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Marvin

Bar / Beer Garden / Lounge

Marvin - Bar | Beer Garden | Lounge | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review Built as an homage to singer Marvin Gaye, who grew up nearby and took soul-searching trips to Belgium in the 1980s, Marvin combines the soulful elements of its namesake with some unique Belgian overtones. A wall-sized mural of the singer casts a watchful eye over the local bohemian types chowing down on fried chicken with ... more

2007 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Café Saint-Ex

Bar / Club / Restaurant

Café Saint-Ex - Bar | Club | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review A popular neighborhood haunt for artsy post-grads and young professionals, Café Saint-Ex may fly high with its aviation-themed décor, but the vibe is considerably more bohemian – in fact, a chalked sign near the door respectfully asks that “all collars be turned down prior to entry.” Named after Antoine de Saint-Exupery ... more

1847 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Eighteenth Street Lounge

Bar / Live Music Venue / Lounge

Eighteenth Street Lounge - Bar | Live Music Venue | Lounge in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review Little of Eighteenth Street Lounge’s façade would attract the attention of an uninitiated passerby, save for the bouncer who plants himself before its unmarked door or the lines that form beneath the neon glow of a “MATTRESS DISCOUNTS” sign on the adjacent building. Inside this three-story lounge, however, DC scenesters ... more

1212 18th Street NW
Washington DC, 20036

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Proof

Restaurant / Wine Bar

Proof - Restaurant | Wine Bar in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review With a mix of contemporary American cuisine and a wine list more aptly described as a “book,” Proof attracts a refined crowd of local foodies and oenophiles who are drawn by the strong emphasis on organic and sustainable ingredients and the bar’s one-thousand-plus wine selection. Exposed brick and glowing pendant lights ... more

775 G Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001

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Policy

Cocktail Bar / Lounge

Policy - Cocktail Bar | Lounge | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review Policy is a bi-level venue that might also be called bipolar: offering patrons a laid-back restaurant and mixology spot downstairs and a loud, graffiti-laden lounge above. The Love Dining Room is an intimate take on the American diner, with red vinyl booths and Formica tabletops where young professionals and couples cozy ... more

1904 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Tryst

Bar / Coffee Shop / Lounge

Tryst - Bar | Coffee Shop | Lounge in Washington, DC.
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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 windows offers both mellow daytime views and safety from the nighttime chaos of 18th Street, while mismatched couches and simple wooden tables ... more

2459 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Russia House Restaurant & Lounge

Bar / Lounge / Restaurant

Russia House Restaurant & Lounge  - Bar | Lounge | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review The Communist party may be dead, but the after-party marches on at The Russia House Restaurant and Lounge, an upscale tribute to the cuisine and culture of the motherland. One of the few spots in the District where Royal Siberian caviar flows as readily as a mango martini, this elegant four-story venue is awash in red velvet ... more

1800 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Café Citron

Bar / Club / Live Music Venue

Café Citron   - Bar | Club | Live Music Venue | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review Restaurant by day, loud Latin club by night, and a sure spot to grab sugary-sweet cocktails any time, Café Citron is a popular hangout for everyone from salsa lovers to savvy tourists. Young professionals looking to cap their day with plates of plantains or pitchers of minty mojitos stop in for Happy Hour to plop into the ... more

1343 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036

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Kramerbooks & Afterwords Café

Bar / Café / Culture / Bookstore

Kramerbooks & Afterwords Café - Bar | Café | Culture | Live Music Venue | Bookstore in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review A combination independent bookseller and high-end café, Kramerbooks & Afterwords has become a DC staple for an eclectic and hyper-literate clientele. Lined with classics, rarer finds, novelty books, and a wide selection of politically-minded literature, the bookstore offers a pleasant place for smartly-dressed patrons to ... more

1517 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Off the Record

Historic Bar / Hotel Bar

Off the Record - Historic Bar | Hotel Bar | Lounge in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review It’s a never-ending battle of donkeys vs. elephants in the District of Columbia, but Off the Record, a chic lounge in the basement of the historic Hay-Adams hotel, brings both parties together for a cordial cocktail after an exhausting day of work. Located a block from the White House, this venue’s name is no accident ... more

Hay-Adams Hotel
800 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20006

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Shelly's Back Room

Cigar Bar / Restaurant

Shelly's Back Room - Cigar Bar | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review Situated just two blocks from the White House and guarded by a saluting five-foot Native American statue, Shelly’s Back Room is one of only a handful of DC establishments where folks can still get together for an indoor smoke without suffering the evil eye from suburban yoga moms and soy milk-drinking herbivores. In fact ... more

1331 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20004

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Birch & Barley

Bar / Gastropub / Restaurant

Birch & Barley - Bar | Gastropub | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review A delectable menu of seasonal bites and a giant assortment of handcrafted ales lie behind the tall wood doors of Birch & Barley, a haven for sophisticated patrons on the hunt for good food and a lot of brew. With more than five hundred bottled beers, fifty drafts, and five casks at the ready, the venue is a veritable Shangri ... more

1337 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005

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Marvin

Bar / Beer Garden / Lounge

Marvin - Bar | Beer Garden | Lounge | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review Built as an homage to singer Marvin Gaye, who grew up nearby and took soul-searching trips to Belgium in the 1980s, Marvin combines the soulful elements of its namesake with some unique Belgian overtones. A wall-sized mural of the singer casts a watchful eye over the local bohemian types chowing down on fried chicken with ... more

2007 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Café Saint-Ex

Bar / Club / Restaurant

Café Saint-Ex - Bar | Club | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review A popular neighborhood haunt for artsy post-grads and young professionals, Café Saint-Ex may fly high with its aviation-themed décor, but the vibe is considerably more bohemian – in fact, a chalked sign near the door respectfully asks that “all collars be turned down prior to entry.” Named after Antoine de Saint-Exupery ... more

1847 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Eighteenth Street Lounge

Bar / Live Music Venue / Lounge

Eighteenth Street Lounge - Bar | Live Music Venue | Lounge in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review Little of Eighteenth Street Lounge’s façade would attract the attention of an uninitiated passerby, save for the bouncer who plants himself before its unmarked door or the lines that form beneath the neon glow of a “MATTRESS DISCOUNTS” sign on the adjacent building. Inside this three-story lounge, however, DC scenesters ... more

1212 18th Street NW
Washington DC, 20036

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The Gibson

Cocktail Bar / Lounge

The Gibson - Cocktail Bar | Lounge in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review Bartenders in this unmarked lounge like a challenge, and the simple, one-page menu at The Gibson is better regarded as a place to start than the sum of what’s available. The intimate candlelit space is fitted out with a long bar running down the middle of the ground floor with enough room for a few dozen thirsty patrons ... more

2009 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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The Wonderland Ballroom

Bar / Restaurant

The Wonderland Ballroom - Bar | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review Nestled in a mostly residential neighborhood, The Wonderland Ballroom is both a popular community gathering spot and a nighttime funhouse for the young and reckless of Columbia Heights. Wood-paneled walls covered with vintage beer ads, street signs, stickers, Buddha statues, and movie posters, however, create a flavor that ... more

1101 Kenyon Street NW
Washington, DC 20010

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Dan's Café

Dive Bar

Dan's Café - Dive Bar in Washington, DC.
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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 frat boys usually careening out its door. A dozen shelves of booze stacked behind the sticky bar glitter like lost treasure, drawing a crowd ... more

2315 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Proof

Restaurant / Wine Bar

Proof - Restaurant | Wine Bar in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review With a mix of contemporary American cuisine and a wine list more aptly described as a “book,” Proof attracts a refined crowd of local foodies and oenophiles who are drawn by the strong emphasis on organic and sustainable ingredients and the bar’s one-thousand-plus wine selection. Exposed brick and glowing pendant lights ... more

775 G Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001

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The Park at Fourteenth

Bar / Club / Lounge / Restaurant

The Park at Fourteenth - Bar | Club | Lounge | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review Located just blocks from the White House, The Park at Fourteenth is an upscale club that seduces its stylish patrons with four stories of fashionable fun. It is not uncommon to see celebrities and pro athletes waltzing in through the red-carpeted entrance, making their way past stern, unyielding bouncers and block-long ... more

920 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005

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Policy

Cocktail Bar / Lounge

Policy - Cocktail Bar | Lounge | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review Policy is a bi-level venue that might also be called bipolar: offering patrons a laid-back restaurant and mixology spot downstairs and a loud, graffiti-laden lounge above. The Love Dining Room is an intimate take on the American diner, with red vinyl booths and Formica tabletops where young professionals and couples cozy ... more

1904 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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H Street Country Club

Bar / Restaurant

H Street Country Club  - Bar | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review Best known for its nine-hole indoor mini golf course, H Street Country Club is an offbeat neighborhood staple offering 7,000 square feet of games, booze, and DC-themed décor – a far cry from Member’s Only jackets and pricey greens fees. During the day, exuberant patrons of all ages crowd the long wooden tables on the ground ... more

1335 H Street NE
Washington, DC 20002

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Russia House Restaurant & Lounge

Bar / Lounge / Restaurant

Russia House Restaurant & Lounge  - Bar | Lounge | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review The Communist party may be dead, but the after-party marches on at The Russia House Restaurant and Lounge, an upscale tribute to the cuisine and culture of the motherland. One of the few spots in the District where Royal Siberian caviar flows as readily as a mango martini, this elegant four-story venue is awash in red velvet ... more

1800 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009

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McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon

Bar / Restaurant

McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon - Bar | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review Though the name might elicit images of a quaint Irish pub, the DC college crowd knows McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon is the sort of place where people may enter sober but rarely leave that way. Five bars over two floors entice hordes of newly-legal kids, who flood in most evenings to pound bottle after bottle (after bottle ... more

2401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20037

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Public Bar - Restaurant | Rooftop Bar | Sports Bar in Washington, DC.

Public Bar

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Buddha Bar - Asian Restaurant | Bar | Fusion Restaurant | Lounge | Restaurant in Washington, DC.

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Cool Music Bars

BY: Jonah

Rock & Roll Hotel - Bar | Club | Live Music Venue in Washington, DC.

Rock & Roll Hotel

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Jonah also likes: Live Music Eclectic Indie Alternative Non-mainstream

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Fun Happy Hours

BY: Emma

Chadwicks - Bar | Restaurant in Washington, DC.

Chadwicks

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DC Bars Overview

Bohemian Caverns - Bar | Jazz Club | Live Music Venue | Lounge | Restaurant in DC

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that not all bars in Washington, DC were created equal…but that won’t stop us from trying all of them!

One thing is for sure, DC bars often have great Happy Hour specials thanks to the fact that so many of the people who work here (federal employees) get off promptly at 5pm. Politicos, staffers, and commuters double the city’s population every day, and cram into bars all over town as soon as work lets out.

Dupont Circle attracts a lot of lawyers and lobbyists to its high-end drinking dens, but still manages to entice all types with sports bars, quaint taverns, spacious haunts, and gay bars.

18th Street in Adams Morgan, meanwhile, has been dubbed the “Liquorridor” for a reason and gets crushed by college kids nightly, while ritzy Georgetown has everything from chichi bars to timeless saloons.

No DC bar crawl would be complete without going to the H Street Corridor or U Street, as both are major party hubs in the District and offer an endless array of themed bars, craft brewpubs, and bare-bones dive bars.

Oh yeah, there’s some pretty cool museums here too, be sure and put down the pint for a bit and check out that White House thing before getting back to sampling more great Washington, DC bars and nightlife.

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Town Danceboutique - Gay Bar | Gay Club in Washington, DC.
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Barcöde - Bar | Club | Lounge | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
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Adams Morgan

Madam's Organ Blues Bar - Bar | Live Music Venue | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
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Downtown

P.O.V. Roof Terrace and Lounge - Cocktail Bar | Hotel Bar | Restaurant | Rooftop Lounge in Washington, DC.
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