Guidebook for Washington
Drinks & Nightlife
Bossa Bistro & Lounge
2463 18th St NWLive music and diverse crowd.
Great selection of Belgian beers and perfect spot to spend time on sunny spring/summer afternoons.
21 locals recommend
L'Enfant Cafe-Bar
2000 18th Street NorthwestGreat selection of Belgian beers and perfect spot to spend time on sunny spring/summer afternoons.
The Russian-European elegance of the Russia House offers a uniquely warm and comfortable meeting place for anyone appreciative of its friendly and intimate coziness.
12 locals recommend
Russia House
1800 Connecticut Ave NWThe Russian-European elegance of the Russia House offers a uniquely warm and comfortable meeting place for anyone appreciative of its friendly and intimate coziness.
Food Scene
The all in one restaurant, coffeehouse and bar you can spend all day with your laptop.
Be patient finding a spot to sit and be willing to share a couch/table with a stranger. Free Wi-Fi on weekdays
252 locals recommend
Tryst
2459 18th St NWThe all in one restaurant, coffeehouse and bar you can spend all day with your laptop.
Be patient finding a spot to sit and be willing to share a couch/table with a stranger. Free Wi-Fi on weekdays
inexpensive French bistro with good brunch menu. Outdoor sitting area on nice weather. enjoy cocktails at night or listen to a variety of world /electronic music. OK to start out evening.
17 locals recommend
Napoleon Bistro
1847 Columbia Rd NWinexpensive French bistro with good brunch menu. Outdoor sitting area on nice weather. enjoy cocktails at night or listen to a variety of world /electronic music. OK to start out evening.
Good and cheap late night snack option. Gets very crowded at night and there's hardly a place to sit. Good falafels though, probably best in town.
125 locals recommend
Amsterdam Falafelshop
2425 18th St NWGood and cheap late night snack option. Gets very crowded at night and there's hardly a place to sit. Good falafels though, probably best in town.
Mexican restaurant large enough to accommodate big group of people. $8 - $16.00
135 locals recommend
Lauriol Plaza
1835 18th St NWMexican restaurant large enough to accommodate big group of people. $8 - $16.00
Excellent French bistro with a
lively, down-home atmosphere. Great mussels pistou,
merguez sausage. Very crowded but worth the wait.
66 locals recommend
Bistrot Du Coin
1738 Connecticut Ave NWExcellent French bistro with a
lively, down-home atmosphere. Great mussels pistou,
merguez sausage. Very crowded but worth the wait.
Steps away from ConnecticutAve. this converted town house is a shrine to tea. It serves 2 dozen varieties, plus carefully chosen self-service foods to accompany them, from breakfast through dinner.
55 locals recommend
Teaism Dupont Circle
2009 R St NWSteps away from ConnecticutAve. this converted town house is a shrine to tea. It serves 2 dozen varieties, plus carefully chosen self-service foods to accompany them, from breakfast through dinner.
Mandu
1805 18th Street Northwesthomestyle Korean dishes/gluten free menu
Mintwood Place among Washingtonian Magazine's "100 Very Best Restaurants 2015."
71 locals recommend
Mintwood Place
1813 Columbia Rd NWMintwood Place among Washingtonian Magazine's "100 Very Best Restaurants 2015."
Essentials
Dupont Market
1807 18th St NWCheap, hidden gem sandwich place. Try out the #5 Italian sandwich.
A short walk away organic market where you'll find fresh produce and basics like milk, bread and OJ
48 locals recommend
Yes! Organic Market Adams Morgan
1825 Columbia Rd NWA short walk away organic market where you'll find fresh produce and basics like milk, bread and OJ
AB Liquors
1803 Columbia Rd NWclosest liquor store in the
area.
American Ice Company
917 V St NW24 hour pharmacy.
Shopping
Kramers
1517 Connecticut Ave NWBook store, bar and restaurant.
24 Hours Friday & Saturday
GoodWood
1428 U St NWGreat vintage furniture and apparel store.
Miss Pixie's
1626 14th St NWVintage home furnishings mid-century to shabby chic!
Redeem
1810 14th Street NorthwestSpecialty clothing Independent and International Designers
Entertainment & Activities
Go see the pandas! :) Free admission. more info @
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Audiences/Visitors/default.cfm
771 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NW Go see the pandas! :) Free admission. more info @
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Audiences/Visitors/default.cfm
Arts & Culture
The Phillips Collection invites visitors to experience an extraordinary collection ranging from masterpieces of French impressionism and American modernism to art of the present day.
224 locals recommend
The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St NWThe Phillips Collection invites visitors to experience an extraordinary collection ranging from masterpieces of French impressionism and American modernism to art of the present day.
One of the oldest rock/alternative live music establishments in the city. Check out their schedule for bands at blackcatdc.com
136 locals recommend
Black Cat
1811 14th St NWOne of the oldest rock/alternative live music establishments in the city. Check out their schedule for bands at blackcatdc.com
9:30
815 V St NWLive music.
Everything Else
Red line stop near our place.
Walk straight up Connecticut Ave (about 10 minutes)
connects to Metro Center only 2 stops away.
160 locals recommend
Dupont Circle Station
1525 20th St NWRed line stop near our place.
Walk straight up Connecticut Ave (about 10 minutes)
connects to Metro Center only 2 stops away.
Red line stop near home, a short walk ( 5 - 10minutes) straight down Connecticut Ave.
81 locals recommend
Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Station
2700 Connecticut Ave NWRed line stop near home, a short walk ( 5 - 10minutes) straight down Connecticut Ave.