GrandCentral

Adams Morgan, Washington, DC –

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 modeled after its namesake New York train station provide the venue with a motif, continued by the painted stone patterns featured on all three levels.

Casual locals drop in before 10pm to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and hearty classics like burgers and nachos, but while snagging one of the countless wooden tables is rarely difficult for a meal, beer lovers are wise to reserve one of the handfuls of tables that feature their own personal taps.

Come Fridays, the scene quickly changes after dinner as DJs turn up the Top 40, hyperactive college kids flood the multiple dance floors, and lots of cheap beer, and cheaper love, starts to flow. Revelers can escape to the front patio for a smoke break and some people-watching, or tuck into the well-used photo booth to document all the stuff they probably won’t remember in the morning.

The party – albeit far less chaotic – doesn’t always stop during the week, as sports lovers plant themselves in front of the endless array of flat screens to catch the game, pound a few game-specific drink specials at one of the three bars, or even play a little indoor bocce ball.

Laid back but with a party atmosphere, GrandCentral should be the next stop for anyone looking to get down without the hassle of dressing up or to relax with the Redskins and a cold beer.