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Champion Kitchen

Champion Kitchen

Downtown

332 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"}

WILD DAYS

WILD DAYS

Downtown

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

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"}

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"}

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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"}

Cloud Lounge

Cloud Lounge

Downtown

Funky, dark lounge decorated in Baroque style offering gourmet coffee & chocolate, plus cigars.

1657 reviews{"fri":"10:00 AM – 4:00 AM","mon":"10:00 AM – 4:00 AM","sat":"10:00 AM – 4:00 AM","sun":"10:00 AM – 4:00 AM","thu":"10:00 AM – 4:00 AM","tue":"10:00 AM – 4:00 AM","wed":"10:00 AM – 4:00 AM"}

1331 Bar & Lounge

1331 Bar & Lounge

Downtown

Stylish cocktail lounge in the JW Marriott Hotel featuring a cozy fireplace & flat-screen TVs.

70 reviews{"fri":"4:30 – 11:30 PM","mon":"4:30 – 11:30 PM","sat":"4:30 – 11:30 PM","sun":"4:30 – 11:30 PM","thu":"4:30 – 11:30 PM","tue":"4:30 – 11:30 PM","wed":"4:30 – 11:30 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"}

The Block Oven (Arlington)

The Block Oven (Arlington)

Downtown

Mediterranean restaurant & hookah bar serving up kebabs, sandwiches & more, with outdoor seating.

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

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"}

Roof Terrace Restaurant

Roof Terrace Restaurant

Downtown

Perched atop the Kennedy Center, this elegant New American restaurant caters to a pre-event crowd.

567 reviews{"fri":"5:00 – 8:00 PM","mon":"Closed","sat":"5:00 – 8:00 PM","sun":"11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM","thu":"5:00 – 8:00 PM","tue":"5:00 – 8:00 PM","wed":"5:00 – 8:00 PM"}

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"}

Capitano DC

Capitano DC

Downtown

Sophisticated hotel bar/eatery for modern Southern fare, plus a patio with a fire pit & river views.

232 reviews{"fri":"6:30 AM – 11:00 PM","mon":"6:30 AM – 11:00 PM","sat":"7:00 AM – 11:00 PM","sun":"7:00 AM – 11:00 PM","thu":"6:30 AM – 11:00 PM","tue":"6:30 AM – 11:00 PM","wed":"6:30 AM – 11:00 PM"}

Recessions Bar and Grill

Recessions Bar and Grill

Downtown

Budget bar below ground serves large beers & portions of pub grub, with pool & karaoke too.

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

Zikrayet Lebanese Restaurant and Lounge

Zikrayet Lebanese Restaurant and Lounge

Downtown

Airy mainstay joining Lebanese fare, hookahs & drinks with DJs, live music & belly dancing.

1456 reviews{"fri":"12:00 PM – 1:30 AM","mon":"12:00 PM – 1:30 AM","sat":"12:00 PM – 1:30 AM","sun":"12:00 PM – 1:30 AM","thu":"12:00 PM – 1:30 AM","tue":"12:00 PM – 1:30 AM","wed":"12:00 PM – 1:30 AM"}

Festival Grounds At RFK Campus

Festival Grounds At RFK Campus

Downtown

The Flirt Lounge

The Flirt Lounge

Downtown

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

The Garden Rooftop

The Garden Rooftop

Downtown

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

Ellipse Rooftop Bar

Ellipse Rooftop Bar

Downtown

Chic, lounge-style hotel bar featuring creative cocktails, plush seating & panoramic rooftop views.

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

Vegas Lounge

Vegas Lounge

Downtown

A house blues band entertains every Friday & Saturday evening at this longtime stalwart.

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

Le jardin Hookah

Le jardin Hookah

Downtown

368 reviews{"fri":"2:00 PM – 2:00 AM","mon":"2:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sat":"2:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sun":"2:00 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"}

Skydome Restaurant

Skydome Restaurant

Downtown

Modern, revolving rooftop spot in the DoubleTree hotel for American fare, cocktails & skyline views.

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

Marquee Bar and Lounge

Marquee Bar and Lounge

Downtown

Stately spot with cocktails & small bites (plus a full restaurant menu), plush seating & TV sports.

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

Top of the Gate

Top of the Gate

Downtown

Potomac riverside lounge atop Watergate Hotel with breathtaking view, cocktails & Italian bites.

375 reviews{"fri":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM","mon":"5:00 – 11:00 PM","sat":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM","sun":"5:00 – 11:00 PM","thu":"5:00 – 11:00 PM","tue":"5:00 – 11:00 PM","wed":"5:00 – 11:00 PM"}