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Washington DC Spots

Washington DC Spots

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Created by amy miller • Updated On: June 26, 2021
The Gibson is one of Washington DC Spots.

1. The Gibson

2009 14th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Speakeasy · U-Street · 137 tips and reviews
Lost Society is one of Washington DC Spots.

2. Lost Society

7.0
2001 14th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · U-Street · 89 tips and reviews
Ben's Chili Bowl is one of Washington DC Spots.

3. Ben's Chili Bowl

8.3
1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Joint · U-Street · 386 tips and reviews
H Street Country Club is one of Washington DC Spots.

4. H Street Country Club

1335 H St NE (at Linden Ct NE), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Capitol Hill · 79 tips and reviews
R.F.D. Washington is one of Washington DC Spots.

5. R.F.D. Washington

810 7th St NW (btwn H & I Sts. NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Chinatown · 160 tips and reviews
Penn Social is one of Washington DC Spots.

6. Penn Social

7.5
801 E St NW (at 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Penn Quarter · 60 tips and reviews
Marvin is one of Washington DC Spots.

7. Marvin

2007 14th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · U-Street · 144 tips and reviews
Nellie's Sports Bar is one of Washington DC Spots.

8. Nellie's Sports Bar

8.0
900 U St NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Gay Bar · U-Street · 176 tips and reviews
P.O.V. Rooftop Lounge and Terrace is one of Washington DC Spots.

9. P.O.V. Rooftop Lounge and Terrace

515 15th St NW (at W Hotel), Washington, D.C.
Lounge · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 168 tips and reviews
Red Derby is one of Washington DC Spots.

10. Red Derby

8.0
3718 14th St NW (at Quincy St NW), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Petworth · 93 tips and reviews

Ben R.Ben R: Good cheap beer and a roof deck, what's not to like? Cans only, cash only.

Jack Rose Dining Saloon is one of Washington DC Spots.

11. Jack Rose Dining Saloon

8.6
2007 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Adams Morgan · 142 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: An enormous whiskey-focused bar and restaurant from the owners of Bourbon, Jack Rose features an expansive rooftop deck and a dining room/bar offering more than 700 kinds of Scotch and bourbon. Read more.

Marvin is one of Washington DC Spots.

12. Marvin

2007 14th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · U-Street · 144 tips and reviews

Nushy S.Nushy SC: Several floors with great food downstairs, dancing, mingling and a great rooftop deck with a nice selection of beers. Interesting mix of people.

Raven Grill is one of Washington DC Spots.

13. Raven Grill

8.0
3125 Mount Pleasant St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Mount Pleasant · 34 tips and reviews
The Codmother is one of Washington DC Spots.

14. The Codmother

1334 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · U-Street · 24 tips and reviews
The Big Hunt is one of Washington DC Spots.

15. The Big Hunt

1345 Connecticut Ave NW (btwn N St & Dupont Cir NW), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 111 tips and reviews
The Wonderland Ballroom is one of Washington DC Spots.

16. The Wonderland Ballroom

7.6
1101 Kenyon St NW (at 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Beer Garden · Columbia Heights · 124 tips and reviews
Lyman's Tavern is one of Washington DC Spots.

17. Lyman's Tavern

8.6
3720 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Petworth · 21 tips and reviews
Looking Glass Lounge is one of Washington DC Spots.

18. Looking Glass Lounge

7.5
3634 Georgia Ave NW (at Princeton Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Pub · Columbia Heights · 69 tips and reviews
The Whiskey Cellar at Jack Rose is one of Washington DC Spots.

19. The Whiskey Cellar at Jack Rose

Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Adams Morgan · No tips or reviews
Bourbon is one of Washington DC Spots.

20. Bourbon

2321 18th St NW (at Belmont Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Adams Morgan · 77 tips and reviews
Black Whiskey is one of Washington DC Spots.

21. Black Whiskey

6.7
1410 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 28 tips and reviews
Barrel is one of Washington DC Spots.

22. Barrel

8.0
613 Pennsylvania Ave SE (at 6th St SE), Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Capitol Hill · 40 tips and reviews
The Blaguard is one of Washington DC Spots.

23. The Blaguard

7.6
2003 18th St NW (at California St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Sports Bar · Adams Morgan · 40 tips and reviews
Amsterdam Falafelshop is one of Washington DC Spots.

24. Amsterdam Falafelshop

2425 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Falafel Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 119 tips and reviews
Duccini's Pizza is one of Washington DC Spots.

25. Duccini's Pizza

8.1
1778 U St NW (at Florida Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · U-Street · 26 tips and reviews
The White House is one of Washington DC Spots.

26. The White House

8.8
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW (btwn 15th St NW & 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Government Building · Northwest Washington · 512 tips and reviews
The Hamilton is one of Washington DC Spots.

27. The Hamilton

9.0
600 14th St NW (at F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 264 tips and reviews
Old Ebbitt Grill is one of Washington DC Spots.

28. Old Ebbitt Grill

9.1
675 15th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 690 tips and reviews
Cities Restaurant & Lounge is one of Washington DC Spots.

29. Cities Restaurant & Lounge

1909 K St NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Lounge · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 47 tips and reviews
Ozio is one of Washington DC Spots.

30. Ozio

6.1
1813 M St NW (btwn 18th & 19th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Lounge · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 49 tips and reviews
Eighteenth Street Lounge is one of Washington DC Spots.

31. Eighteenth Street Lounge

1212 18th St NW (at Jefferson Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Lounge · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 89 tips and reviews
W Washington DC Lobby is one of Washington DC Spots.

32. W Washington DC Lobby

515 15th St NW W Hotel, Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 5 tips and reviews
Pinea is one of Washington DC Spots.

33. Pinea

515 15th St NW (at F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 5 tips and reviews
The Columbia Room is one of Washington DC Spots.

34. The Columbia Room

124 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 22 tips and reviews

Hal M.Hal Mackins: Fantastic drinks, particularly the Steady Cocktail. The staff are also very accommodating: without a reservation, they were able to sneak us in for a birthday drink despite a very hefty waitlist.

barmini by José Andrés is one of Washington DC Spots.

35. barmini by José Andrés

8.8
501 9th St NW (9th St NW between E and F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Penn Quarter · 74 tips and reviews

Angie H.Angie Harmon: What's not to like? Get your crazy cocktails with liquid nitrogen. You're worth it.

Good Stuff Eatery is one of Washington DC Spots.

36. Good Stuff Eatery

8.3
303 Pennsylvania Ave SE (at 3rd St. SE), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Capitol Hill · 279 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Lambert: I'd vote for the Obama Burger.