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H Street Corridor NE Nightlife Area
Party Earth Review The H Street Corridor – a mile-long stretch of H Street extending east from Union Station – has been the focus of a major redevelopment campaign since 2003, resulting in dozens of bars, acclaimed restaurants, and respectable... ... read full review
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Neighborhood:
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Address:
H Street NE, extending roughly from
Union Station to the intersections of
Florida and Maryland Avenues
Washington, DC 20002Get Directions
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Metro:
Red Line: Union Station
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Hours:
24/7
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Recommended as:
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Party Earth H Street Corridor NE Review
The Scene
The H Street Corridor – a mile-long stretch of H Street extending east from Union Station – has been the focus of a major redevelopment campaign since 2003, resulting in dozens of bars, acclaimed restaurants, and respectable...H Street Corridor, Washington, DC –
The H Street Corridor – a mile-long stretch of H Street extending east from Union Station – has been the focus of a major redevelopment campaign since 2003, resulting in dozens of bars, acclaimed restaurants, and respectable music venues popping up along a stretch that was largely devastated by race riots in the 1960s.
The eastern boundary of the Corridor is marked by the 60,000-square-foot Atlas Performing Arts Center, where four theaters and three dance studios welcome a steady stream of international films and eclectic performances.
Tattooed hipsters quickly become avid regulars of the burlesque and erotic magic shows at the Red Palace, or rock out to the latest indie acts pounding away inside the Rock & Roll Hotel.
At the H Street Country Club, gaggles of party-seeking girlfriends and laid-back young professionals flock to the DC-themed mini-golf, while Biergarten Haus attracts lovers of both beer and soccer.
Foodies with a more discerning palate can make their way to the highly-acclaimed Granville Moore’s gastropub for signature mussels and fries, or grab a handcrafted specialty cocktail made with American spirits at Church & State.
When the late-night munchies hit – and if the outdoor chef isn’t grilling on the patio at Little Miss Whiskey’s Golden Dollar – Taylor Gourmet serves up fat hoagies till 3am on Fridays and Saturdays, and Dangerously Delicious Pies dishes out enough sweet and savory options to quell any alcohol-fueled hankering.
Though still a work in progress, the mix of edgy and exciting nightlife options along the H Street Corridor only continue to grow.
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Crowd
Hipsters, artists, musicians, and unpretentious young professionals, mid-20s to late 30s.
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Entertainment / Music
Dozens of options, including live rock music at the Rock & Roll Hotel (1353 H Street NE) and the Red Palace (1212 H Street NE), the latter of which also offers burlesque and sideshow acts.
A variety of bar games at H Street Country Club (1335 H Street NE), including mini-golf and Skeeball.
DJs play at Sticky Rice (1224 H Street NE) and Little Miss Whiskeys Golden Dollar (1104 H Street NE) on Fridays and Saturdays.
Live theater and dance at the Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H Street NE) and H Street Playhouse (1365 H Street NE).
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Food / Miscellaneous
Wide variety of international food from Japanese and Ethiopian to traditional German fare.
Highlights include:
Sushi and tater tots at Sticky Rice (1224 H Street NE).
Award-winning Belgian delicacies at Granville Moore’s gastropub (1238 H Street NE).
Traditional British pub fare at The Queen Vic (1206 H Street NE).
Bistro fare at Smith Commons Dining Room & Public House (1245 H Street NW).
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Prices
Prices are as varied as the food options, but entrées typically run $10–$25. Drinks run from $2 cans of beer at The Pug (12344 H Street NE) to $11 cocktails at The Atlas Room (1015 H Street NE).
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What to Wear / Dress Code
Anything goes: skinny jeans, graphic t-shirts, vintage threads, sundresses, polo shirts.
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Hot Nights / When to Go
Friday and Saturday nights for a full-on party scene.
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Close By
The Argonaut (1433 H Street NE), a seafood tavern, was one of the first of the new wave of restaurants to open along H Street.
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