Guidebook for Dupont West
Food Scene
Contemporary American comfort food with something for everyone. Stylized campfire decor and an innovative kid's menu.
19 locals recommend
Firefly
1310 New Hampshire Ave NWContemporary American comfort food with something for everyone. Stylized campfire decor and an innovative kid's menu.
Boutique coffee shop good for outdoor seating, coffee drinks, light meals, wine, beer, and free wifi.
11 locals recommend
Soho Tea & Coffee
2150 P St NWBoutique coffee shop good for outdoor seating, coffee drinks, light meals, wine, beer, and free wifi.
Pizzeria Paradiso
2003 P St NWExcellent pizza and draft beer menu. Kid friendly.
Good for dates and solo outings, serene two-story spot for tea in Dupont serves ample choices of tea (no coffee), Asian-inspired bentos, curries, and cold noodle salads. Don't miss the the ginger scones or salted oat cookies.
55 locals recommend
Teaism Dupont Circle
2009 R St NWGood for dates and solo outings, serene two-story spot for tea in Dupont serves ample choices of tea (no coffee), Asian-inspired bentos, curries, and cold noodle salads. Don't miss the the ginger scones or salted oat cookies.
Barcelona inspired Spanish tapas. DC outpost of a hip Manhattan collection of the same name.
34 locals recommend
Boqueria
1837 M St NWBarcelona inspired Spanish tapas. DC outpost of a hip Manhattan collection of the same name.
One of the best Indian restaurants in DC.
They book up weeks in advance, but they take walk-ins in the bar/lounge area and serve the same food.
74 locals recommend
Rasika West End
1190 New Hampshire Ave NWOne of the best Indian restaurants in DC.
They book up weeks in advance, but they take walk-ins in the bar/lounge area and serve the same food.
The restaurant's rustic greenhouse aesthetic, with exposed wood and metal beams, offers a homey welcome. Farm to fork American fare. Especially good for breakfast.
183 locals recommend
Founding Farmers DC
1924 Pennsylvania Avenue NWThe restaurant's rustic greenhouse aesthetic, with exposed wood and metal beams, offers a homey welcome. Farm to fork American fare. Especially good for breakfast.
A modern take on the traditional American tavern. Expansive window views of Washington Circle. Try the late night $12 family special.
23 locals recommend
District Commons
2200 Pennsylvania Avenue NWA modern take on the traditional American tavern. Expansive window views of Washington Circle. Try the late night $12 family special.
Good for NY-style bagels. Some seating in the front and back, but best to take out. If you haven't had your coffee yet, think about what you want before you go in because they are almost too quick.
18 locals recommend
Bagels Etc.
2122 P St NWGood for NY-style bagels. Some seating in the front and back, but best to take out. If you haven't had your coffee yet, think about what you want before you go in because they are almost too quick.
Only open for lunch Monday thru Friday 11:45 to 2:15. In the alley running from 19th to 20th between M and N St. Very limited and unappealing seating. Enjoy your meal in the grassy area of Dupont Circle or on the back patio of the apartment. The grilled salmon burrito makes me feel like a grizzly bear.
The Well Dressed Burrito
1220 19th Street NorthwestOnly open for lunch Monday thru Friday 11:45 to 2:15. In the alley running from 19th to 20th between M and N St. Very limited and unappealing seating. Enjoy your meal in the grassy area of Dupont Circle or on the back patio of the apartment. The grilled salmon burrito makes me feel like a grizzly bear.
An independent coffeehouse, bar, and cafe situated in the ground level of couple of deconstructed Victorian townhouses. The small plates are top notch but a wee bit spendy.
11 locals recommend
Emissary
2032 P St NWAn independent coffeehouse, bar, and cafe situated in the ground level of couple of deconstructed Victorian townhouses. The small plates are top notch but a wee bit spendy.
A great casual Japanese restaurant. Try the "tempura rolls".
13 locals recommend
Sakana Japanese Restaurant
2026 P St NWA great casual Japanese restaurant. Try the "tempura rolls".
Inspired by the underground eateries around Bangkok’s night markets, Soi 38 features creative Thai street foods, hearty Thai favorites and a bar program featuring draft and bottled cocktails. (note: the entrance is on 21st street.)
7 locals recommend
Soi 38
2101 L St NWInspired by the underground eateries around Bangkok’s night markets, Soi 38 features creative Thai street foods, hearty Thai favorites and a bar program featuring draft and bottled cocktails. (note: the entrance is on 21st street.)
Great for a nice day. Beach inspired fare such as fresh tacos, quesadillas, and burritos. Take-out only, open 24/7. Enjoy your meal in the grassy area of Dupont Circle or on the back patio of the apartment.
Surfside Taco Stand
Great for a nice day. Beach inspired fare such as fresh tacos, quesadillas, and burritos. Take-out only, open 24/7. Enjoy your meal in the grassy area of Dupont Circle or on the back patio of the apartment.
Upscale bakery and café. Seating is pleasant, but can be hard to find, so online order pickup is a good option. Sit in the small "Duke Ellington Park" across the street or enjoy on the back patio of the apartment.
11 locals recommend
Tatte Bakery
1200 New Hampshire Ave NWUpscale bakery and café. Seating is pleasant, but can be hard to find, so online order pickup is a good option. Sit in the small "Duke Ellington Park" across the street or enjoy on the back patio of the apartment.
Entertainment & Activities
A nice playground in a lovely Georgetown neighborhood if your kids aren't tired enough from walking everywhere. Basketball and tennis court too.
16 locals recommend
Rose Park Recreation Center
2609 Dumbarton St NWA nice playground in a lovely Georgetown neighborhood if your kids aren't tired enough from walking everywhere. Basketball and tennis court too.
Large and very popular public swimming pool. Non-District residents pay a small fee for daily use. Pay with Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or money order payable to "DC Treasurer". No cash/check.
Francis Pool
Large and very popular public swimming pool. Non-District residents pay a small fee for daily use. Pay with Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or money order payable to "DC Treasurer". No cash/check.
Arts & Culture
Paintings by Renoir and Rothko, Bonnard and O'Keeffe, van Gogh and Diebenkorn are set in the Dupont mansion former home of the art collector Duncan Phillips.
224 locals recommend
The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St NWPaintings by Renoir and Rothko, Bonnard and O'Keeffe, van Gogh and Diebenkorn are set in the Dupont mansion former home of the art collector Duncan Phillips.
Drinks & Nightlife
For stunning views of Dupont, try the 10th floor at the "The Rooftop", free after 5pm. The rooftop also features small heated pool, bar, grill, and a DJ spinning uptempo.
The Rooftop at The Embassy Row Hotel
2015 Massachusetts Ave NWFor stunning views of Dupont, try the 10th floor at the "The Rooftop", free after 5pm. The rooftop also features small heated pool, bar, grill, and a DJ spinning uptempo.
Its that unmarked door to the right of the Nando Peri Peri. Dress to impress. Five bars, live bands and world class DJs. Home to Thievery Corporation.
85 locals recommend
Eighteenth Street Lounge
1230 9th Street NorthwestIts that unmarked door to the right of the Nando Peri Peri. Dress to impress. Five bars, live bands and world class DJs. Home to Thievery Corporation.
Shopping
Boutique with a modern selection of kitchenware, furnishings, and accessories. A good place to find a DC souvenir that is not tacky.
31 locals recommend
Tabletop
1608 20th St NWBoutique with a modern selection of kitchenware, furnishings, and accessories. A good place to find a DC souvenir that is not tacky.
Getting Around
Capital Bikeshare: 22nd & P ST NW
Capital Bikeshare: 20th & O St NW / Dupont South
Capital Bikeshare: New Hampshire Ave & Ward Pl NW
Capital Bikeshare: 23rd & M St NW
Capital Bikeshare: 24th & N St NW
$1 DC Circulator bus to take you west via Georgetown to Rosslyn.
19th St NW & N St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
$1 DC Circulator bus to take you west via Georgetown to Rosslyn.
$1 DC Circulator bus to take you west via Georgetown to Rosslyn.
New Hampshire Ave NW & M St NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA
$1 DC Circulator bus to take you west via Georgetown to Rosslyn.
$1 DC Circulator bus to take you west to Georgetown or east to Union Station.
Pennsylvania Avenue NW & 22nd St NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA
$1 DC Circulator bus to take you west to Georgetown or east to Union Station.
$1 DC Circulator bus to take you around the National Mall
Constitution Ave. NW & 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20551, USA
$1 DC Circulator bus to take you around the National Mall
Foggy Bottom-GWU station
2301 I St NWA ten minute walk to the Orange, Blue, and Silver Lines.
Dupont Circle Metro - South Entrance
Five minute walk to the Red Line.