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Restaurants in Washington, DC

H Street Country Club

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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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Lima Restaurant & Lounge

Club / Lounge / Restaurant

Lima Restaurant & Lounge - Club | Lounge | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review Part restaurant, part lounge, and part techno dance party, K Street’s Lima Restaurant & Lounge is a near-nightly scene of bumps, grinds, and chichi nibbles. Early in the evening, the after-work Happy Hour crowd tends to populate the main floor bar, washing off the day with a few mojitos and a wide-screen broadcast of major ... more

1401 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20533

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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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The Park at Fourteenth

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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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Dirty Martini

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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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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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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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The Front Page

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The Front Page - Bar | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review Though The Front Page may not win any culinary awards, its Happy Hour has been the stuff of legends since the place opened in 1987. Daytime sees the expansive venue playing host to throngs of policy wonks and stressed-out staffers who stop in to watch CNN or catch a game on the dozen TVs, while tourists take to the large ... more

1333 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036

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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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Old Glory BBQ

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Old Glory BBQ - Bar | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
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Party Earth Review Nestled as it is on Georgetown’s always-bustling M Street, Old Glory BBQ is in a premium geographical position to draw big crowds of barbecue fans day and night – and it most certainly does, though patrons who don’t want their ribs with a side of raucous college kids will probably want to head elsewhere after 10pm. The ... more

3139 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20007

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True barebones budget eaters know the best place to get cheap grub isn’t at the restaurants in Washington, DC at all, but at the myriad bars that dole out tons of free appetizers during Happy Hour.

Those with a little more self-respect – and a taste for something beyond sliders and fries – will still fare well, as the restaurant scene in DC is as diverse as the international city itself. Political bigwigs munch cigars and talk policy at gourmet French joints in Penn Quarter, while cheap ethnic cuisine flourishes in Adams Morgan, and stellar gastropubs continue to pop up all over town.

Chinatown makes it easy to get a bucket of something that resembles food for a few dollars, and though the authenticity of this Chinese fare is questionable, the starving students and unaware tourists don’t seem to mind.

Meanwhile, sushi restaurants are all the rage for folks looking to turn a little Japanese, and neighborhoods like U Street, Columbia Heights, and H Street continue to bring in new funky fun neighborhood diners that offer trendy and cool takes on New American fusion.

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    Eclectic crowds? Authentic bars? Live music? Nothing mainstream? Then check out these suggestions from Jonah:

    U Street Music Hall - Bar | Club | Live Music Venue in Washington, DC.

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    Amazing drink deals? Unpretentious crowds? Karaoke with friends? Dancing all night? Then check out these suggestions from Emma:

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    Granville Moore's - Beer Garden | Gastropub in Washington, DC.

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    The DC Improv - Bar | Comedy Club | Restaurant in Washington, DC.

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

The Third Edition - Bar | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
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