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Restaurants in Washington, DC

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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Café Citron

Bar / Club / Live Music Venue / Restaurant

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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Pizzeria Paradiso

Bar / Pizza Place

Pizzeria Paradiso - Bar | Pizza Place in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review Pizza connoisseurs know that a good pie is nearly equivalent to paradise, and if the line running out the door at Georgetown’s Pizzeria Paradiso is any indication of quality, then people should be prepared for cheesy nirvana. Located a few blocks past the typical M Street strip, Pizzeria Paradiso is an open ... more

3282 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20007

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La Tasca

Spanish Restaurant / Tapas Bar

La Tasca - Spanish Restaurant | Tapas Bar in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review Once patrons step into La Tasca, the hustle and bustle of Chinatown is completely abolished, seamlessly replaced with the hustle and bustle of festive guests devouring tapas and slinging back pitchers of fruity booze. Decorated like an elegant old Spanish estate, the vibrant yellow main room is decked out in spear-studded ... more

722 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

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18th Amendment

Bar / Lounge / Restaurant

18th Amendment - Bar | Lounge | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review With a shadowy art deco theme reminiscent of the 1920s on one floor and a sparser speakeasy bar in the basement below, 18th Amendment – named for the law that made the country dry – entices a variety of after-work professionals and mellow groups of friends with its rotating theme nights, lengthy Happy Hour specials, rare ... more

613 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20003

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Dirty Martini

Bar / Lounge / Restaurant

Dirty Martini - Bar | Lounge | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review A cavernous upscale temple to its namesake drink, Dirty Martini is popular for everything from a midweek working lunch – liquid or otherwise – to a post-work pre-party, to a classy after-hours soiree. Exposed white brick, sleek hardwood, and modern Italian furniture provide a classy backdrop for the foreign policy bigwigs ... more

1223 Connecticut Avenue
Washington, DC 20036

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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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Off the Record

Historic Bar / Hotel Bar / Lounge

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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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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Policy

Cocktail Bar / Lounge / Restaurant

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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Marvin

Bar / Beer Garden / Lounge / Restaurant

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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Busboys and Poets

Bar / Café / Restaurant

Busboys and Poets - Bar | Café | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review Just north of the main party hub of U Street, progressive-minded locals can be found at Busboys and Poets, a celebrated restaurant, bar, bookstore, and art gallery where creative thought flows as freely as the house sangria. Midweek finds mellow regulars congregating in the lounge, where they while away the afternoon on ... more

2021 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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