Washington bars & lounges you'll love
Top bars & lounges in Washington, DC
Looking to wind down in DC? There are a wide variety of bars and lounges to choose from. Just take a trip to Stimson Center or the Downtown area and you’ll find everything from wine to old fashions. There are pubs that serve food and cocktails and exciting dance clubs with the best mixologists in the city. No matter how you want to spend the evening, there is a perfect spot in DC for you.
Enjoy a relaxing evening over craft beer with your co-workers or gather all your besties for a night of glitz and glam. Whether you’re searching for a quiet spot to catch up or a bar with a live DJ, both are available here. Casual wine bars, breweries, and stylish nightclubs are sprinkled throughout the city ensuring you’ll have plenty of options.
If you find yourself hungry after a night out, many pubs, taverns, and grills are open late to serve up crispy french fries, burgers, sandwiches, and more. No matter what kind of night you’re enjoying, whether it’s a date or an adventure with the squad, food, fun and trendy drinks are all on the menu in Washington, DC.
Must-try bars & lounges in Washington
PIZZA • SMOKED SALMON • SALADS • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Station 4
1101 4th Street Southwest, Washington
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Fried Chicken Salad | $20.00 |
Crispy Fried Chicken Breast, Chopped Romaine, Smoked Bacon Pickled Red Onions, Grape Tomatoes, Cheddar Cheese, House-Made Ranch Dressing | |
Kobe Burger | $26.00 |
Wagyu Beef, Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onions, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo, Brionche Bun, served with French Fries | |
Smoked Gouda Mac N Cheese | $20.00 |
Aged Smoked Gouda, Orecchiette Pasta, Corn Bread Side | Add Bacon |
CHEESE
La Jambe Union Market - Union Market
1309 5th St NE, Washington
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Jambon de Paris | $25.00 |
Delicately spiced and slowly cooked in its own juices, then wrapped in its skin. The result is a refined taste and a low sodium content. | |
Finocchiona | $0.00 |
Traditional Italian salami with garlic, black pepper & fennel. Named after its main flavor component (fennel), this is one of Tuscany’s oldest and most loved pork products. | |
Grayson | $0.00 |
A local washed rind cow’s milk cheese. The texture is supple and fudgy, becoming silky as it warms; the rich, beefy paste is slightly sweet, with grassy, nutty notes and a solid earthy undertone. |
SALADS • SANDWICHES • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Madhatter
1319 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
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Steak & Cheese | $14.00 |
Strip steak thinly sliced with chopped mushrooms, onions, provolone and Philly style Wiz; served with fries. Upgrade to onion rings or salad $1 | |
Nachos | $9.00 |
Tortilla Chips, Pico de Gallo, beef chili, guacamole, sour cream, and melted cheese | |
Tacos | $8.00 |
Two soft corn tortilla tacos topped with pico, lettuce, and cheese. Choice of protein |
PIZZA • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Hawk 'n' Dove
329 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington
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Chicken Alfredo | $24.00 |
Fettuccine, alfredo sauce, shaved parmesan, garlic roll | |
Chicken Club | $16.00 |
Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, bacon, sourdough bread | |
Arugula Salad | $14.00 |
Olive oil-roasted tomatoes, red onions, shaved parmesan, french vinaigrette |
Smokin' Pig
1208 H St. NE, Washington
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Stuffed Turkey Leg | $17.50 |
Pulled Pork Platter | $15.50 |
OG Original | |
The Parthenon Restaurant Inc.
5510 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington
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Saganaki Flambe * | $15.00 |
🧀 Lightly salted imported cheese from Greece “Kefalograviera” fried with a fantastic touch of fresh lemon juice and brandy! | |
Combination | $29.00 |
A mixed platter of Pastitsio, Moussakas, Dolmades, and Baked lamb. Served with rice, roasted lemon potatoes, and vegetables. | |
Bowl Avgolemono | $9.00 |
Traditional greek soup made with egg, chicken, lemon, and rice. |
Emissary - 2032 P ST NW
2032 P ST NW, Washington
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Drip Coffee | $4.00 |
Seasonal Counter Culture Selection | |
Breakfast Burrito | $16.75 |
organic scrambled eggs, avocado, queso fresco, gluten free wrap Adan's oaxacan salsa | |
Smoothie Verde | $10.50 |
fresh mango, banana kale spinach, avocado honey, coconut milk |
SALADS
FIG & OLIVE - DC
934 Palmer Alley NW, Washington
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Evian Still Water | $10.00 |
750 ml Bottle | |
Mini F&O Burgers (Kids) | $10.00 |
Two Sliders with Grass-Fed Beef & Gruyere Cheese served on a Brioche Bun with a Side of French Fries. | |
Sautéed Baby Spinach (Side) | $12.00 |
Figs & Toasted Almonds. |
CR NoMa
140 M Street, NE, Washington
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Matzah Ball Soup | $11.00 |
16oz of chicken vegetable soup, served with 2 matzah balls | |
Flatbread - Shrimp Avocado | $22.00 |
old bay shrimp, cilantro lime parmesan butter, provolone, avocado tomato onion, pickled serrano, garlic anchovy infused olive oil, parmesan | |
CR Burger | $22.00 |
house ground brisket burger, bacon onion compote, swiss, cheddar, chipotle mayo, shredded iceberg *ALL BURGERS COOKED TO MEDIUM, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED |
FRENCH FRIES
Chef Geoff's
3201 New Mexico Ae NW, Washington
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Blackened Fish Tacos | $21.00 |
Corn Tortilla | |
Cadillac Caesar Salad | $15.00 |
Kid's Smash Burger | $9.00 |
Rocklands BBQ DC
2418 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington
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Baby Back Ribs Whole Rack | $38.99 |
Whole Rack of Baby Back Ribs. (11-13 small Bones) One of our most popular and tender rib options. *Customer Favorite | |
Baby Back Ribs Half Rack | $20.49 |
Half Rack of Baby Back Ribs. (5-7 small bones). One of our most popular and tender rib options. *Customer Favorite | |
BBQ Baked Beans | $0.00 |
PASTA • SALADS • SANDWICHES
Lupo Verde Osteria
4814 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington
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Calabrese Pizza | $22.00 |
Pomodoro sauce, salame calabrese, fresh mozzarella | |
Bomboloni | $14.00 |
Italian Donuts, Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread | |
Impepata di Cozze | $19.00 |
wild mussels, cherry tomatoes, white wine, toasted focaccia |
All-Purpose - Shaw
1250 9th Street NW, Washington
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Vespa | $23.00 |
porcini crema, mozz, roasted leeks, wild mushrooms, black truffle sauce | |
Enzo the Baker | $22.00 |
tomato, mozz, capicola bacon, spicy chilies, pickled peppers, red onion, pecorino | |
Tripper | $22.00 |
tomato, beef meatballs, ricotta, Sicilian hot sauce, fresh oregano *meatballs contain gluten and dairy |
SALADS
Colada Shop - Wharf
10 Pearl St SW, Washington
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BREAKFAST EMPANADA | $3.75 |
cuban-style savory turnover with bacon, egg & cheese - 1 per order | |
HAVANA BLEND | $0.00 |
signature blend, brewed all day | |
CHICKEN EMPANADA | $3.75 |
cuban-style savory turnover with sofrito chicken - 1 per order |
Mandu - K St
453 K Street, NW, Washington
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Mandu | $14.00 |
Steamed or fried 6 dumplings with choice of protein. | |
Korean Fried Chicken | $15.00 |
Twice-fried chicken in a sweet and spicy soy glaze. Mix of drums and flats (6pcs). Sauce will come on the side. | |
Fish Cakes | $5.00 |
**All orders with a main will be accompanied with our house banchan set (kimchi, spicy pickled cucumbers, seasoned bean sprouts). Extra banchan can be purchases a la carte |
PIZZA
RedRocks - Columbia Heights
1036 Park Rd, Washington
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Funghi Pizza | $19.00 |
Cremini mushrooms, fontina cheese, caramelized onions, garlic, parsley. | |
Classic Pepperoni Pizza | $17.00 |
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni. | |
Margherita Pizza | $14.00 |
Tomato sauce, basil, mozzarella di bufala. |
TACOS
El Chucho - 3313 11th St NW
3313 11th St NW, Washington
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ELOTE CALLEJERO | $4.75 |
Corn on the cob "Mexican Street Style" | |
GUACAMOLE CON TODO | $11.50 |
Guacamole "con todo" (Avocado, onion, jalapeno, tomato, and jicama) served with chips and house salsa | |
CAMERONES (2 TACOS) | $12.00 |
Adobo fried shrimp, mango jicama salad, roasted jalapeno aioli |
BBQ
The Commodore DC
1636 17th St NW, Washington
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Tavern Grilled Cheese | $14.00 |
Smoked Gouda, Cheddar, White American Cheeses, Kewpie Mayo, Guinness Mustard, Garlic Oil. On Sourdough | |
Crispy Honey Brussels Sprouts | $13.00 |
Pickled Fresnos, Calabrian Chili Honey, Parmesan, Creme Fraiche, Chives | |
Squirrel Kicker | $20.00 |
2 Smash Patties, Smoked Gouda, Onion Jam, Bourbon Mayo, Arugula, Brioche Bun |
Tosca DC - 1112 F St. NW
1112 F St. NW, Washington
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Barbietole | $22.00 |
Roasted Baby Beets, Peaches, Whipped Ricotta, Ricotta Salata, Watercress, Balsamic, Crumbled Pistachio | |
Garganelli/Mushroom | $32.00 |
Hand Rolled "Quill" Pasta, Winter Mushrooms, Truffle Pesto, Farm Butter, Red Cow Parmigiano | |
Barbietole-L | $20.00 |
Roasted Baby Beets, Apple, Whipped Ricotta, Ricotta Salata, Watercress, Balsamic, Crumbled Pistachio |
Immigrant Food @ Planet Word - 925 13th St. NW
925 13th St. NW, Washington
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Greek Wings | $16.00 |
Lemon, mediterranean herbs, served with a feta dip | |
Persian Plants & Peas | $16.00 |
A fusion take on traditional Iranian flavors, in collaboration with Tables Without Borders chef Taraneh Salehi. Warm chicken and split peas on kale and turmeric rice, salad Shirazi (tomatoes and cucumbers), goji berries, mint, with Kalamata olive and walnut dressing. Topped with almonds and crackle rice. | |
Tamarind Ribs | $17.00 |
Toasted sesame, green onion, chili |
TACOS • GRILL • FRENCH FRIES
Johnny Pistolas
2333 18th st NW, Washington
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Blackened Shrimp | $4.75 |
pan-fried shrimp | cilantro | onion | serrano crema | |
Pollo Asado | $4.25 |
pollo asado | poblano | corn | serrano crema | |
Tinga De Pollo | $4.25 |
tinga de pollo | cotija | lettuce | honey chipotle aioli |
The Prime Rib - Washington, DC
2020 K Street NW, Washington
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Baked Idaho | $12.00 |
Fried Shrimp | $24.00 |
Prime Rib Signature Cut | $69.00 |
Elle
3221 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington
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Bucatini Verde | $28.00 |
pickled green garlic, pistachio, whipped ricotta | |
Grilled Broccoli | $18.00 |
whipped feta, spicy honey, bbq pecan | |
Side Pickles | $1.75 |
3 oz, bread and butter pickles |
Baan Siam
425 Eye St NW, Washington
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Khao Soi Gai | $20.00 |
Egg noodles, chicken thigh, pickled cabbage, scallions, red onions, Northern Thai curry paste. Spicy | |
Thai Vermicelli Noodles | $20.00 |
Thai thin rice noodles, coconut milk, peanuts, ground chicken, ground shrimp, red onions, garlic, tempura vegetable, chili powder. Medium spicy | |
Golden-Fried Pockets | $11.00 |
Ground chicken, ground shrimp, rice paper, sweet chili sauce. |
DIM SUM
Bar Chinois DC
455 Eye St, Washington
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Lu Rao Fan | $18.00 |
slow braised 5-spice pork belly bits on white rice, soy egg, scallions, ginger, arugula and pickled onion salad, vinaigrette, toasted sesame | |
Har Gow | $11.00 |
4 crystal prawn dumplings. toasted sesame, bamboo shoots, soy sauce | |
Pork XLB | $12.00 |
Pork, sesame oil, onions, ginger, soy |
PIZZA • PASTA
Lupo Pizzeria
1908 14th Street NW, Washington
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Agrodolce | $21.00 |
Fig jam, mozzarella, gorgonzola, parma 24, balsamic glaze, arugula | |
Tartufata Vegana | $18.00 |
Mozzarella vegana, mushrooms, truffle oil, parsley | |
Tiramisù | $10.00 |
Lady Fingers, Mascarpone |
Daru
1451 Maryland Avenue NE, Washington
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Wild Mushroom Biriyani | $20.00 |
Cremini, Button, Shiitake, Mace, Cardamom Served with Dill & Celery Raita | |
Side Black Daal Burrata | $8.00 |
Lentil, Asofetida, Kashmiri Chili, Ghee, Served with Basmati Rice | |
Side Baigan Bhartha | $8.00 |
Smoked eggplant, Onion, Ginger, Cilantro, Served with Basmati Rice |
SANDWICHES • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Boundary Stone Public House
116 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington DC
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Crispy Brussels Sprouts | $10.00 |
sprouts, romesco sauce, Grana Padano, squeeze lemon | |
Mozzarella Sticks | $12.50 |
XL mozzarella sticks and housemade marinara | |
House Salad | $10.50 |
Mixed green salad with heirloom cherry tomatoes, shaved red onions, and cucumbers all tossed in a red wine vinaigrette. |
TACOS • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES • STEAKS
Taqueria Habanero - DC
3710 14th St NW, Washington
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Queso Fundido | $12.00 |
Chihuahua cheese with spicy Mexican chorizo and rajas poblanas. | |
Guacamole & Chips To-Go | $7.50 |
Individual Side of Freshly-made Guacamole with Corn Tortilla Chips | |
Side Rice and Beans | $7.00 |
Individual Size of Yellow Rice & Black Beans |
Chef Geoff's West End
2201 M St NW, Washington
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Turkey Sandwich | $19.00 |
spinach, pesto aioli, aged provolone, roasted tomato, toasted country bread | |
Side Creamy Grits | $9.00 |
smoked mozzarella, cajun butter | |
Gumbo | $12.00 |
shrimp, crab, andouille sausage, smoked chicken, steamed rice, filé |