Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
$$ My #1 recommendation in the neighborhood. CIA-trained chef doing Italian American dishes, mostly pasta. One of DC's great wine sommelier curates the list at this neighborhood spot. Michelin rated.
359 locals recommend
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NW$$ My #1 recommendation in the neighborhood. CIA-trained chef doing Italian American dishes, mostly pasta. One of DC's great wine sommelier curates the list at this neighborhood spot. Michelin rated.
$ One of the pioneers of Bloomingdale, and one of the cities best neighborhood coffee shops. Also the site of FarmFresh farmer's market on Sundays, when in season. Uh, GO!!
354 locals recommend
Big Bear Cafe
1700 R St NW$ One of the pioneers of Bloomingdale, and one of the cities best neighborhood coffee shops. Also the site of FarmFresh farmer's market on Sundays, when in season. Uh, GO!!
$$ Great bar that also offers books. Yummy food, nice Sunday brunch spot as well. Outdoor seating, view of the locale of House of Cards opening credits.
252 locals recommend
The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street Northwest$$ Great bar that also offers books. Yummy food, nice Sunday brunch spot as well. Outdoor seating, view of the locale of House of Cards opening credits.
The Royal
501 Florida Ave NW$$ Michelin-rated Latin American empanada spot.
The Shaw Bijou
1544 9th St NW$$$$ DC's most expensive restaurant, by Top Chef Kwame Onwuachi.
$$ Some of the best Thai food I have ever had! But I had to make a reservation for carry-out. Worth it.
106 locals recommend
Thai X-ing
515 9th St NW$$ Some of the best Thai food I have ever had! But I had to make a reservation for carry-out. Worth it.
So popular they opened a second location nearby! This is the more comfortable setting.
106 locals recommend
Thai X-ing
515 9th St NWSo popular they opened a second location nearby! This is the more comfortable setting.
Drinks & Nightlife
$ A true dive bar, only several years old. An industry favorite, no frills beer-and-shot with jukebox spot.
145 locals recommend
Showtime Lounge
113 Rhode Island Ave NW$ A true dive bar, only several years old. An industry favorite, no frills beer-and-shot with jukebox spot.
$$ Pintxos and cider! ANXO brews its own apple ciders at this popular brewery.
78 locals recommend
ANXO Cidery & Pintxos Bar
711 Kennedy Street Northwest$$ Pintxos and cider! ANXO brews its own apple ciders at this popular brewery.
$ DC's own beer pub, and one of the few breweries centrally located.
124 locals recommend
Right Proper Brewing Company
920 Girard St NE$ DC's own beer pub, and one of the few breweries centrally located.
Eat the Rich
1839 7th St NW$$ Cocktail joint and oyster bar.
Mockingbird Hill
1843 7th Street Northwest$$ Sherry and ham!
Southern Efficiency
1841 7th Street Northwest$$ Whisky and southern cooking snacks.
Not a dive, but definitely not a pretentious spot. Draft beers and friendly company.
57 locals recommend
All Souls Bar
725 T St NWNot a dive, but definitely not a pretentious spot. Draft beers and friendly company.
Boundary Stone is a local and a legit vet here in Bloomingdale. Pay your respects and say hi, and you will definitely get your money's worth.
262 locals recommend
Boundary Stone
116 Rhode Island Ave NWBoundary Stone is a local and a legit vet here in Bloomingdale. Pay your respects and say hi, and you will definitely get your money's worth.
Black Cat
1811 14th St NWArts & Culture
9:30
815 V St NWThe iconic concert venue.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWShakespeare Theatre Company: Lansburgh Theatre
450 7th St NWStudio Theatre
1501 14th St NWGetting Around
Shaw-Howard Univ Station
1701 8th St NWMetro!
Essentials
CVS Pharmacy
2009 7th St NWDrugstore/Pharmacy
Shopping
Union Station