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
SALADS • FRENCH FRIES • STEAKS
Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar
1736 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington
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Medaillons De Boeuf Poelles | $35.00 |
Pan seared beef medallions, creamy polenta, mushroom jus & veggie du jour | |
Gateau Basque | $12.00 |
Pastry cream and almond cake served with caramel sauce. | |
Foie De Veau Provencale | $27.00 |
Calf liver with capers, garlic, black olives and Jerez vinegar |
Suburbia
1309 5th St. NE, Washington
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Water | $3.00 |
DRAFT Old Time Cantina | $8.00 |
FROZEN Margarita | $10.00 |
Alta Strada Italian Restaurant & Nama Sushi Bar
465 K Street NW, Washington DC
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Spaghetti AOP | $24.00 |
Garlic, EVOO, San Marzano Tomato | |
Chicken Parm | $29.00 |
San Marzano Tomato, Mozzarella, Broccoli | |
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 | |
BLT | $9.95 |
Applewood smoked bacon, iceberg lettuce and tomato with mayonnaise on toasted sourdough bread | |
Chicken Club | $11.95 |
Sliced roasted chicken, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo and deli mustard on toasted whole wheat bread |
PIZZA • SALADS
Little Cocos - 3907 14th St NW
3907 14th St NW, Washington
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Burrata Salad | $15.00 |
roasted beet & baby carrot, candied walnut, arugula, walnut vinagrette | |
Coco's Meatballs | $14.50 |
beef & pork, tomato sauce, pine nut, creamy polenta, parmesan | |
Gem Lettuce Caesar | $13.00 |
classic caesar dressing, ciabatta crouton, parmesan **please note the dressing contains anchovy** |
SMOKED SALMON • FRENCH FRIES
The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol St. NW, Washington
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Beef Burger | $17.00 |
Cheddar, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickles, Iceberg, Chipotle Aioli on Brioche Bun. Served with fries. | |
Beyond Brat Diablo Style | $14.00 |
New England-Style Soft Bun. Diablo: Cheddar, Fresh Red Onion, Pickles, Chipotle Aioli, Shredded Lettuce. (V) Served with Fries. | |
Arugula Salad | $13.00 |
Arugula Mix with Piquillo Peppers, Fried Onion, Goat Cheese Balls, Guiness Vinaigrette (V) |
PIZZA
Tonari
707 6th St. NW, Washington
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2 ONIGIRI DEAL | $12.00 |
Two rice balls for $12! Get both of the same or mix & match. | |
Two Onigiri Deal | $12.00 |
Two rice balls for $12! Get both of the same or mix & match. | |
Egg Yolk & Bottarga Onigiri | $7.00 |
Japanese rice ball with cured egg yolk and dried fish roe |
CHICKEN • FRENCH FRIES
Supra
1205 11th St. NW Supra LLC, Washington
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KALAKURI KHINKALI (6) | $22.00 |
pork & beef soup dumplings, fresh herbs | |
YOGURT MURABIT | $10.00 |
Black walnut and cherry preserves, candied sunflower seeds, basil & mint | |
ROASTED POTATOES | $13.00 |
Roasted Potatoes (GF) roasted golds, grilled scallions, feta, purple basil, green tkemali |
SANDWICHES
The Ministry
601 New Jersey Avenue NW Ste 102, Washington
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Breakfast Bun | $8.75 |
Cold Brew | $4.80 |
Beet & Goat Cheese | $13.50 |
Colada Shop - 14th & T Str.
1405 T STREET NW, WASHINGTON
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Caramelized Onion & Yucca Croqueta | $2.00 |
mashed yucca, caramelized onions, swiss cheese and bechamel. Panko breaded and deep fried until golden brown - 1 per order | |
POTATO & LEEK EMPANADA | $3.75 |
Roasted potatoes and leeks mixed with swiss cheese and bechamel sauce - 1 per order | |
CHEESE EMPANADA | $3.75 |
cuban-style savory turnover with blended cheeses -- 1 per order |
Little Miner Taco - NoMa N.E.
1110 Congress St NE, Washington
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Large Queso 8 oz | $6.00 |
6 oz of queso dip only | |
Street Corn** | $8.00 |
Roasted corn, red onion, cotija cheese, and chipotle aioli, lime | |
Tortilla Chips* | $2.00 |
SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
Walters Sports Bar
1221 Van St. SE, Washington
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The Devine Swine | $17.19 |
Roasted Pork, whipped goat cheese, black fig jam, arugula, potato roll | |
Hot Honey Wings | $13.19 |
ranch or blue cheese | |
Chicken Parm | $18.19 |
panko encrusted chicken breast, marinara, mozzarella cheese, toasted long roll |
Buffalo & Bergen
1309 5th Street, Washington
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Egg & Cheese | $6.25 |
griddle scrambled egg & cheese on a... | |
Build Your Own Bagel | $2.00 |
If it's really good, we might steal it! | |
Egg, Cheese & Meat | $8.00 |
griddle scrambled egg & cheese with meat (or plant based substitute) on a... (bacon, egg & american cheese pictured) |
PASTA
Sfoglina - Van Ness
4445 Connecticut Ave NW, washington
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Spicy Roasted Brussels Sprouts | $12.00 |
Tomato Sugo Finto, Ricotta Salata, Fresno Chile Contains: Dairy, Allium, Nightshade | |
Burrata Caprese | $18.00 |
Burrata della Campania, Heirloom Tomato, Genovese Pesto, Grilled Thin Piadina Bread Contains: Dairy, Allium, Gluten, Nightshade, Nuts | |
Radiatore Cacio e Pepe | $24.00 |
Sheep’s Milk Pecorino, Crushed Peppercorns, Roman Style Contains: Dairy, Gluten, Black Pepper * Gluten-free option not available |
Queen’s English - 3410 11th st nw
3410 11th st nw, Washington
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Haam Ha Zucchini | $21.00 |
(PEANUT ALLERGY!) shrimp paste, avocado puree, lemongrass salsa macha, peanut (pescatarian) (gluten free) (PEANUT ALLERGY!) | |
Hamachi Crudo | $25.00 |
(3oz appetizer portion) pineapple pao cai, walnut, yuzu (pescatarian) (gluten free) | |
Olivier Mavit ‘Maurice’ Carignan + Mourvèdre + Grenache 2022 | $45.00 |
From winemaker Olivier Mavit in Languedoc, France, comes a delightful sparkling rosé. This zesty creation offers flavors reminiscent of fresh raspberries, cherry pie, and lime. |
Tall Boy
1239 9th St. NW, Washington
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6 Wings | $14.00 |
24 hour marinated wings, smoked overnight, then served to you in all home made sauces. | |
Boneless Wings | $14.00 |
8 crispy fried boneless wings | |
French Fries | $6.00 |
Bar Charley - 1825 18th St NW
1825 18th St NW, Washington
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Catalan Fries | $11.00 |
romesco, chimichurri, manchego & an egg | |
Charley Burger | $18.00 |
8oz Creekstone Beef Patty, Aged White Cheddar, Caramelized Onions, Bibb lettuce, Pickle Chips, Truffle Aioli | |
Tenderlion | $39.00 |
6oz beef tenderloin, sauce au poivre |
SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
Buffalo & Bergen
240 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington
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Egg & Cheese | $6.25 |
griddle scrambled egg & cheese on a... | |
Build Your Own Bagel Sandwich | $2.00 |
If it's really good, we might steal it! | |
The Original | $12.50 |
cream cheese, capers, red onions & fresh lox |
SMOKED SALMON • FRENCH FRIES
District Kitchen - Woodley Park, DC
2606 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
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Brussels Sprouts | $10.00 |
Roasted Brussels sprouts and butternut squash. glazed with maple syrup, garlic, almonds, and parmesan cheese | |
Classic Burger | $17.00 |
8oz Burger Patty. Creekstone Dry aged burger, seasoned french fries, comes with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and comeback sauce. Served on brioche bun. And ketchup on the side. | |
Arancini | $13.00 |
deep fried & breaded saffron risotto balls, stuffed with ciliengine mozzarella, sundried tomato aioli |
PIZZA • SMOKED SALMON • FRENCH FRIES
Dupont Italian Kitchen
1637 17th St NW, Washington
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Linguini w/ Bolognese | $16.00 |
Penne Vodka | $18.00 |
Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo | $21.00 |
SUSHI
Sushi Hachi - Washington DC
735 8th St SE, Washington
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Alaska 4PCS | $8.00 |
Salmon/ Shrimp Tempura/ Avocado /Eel sauce/ Onion Sauce | |
Capitol 4PCS | $8.00 |
Yellowtail/ Jalapeno Cream Cheese / Sweet Miso/ Deep Fried | |
Volcano 4PCS | $8.00 |
Scallop/ Mixed Crab meat / Spicy Tuna / Avocado/ Masago / Sriracha |
SEAFOOD • SALADS • STEAKS
Bistro Cacao
316 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington
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Chicken Sandwich | $19.00 |
Grilled Organic Chicken, Herb Aioli, Havarti Cheese, Avocado Puree, Romaine Heart, Tomato, French Fries | |
Filet Mignon Grillé | $44.00 |
Beef Tenderloin, Potato Gratin, Grilled Asparagus, Roasted Wild Mushrooms, Sauce au Poivre | |
Saumon Grille | $32.00 |
Grilled Salmon , Pea Puree, Baby Thumbelina Carrot Confit, Sauteed Smoked Leek Cream |
SMOKED SALMON • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES
All Day by Kramers - Dupont Circle
1517 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington
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Cubano | $17.00 |
house smoked pork, shaved ham, gouda, pickled jalapeños | |
Cali Dagwood | $15.00 |
goat cheese, avocado, bibb lettuce, cucumber, cherry pepper relish, lemon buttermilk dressing (v) | |
All Day Burger | $18.00 |
2 smashed 4oz beef patties, american cheese, bibb lettuce, pickles, special sauce |
GRILL • FRENCH FRIES
Moreland's Tavern
5501 14th St NW, Washington
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Buffalo Cauliflower (v) | $11.00 |
buffalo sauce, chives | |
Duck Confit Crostini | $10.00 |
marinara, gruyére | |
Steak Tacos (2) | $11.00 |
onion, chipotle slaw, mozzarella |
Electric Cool-Aid
512 Rhode Island Ave, Washington