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President Lincoln's Cottage is one of Need to visit - Local.

1. President Lincoln's Cottage

8.2
140 Rock Creek Church Rd NW (at Upshur St NW), Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Petworth · 17 tips and reviews

2. The Columbia Room

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

Michael R.Michael Recachinas: Incredible cocktail bar – the old fashioned menu is phenomenal! Get the "Right Side Up" or the "Cadiz" and you won't be disappointed! For a snack, the charcuterie plate or the furikake popcorn 👌

3. The Fainting Goat

1330 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Gastropub · U-Street · 61 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Cox: The charcuterie board, lots of unique martinis, great waitstaff, good social spot. The apps and entrees are also highly crafted and almost all delightfully tasty.

Raven Beergarden is one of Need to visit - Local.

4. Raven Beergarden

1399 5th St Ne, Washington, D.C.
Beer Garden · Ivy City · 1 tip

DCistDCist: This new spot offers a slew of craft brews from Baltimore's Raven Beer as well as options from local folks, all in 16 ounce cups. In addition to drinks, the pavilion hosts pop-up food vendors. Read more.

Garden District is one of Need to visit - Local.

5. Garden District

8.8
1801 14th St NW (at S St NW), Washington, D.C.
Beer Garden · U-Street · 87 tips and reviews

DCistDCist: No paradox of choice at Garden District, where American and German beers are high-end but not overwhelming. The Southern-style food here hits the spot regardless of how many beers you've chugged. Read more.

Dacha Beer Garden is one of Need to visit - Local.

6. Dacha Beer Garden

9.2
1600 7th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Beer Garden · Logan Circle - Shaw · 75 tips and reviews

DCistDCist: The Shaw spot reopened this summer with even more beer, a new menu and chef, and wine. It's a great group spot—where you can bring a dog and wash down warm, soft pretzels with giant boots of beer. Read more.

Cafe Berlin is one of Need to visit - Local.

7. Cafe Berlin

8.3
322 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, D.C.
German Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 24 tips and reviews

DCistDCist: Cafe Berlin has a rotating selection of German beer. Be sure to nosh on a platter of fresh hot pretzels with a luscious beer-cheese spread, served on a charming Deutschland-shaped breadboard. Read more.

Oohh’s & Aahh’s is one of Need to visit - Local.

8. Oohh’s & Aahh’s

7.4
1005 U St NW (btwn 10th & 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · U-Street · 97 tips and reviews