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Local 16

Local 16 Washington, DC United States 38.916882 -77.037147
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Lounge / Restaurant / Rooftop Bar

Review

Ratings:

Lucas

Adriana

Jonah

Emma

Party Earth Review: A large rooftop bar and an emphasis on locally-grown products have made Local 16 a popular hangout for a mix of foodies, preppies, and hipsters alike. A casual weeknight vibe quickly turns to a rowdy, overly-packed scene on weekends when swarms of college students take over the large tiki-styled rooftop deck to flirt with coeds at the bar while a DJ spins a soundtrack of Top 40. Couples and young professionals looking for a mellower scene can check out the downstairs restaurant and bar, whose red and dark wood décor and warm fringed lanterns create a more intimate and laid-back atmosphere. Simple bistro-style wooden tables, chairs, and leather booths are snuggled against the walls of the main dining area and face the bar through a half-wall made of stacked liquor bottles. The bar itself has a distinctive pub feel, with a mixture of simple wooden stools and scattered tables, and a large street side window overlooking U Street provides patrons with a perfect people-watching perch. Once recharged by the downstairs vibe, patrons at Local 16 can easily head back up to the rooftop via a narrow stairway in the rear of the bar, where the scene often changes so quickly it’s like a slap in the face.

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Neighborhood:

U Street Corridor

Address:

1602 U Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
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Metro:

Green, Yellow Lines: U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo

Phone:

202-265-2828

Links:

Official Website

Hours:

Bar/Rooftop: M–Th 5pm–2am, F–Sa 5pm–3am, Su 11am–1am
Restaurant: Su–Th 5–10pm, F–Sa 5–11pm
Brunch: Su 11am–4pm

Recommended as:

 Night Spot
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Local 16 Review

Tip from Lucas:

“The rooftop is popular and you can’t reserve tables, so even if you’re lucky enough to snag one during peak hours, there’s a two-hour limit with a food order. Set up a home base early in the bar downstairs.”

The Scene

A large rooftop bar and an emphasis on locally-grown products have made Local 16 a popular hangout for a mix of foodies, preppies, and hipsters alike.

U Street Corridor, Washington, DC – A large rooftop bar and an emphasis on locally-grown products have made Local 16 a popular hangout for a mix of foodies, preppies, and hipsters alike.

A casual weeknight vibe quickly turns to a rowdy, overly-packed scene on weekends when swarms of college students take over the large tiki-styled rooftop deck to flirt with coeds at the bar while a DJ spins a soundtrack of Top 40.

Couples and young professionals looking for a mellower scene can check out the downstairs restaurant and bar, whose red and dark wood décor and warm fringed lanterns create a more intimate and laid-back atmosphere.

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Crowd

Young professionals, local foodies, college students, and frat types, early 20s to 30s.

Entertainment/Music

Chill reggae, rock, pop, 80s, and 90s music weekdays on the rooftop. DJs spin Top 40 Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. TV.

Food/Miscellaneous

Seasonal menu of American-inspired cuisine, including a variety of pizzas and an aerie burger with cheddar. Catering menu available for private parties. Valet parking on the weekends from 6pm. Happy Hour M–F 5–8pm.

Prices

Brunch $8–$12, prix fixe brunch for Facebook fans $18, appetizers $5–$9, entrées $13–$24. Beer $5–$6, wine $6–$9/glass or $24–$135/bottle, cocktails $8–$12.

Dress

Casual: t-shirts, shorts, jeans, flip-flops.

Hot Nights/When to Go

Weekends for the college vibe, or midweek for a more relaxed atmosphere.

Close By

Two blocks away is Marvin (2007 14th Street NW), a club with packed dance floors and a rooftop space as well.

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