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Town Tavern DC

Town Tavern DC

Adams Morgan

Hangout that's publike on the 1st floor, with dancing upstairs & big TVs all over.

334 reviews{"fri":"5:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"6:00 PM – 1:30 AM","sat":"12:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"12:00 PM – 1:30 AM","thu":"5:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"6:00 PM – 1:30 AM","wed":"6:00 PM – 1:30 AM"}

Shenanigan’s Irish Pub

Shenanigan’s Irish Pub

Adams Morgan

Bi-level game day spot doling out burgers, sandwiches & other pub fare, plus many Irish beers.

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

Umaya Izakaya

Umaya Izakaya

Penn Quarter

Japanese comfort fare like robata grills & Asian-accented cocktails in a high-energy room.

1365 reviews{"fri":"11:30 AM – 10:30 PM","mon":"11:30 AM – 10:00 PM","sat":"11:30 AM – 10:30 PM","sun":"11:30 AM – 10:00 PM","thu":"11:30 AM – 10:00 PM","tue":"11:30 AM – 10:00 PM","wed":"11:30 AM – 10:00 PM"}

Hi-Lawn

Hi-Lawn

NoMa

Expansive venue on the Union Market roof, offering cocktails, seasonal American fare & lawn games.

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

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The Upper Room

The Upper Room

NoMa

47 reviews{"fri":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM","mon":"6:00 PM – 12:00 AM","sat":"4:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"12:00 – 5:00 PM","thu":"6:00 PM – 12:00 AM","tue":"6:00 PM – 12:00 AM","wed":"6:00 PM – 12:00 AM"}

Lucha Rosa

Lucha Rosa

Downtown

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

Tiki TNT & Potomac Distilling Company

Tiki TNT & Potomac Distilling Company

NoMa

Roomy tavern with industrial-meets-tiki-themed surrounds, serving rum drinks & Hawaiian-style grub.

780 reviews{"fri":"3:00 PM – 12:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"12:00 PM – 12:00 AM","sun":"12:00 – 8:00 PM","thu":"3:00 – 10:00 PM","tue":"3:00 – 10:00 PM","wed":"3:00 – 10:00 PM"}

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"}

Public Bar Live | Sports Bar Dupont Circle Washington DC

Public Bar Live | Sports Bar Dupont Circle Washington DC

Dupont Circle

Multilevel bar/lounge/club with dancing, sports on the TVs, American food & a roof deck.

806 reviews{"fri":"6:00 PM – 2:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"12:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"12:00 PM – 2:00 AM","thu":"6:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"6:00 PM – 1:30 AM","wed":"7:00 PM – 2:00 AM"}

Georgetown Piano Bar

Georgetown Piano Bar

Georgetown

Basement-level venue with well-versed piano men, sing-alongs & cocktails named for musical legends.

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

Death Punch

Death Punch

Adams Morgan

250 reviews{"fri":"5:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"Closed","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"}

Gemini Room

Gemini Room

Downtown

226 reviews{"fri":"9:00 AM – 12:00 AM","mon":"9:00 AM – 12:00 AM","sat":"9:00 AM – 12:00 AM","sun":"9:00 AM – 12:00 AM","thu":"9:00 AM – 12:00 AM","tue":"9:00 AM – 12:00 AM","wed":"9:00 AM – 12:00 AM"}

DC Comedy Loft and Bier Baron Tavern

DC Comedy Loft and Bier Baron Tavern

Dupont Circle

Baron Hotel pub offers a broad range of brews, casual eats & weekly events in a dark brick interior.

1486 reviews{"fri":"6:00 – 10:00 PM","mon":"6:00 – 10:00 PM","sat":"6:00 – 10:00 PM","sun":"6:00 – 10:00 PM","thu":"6:00 – 10:00 PM","tue":"Closed","wed":"6:00 – 10:00 PM"}

cloudM Washington DC Capitol

cloudM Washington DC Capitol

Downtown

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

Pitchers DC

Pitchers DC

Adams Morgan

Lively, sports-themed gay bar featuring pub grub, themed event nights & a patio area.

333 reviews{"fri":"6:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"4:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"2:00 – 8:00 PM","thu":"6:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"Closed","wed":"6:00 – 11:00 PM"}

Culture

Culture

NoMa

Rocket Bar

Rocket Bar

Penn Quarter

Funky bar with billiards, darts, shuffleboard & video games amid rec room decor with a rocket motif.

1381 reviews{"fri":"4:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sat":"3:00 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"}

Problem Child

Problem Child

Downtown

51 reviews{"fri":"4:00 PM – 1:00 AM","mon":"5:00 – 11:30 PM","sat":"11:00 AM – 2:00 AM","sun":"11:00 AM – 11:00 PM","thu":"4:00 – 11:30 PM","tue":"5:00 – 11:30 PM","wed":"4:00 – 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"}

Bachata Brunch

Bachata Brunch

Dupont Circle

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

District Eagle

District Eagle

U Street

66 reviews{"fri":"7:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"7:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"4:00 – 10:00 PM","thu":"7:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"Closed","wed":"7:00 PM – 2:00 AM"}

Tony and Joe's Seafood Place

Tony and Joe's Seafood Place

Georgetown

Floor-to-ceiling windows & outdoor seating provide scenic river views as patrons dine on seafood.

2131 reviews{"fri":"11:30 AM – 12:00 AM","mon":"11:30 AM – 12:00 AM","sat":"11:30 AM – 12:00 AM","sun":"11:30 AM – 12:00 AM","thu":"11:30 AM – 12:00 AM","tue":"11:30 AM – 12:00 AM","wed":"11:30 AM – 12:00 AM"}

Kiki

Kiki

U Street

129 reviews{"fri":"5:30 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"2:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"2:00 PM – 12:00 AM","thu":"5:30 PM – 1:00 AM","tue":"5:30 PM – 12:00 AM","wed":"5:30 PM – 1:00 AM"}

Officina

Officina

NoMa

Multilevel venue featuring a bright, modern Italian trattoria, a specialty market & a rooftop bar.

1313 reviews{"fri":"4:00 – 10:00 PM","mon":"Closed","sat":"11:00 AM – 10:00 PM","sun":"11:00 AM – 9:00 PM","thu":"4:00 – 9:00 PM","tue":"4:00 – 9:00 PM","wed":"4:00 – 9:00 PM"}