Guidebook for Washington (mostly H St corridor)
Drinks & Nightlife
Some of our favorite places to go out at night.
Copycat Co.
1110 H St NEGreat drinks, low-key atmosphere (if you get there before 7pm)
Maketto
1351 H St NEGreat spot for food and drinks.
Hill Prince
1337 H St NEGreat outdoor patio area.
Outdoor beer garden with covered pavilion. In addition to beer and other drinks, they usually have a food truck if you're hungry.
40 locals recommend
Wunder Garten
1101 First St NEOutdoor beer garden with covered pavilion. In addition to beer and other drinks, they usually have a food truck if you're hungry.
Parks & Nature
Something you wouldn't expect to see in DC. Great for hikes and getting away from the city center.
252 locals recommend
Arboretum
Something you wouldn't expect to see in DC. Great for hikes and getting away from the city center.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
600 H St NETrader Joe's
1109 N Highland StHarris Teeter Pharmacy
1350 Potomac Ave SEGiant Food
1345 Park Rd NWCVS
645 H St NEEasy to go grab toiletries or any other pharmacy type stuff.
Getting Around
In addition to these transit options, Lyft/Uber are also very convenient. If you're open to biking, we recommend getting a pass for Capital Bikeshare. There's a bike dock less than a block from the house.
NoMa-Gallaudet U New York Ave Station
200 Florida Ave NEUnion Station
Food Scene
Here are some of our favorite spots in/around the area. We're happy to provide other recommendations on places around the rest of DC as well!
Union Market
1309 5th St NEIndigo
243 K St NEGreat little Indian food place.
Prather's On The Alley
455 I St NWGood hamburgers and beer selection.
Great taco place. No indoor seating but it has a patio.
29 locals recommend
Chupacabra Latin Kitchen & Taqueria
822 H St NEGreat taco place. No indoor seating but it has a patio.
Cane
403 H St NEGreat Carribean food! Try the breads and oxtail dishes.
Laos in Town
250 K St NEGreat new Laotian place just a few blocks away.