Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Great for happy hour with discounted drinks and free food being shared/passed around
14 locals recommend
Piola
2208 14th Street NorthwestGreat for happy hour with discounted drinks and free food being shared/passed around
You haven't been to DC until you have the local legends half smoke with everthing. Also great for breakfast. Very budget friendly
288 locals recommend
Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWYou haven't been to DC until you have the local legends half smoke with everthing. Also great for breakfast. Very budget friendly
local pizza place that has grown to restaurants around the country. Great mix of food.
226 locals recommend
matchbox
521 8th St SElocal pizza place that has grown to restaurants around the country. Great mix of food.
garden district
1801 14th St NWbest beer garden and burger you will experiennce in all of DC
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
924 Blagden Alley NWlocal coffee shop for a taste of the local scene
There is no place like it in all of DC. This is local lore! It's rich History is shown through out. Either sit at the counter or grab a booth. The best breakfast in town. You will run to tell everyone about how great this place is.
27 locals recommend
Florida Avenue Grill
1100 Florida Ave NWThere is no place like it in all of DC. This is local lore! It's rich History is shown through out. Either sit at the counter or grab a booth. The best breakfast in town. You will run to tell everyone about how great this place is.
The Coupe is a local diner. It has everything from old fashion counter with stools, to lounge with WiFi and comfortable chairs and of course a booth. The menu is equally as eclectic with all day breakfast.
299 locals recommend
The Coupe
3415 11th St NWThe Coupe is a local diner. It has everything from old fashion counter with stools, to lounge with WiFi and comfortable chairs and of course a booth. The menu is equally as eclectic with all day breakfast.
Parks & Nature
Iconic views of the city, live music and sunday drum sessions. The waterfall fountain is a must see
445 locals recommend
Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestIconic views of the city, live music and sunday drum sessions. The waterfall fountain is a must see
Essentials
Giant Pharmacy
1345 Park Rd NWclosest super market for all your needs
Trader Joe's
1914 14th St NWits Trader Joes... what more can I say!
A shorter walk from the Flat compared to Giant but a smaller store for the basic essentials
58 locals recommend
Streets Market and Cafe
2400 14th St NWA shorter walk from the Flat compared to Giant but a smaller store for the basic essentials
Getting Around
Columbia Heights Station
3030 14th St NWMetro Stop on the Green line
Capital Bikeshare
rent a bike for an hour or a day
Sightseeing
National Mall
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWOur President lives there!
Drinks & Nightlife
Barcelona Wine Bar
1622 14th St NWit's the "IT" place!
Great outdoor bar, inside seafood is amazing and if your daring go upstairs and dive in!
137 locals recommend
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
1612 14th St NWGreat outdoor bar, inside seafood is amazing and if your daring go upstairs and dive in!
The scene is a local rustic tavern with indoor and outdoor seating. If you want to go where the locals go this is the place.
216 locals recommend
The Wonderland Ballroom
1101 Kenyon St NWThe scene is a local rustic tavern with indoor and outdoor seating. If you want to go where the locals go this is the place.
Shopping
Target
3100 14th St NWThe ultimate one stop shop for all your basic needs.