells

Capitol Hill

95 reviews{"fri":"5:00 – 11:00 PM","mon":"Closed","sat":"5:00 – 11:00 PM","sun":"Closed","thu":"5:00 – 11:00 PM","tue":"Closed","wed":"5:00 – 11:00 PM"}

Tunnicliff's Tavern

Tunnicliff's Tavern

Capitol Hill

This local outfit serves a popular brunch & full American menu amid vintage wood-paneled decor.

762 reviews{"fri":"11:00 AM – 3:00 AM","mon":"11:00 AM – 2:00 AM","sat":"10:00 AM – 3:00 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"}

Belga Cafe

Belga Cafe

Capitol Hill

Authentic fare like mussels with fries & a long list of Belgian ales plus a popular Sunday brunch

1261 reviews{"fri":"12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM","mon":"5:00 – 10:00 PM","sat":"9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM","sun":"9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM","thu":"12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM","tue":"12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM","wed":"12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM"}

Lola's A Neighborhood Bar

Lola's A Neighborhood Bar

Capitol Hill

High-end pub/sports bar with TVs, billiards, patio & American food in a multilevel dark-wood space.

366 reviews{"fri":"4:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"5:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"Closed","thu":"5:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"5:00 PM – 1:00 AM","wed":"5:00 PM – 1:00 AM"}

Hawk N Dove Capitol Hill DC

Hawk N Dove Capitol Hill DC

Capitol Hill

Farm-fresh, upscale pub grub, plus brews & wine turned out in spacious, industrial-chic surrounds.

1277 reviews{"fri":"11:00 AM – 10:00 PM","mon":"11:00 AM – 9:00 PM","sat":"12:00 – 8:00 PM","sun":"12:00 – 7:00 PM","thu":"11:00 AM – 10:00 PM","tue":"11:00 AM – 9:00 PM","wed":"11:00 AM – 9:00 PM"}

Bullfeathers On The Hill

Bullfeathers On The Hill

Capitol Hill

Longtime tavern supplying draft beer & pub grub to crowds of lobbyists & Hill staffers.

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

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"}

Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar

Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar

Capitol Hill

Small & large plates of New American fare are given a Californian spin at this breezy eatery & bar.

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