Guidebook for Washington
Drinks & Nightlife
Churchkey offers 55 beers on tap, 5 on cask and a staggering array of bottled beers and ciders, in a lovely bar with vaulted ceilings and plush booths. The best spot for a pint in DC by a long shot.
136 locals recommend
ChurchKey
1337 14th St NWChurchkey offers 55 beers on tap, 5 on cask and a staggering array of bottled beers and ciders, in a lovely bar with vaulted ceilings and plush booths. The best spot for a pint in DC by a long shot.
A bar/restaurant that is the quintessential neighborhood spot -- a quiet respite on a packed Saturday night, they've got a lovely patio for al fresco dining and there won't be a wait for a table.
16 locals recommend
Veranda
1100 P St NWA bar/restaurant that is the quintessential neighborhood spot -- a quiet respite on a packed Saturday night, they've got a lovely patio for al fresco dining and there won't be a wait for a table.
This pub boasts surprisingly good food and a late-night, downstairs dance floor that is the perfect place for a sweaty makeout.
59 locals recommend
Cafe Saint-Ex
1847 14th St NWThis pub boasts surprisingly good food and a late-night, downstairs dance floor that is the perfect place for a sweaty makeout.
Food Scene
The best Japanese experience in DC is their $120 Omakase counter (reservations required), but you can get great sushi for less during their 530-7 M-F half-price happy hour.
67 locals recommend
Sushi Taro
1503 17th St NWThe best Japanese experience in DC is their $120 Omakase counter (reservations required), but you can get great sushi for less during their 530-7 M-F half-price happy hour.
This BBQ Joint/Beer Garden is THE place for an outdoor pint in the spring, summer or fall. Inexpensive, friendly and casual, get there at 5 during the week or noon on the weekend to snag a seat.
48 locals recommend
garden district
1801 14th St NWThis BBQ Joint/Beer Garden is THE place for an outdoor pint in the spring, summer or fall. Inexpensive, friendly and casual, get there at 5 during the week or noon on the weekend to snag a seat.
The upscale sister restaurant to the DC's premier beer bar, the food here is great, the beer pairings are thoughtful and it has one of the best brunches in the city -- get some cider in the morning!
136 locals recommend
ChurchKey
1337 14th St NWThe upscale sister restaurant to the DC's premier beer bar, the food here is great, the beer pairings are thoughtful and it has one of the best brunches in the city -- get some cider in the morning!
The best spanish tapas in DC, Estadio's vegetable dishes are particularly noteworthy and the sherry-based cocktails are inventive and delicious. Plus, old World Cup matches play in the background!
117 locals recommend
Estadio
1520 14th St NWThe best spanish tapas in DC, Estadio's vegetable dishes are particularly noteworthy and the sherry-based cocktails are inventive and delicious. Plus, old World Cup matches play in the background!
A wonderful change of pace, this Ghanian-run restaurant serves very simple west African dishes. The braised goat is hearty and their secret hot sauce (ask for it) is wonderfully complex and VERY hot.
Ghana Cafe
1243 Marion Barry Avenue SouthEastA wonderful change of pace, this Ghanian-run restaurant serves very simple west African dishes. The braised goat is hearty and their secret hot sauce (ask for it) is wonderfully complex and VERY hot.
Great Italian wines by the glass, fantastic charcuterie and the best Neapolitan-style pizza in DC.
57 locals recommend
Etto
1541 14th St NWGreat Italian wines by the glass, fantastic charcuterie and the best Neapolitan-style pizza in DC.
Outstanding Neapolitan pizza and great cocktails. 430-630 happy hour includes $7 pizza and $5 drinks. It's a great deal.
85 locals recommend
Ghibellina
2000 Fenwick Street NortheastOutstanding Neapolitan pizza and great cocktails. 430-630 happy hour includes $7 pizza and $5 drinks. It's a great deal.