Guidebook for Washington
Drinks & Nightlife
Great neighborhood bar right around the corner. Roof deck, weekend 'bar brunch" with $3.00 mimosa's. and a big selection of beers. (cash only)
127 locals recommend
Red Derby
3718 14th St NWGreat neighborhood bar right around the corner. Roof deck, weekend 'bar brunch" with $3.00 mimosa's. and a big selection of beers. (cash only)
The Pinch
3548 14th St NWNeighborhood bar
Zeba Bar
3423 14th St NWLocal bar- very relaxed friends hold regular DJ events monthly-
Relaxed neighborhood bar- they have pretty good food and a nice outside area- DJ events later in the night. I think Happy Hour goes until 8pm
252 locals recommend
The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street NorthwestRelaxed neighborhood bar- they have pretty good food and a nice outside area- DJ events later in the night. I think Happy Hour goes until 8pm
Lyman's Tavern
3720 14th Street NorthwestPinball, free popcorn, whiskey and beer
Petworth Citizen & Reading Room
829 Upshur St NWGood Brunch, nice vibe, good cocktails
DC Reynolds
Great happy hour- buy one get one!
Soul Food- they give you plenty of it too! Also open a bit later s can be a stoping off point for a late bite
25 locals recommend
Oohh's & Aahh's
1005 U St NWSoul Food- they give you plenty of it too! Also open a bit later s can be a stoping off point for a late bite
Food Scene
El Rinconcito Cafe II
1326 Park Rd NWGreat and inexpensive Salvadorian place.
Open 24 hours. Wine, cocktails, beer, tea and coffee. Breakfast all day as well as lunch and dinner options.
299 locals recommend
The Coupe
3415 11th St NWOpen 24 hours. Wine, cocktails, beer, tea and coffee. Breakfast all day as well as lunch and dinner options.
Beer and burgers upstairs with a bar vibe downstairs. Some of the tables downstairs have a tap at your table. They have a good selection of booze as well.
199 locals recommend
Meridian Pint
6035 Wilson BlvdBeer and burgers upstairs with a bar vibe downstairs. Some of the tables downstairs have a tap at your table. They have a good selection of booze as well.
Wine bar with small plate menu. They just expanded into a bigger space and now offer brunch options.
211 locals recommend
Room 11
3234 11th St NWWine bar with small plate menu. They just expanded into a bigger space and now offer brunch options.
Excellent New Haven style pizza. Order in, take out or delivery.
55 locals recommend
Pete's New Haven Style Apizza
1400 Irving Street NorthwestExcellent New Haven style pizza. Order in, take out or delivery.
Le Caprice DC Café Bakery
3456 14th St NWCoffee shop and bakery- they have wifi
Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats
314 Park Rd NWCoffee shop and vegan bakery. They have wifi
Pho Viet Restaurant
3513 14th St NWTasty Pho- no alcohol.
Local coffee shop- pretty small close to the Georgia Ave/ Petworth metro
149 locals recommend
Qualia Coffee
3917 Georgia Ave NWLocal coffee shop- pretty small close to the Georgia Ave/ Petworth metro
Chez Billy
3815 Georgia Avenue NorthwestFrench Restaurant close to GA metro
Local brick oven style pizza place with nice outside seating.
173 locals recommend
RedRocks Columbia Heights
1036 Park Rd NWLocal brick oven style pizza place with nice outside seating.
Los Hermanos
1428 Park Rd NWYUM! Dominican food. simple and delicious- not fancy
One of my new favorite places- yummy BBQ and great cocktails.
67 locals recommend
Kangaroo Boxing Club
3410 11th Street NorthwestOne of my new favorite places- yummy BBQ and great cocktails.
The Highlands
4706 14th Street NorthwestNeighborhood Spot- good for breakfast just north of the apartment.
El Chucho - Cocina Superior
3313 11th St NWHipster taco joint
Domku Bar & Cafe
Slavic and Scandinavian food
Maple
3418 11th St NWItalian and wine
I love this place! Great and inexpensive if you are hanging out in Adams Morgan. There can be a bit of a wait- but it goes quickly.
46 locals recommend
Donburi
2438 18th St NWI love this place! Great and inexpensive if you are hanging out in Adams Morgan. There can be a bit of a wait- but it goes quickly.
This pizza is actually really good! They are also open late if you are looking for a late bite after a night out on U Street
210 locals recommend
&pizza
1118 H St NEThis pizza is actually really good! They are also open late if you are looking for a late bite after a night out on U Street
Thip Khao Restaurant
3462 14th St NWAmazing Laotian food! So delicious and interesting.
The Airedale DC
3605 14th St NWBeau Thai Mount Pleasant
3162 Mt Pleasant St NWThai- they will deliver to the apartment
Taqueria Habanero
3710 14th St NWEssentials
Grocery store- close to Georgia Ave/Petworth metro station.
161 locals recommend
Yes! Organic Market Petworth
4100 Georgia Ave NWGrocery store- close to Georgia Ave/Petworth metro station.
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWClose to Columbia Heights metro station
Everything Else
CVS Pharmacy
3100 14th St NWFor the essentials
Georgia Ave-Petworth Station
3700 Georgia Ave NWMetro Station
Great place to spend a sunny afternoon. On mild / warm / hot Sunday afternoons there is a great drum circle and people hanging out all over the park. Great for a picnic or just relaxing.
445 locals recommend
Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestGreat place to spend a sunny afternoon. On mild / warm / hot Sunday afternoons there is a great drum circle and people hanging out all over the park. Great for a picnic or just relaxing.
Safeway Pharmacy
3702 East-West HwyGrocery Store a block away from the Georgia Ave metro station
Getting Around
Columbia Heights Station
3030 14th St NWMetro Station (Green & Yellow)
Arts & Culture
Short cab or metro ride or 30 minute walk to U St. Night life. The U St. Corridor is full of bars, restaurants and nightlife from 9th St. to 17th St.
92 locals recommend
U Street Northwest
U Street NorthwestShort cab or metro ride or 30 minute walk to U St. Night life. The U St. Corridor is full of bars, restaurants and nightlife from 9th St. to 17th St.
Adams Morgan is a culturally diverse community with lot of restaurants, nightclubs, coffee houses, bars, bookstores, art galleries and unique specialty shops.
287 locals recommend
Adams Morgan
Adams Morgan is a culturally diverse community with lot of restaurants, nightclubs, coffee houses, bars, bookstores, art galleries and unique specialty shops.
Sightseeing
Great market with restaurants all around it- the market has food and local retailers (clothing, art, jewelry and a flea market area)
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SEGreat market with restaurants all around it- the market has food and local retailers (clothing, art, jewelry and a flea market area)
National Mall
All the Smithsonian museums are free!
A part of the Smithsonian but not on the National Mall.
365 locals recommend
National Portrait Gallery
A part of the Smithsonian but not on the National Mall.