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 • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Hawk 'n' Dove
329 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington
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All American Burger | $16.00 |
American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion | |
The South Lawn | $16.00 |
Basil pesto, mozzarella, tomatoes, mushrooms, red onion, baby spinach, roasted peppers, crispy capers, fresh basil | |
Grassroots Burger | $18.00 |
Beyond burger patty, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion straws, pickled onion, siracha aioli |
Smokin' Pig
1208 H St. NE, Washington
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OG Original | |
Side Brussel Sprouts 8oz | $4.50 |
Side Baked Bean 8oz | $4.50 |
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. | |
Rigatoni (Kids) | $10.00 |
Choice of Tomato Sauce, Mac n Cheese, Butter, or Olive Oil. |
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 | |
Impepata di Cozze | $19.00 |
wild mussels, cherry tomatoes, white wine, toasted focaccia | |
Carciofi alla Giudia | $17.00 |
Fried Artichokes, Bagna Cauda Sauce |
All-Purpose - Shaw
1250 9th Street NW, Washington
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Buona | $22.00 |
tomato, mozz, pepperoni, Calabrian chili honey, basil | |
Sedgewick | $22.00 |
whipped ricotta, mozz, taleggio, parm, truffle honey, chives. Add a bottle of rose for a perfect pairing. | |
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 | $13.00 |
Steamed or fried 6 dumplings with choice of protein. | |
Korean Fried Chicken | $13.00 |
Twice-fried chicken in a sweet and spicy soy glaze. Mix of drums and flats (5pcs). 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 | |
Squirrel Kicker | $20.00 |
2 Smash Patties, Smoked Gouda, Onion Jam, Bourbon Mayo, Arugula, Brioche Bun | |
Crispy Honey Brussels Sprouts | $13.00 |
Pickled Fresnos, Calabrian Chili Honey, Parmesan, Creme Fraiche, Chives |
Tosca DC - 1112 F St. NW
1112 F St. NW, Washington
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Barbietole | $22.00 |
Roasted Baby Beets, Apple, 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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Mezze Platter | $15.00 |
Three dips of muhammara, labne, black bean hummus, served with raw vegetables, olives, and warm za’atar na’an | |
Greek Wings | $16.00 |
Lemon, mediterranean herbs, served with a feta dip | |
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 | |
Flautas | $8.00 |
3 Flautas per order - poblano | pollo asada | corn | chihuahua cheese | cojita cheese salsa verde | serrano crema | |
Tinga De Pollo | $4.25 |
tinga de pollo | cotija | lettuce | honey chipotle aioli |
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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Golden-Fried Pockets | $11.00 |
Ground chicken, ground shrimp, rice paper, sweet chili sauce. | |
Khao Soi Gai | $19.00 |
Egg noodles, chicken thigh, pickled cabbage, scallions, red onions, Northern Thai curry paste. Spicy | |
Tom Yum Fried Rice with Shrimp | $20.00 |
Shrimp, rice, egg, lemongrass, tomatoes, chili, onion, cilantro, tom yum chili paste (Medium Spicy) |
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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Philly Roast Pork Sandwich | $16.00 |
Sliced Slow roasted pork shoulder, marinated in thyme, rosemary, fennel, garlic, and honey. Sautéd broccoli rabe. Provolone cheese. All served on a sesame seed French roll. | |
French Fries | $7.00 |
twice fried and served with house made ketchup | |
Crispy Brussels Sprouts | $10.00 |
sprouts, romesco sauce, Grana Padano, squeeze lemon |
TACOS • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES • STEAKS
Taqueria Habanero - DC
3710 14th St NW, Washington
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Side Rice and Beans | $7.00 |
Individual Size of Yellow Rice & Black Beans | |
Guacamole & Chips To-Go | $7.50 |
Individual Side of Freshly-made Guacamole with Corn Tortilla Chips | |
Queso Fundido | $12.00 |
Chihuahua cheese with spicy Mexican chorizo and rajas poblanas. |
Chef Geoff's West End
2201 M St NW, Washington
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Side Creamy Grits | $9.00 |
smoked mozzarella, cajun butter | |
Gumbo | $12.00 |
shrimp, crab, andouille sausage, smoked chicken, steamed rice, filé | |
Turkey Sandwich | $19.00 |
spinach, pesto aioli, aged provolone, roasted tomato, toasted country bread |
SALADS • FRENCH FRIES • STEAKS
Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar
1736 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington
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Gateau Basque | $12.00 |
Pastry cream and almond cake served with caramel sauce. | |
Tarte à L'oignon | $14.00 |
Onion tart with bacon, Gruyere and baby green salad | |
Poulet Fermier Organic Au Curry | $24.00 |
Free range organic chicken with curry, coconut milk lemongrass and saffron Basmati rice |
Alta Strada Italian Restaurant & Nama Sushi Bar
465 K Street NW, Washington DC
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Chicken Parm | $29.00 |
San Marzano Tomato, Mozzarella, Broccoli | |
Spaghetti AOP | $24.00 |
Garlic, EVOO, San Marzano Tomato | |
Crispy Salmon & Jalapeno Roll | $12.00 |
salmon, jalapenos, crispy rice pearls |
Pisco y Nazca - DC
1823 L Street NW, WASHINGTON
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Pork Tostones | $13.00 |
Pulled pork, fried plantains, sliced avocado, salsa criolla, aji amarillo mojo. | |
Arroz con Pollo | $18.00 |
Peruvian style chicken and rice, huancaina sauce, salsa criolla | |
Vegetales Salteados | $6.00 |
Stir-fried vegetables, soy and oyster sauce |
SALADS • SANDWICHES
Breadsoda Bar, Deli and Billiards
2233 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington
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Grilled Cheese BLT | $11.95 |
Our grilled cheese and applewood smoked bacon + lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise | |
Chicken Cheesesteak | $11.95 |
Chicken, bell peppers, lettuce, tomato, onion, provolone cheese and mayonnaise on a sub roll | |
BLT | $9.95 |
Applewood smoked bacon, iceberg lettuce and tomato with mayonnaise on toasted sourdough bread |