Guidebook for Washington
Drinks & Nightlife
Hanks on the HIll
1624 Q Street NorthwestGreat cocktails and oysters!
Great selection of beers and board games for rainy days. They don't serve food here but you can bring in take-out from any of the restaurants close by.
43 locals recommend
Board Room
1737 Connecticut Ave NWGreat selection of beers and board games for rainy days. They don't serve food here but you can bring in take-out from any of the restaurants close by.
Great dive bar (one of the few in the DuPont area), and they do live comedy every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday!
29 locals recommend
The Big Hunt
1345 Connecticut Ave NWGreat dive bar (one of the few in the DuPont area), and they do live comedy every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday!
Local 16
1602 U St NWGreat if you're looking for a rowdy boozy brunch or a night out dancing
The U street corridor between 8th street and 14th street is a huge strip of bars and restaurants, sure to have something for everyone
98 locals recommend
Cardozo
The U street corridor between 8th street and 14th street is a huge strip of bars and restaurants, sure to have something for everyone
Twins Jazz
1344 U St NWThis bar features awesome jazz artists from in and out of town
Huge selection of whiskeys and beers from around the world, with a nice open rooftop bar.
123 locals recommend
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
2007 18th St NWHuge selection of whiskeys and beers from around the world, with a nice open rooftop bar.
Bar Charley
1825 18th St NWOne of my favorite spots serving fresh takes on classic cocktails
Food Scene
Some of the best sushi in DC. Reservation recommended - it's been real busy since it recently won a Michelin star
67 locals recommend
Sushi Taro
1503 17th St NWSome of the best sushi in DC. Reservation recommended - it's been real busy since it recently won a Michelin star
Agora
1527 17th St NWGood spot for drinks and Greek/Mediterranean
Tabard Inn
1739 N St NWAmazing brunch, try the chicken and waffles here - my favorite in town
A must-go if you're a lover of spicy Thai food. If you have some time to kill, this place doesn't take reservations, you just have to line up and put your name down - absolutely worth it though. They serve a different fixed menu for $40 - just sit down and let them serve you, typically around 6 courses.
55 locals recommend
Little Serow
1511 17th St NWA must-go if you're a lover of spicy Thai food. If you have some time to kill, this place doesn't take reservations, you just have to line up and put your name down - absolutely worth it though. They serve a different fixed menu for $40 - just sit down and let them serve you, typically around 6 courses.
Philz Coffee
1827 Adams Mill Rd NWBest coffee shop in town! San Francisco's first location in DC.
Great coffee shop/bar that has live music most nights and delicious brunch food all day.
252 locals recommend
Tryst
2459 18th St NWGreat coffee shop/bar that has live music most nights and delicious brunch food all day.
Estadio
1520 14th St NWSpanish/Mediterranean tapas - possibly my favorite restaurant in town
If you like (or haven't tried) Ethipoian food, this is the place to go. And cheap too!
46 locals recommend
Keren Cafe & Restaurant
1780 Florida Ave NWIf you like (or haven't tried) Ethipoian food, this is the place to go. And cheap too!
Parks & Nature
One of my favorite parks in town. You'll always find groups playing games here and a drum circle every Sunday morning/early afternoon.
445 locals recommend
Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestOne of my favorite parks in town. You'll always find groups playing games here and a drum circle every Sunday morning/early afternoon.
Essentials
Safeway
5101 Wilson BlvdThis market is full of fresh and local products, with a bar serving $4 beers all day.
81 locals recommend
Glen's Garden Market
2001 S St NWThis market is full of fresh and local products, with a bar serving $4 beers all day.
Getting Around
Dupont Circle Station
1525 20th St NWMetro stop (north entrance) closest to the condo
Closest bike share to the condo, right next to the Safeway
12 locals recommend
Capital Bikeshare 17th & Corcoran St NW
Closest bike share to the condo, right next to the Safeway