Guidebook for Washington

Daniela And Jamie
Daniela And Jamie
Guidebook for Washington

Drinks & Nightlife

Looking for a neighborhood hangout? Look no further. The Pug is one of H Street's best for beers and general hanging out.
61 locals recommend
The Pug
1234 H St NE
61 locals recommend
Looking for a neighborhood hangout? Look no further. The Pug is one of H Street's best for beers and general hanging out.
You like sherry and ham? Never had sherry? Go here.
35 locals recommend
Mockingbird Hill
1843 7th Street Northwest
35 locals recommend
You like sherry and ham? Never had sherry? Go here.
DIVE BAR. CASH ONLY.
53 locals recommend
Raven Grill
3125 Mt Pleasant St NW
53 locals recommend
DIVE BAR. CASH ONLY.
Live music every night! Classic DC institution.
31 locals recommend
Jojo Restaurant & Bar
1518 U St NW
31 locals recommend
Live music every night! Classic DC institution.
A Logan Circle classic; get the grilled cheese, go on Wednesday for trivia.
21 locals recommend
Stoney's
1433 P St NW
21 locals recommend
A Logan Circle classic; get the grilled cheese, go on Wednesday for trivia.
Go on St. Patty's Day for a Guinness.
The Dubliner Restaurant
4 F St NW
Go on St. Patty's Day for a Guinness.
Fantastic food, great cocktails. Perfect for catching a quick drink, or sitting down for a nice meal. Late night food served until 1am.
70 locals recommend
Boundary Road
414 H Street Northeast
70 locals recommend
Fantastic food, great cocktails. Perfect for catching a quick drink, or sitting down for a nice meal. Late night food served until 1am.
Reservations only, and at $75 per person (for a 3 course cocktail tasting), you WILL NOT be disappointed at this, "BEST BAR IN AMERICA."
62 locals recommend
Columbia Room
124 Blagden Alley NW
62 locals recommend
Reservations only, and at $75 per person (for a 3 course cocktail tasting), you WILL NOT be disappointed at this, "BEST BAR IN AMERICA."
Get into the grunge in Ivy City!
8 locals recommend
Big Chief
2002 Fenwick St NE
8 locals recommend
Get into the grunge in Ivy City!

Sightseeing

The most beautiful building in Washington, the Library of Congress (Jefferson building) has free walking tours each hour of the day. And gorgeous views of the Capitol to boot.
314 locals recommend
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave SE
314 locals recommend
The most beautiful building in Washington, the Library of Congress (Jefferson building) has free walking tours each hour of the day. And gorgeous views of the Capitol to boot.
A bit packed, but great views of the Jefferson Memorial, MLK Memorial, and the Washington Mall.
33 locals recommend
Tidal Basin Paddle Boats
1501 Maine Ave SW
33 locals recommend
A bit packed, but great views of the Jefferson Memorial, MLK Memorial, and the Washington Mall.
If you're looking for a relaxing getaway on the busy National Mall, head to the southwest side of the mall, and enjoy the gardens of the FDR memorial. Then head home and watch the PBS doc!
104 locals recommend
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
1850 West Basin Dr SW
104 locals recommend
If you're looking for a relaxing getaway on the busy National Mall, head to the southwest side of the mall, and enjoy the gardens of the FDR memorial. Then head home and watch the PBS doc!
If you've booked more than a month in advance, and are a US citizen, reach out to your congressman to book a tour of the White House.
1097 locals recommend
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
1097 locals recommend
If you've booked more than a month in advance, and are a US citizen, reach out to your congressman to book a tour of the White House.
The Capitol is the literal center of Washington (our four quadrants, NW, NE, SW, SE, all start here). Book your tours on their website: http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/plan-visit
114 locals recommend
The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
First Street Southeast
114 locals recommend
The Capitol is the literal center of Washington (our four quadrants, NW, NE, SW, SE, all start here). Book your tours on their website: http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/plan-visit
In historic Anacostia, the home of Frederick Douglass, runaway slave, abolitionist, civil rights advocate, & author is accessible by ranger-led tours: http://www.nps.gov/frdo/planyourvisit/fees.htm
67 locals recommend
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
1411 W St SE
67 locals recommend
In historic Anacostia, the home of Frederick Douglass, runaway slave, abolitionist, civil rights advocate, & author is accessible by ranger-led tours: http://www.nps.gov/frdo/planyourvisit/fees.htm
Accessed by the Pentagon Metro stop (yellow and blue line), you could do both the Arlington Cemetery and Pentagon Memorial during the same afternoon.
28 locals recommend
National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
1 N Rotary Rd
28 locals recommend
Accessed by the Pentagon Metro stop (yellow and blue line), you could do both the Arlington Cemetery and Pentagon Memorial during the same afternoon.
Harvard's Dumbarton Oaks Museum and Gardens is tucked away up the hill. The museum is free, but the gardens have a charge to enter. Worth it when the roses are in bloom.
39 locals recommend
Dumbarton Oaks Museum
1703 32nd St NW
39 locals recommend
Harvard's Dumbarton Oaks Museum and Gardens is tucked away up the hill. The museum is free, but the gardens have a charge to enter. Worth it when the roses are in bloom.
Take a day trip down to Alexandria! From Union Station, take the Red Line to Gallery Place, transfer to the Yellow Line to Huntington, getting off at King Street. A free trolley takes you downtown.
34 locals recommend
Old Town Farmers Market
301 King St
34 locals recommend
Take a day trip down to Alexandria! From Union Station, take the Red Line to Gallery Place, transfer to the Yellow Line to Huntington, getting off at King Street. A free trolley takes you downtown.
Hop the red line from Union Station to Dupont Circle. Look for the Q ST EXIT. Walk up Connecticut Ave, turn left onto R ST, then right onto 22nd ST. Enjoy the quietest, coolest nook in the city.
18 locals recommend
Spanish Steps
1725 22nd St NW
18 locals recommend
Hop the red line from Union Station to Dupont Circle. Look for the Q ST EXIT. Walk up Connecticut Ave, turn left onto R ST, then right onto 22nd ST. Enjoy the quietest, coolest nook in the city.
Stunning during the spring, summer, and fall; accessible by walking bridge off the Mt. Vernon trail (or you can kayak/canoe over from the Boathouse in Georgetown). FREE!
165 locals recommend
Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
165 locals recommend
Stunning during the spring, summer, and fall; accessible by walking bridge off the Mt. Vernon trail (or you can kayak/canoe over from the Boathouse in Georgetown). FREE!
Free tours available daily.
134 locals recommend
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
400 Michigan Avenue Northeast
134 locals recommend
Free tours available daily.
Drive, bike, or take a cab/Uber to the Arboretum, where you can enjoy acres of walks through Azaleas, magnolias, and Asian gardens. Also home to a dozen columns from the original east Capitol facade.
350 locals recommend
United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NE
350 locals recommend
Drive, bike, or take a cab/Uber to the Arboretum, where you can enjoy acres of walks through Azaleas, magnolias, and Asian gardens. Also home to a dozen columns from the original east Capitol facade.

Food Scene

Recently opened by a brother team, DC Harvest brings a neighborhood feel to refined dining. Saturday nights they have an incredible pork belly entree, and happy hour every day from 5-7p.
47 locals recommend
DC Harvest
517 H St NE
47 locals recommend
Recently opened by a brother team, DC Harvest brings a neighborhood feel to refined dining. Saturday nights they have an incredible pork belly entree, and happy hour every day from 5-7p.
Spectacular Indian yums around the corner. Try the Spicy Chicken Curry.... and the spinach balls.... and the sang paneer... and the garlic roti...
148 locals recommend
Indigo
243 K St NE
148 locals recommend
Spectacular Indian yums around the corner. Try the Spicy Chicken Curry.... and the spinach balls.... and the sang paneer... and the garlic roti...
Thursdays are karaoke night, but what really grabs your attention at this spot is the Godrirra Roll (and the TOTS).
118 locals recommend
Sticky Rice
1224 H St NE
118 locals recommend
Thursdays are karaoke night, but what really grabs your attention at this spot is the Godrirra Roll (and the TOTS).
Put your name in on your way home, freshen up, and head back a couple hours later when your seats are ready. It's worth it. Trust me. $15 for a huge bowl of the best ramen I've ever had.
256 locals recommend
Toki Underground
1234 H St NE
256 locals recommend
Put your name in on your way home, freshen up, and head back a couple hours later when your seats are ready. It's worth it. Trust me. $15 for a huge bowl of the best ramen I've ever had.
The quintessential bar and restaurant in DC, a favorite of the locals. Try the Crab Tower. You won't regret it. Sunday is half price bottles of wine until 10p.
28 locals recommend
Clyde's of Georgetown
3236 M St NW
28 locals recommend
The quintessential bar and restaurant in DC, a favorite of the locals. Try the Crab Tower. You won't regret it. Sunday is half price bottles of wine until 10p.
After a walk around Lafayette Square and seeing monuments, grab some oysters, chicken wings (double-dipped), and a pint of Yuengling.
152 locals recommend
Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th St NW
152 locals recommend
After a walk around Lafayette Square and seeing monuments, grab some oysters, chicken wings (double-dipped), and a pint of Yuengling.
TWO WORDS = LOBSTER ROLLS.
16 locals recommend
Luke's Lobster Georgetown
1211 Potomac St NW
16 locals recommend
TWO WORDS = LOBSTER ROLLS.
Best eggs benedict in town.
Bistro Francais
3124 M St NW
Best eggs benedict in town.
Doesn't take reservations, but not to worry. Put your name in and perch up at the bar to watch your cocktails being made while the passersby head up and down 14th Street. The food will knock you out.
137 locals recommend
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
1612 14th St NW
137 locals recommend
Doesn't take reservations, but not to worry. Put your name in and perch up at the bar to watch your cocktails being made while the passersby head up and down 14th Street. The food will knock you out.
Small coffee shop down the street, nothing spectacular, but will get the job done!
120 locals recommend
Sidamo Coffee & Tea
417 H St NE
120 locals recommend
Small coffee shop down the street, nothing spectacular, but will get the job done!
Authentic Ethiopian, right on H Street.
147 locals recommend
Ethiopic Restaurant
401 H St NE
147 locals recommend
Authentic Ethiopian, right on H Street.
Located right near the WMATA metro entrance in Union Station, this Pret is a great spot for a quick bite before traveling.
10 locals recommend
Pret A Manger
301 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
10 locals recommend
Located right near the WMATA metro entrance in Union Station, this Pret is a great spot for a quick bite before traveling.
Delicious restaurant in a quaint rowhouse in Georgetown.
20 locals recommend
Chez Billy Sud
1039 31st St NW
20 locals recommend
Delicious restaurant in a quaint rowhouse in Georgetown.
Pretty decent burgers, karaoke night on Fridays.
10 locals recommend
Timothy Dean Burger
250 K Street Northeast
10 locals recommend
Pretty decent burgers, karaoke night on Fridays.
Three blocks from the suite, a great community coffee shop that hosts open mic nights.
60 locals recommend
Ebenezers Coffeehouse
201 F St NE
60 locals recommend
Three blocks from the suite, a great community coffee shop that hosts open mic nights.
"Old" DC restaurant. Great bartenders and oysters on the half shell.
Johnny's Half Shell
"Old" DC restaurant. Great bartenders and oysters on the half shell.
BEST ITALIAN FOOD ON THE HILL. Make a reservation at this Florentine outpost in DC.
84 locals recommend
Acqua Al 2
84 locals recommend
BEST ITALIAN FOOD ON THE HILL. Make a reservation at this Florentine outpost in DC.
Best restaurant in the city. Be sure to get there by 4p or 5p to put your name in. We typically drop our name, then head to a Nats game. Wait times can reach 2.5 hours. WORTH IT!
303 locals recommend
Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SE
303 locals recommend
Best restaurant in the city. Be sure to get there by 4p or 5p to put your name in. We typically drop our name, then head to a Nats game. Wait times can reach 2.5 hours. WORTH IT!
PORK BUNS! PORK BUNS! COLD BREW!
284 locals recommend
Maketto
1351 H St NE
284 locals recommend
PORK BUNS! PORK BUNS! COLD BREW!
Best Indian in DC. Make a reservation for the pre-fixe pre-play menu (before 6p), and after dinner you can catch a performance at the Mammoth or Shakespeare Theatre.
104 locals recommend
Rasika
633 D St NW
104 locals recommend
Best Indian in DC. Make a reservation for the pre-fixe pre-play menu (before 6p), and after dinner you can catch a performance at the Mammoth or Shakespeare Theatre.
Beautiful spot in up-and-coming Bloomingdale. Great food, wine, and cocktails. We like to sit at the bar and chat with the knowledgeable bartenders.
359 locals recommend
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NW
359 locals recommend
Beautiful spot in up-and-coming Bloomingdale. Great food, wine, and cocktails. We like to sit at the bar and chat with the knowledgeable bartenders.
French spot on H Street. Great happy hour 5-7p, everyday. CLOSED MONDAY.
97 locals recommend
Le Grenier
502 H St NE
97 locals recommend
French spot on H Street. Great happy hour 5-7p, everyday. CLOSED MONDAY.
Make a reservation weeks before your arrival. The decor alone is worth it (designed by DC's very own Darryl Carter).
19 locals recommend
Kinship
1015 7th St NW
19 locals recommend
Make a reservation weeks before your arrival. The decor alone is worth it (designed by DC's very own Darryl Carter).
Opened by a dear friend (and Marine), great spot to sit with a book (or a laptop) and watch the day.
174 locals recommend
Compass Coffee
1535 7th St NW
174 locals recommend
Opened by a dear friend (and Marine), great spot to sit with a book (or a laptop) and watch the day.
This restaurant and bar (plus music venue) has some of the best smoked fish and chicken in the city. Check out Big Chief afterward for a night cap.
46 locals recommend
Ivy City Smokehouse
1356 Okie St NE
46 locals recommend
This restaurant and bar (plus music venue) has some of the best smoked fish and chicken in the city. Check out Big Chief afterward for a night cap.

Shopping

A gem where you can find fresh fish, delicious sausages (from Harvey's), amazing selection of cheeses (Righteous), great coffee (say hi to Evan at Peregrine) and the best steamed bao buns in the city.
906 locals recommend
Union Market
1309 5th St NE
906 locals recommend
A gem where you can find fresh fish, delicious sausages (from Harvey's), amazing selection of cheeses (Righteous), great coffee (say hi to Evan at Peregrine) and the best steamed bao buns in the city.
Not only is this the hub of transportation in the area (Amtrak, Greyhound/Bolt/Megabus, WMATA Metro, rental cars, etc), but also has a great mall. LOFT, H&M, plenty of quick shops to grab lunch.
629 locals recommend
Union Station
629 locals recommend
Not only is this the hub of transportation in the area (Amtrak, Greyhound/Bolt/Megabus, WMATA Metro, rental cars, etc), but also has a great mall. LOFT, H&M, plenty of quick shops to grab lunch.
New shops, high end retailers, and good views.
126 locals recommend
CityCenterDC
825 10th St NW
126 locals recommend
New shops, high end retailers, and good views.
One of the better weekend markets in Washington. The centuries old building provides numerous artisan stalls, and a flea market nearby sells many home-grown goods.
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SE
699 locals recommend
One of the better weekend markets in Washington. The centuries old building provides numerous artisan stalls, and a flea market nearby sells many home-grown goods.
Coffee and gelato, about a ten minute walk from the apartment, behind Union Market. Great on a warm day.
30 locals recommend
Dolcezza Factory
550 Penn St NE
30 locals recommend
Coffee and gelato, about a ten minute walk from the apartment, behind Union Market. Great on a warm day.
Need a quick press? M-F, 7:30a-7p, open from 9a-6p on Saturday too.
9 locals recommend
Georgetown Valet Dry Cleaners
405 H St NE
9 locals recommend
Need a quick press? M-F, 7:30a-7p, open from 9a-6p on Saturday too.
The REI Flagship location is located just a few blocks away from your suite. There is also a great coffee shop, La Columbe, located inside (try the Black and Tan Nitro Coffee!).
Uline Arena
1140 3rd St NE
The REI Flagship location is located just a few blocks away from your suite. There is also a great coffee shop, La Columbe, located inside (try the Black and Tan Nitro Coffee!).

Essentials

The best little Italian market in DC. With some of the biggest and most delicious Italian hoagies around. Closed Sunday.
45 locals recommend
A. Litteri
517 Morse St NE
45 locals recommend
The best little Italian market in DC. With some of the biggest and most delicious Italian hoagies around. Closed Sunday.
Giant grocery store right next door! Open 6a-midnight 7 days a week.
803 locals recommend
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NW
803 locals recommend
Giant grocery store right next door! Open 6a-midnight 7 days a week.
Need a pharmacy? Head a few blocks down to CVS on the corner of 7th & H ST NE.
347 locals recommend
CVS
645 H St NE
347 locals recommend
Need a pharmacy? Head a few blocks down to CVS on the corner of 7th & H ST NE.
A visit to Georgetown cannot wrap up without a visit to Jamie Stachowski's market. Grab a loaf of bread and a slice of his famous Spanish terrine...
25 locals recommend
Stachowski's Market
1425 28th St NW
25 locals recommend
A visit to Georgetown cannot wrap up without a visit to Jamie Stachowski's market. Grab a loaf of bread and a slice of his famous Spanish terrine...
Terrific coffee and sandwiches (hot chocolate in winter and iced coffee in summer time aren't to be missed!).
38 locals recommend
Union Kitchen Grocery
538 3rd St NE
38 locals recommend
Terrific coffee and sandwiches (hot chocolate in winter and iced coffee in summer time aren't to be missed!).

Arts & Culture

Catch some indie flicks at this NYC outpost north of Union Market.
89 locals recommend
Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market
550 Penn St NE
89 locals recommend
Catch some indie flicks at this NYC outpost north of Union Market.
Not only is this one of the largest restaurant spaces in DC, it's also a top of the line music venue with great acts performing nightly.
75 locals recommend
The Hamilton
600 14th St NW
75 locals recommend
Not only is this one of the largest restaurant spaces in DC, it's also a top of the line music venue with great acts performing nightly.
Best venue in the city to see rock, pop, and country bands.
455 locals recommend
9:30
815 V St NW
455 locals recommend
Best venue in the city to see rock, pop, and country bands.
Head here to DANCE. Sometimes there are tickets sold for shows, so check their website before heading out.
129 locals recommend
U Street Music Hall
129 locals recommend
Head here to DANCE. Sometimes there are tickets sold for shows, so check their website before heading out.
Hidden gem south of Georgetown. Small, intimate spot for music. Great food too.
17 locals recommend
Gypsy Sally's
3401 Water St NW
17 locals recommend
Hidden gem south of Georgetown. Small, intimate spot for music. Great food too.
Revitalized in 2009, hosts famous shows.
160 locals recommend
Howard Theatre
620 T St NW
160 locals recommend
Revitalized in 2009, hosts famous shows.
Hosts musicals and plays.
15 locals recommend
Warner Theatre
513 13th St NW
15 locals recommend
Hosts musicals and plays.
Modern theatre, straight plays and musicals.
109 locals recommend
Studio Theatre
1501 14th St NW
109 locals recommend
Modern theatre, straight plays and musicals.
Free performances everyday at 6p on the Millennium Stage, as well as world class performances (think "The Lion King," the American Ballet, "Book of Mormon") each month.
498 locals recommend
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NW
498 locals recommend
Free performances everyday at 6p on the Millennium Stage, as well as world class performances (think "The Lion King," the American Ballet, "Book of Mormon") each month.
The newest additional to the Landmark Theatre chain in Washington; serves beer, wine and cocktails, while showing independent films.
104 locals recommend
Landmark's Atlantic Plumbing Cinema
807 V Street Northwest
104 locals recommend
The newest additional to the Landmark Theatre chain in Washington; serves beer, wine and cocktails, while showing independent films.

Entertainment & Activities

Pandas! Apes! Oh, my! Hop on the Red Line metro from Union Station and take the train in the direction of Shady Grove. You can exit at either Woodley Park or Cleveland Park metro stops.
771 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NW
771 locals recommend
Pandas! Apes! Oh, my! Hop on the Red Line metro from Union Station and take the train in the direction of Shady Grove. You can exit at either Woodley Park or Cleveland Park metro stops.
Got kids? Want to see space shuttles? Want to watch something at the IMAX? Head down to the southwest side of the Mall.
809 locals recommend
National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SW
809 locals recommend
Got kids? Want to see space shuttles? Want to watch something at the IMAX? Head down to the southwest side of the Mall.
Stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, all along the Potomac. Located in Georgetown at the end of K Street (which becomes Water Street along the river). Great for a sunny day!
75 locals recommend
Boating in DC at Key Bridge Boathouse
3500 Water St NW
75 locals recommend
Stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, all along the Potomac. Located in Georgetown at the end of K Street (which becomes Water Street along the river). Great for a sunny day!
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME. America's past-time hits it out of the park at a National's game. Tickets start at $15.
455 locals recommend
Nationals Park
1500 S Capitol St SE
455 locals recommend
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME. America's past-time hits it out of the park at a National's game. Tickets start at $15.
Soccer/football/futebol fan? Catch a DC United game at RFK Stadium. Take the Red line train from Union to Metro Center, then transfer to the Blue/Orange/Silver line train, exit at Stadium Armory.
70 locals recommend
RFK Stadium
2400 East Capitol St NE
70 locals recommend
Soccer/football/futebol fan? Catch a DC United game at RFK Stadium. Take the Red line train from Union to Metro Center, then transfer to the Blue/Orange/Silver line train, exit at Stadium Armory.
Tennis fan? Catch the unstoppable Kastles team (Venus Williams, anyone?) during the summer months.
Kastles Stadium at The Wharf
800 Water St SW
Tennis fan? Catch the unstoppable Kastles team (Venus Williams, anyone?) during the summer months.
Shoot some balls at this course, built in 1939. It was named for John Mercer Langston, an African American who was the first dean of the Howard University School.
25 locals recommend
Langston Golf Course & Driving Range
2600 Benning Rd NE
25 locals recommend
Shoot some balls at this course, built in 1939. It was named for John Mercer Langston, an African American who was the first dean of the Howard University School.
Book a couple weeks in advance; $40 per person, per hour. http://www.rockcreekhorsecenter.com/trail_rides.htm
13 locals recommend
Rock Creek Park Horse Center
5100 Glover Rd NW
13 locals recommend
Book a couple weeks in advance; $40 per person, per hour. http://www.rockcreekhorsecenter.com/trail_rides.htm