Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Right Proper Brewing Company
920 Girard St NEGreat brew pub with bar-type food.
Compass Coffee
1535 7th St NWLocally-owned by military veterans, great public space.
Chaplin's Restaurant
1501 9th Street NorthwestRamen lover's delight, outdoor seating.
This place is a bit pricey, but it's very good. It's one of the best 10 restaurants in DC.
68 locals recommend
Convivial
801 O St NWThis place is a bit pricey, but it's very good. It's one of the best 10 restaurants in DC.
Starbucks
1101 S Joyce StBeau Thai
1550 7th St NWGood paleo options and moderately priced.
Great local pub, about 3 blocks away. They have live music, drink specials and sometimes drag bingo.
Shaw's Tavern
Great local pub, about 3 blocks away. They have live music, drink specials and sometimes drag bingo.
Essentials
Gourmet grocery store has everything you need. You can have a glass of wine or beer while you shop. Purchase in produce section.
803 locals recommend
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWGourmet grocery store has everything you need. You can have a glass of wine or beer while you shop. Purchase in produce section.
DC charges 5 cents for every bag you use, so before you go, take some bags from the tote in the bench along the brick wall. They also sell glasses of beer & wine by the produce section. You can drink while you shop!
803 locals recommend
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWDC charges 5 cents for every bag you use, so before you go, take some bags from the tote in the bench along the brick wall. They also sell glasses of beer & wine by the produce section. You can drink while you shop!
Drinks & Nightlife
Dacha Cafe
1600 7th St NWOutdoor beer garden, great neighborhood vibe.
Fantastic specialty drinks. This place is famous in DC for people who love fine spirits.
39 locals recommend
The Passenger
1539 7th St NWFantastic specialty drinks. This place is famous in DC for people who love fine spirits.
Local dive bar, upstairs. Has all sports teams related to Chicago and Detroit.
37 locals recommend
Ivy and Coney
1537 7th St NWLocal dive bar, upstairs. Has all sports teams related to Chicago and Detroit.