Guidebook for Washington
Essentials
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWNearest big grocery store
Perfect little neighborhood market to get some small stuff, but you'll be surprised how much they have available. Beer/wine selection good here too!
6 locals recommend
Sonya's Market
2833 11th St NWPerfect little neighborhood market to get some small stuff, but you'll be surprised how much they have available. Beer/wine selection good here too!
Food Scene
Italian-style pizza: thin and crispy. Order a whole one for yourself and try the garlic knots too!
173 locals recommend
RedRocks Columbia Heights
1036 Park Rd NWItalian-style pizza: thin and crispy. Order a whole one for yourself and try the garlic knots too!
Harrar Coffee & Roastery
2904 Georgia Ave NWOne block away! Try the local stuff!
This place is for brunch. Big plates and cocktails and lots of people!
569 locals recommend
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWThis place is for brunch. Big plates and cocktails and lots of people!
The Coupe
3415 11th St NWGreat for brunch, lunch, or anything in between. Great for kids too.
Haikan
805 V St NWLocal ramen spot with great cocktails too.
Doubles
3118 Georgia Ave NWCoffee downstairs, ping pong upstairs.
Entertainment & Activities
9:30
815 V St NWGreat live concerts!
Local theater with both mainstream and indie films (serves food and alcohol too!).
23 locals recommend
Atlantic Plumbing
2112 8th St NWLocal theater with both mainstream and indie films (serves food and alcohol too!).
Parks & Nature
Large live drum circle and lots of picnics, yoga, games, etc. on Sunday afternoons.
445 locals recommend
Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestLarge live drum circle and lots of picnics, yoga, games, etc. on Sunday afternoons.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beer, board games, and burgers. Super divey but the locals love it here. There's a patio too.
24 locals recommend
Bravo Bar
2917 Georgia Ave NWBeer, board games, and burgers. Super divey but the locals love it here. There's a patio too.
Union Drinkery
3216 Georgia Avenue NorthwestNice fun place for drinks that is super local.