Bars · Downtown

Cheery natural wine specialist with frozen drinks & inventive snacks plus a psychedelic mural.

Narrow, no-nonsense hangout with a roomy bar offering cocktails & American grub.

Hotel lobby bar created from whiskey bottles, with sculptural red armchairs & a glam, retro vibe.

Tiki-style gay bar with drag shows & karaoke serves beach-inspired cocktails, beer & pub grub.

Clever riffs on al fresco grill fare and easygoing drinks in a sceney patio & country-chic room.

Chic watering hole at the Hive Hotel serving local beer & spirits on the ground level & top floor.

Low-lit sports bar with walls of flat-screen TVs, tables for diners, and elevated pub eats.

Tin-ceilinged bar near Studio Theatre with microwbrews & bites, including a grilled cheese sandwich.

Sharing plates of charcuterie & cheese are served at this stylish, dark-lit cocktail bar.

Gathering spot for Nationals fans with bars, food trucks, bands, games & late-inning drink deals.

Hip, spacious setting for Mexican dining & weekend brunch with a central bar & weekend DJs.

Relocated to this spiffed-up location, this collegiate watering hole with pub grub serves till late.

Classy & comfortable hideaway in the Henley Park Hotel serving classic cocktails & shareable plates.

STFU Navy Yard has a no-nonsense vibe that matches its name. The crowd is a mix of locals and those from nearby offices unwinding after work, creating a buzz that's lively but not overwhelming. The noise level is just right for conversation, making it a solid choice for a casual evening out or a quick drink with friends.

Variety of beers & DJs spinning keep things lively in the rustic 2-level bar with an outdoor patio.

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

This waterside watering hole's imported Irish decor stages refined pub fare, beer, whiskey & music.

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

A kaleidoscopic bartop crafted from pinball backglass dominates a hip hangout for drinks & snacks.