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Hamilton's Bar & Grill

Hamilton's Bar & Grill

Downtown

Brick-walled watering hole boasting flat-screen TVs, pub grub & a rotating draft beer lineup.

1307 reviews{"fri":"11:30 AM – 10:00 PM","mon":"11:30 AM – 7:00 PM","sat":"12:00 – 9:00 PM","sun":"Closed","thu":"11:30 AM – 11:00 PM","tue":"11:30 AM – 9:00 PM","wed":"11:30 AM – 9:00 PM"}

Sauf Haus Bier Hall & Garten

Sauf Haus Bier Hall & Garten

Dupont Circle

Authentic German beer garden with a huge patio, communal tables & imported brews on tap & by bottle.

1213 reviews{"fri":"3:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"12:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"1:00 PM – 12:00 AM","thu":"3:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"3:00 – 10:00 PM","wed":"3:00 PM – 2:00 AM"}

Kelly's Irish Times

Kelly's Irish Times

Downtown

Lively Irish pub offering burgers & pints, plus a dance floor for grooving to live & DJ'd music.

1154 reviews{"fri":"12:00 PM – 1:00 AM","mon":"12:00 PM – 12:00 AM","sat":"12:00 PM – 1:00 AM","sun":"12:00 PM – 12:00 AM","thu":"12:00 PM – 12:00 AM","tue":"12:00 PM – 12:00 AM","wed":"12:00 PM – 12:00 AM"}

Trade

Trade

Downtown

Narrow, no-nonsense gay bar offering typical drinks, including huge cocktails during happy hour.

273 reviews{"fri":"5:00 PM – 2:45 AM","mon":"5:00 PM – 1:45 AM","sat":"2:00 PM – 2:45 AM","sun":"2:00 PM – 1:45 AM","thu":"5:00 PM – 1:45 AM","tue":"5:00 PM – 1:45 AM","wed":"5:00 PM – 1:45 AM"}

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THRōW Social DC

THRōW Social DC

NoMa

1019 reviews{"fri":"7:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"12:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"12:00 PM – 2:00 AM","thu":"7:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"Closed","wed":"Closed"}

Firefly

Firefly

Dupont Circle

Restaurant built around a large indoor tree, serving seasonal, local New American comfort food.

1036 reviews{"fri":"4:00 – 10:00 PM","mon":"4:00 – 10:00 PM","sat":"9:00 AM – 10:00 PM","sun":"9:00 AM – 3:00 PM","thu":"4:00 – 10:00 PM","tue":"4:00 – 10:00 PM","wed":"4:00 – 10:00 PM"}

Sette Osteria

Sette Osteria

Dupont Circle

Milano-mod eatery with wood-fired pizzas & handmade pastas, plus a wide array of wine & cocktails.

1180 reviews{"fri":"12:00 – 11:00 PM","mon":"12:00 – 10:00 PM","sat":"10:00 AM – 11:00 PM","sun":"10:00 AM – 9:00 PM","thu":"12:00 – 10:00 PM","tue":"12:00 – 10:00 PM","wed":"12:00 – 10:00 PM"}

Blue Note

Blue Note

NoMa

Legendary jazz musicians take the stage at this intimate club that also serves American eats.

5543 reviews{"fri":"6:00 PM – 12:00 AM","mon":"6:00 PM – 12:00 AM","sat":"6:00 PM – 12:00 AM","sun":"11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","thu":"6:00 PM – 12:00 AM","tue":"6:00 PM – 12:00 AM","wed":"6:00 PM – 12:00 AM"}

Sid Gold's Request Room

Sid Gold's Request Room

NoMa

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

Pinstripes

Pinstripes

Georgetown

Italian-American fare, bowling & bocce in a sprawling space with indoor & outdoor seating & a bar.

1761 reviews{"fri":"12:00 – 11:00 PM","mon":"4:00 – 10:00 PM","sat":"11:00 AM – 11:00 PM","sun":"10:00 AM – 8:00 PM","thu":"12:00 – 10:00 PM","tue":"12:00 – 9:00 PM","wed":"12:00 – 9:00 PM"}

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

Penn Quarter

Cuban cuisine & a vast rum bar accented by Caribbean decor & late-night salsa dancing.

5436 reviews{"fri":"4:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"4:00 – 9:00 PM","sat":"12:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"12:00 – 9:00 PM","thu":"4:00 – 9:00 PM","tue":"4:00 – 9:00 PM","wed":"4:00 – 9:00 PM"}

O'Shaughnessy's Sports bar & Pub

O'Shaughnessy's Sports bar & Pub

Downtown

Relaxed bar & NYC-style deli with pool tables & jukeboxes upstairs, plus a stage downstairs.

482 reviews{"fri":"3:00 PM – 2:00 AM","mon":"3:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sat":"3:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sun":"3:00 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"}

Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge

Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge

Georgetown

Spanish wines & small plates blend with bullfight decor at a romantic dark-lit wine bar & eatery.

1582 reviews{"fri":"12:00 – 11:30 PM","mon":"12:00 – 10:00 PM","sat":"11:00 AM – 11:30 PM","sun":"11:00 AM – 10:30 PM","thu":"12:00 – 11:00 PM","tue":"12:00 – 10:00 PM","wed":"12:00 – 10:00 PM"}

Boardwalk Bar & Arcade

Boardwalk Bar & Arcade

Downtown

1551 reviews{"fri":"11:00 AM – 2:00 AM","mon":"11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","sat":"11:00 AM – 2:00 AM","sun":"11:00 AM – 10:00 PM","thu":"11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","tue":"11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","wed":"11:00 AM – 12:00 AM"}

Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland

Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland

Downtown

24/7 destination featuring thousands of slot machines & electronic table games in classic environs.

14535 reviews{"fri":"Open 24 hours","mon":"Open 24 hours","sat":"Open 24 hours","sun":"Open 24 hours","thu":"Open 24 hours","tue":"Open 24 hours","wed":"Open 24 hours"}

La Vie

La Vie

Downtown

Swanky restaurant overlooking The Wharf offering creative American & Mediterranean fare & cocktails.

2636 reviews{"fri":"5:00 – 11:00 PM","mon":"5:00 – 10:00 PM","sat":"11:00 AM – 11:00 PM","sun":"11:00 AM – 10:00 PM","thu":"5:00 – 10:00 PM","tue":"5:00 – 10:00 PM","wed":"5:00 – 10:00 PM"}

Glam Karaoke

Glam Karaoke

Downtown

250 reviews{"fri":"5:00 PM – 2:00 AM","mon":"5:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sat":"5:00 PM – 2:00 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"}

Tag Rooftop Bar at The Ven at Embassy Row

Tag Rooftop Bar at The Ven at Embassy Row

Dupont Circle

Chic poolside lounge atop the Embassy Row Hotel with artisanal cocktails, bar bites & city views.

Bedrock Billiards

Bedrock Billiards

Adams Morgan

Retro-mod pool hall that also offers foosball & darts, craft beers & works by local artists.

364 reviews{"fri":"4:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sat":"12:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"12:00 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"}

JR's Bar

JR's Bar

Dupont Circle

A popular happy hour, show-tune singalongs & other events draw crowds to this neighborhood gay bar.

218 reviews{"fri":"4:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sat":"1:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"1:00 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 Little Gay Pub

The Little Gay Pub

Downtown

208 reviews{"fri":"4:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"5:00 – 11:00 PM","sat":"1:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"1:00 PM – 12:00 AM","thu":"5:00 PM – 1:00 AM","tue":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM","wed":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM"}

Whitlow's on U Street

Whitlow's on U Street

U Street

Spacious neighborhood bar & grill with live music, rooftop tiki bar & weekend brunch buffet.

1415 reviews{"fri":"5:00 PM – 2:00 AM","mon":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM","sat":"12:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sun":"12:00 PM – 12:00 AM","thu":"5:00 PM – 1:00 AM","tue":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM","wed":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM"}

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"}

Tilt

Tilt

Downtown

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

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