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Packing more bars into a short stretch than anywhere else in DC – which makes the area both a surefire nighttime hotspot and a carmageddon parking nightmare – Adams Morgan has such a reputation for late-night rowdiness that residents call the main drag of 18th Street “The Liquoridor,” a moniker kept alive by the throngs of Friday-happy college kids who parade up and down the sidewalk looking for cheap drinks and raucous fun.

Diverse drinking dens and eclectic neighborhood haunts ensure patrons long past college age keep pace with the fracas, while music lovers can catch nightly live blues, jazz, and indie rock bands at several locations and more relaxed types can escape to neighborhood diners, late-night bookstores, independent coffee houses, and the handful of bars that keep the vibe lower key.

Culinary evidence of Adams Morgan’s South American and African heritage is also plentiful, attracting Washington foodies to many popular ethnic restaurants.

Even though the high-end scene isn’t as prevalent as in other parts of town, ongoing gentrification has brought in transplants with money to burn, followed by a handful of chic eateries, lounges, and clubs.

By day, Adams Morgan displays more of a bohemian side in the form of eccentric boutiques, outdoor markets, and vintage shops that open whenever the owners feel like it, as well as eclectic studios that offer classes in belly dancing, sewing, and pottery.

In September, the annual Adams Morgan Day 18th Street Festival attracts more than 20,000 attendees for live music, dancing, art shows, and cultural celebrations, while Crafty Bastards in the fall attracts similar numbers to the city’s largest craft fair.

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Bossa Bistro & Lounge

20s / 30s / 40s / Art Gallery / Bar / DJ

Party Earth Review An intimate venue in the heart of the normally chaotic Adams Morgan bar scene, Bossa Bistro and Lounge offers live world music and cozy, candlelit nooks to its international music-loving ... more

2463 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Amsterdam Falafelshop

All Ages / Alternative / Art / Deck

Reviewed by Allie M.

"Anytime I'm in the vicinity of Adams Morgan (which is basically anytime I'm in D.C. proper), I make it a goal to make it to Amsterdam Falafelshop for ..." more

2425 18th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20009

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Rumba Cafe

Bar / Button-downs / Casual / Dance

Party Earth Review A lively bar and restaurant that exudes all things Latin-American – from its delectable tapas to its weekly Latin nights – Rumba Cafe offers plenty of opportunity to ... more

2443 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Bourbon

20s / After Work / Anything goes

Party Earth Review Patrons looking for an escape from the typical turbulence of Adams Morgan will find it at Bourbon, a homey bar and club that brings a bit of Kentucky charm to this college-heavy strip ... more

2321 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Napoleon Bistro & Lounge

Ambient / Bar / Bottle Service

Party Earth Review Savory crêpes, champagne cocktails, and sultry décor bring a French flare and upscale vibe to Napoleon Bistro & Metropolitan Lounge, setting it apart from the raucous twenty-something ... more

1847 Columbia Road NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Dan's Café

20s / 70s Music / 80s Music / Jeans

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 ... more

2315 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Lauriol Plaza

Affluent / After Work / All Ages

Reviewed by Denisha L.

"You are eager to walk into the atmosphere of Homemade tortillas, chatting and Hispanics. It is every African American woman's dream to be served by La ..." more

1835 18th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20050

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Ventnor Sports Café

20s / 30s / 40s / After Work / Brunch

Party Earth Review Though the owner hails from Philadelphia – and makes no secret of his affinity for the City of Brotherly Love – Ventnor Sports Café welcomes fans of every ilk and creed with a no-fuss ... more

2411 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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GrandCentral

30s / 40s / Bar / Bar Food / Baseball

Party Earth Review A cavernous cornerstone of the Adams Morgan barhopping scene, GrandCentral welcomes a rowdy crowd of sports fans, booty shakers, and cover charge haters. The barrel-vaulted ceilings ... more

2447 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Tryst

20s / 30s / 40s / Anything goes / Bar

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 ... more

2459 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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The Brass Monkey

20s / 30s / Bar / Blouses / Couples / DJ

Party Earth Review A collective of five separately-named venues under one owner, and all joined by connecting stairways, The Brass Monkey is a labyrinth of entertainment where the amount of alcohol consumed ... more

2317 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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Madam's Organ Blues Bar

20s / 30s / Anything goes / Artists

Party Earth Review Live music nightly, a full menu of soul food, beers in mason jars, and a crowd as diverse as the United Nations are just a few of the reasons all three floors of Madam’s Organ Blues ... more

2461 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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