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Packing more bars into a short stretch than anywhere else in DC – which makes the area both a surefire nighttime hotspot and a carmageddon parking nightmare – Adams Morgan has such a reputation for late-night rowdiness that residents call the main drag of 18th Street “The Liquoridor,” a moniker kept alive by the throngs of Friday-happy college kids who parade up and down the sidewalk looking for cheap drinks and raucous fun.

Diverse drinking dens and eclectic neighborhood haunts ensure patrons long past college age keep pace with the fracas, while music lovers can catch nightly live blues, jazz, and indie rock bands at several locations and more relaxed types can escape to neighborhood diners, late-night bookstores, independent coffee houses, and the handful of bars that keep the vibe lower key.

Culinary evidence of Adams Morgan’s South American and African heritage is also plentiful, attracting Washington foodies to many popular ethnic restaurants.

Even though the high-end scene isn’t as prevalent as in other parts of town, ongoing gentrification has brought in transplants with money to burn, followed by a handful of chic eateries, lounges, and clubs.

By day, Adams Morgan displays more of a bohemian side in the form of eccentric boutiques, outdoor markets, and vintage shops that open whenever the owners feel like it, as well as eclectic studios that offer classes in belly dancing, sewing, and pottery.

In September, the annual Adams Morgan Day 18th Street Festival attracts more than 20,000 attendees for live music, dancing, art shows, and cultural celebrations, while Crafty Bastards in the fall attracts similar numbers to the city’s largest craft fair.

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GrandCentral

Bar / Club / Restaurant

Party Earth Review A cavernous cornerstone of the Adams Morgan barhopping scene, GrandCentral welcomes a rowdy crowd of sports fans, booty shakers, and cover charge haters. The barrel-vaulted ceilings ... more

2447 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Bourbon

Bar / Club / Restaurant

Party Earth Review Patrons looking for an escape from the typical turbulence of Adams Morgan will find it at Bourbon, a homey bar and club that brings a bit of Kentucky charm to this college-heavy strip ... more

2321 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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The Reef

Bar / Club / Restaurant

Party Earth Review Whether they’re looking for rooftop bars, jungle décor, or aquarium-laden dance floors, the young and boisterous regulars at The Reef can enjoy it all – and they most certainly do ... more

2446 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Tryst

Bar / Coffee Shop / Lounge

Party Earth Review Situated in a neighborhood known for its rowdy nightlife, Tryst invites Adams Morgan rabble-rousers to step back, have a latte served with animal crackers, and chill out. A wall of ... more

2459 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Dan's Café

Dive Bar

Party Earth Review Built into a flat, square building with no exterior windows or lights, the most prominent evidence of the dive hiding behind the boarded-up façade of Dan’s Café is the string of rowdy ... more

2315 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Chief Ike's Mambo Room

Dive Bar / Restaurant

Reviewed by Kimberly K.

"I loved the decor of that place. It's kitschy yet fun to look to look at. (One example is the Day of the Dead-inspired wall mural.) Chief Ike's food m ..." more

1725 Columbia Road NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Lauriol Plaza

Mexican Restaurant

Reviewed by Dylan H.

"My Take: Lauriol Plaza is one of the better-known Mexican restaurants in the Washington, D.C. area. An always-busy dinner crowd is composed of college ..." more

1835 18th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20050

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Amsterdam Falafelshop

Middle Eastern Restaurant

Reviewed by Allie M.

"Anytime I'm in the vicinity of Adams Morgan (which is basically anytime I'm in D.C. proper), I make it a goal to make it to Amsterdam Falafelshop for ..." more

2425 18th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20009

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Madam's Organ Blues Bar

Bar / Live Music Venue

Party Earth Review Live music nightly, a full menu of soul food, beers in mason jars, and a crowd as diverse as the United Nations are just a few of the reasons all three floors of Madam’s Organ Blues ... more

2461 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Bossa Bistro & Lounge

Art Gallery / Bar / Bistro / Lounge

Party Earth Review An intimate venue in the heart of the normally chaotic Adams Morgan bar scene, Bossa Bistro and Lounge offers live world music and cozy, candlelit nooks to its international music-loving ... more

2463 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Habana Village

Bar / Club / Restaurant

Party Earth Review A popular destination for salsa experts and merengue beginners alike, Habana Village is a high-energy hotspot for those in the mood for Cuban cuisine, Latin music, and a slew of signature ... more

1834 Columbia Road NW
Washington, DC 20009

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The Brass Monkey

Bar / Karaoke Bar / Restaurant

Party Earth Review A collective of five separately-named venues under one owner, and all joined by connecting stairways, The Brass Monkey is a labyrinth of entertainment where the amount of alcohol consumed ... more

2317 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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