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BUDDY'S DC

BUDDY'S DC

Downtown

175 reviews{"fri":"4:00 PM – 1:00 AM","mon":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM","sat":"4:00 PM – 1:00 AM","sun":"11:30 AM – 9:00 PM","thu":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM","tue":"12:00 AM – 12:00 PM","wed":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM"}

Electric Cool-Aid

Electric Cool-Aid

Shaw

Laid-back alfresco venue with rotating food trucks & picnic tables serving funky frozen drinks.

249 reviews{"fri":"4:00 PM – 1:30 AM","mon":"5:00 – 11:30 PM","sat":"12:00 PM – 1:30 AM","sun":"1:00 – 10:30 PM","thu":"5:00 – 10:30 PM","tue":"5:00 – 11:30 PM","wed":"5:00 – 11:30 PM"}

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"}

Jake's Tavern

Jake's Tavern

Shaw

167 reviews{"fri":"3:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"5:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sat":"11:00 AM – 3:00 AM","sun":"11:00 AM – 2:00 AM","thu":"5:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"5:00 PM – 2:00 AM","wed":"5:00 PM – 2:00 AM"}

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TAKODA Navy Yard

TAKODA Navy Yard

Downtown

385 reviews{"fri":"4:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"4:00 – 10:00 PM","sat":"12:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"12:00 – 10:00 PM","thu":"4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","tue":"4:00 – 10:00 PM","wed":"4:00 – 11:00 PM"}

The Mpire Gentlemen's Club

The Mpire Gentlemen's Club

Dupont Circle

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

Sports & Social DC

Sports & Social DC

U Street

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

Vera Cocina & بار

Vera Cocina & بار

NoMa

691 reviews{"fri":"6:00 PM – 2:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sun":"12:00 – 3:00 PM","thu":"6:00 – 10:00 PM","tue":"Closed","wed":"Closed"}

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"}

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"}

MK ON U

MK ON U

U Street

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

Basin Street Lounge

Basin Street Lounge

Downtown

Established in 1979, this sleek lounge with nightly live music has bar fare & a selection of cigars.

284 reviews{"fri":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM","mon":"4:30 PM – 1:00 AM","sat":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sun":"3:00 PM – 12:00 AM","thu":"4:30 PM – 1:00 AM","tue":"4:30 PM – 1:00 AM","wed":"4:30 PM – 1:00 AM"}

Uproar Lounge & Restaurant

Uproar Lounge & Restaurant

U Street

Lively tri-level gay bar offering small plates & sushi in a relaxed atmosphere with a rooftop deck.

606 reviews{"fri":"5:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"5:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"3:00 PM – 12:00 AM","thu":"8:00 PM – 12:00 AM","tue":"Closed","wed":"Closed"}

Barcelona Wine Bar

Barcelona Wine Bar

Downtown

Spanish small plates & wine presented in rustic yet elegant digs with courtyard & outdoor fireplace.

4050 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 – 12:00 AM","thu":"4:00 PM – 1:00 AM","tue":"4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","wed":"4:00 PM – 12:00 AM"}

Bar Angie

Bar Angie

Downtown

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

Walter’s Sports Bar and Restaurant

Walter’s Sports Bar and Restaurant

Downtown

Big, bustling game-day spot featuring a pub menu, 24 self-pour draft beers & 30+ TVs, plus a patio.

1134 reviews{"fri":"11:00 AM – 3:00 AM","mon":"11:00 AM – 2:00 AM","sat":"11:00 AM – 3:00 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"}

Exiles Bar

Exiles Bar

Dupont Circle

Bi-level tavern in a historic, brick-lined space with billiards, refined pub grub, brunch & a patio.

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

Granville Moore's

Granville Moore's

NoMa

Gourmet bar food like mussels & a diverse beer list served in a pocket-sized space.

537 reviews{"fri":"5:00 – 9:00 PM","mon":"5:00 – 9:00 PM","sat":"5:00 – 9:00 PM","sun":"5:00 – 9:00 PM","thu":"5:00 – 9:00 PM","tue":"Closed","wed":"Closed"}

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"}

600 T

600 T

U Street

265 reviews{"fri":"5:00 PM – 1:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"5:00 PM – 1:00 AM","sun":"Closed","thu":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM","tue":"Closed","wed":"5:00 – 11:00 PM"}

Shelly's Back Room

Shelly's Back Room

Downtown

Cigar connoisseurs puff away in this clubby lounge featuring humidors & a lengthy whiskey list.

1944 reviews{"fri":"11:30 AM – 2:00 AM","mon":"11:30 AM – 12:00 AM","sat":"12:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sun":"12:00 PM – 12:00 AM","thu":"11:30 AM – 2:00 AM","tue":"11:30 AM – 2:00 AM","wed":"11:30 AM – 2:00 AM"}

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"}

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"}

Jojo Restaurant and Bar

Jojo Restaurant and Bar

Dupont Circle

Elegant venue offering an American menu & live jazz, blues, funk, soul & R&B nightly.

1255 reviews{"fri":"5:00 PM – 1:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"5:00 PM – 1:00 AM","sun":"5:00 – 11:00 PM","thu":"5:00 – 11:00 PM","tue":"Closed","wed":"5:00 – 11:00 PM"}