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In the following pages you will find tips on the hottest clubs, bars & restaurants, separated by neighborhood, in the Washington DC area. At any of these places you can be gauranteed a good time and find a possible hot date for an afternoon brunch in the near future.
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: Open for brunch. : They have live music. * : Outdoor Dining. BB : The Best Bet. : Great Romantic Evening Date Spot. * Call ahead for line-up or event details.
ADAMS MORGAN This culturally diverse neighborhood is now one of the hippest areas of DC. With dozens of small, ethnic restaurants, art galleries, clubs and bars its a laid back and artsy neighborhood where you will always see a diverse crowd.
Asylum
2471 18th Street Northwest Washington D.C., DC 20009
Madam’s Organ
2461 18th St NW Washington, DC 20009
Napoleon 1847 Columbia Road NW Washington D.C., DC 20009
Bobby Lews
2006 18th St NW Washington, DC 20009
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ASYLUM (202) 319-9353
HAPPY F O HOUR OD
BB : Breakfast Biscuit Bowl & Waffle Fries
Best Nights : Fri, Sat, Sun ** They have nightly events such as film screenings, poetry readings and live music!
MADAM’S ORGAN (202) 319-9353
HAPPY HOUR
BB : Live jazz music, fun crowd and kitschy decor.
Best Nights : Tue, Fri, Sun ** Weekday happy hour from 5-8pm. All beer and wine is 1/2 off!
NAPOLEON (202) 299-9630
HAPPY HOUR
FO OD
BB : Fresh crepes and the champagne cocktails.
Best Nights : Thur, Fri, Sat ** The downstairs can get crazy dancy but, you can find relief at the upstairs bar.
BOBBY LEW’S (202) 299-9630
HAPPY HOUR
BB : Friendly bartenders and cheap drinks.
Best Nights : Thur, Fri, Sat ** Best “neighborhood” bar around. Hospitality Veterans.
GEORGETOWN Georgetown is one of the most frequented neighborhoods for abundant late-night nightlife. Streets are filled with bars, clubs, some of DC’s most popular restaurants & upscale shopping. The only downside is with this much activity the tourists are bound to be present.
Mei N Yu
3125 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Thunder Burger & Bar 3056 M St NW, Washington, DC 2000
Baked & Wired
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Degrees Bar & Lounge
3100 South St NW, Washington, DC 20007
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MEI N YU (202) 333-6122
HAPPY F O HOUR OD
BB : Go for the fun drinks, decor & fun people.
Best Nights : Thur, Fri, Sun ** 1/2 price happy hour lounge menu. Every room has a different theme!
THUNDER BURGER & BAR (202) 333-2888
HAPPY F O HOUR OD
BB : Venison burgers & Sweet potato fries.
Best Nights : ALL ** 20 beers on tap. Their Thunder Fries are loaded with garlic.
BAKED & WIRED (202) 333-2500 BB : Best cupcakes in Georgetown. Great Staff.
Best Nights : For daytime only ** Complete with comfy couches and quirky art. Non - Alcoholic!
DEGREES BAR & LOUNGE (202) 912-4100 BB : Chic & upscale vibe. Sexy people abound.
Best Nights : Thur, Fri, Sat ** It’s in the Ritz. The music is kept at moderate levels so it’s great for conversation.
DUPONT CIRCLE DuPont Circle is a lively yet casually cosmopolitan neighborhood that comes off as a bit trendier and upscale than the nearby Adams Morgan. This area is great for a weekend date as there are many predinner attractions, Embassy Row walks, museums and art galleries
Russia House
1800 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
Agora
1527 17th St NW Washington, DC 20036
Cafe Citron 1343 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
18th Street Lounge
1212 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
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RUSSIA HOUSE (202) 234-9433
HAPPY F O HOUR OD
BB : Vodka, Vodka, or the wild game sampler.
Best Nights : Thur, Fri, Sat ** So authentic you’ll feel like you’re in Russia.
AGOR A (202) 332-6767
FO OD
HAPPY HOUR
BB : Great outdoor brunch, happy hour.
Best Nights : Tue, Fri, Sun ** 4$ happy hour at the bar weekdays 3-7pm.
CAFE CITRON (202) 530-8844
HAPPY HOUR
BB : Mojito pitchers & latin dancing.
Best Nights : Thur, Fri, Sat ** The real dancers come out to this club so people watching is a plus.
18TH STREET LOUNGE (202) 466-3922
HAPPY HOUR
BB : Live Jazz on Friday & Saturday nights
Best Nights : Fri, Sat, Sun ** Sunday happy hour from 9 - 11:30pm.
FO OD
CAPITOL HILL Whether you’re looking for a late night bar or for a local happy hour after work, you will be sure to find them here. This is where politicians enjoy a drink after a day in the office. Many places in the neighborhood are more geared towards tourism, but, you’ll find these gems are hip and you’ll get the perks of being able to walk from the office.
Sonoma
223 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Capitol Lounge 229 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Tunnicliffs
222 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Cava Mezze
527 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
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SONOMA (202) 544-8088
HAPPY HOUR
FO OD
BB : Atmosphere, wine selection, charcuterie.
Best Nights : Thur, Fri, Sat ** Italian happy hour Mon - Sat, 3$ beers, 5$ cocktails & wine.
CAPITOL LOUNGE (202) 547-2098
HAPPY HOUR
FO OD
BB : Sweet potato fries, great beer selection.
Best Nights : Fri, Sat, Sun ** 1/2 Price pizzas on Monday. Saturday & Sunday brunch from 10am - 3pm.
TUNNICLIFFS (202) 544-5680
FO OD
HAPPY HOUR
BB : Extensive brunch menu, fair prices.
Best Nights : Fri, Sat, Sun ** John Adams and Thomas Jefferson visited the original when it was on Penn.
CAVA MEZZE (202) 543-9090
HAPPY HOUR
BB : Lamb sliders or the opa opa shrimp.
Best Nights : Mon, Tue, Any ** Mon. 1/2 price bottles of wine. Consistently a great date place.
FO OD
PENN QUARTER / CHINATOWN The compact and urban Penn Quarter is a little less “business” than downtown but still has enough suit & tie to be considered sexy.
Lima
1401 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Gordon Biersch
900 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Proof
775 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Iron Horse Taproom 507 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
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LIMA (202) 789-2800
HAPPY HOUR
FO OD
BB : “Free Salsa Lessons” Mondays, House music.
Best Nights : Mon, Thur, Fri, Sat ** They have nightly events such as film screenings, poetry readings and live music!
GORDON BIERSCH (202) 783-5454
HAPPY HOUR
FO OD
BB : Garlic fries, anything hummus, beer selection.
Best Nights : Tue, Fri, Sun ** 10pm - close happy hour Sun. - Thur., 5$ appetizers & premium cocktails.
PROOF (202) 737-7663
FO OD
BB : Classy decor, great deserts & wine selection.
Best Nights : Thur, Fri, Sat ** For art, they rotate images from the National Portrait Gallery & Smithsonian.
IRON HORSE TAPROOM (202) 347-7665
HAPPY HOUR
BB : Late happy hour & great beer selection
Best Nights : Thur, Fri, Sat ** They serve 21 different brands of Bourbon & Whiskey.
H STREET CORRIDOR The length of H Street is budding into an arts and entertainment district, it's a neighborhood to keep an eye on! Young singles enjoy bar hopping at all the new hip bars and clubs on the street. Prices for drinks are really cheap and there always seems to be some Happy Hour or drink and dinner special for young singles with a limited budget.
Granville Moore’s Gastropub
1238 H. St., NE Washington, DC 20002
H Street Country Club 1335 H. St., NE, Washington, DC 20002
Star & Shamrock Tavern 1341 H. St., NE Washington, DC 20002
Biergarten Haus
1355 H. St., NE Washington, DC 20002
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GRANVILLE MOORE’S (202) 399-2546
FO OD
BB : Moulles & Frites, Mussel Happy Hr. from 5-7
Best Nights : Tue, Sat, Sun ** Featured on “Throwdown w/ Bobby Flay”, chef Teddy Folkman won!
H STREET COUNTRY CLUB (202) 399-4722
FO OD
HAPPY HOUR
BB : Skeeball! Happy Hour until 8pm every night.
Best Nights : Tue, Wed, Thur ** mini golf is FREE with dinner Sun, Mon & Tues, 7$ any other time.
STAR & SHAMROCK (202) 388-3833
HAPPY HOUR
FO OD
BB : Classic NY Jewish Deli Fare & Irish musicians.
Best Nights : Thur, Fri, Sat ** St. Patricks day every month on the 17th, complete with green beer & irish music!
BIERGARTEN HAUS (202) 388-4053
HAPPY HOUR
FO OD
BB : Beer Selection, Schnitzel & outdoor patio.
Best Nights : Thur, Fri, Sat ** Best German fare in the city with enough flat screens to watch EVERY game.
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