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DC: Drink
Moxy Washington, DC Downtown is one of DC: Drink.

1. Moxy Washington, DC Downtown

7.1
1011 K Street NW (at 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 5 tips and reviews
Church Hall is one of DC: Drink.

2. Church Hall

1070 Wisconsin Ave NW (btwn Grace & M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Beer Bar · Georgetown · 3 tips and reviews
DC Reynolds is one of DC: Drink.

3. DC Reynolds

3628 Georgia Ave NW (at Otis St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Petworth · 39 tips and reviews

Kate C.Kate C.: There is simply no going wrong here. With anything. All of the food is delicious. All of the drinks are tasty, inexpensive & plentiful (BOGO Happy Hours!) & all the seats are awesome, inside & out.

Nooshi is one of DC: Drink.

4. Nooshi

7.0
1120 19th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Sushi Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 90 tips and reviews
Lucky Bar is one of DC: Drink.

5. Lucky Bar

6.8
1221 Connecticut Ave NW (at 18th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Sports Bar · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 76 tips and reviews

Detroit On TapDetroit On Tap: $.25 wings on Tuesday nights

El Chucho Cocina Superior is one of DC: Drink.

6. El Chucho Cocina Superior

8.9
3313 11th St NW (at Lamont St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Pleasant Plains · 81 tips and reviews

EaterEater: El Chucho has an impressive beverage menu for such a small place, complete with a variety of margaritas, spike-able sodas and a cocktail list that includes the Senor Clusterf*ck and a Blue Hawaiian.

All Souls Bar is one of DC: Drink.

7. All Souls Bar

9.0
725 T St NW (at 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · U-Street · 21 tips and reviews
Right Proper Brewing Company is one of DC: Drink.

8. Right Proper Brewing Company

8.5
624 T St NW (btwn Wiltberger & 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Brewery · U-Street · 95 tips and reviews
The Wonderland Ballroom is one of DC: Drink.

9. The Wonderland Ballroom

7.7
1101 Kenyon St NW (at 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Beer Garden · Columbia Heights · 124 tips and reviews

NightSceneNightScene: The large open patio is legendary, down stairs is a great hangout, and upstairs parties hard, with live music, karaoke or a Dj. You can't not find something you like here. Hipster haters beware

Biergarten Haus is one of DC: Drink.

10. Biergarten Haus

1355 H St NE (btwn 13th & 14th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Beer Garden · Capitol Hill · 82 tips and reviews

NightSceneNightScene: Are we in Germany? huge outdoor beer garden makes this one of the best summer spots and a perfect day-drinking location. large selection of germany beer that come in liter mugs, drink up!

Rocket Bar is one of DC: Drink.

11. Rocket Bar

5.7
714 7th St NW (at H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Chinatown · 89 tips and reviews
Bier Baron Tavern is one of DC: Drink.

12. Bier Baron Tavern

7.0
1523 22nd St NW, Washington, D.C.
Bar · Northwest Washington · 72 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: First, they have 500 beers. Second, we like snacks -- that's why they have Bavarian pretzels and prime rib sandwiches. Third, we like... wait. Isn't that enough? Because it is for us. See you there.

2 Birds 1 Stone is one of DC: Drink.

13. 2 Birds 1 Stone

1800 14th St NW (at S St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · U-Street · 30 tips and reviews

Eric L.Eric L: Speakeasy minus the dark paneled wood and bow tied bartenders. They limit attendance - which means actual conversations without yelling. Get their punch du jour!

Hamilton's Bar & Grill is one of DC: Drink.

14. Hamilton's Bar & Grill

7.4
233 2nd St NW (at Constitution Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 44 tips and reviews

KenKen: Friday nights, $1 PBRs Read more.

Dacha Beer Garden is one of DC: Drink.

15. 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
Ivy and Coney is one of DC: Drink.

16. Ivy and Coney

8.1
1523 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 41 tips and reviews

Noah P.Noah Peters: Since moving to the East Coast, I've missed the beautiful simplicity of Midwestern bars. Ivy and Coney fills that void- cheap beer in a can, Chicago-style hot dogs, and Detroit/Chicago sports on TV.

17. Ivy and Coney

8.1
1523 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 41 tips and reviews

tracefacttracefact: Have the malört. It's deliciously gross.

The Gin Joint is one of DC: Drink.

18. The Gin Joint

7.4
2317 Calvert St NW, Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Woodley Park · 15 tips and reviews

KC C.KC C.: Don't miss the gin flight!

ChurchKey is one of DC: Drink.

19. ChurchKey

8.9
1337 14th St NW (at Rhode Island Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Beer Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 295 tips and reviews
Cafe Saint-Ex is one of DC: Drink.

20. Cafe Saint-Ex

7.6
1847 14th St NW (at T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Gastropub · U-Street · 79 tips and reviews
Bar Pilar is one of DC: Drink.

21. Bar Pilar

7.9
1833 14th St NW (btwn S & T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · U-Street · 93 tips and reviews
Oyamel Cocina Mexicana is one of DC: Drink.

22. Oyamel Cocina Mexicana

8.8
401 7th St NW (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 326 tips and reviews

Leigh F.Leigh Ferreira: Jose Andres Mexican restaurant. Everything is fantastic. Get the margarita with air.

Medaterra is one of DC: Drink.

23. Medaterra

2614 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Woodley Park · 39 tips and reviews

Detroit On TapDetroit On Tap: $3 frozen margs and miller light pretty much all the time

24. Kaz Sushi Bistro

8.2
1915 I St NW, Washington, D.C.
Sushi Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 72 tips and reviews

ZekeZeke: alcoholic ice cream Read more.

Diego is one of DC: Drink.

25. Diego

2100 14th St NW (at V St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · U-Street · 25 tips and reviews

ZekeZeke: happy hour from 4-9pm

Tortilla Coast is one of DC: Drink.

26. Tortilla Coast

400 1st St SE (at D St SE), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 76 tips and reviews

27. Silo

919 5th St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 37 tips and reviews

ZekeZeke: $5 wine happy hour specials and $2 off draft beers every day from 5-7pm

Penn Commons is one of DC: Drink.

28. Penn Commons

700 6th St NW, Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Chinatown · 27 tips and reviews
Perry's is one of DC: Drink.

29. Perry's

8.0
1811 Columbia Rd NW (at Biltmore St), Washington, D.C.
Sushi Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 71 tips and reviews

Shawn B.Shawn Barber: Go upstairs to the rooftop patio for a wonderful view of the city while eating amazing sushi!

Eat The Rich is one of DC: Drink.

30. Eat The Rich

1839 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · U-Street · 37 tips and reviews

31. Eat The Rich

1839 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · U-Street · 37 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Sandillo: Great drinks spot and great service

Southern Efficiency is one of DC: Drink.

32. Southern Efficiency

1841 7th St NW (at T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · U-Street · 21 tips and reviews

Benjamin B.Benjamin Banner: Huge selection of whiskey, and mint juleps on tap.

Mockingbird Hill is one of DC: Drink.

33. Mockingbird Hill

1843 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · U-Street · 29 tips and reviews

Jeffrey K.Jeffrey Kaufman: Definitely try the sweet vermouth. I may never drink anything else ever again.

Showtime Bar is one of DC: Drink.

34. Showtime Bar

7.7
113 Rhode Island Ave NW (btwn 1st & T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 23 tips and reviews

Andy🔥 F.Andy🔥 Feliciotti: Be sure to bring cash (they have an atm) and a properly working liver

Red Light is one of DC: Drink.

35. Red Light

6.7
1401 R St NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 17 tips and reviews

ZekeZeke: $1.75 beers during happy hour

36. All Souls Bar

9.0
725 T St NW (at 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · U-Street · 21 tips and reviews

Christopher W.Christopher Westcott: Great dive bar! Wear your best hipster gear!

Lost & Found is one of DC: Drink.

37. Lost & Found

8.8
1240 9th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 29 tips and reviews
Lyman's Tavern is one of DC: Drink.

38. Lyman's Tavern

8.4
3720 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Petworth · 21 tips and reviews

Jason C.Jason C: Popcorn, pinball, vintage cameras, a high bar, and a great jukebox all make for a cool place to hang with friends. As of right now, there are no TVs-- a nice change of pace.

McClellan's Retreat is one of DC: Drink.

39. McClellan's Retreat

8.9
2031 Florida Ave NW (at S St NW), Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Kalorama · 22 tips and reviews
Brick & Mortar is one of DC: Drink.

40. Brick & Mortar

918 F St NW (9/F), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 6 tips and reviews
Baan Thai is one of DC: Drink.

41. Baan Thai

1326 14th St NW Fl 2, Washington, D.C.
Sushi Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 53 tips and reviews

Vena W.Vena Wee: Happy hour M-F 5-7 pm, $1 sushi and drink specials.

Dr. Clock's Nowhere Bar is one of DC: Drink.

42. Dr. Clock's Nowhere Bar

2226 18th St NW (at Kalorama Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Adams Morgan · 3 tips and reviews
Wicked Bloom is one of DC: Drink.

43. Wicked Bloom

7.8
1540 N Capitol St NW (at Florida Ave), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Truxton Circle · 8 tips and reviews
Left Door is one of DC: Drink.

44. Left Door

8.7
1345 S St NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · U-Street · 16 tips and reviews
Millie & Al's is one of DC: Drink.

45. Millie & Al's

2440 18th St NW (btwn Columbia Rd & Mintwood Pl), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Adams Morgan · 36 tips and reviews

NightSceneNightScene: This dive bar is one of the originals in the area and one of your cheapest drinking options in DC. Start your night here with $7 pitchers and $1 jello shots

Raven Grill is one of DC: Drink.

46. Raven Grill

8.0
3125 Mount Pleasant St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Mount Pleasant · 34 tips and reviews

NightSceneNightScene: This neighborhood, hole in the wall bar, is the oldest operating bar in the District. Cash only bar, and decent prices, its the definition of dive bar. Hipster haters beware

Trusty's is one of DC: Drink.

47. Trusty's

7.5
1420 Pennsylvania Ave SE (btwn Potomac Ave. & 15th St. SE), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Hill East · 40 tips and reviews

The Hill is HomeThe Hill is Home: Good greasy food, beer and board games, and the only place where you can drink while buckled into a school bus. Did we mention that there’s a roof deck? Read more.

Dito's Bar is one of DC: Drink.

48. Dito's Bar

8.4
1602 17th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · Northwest Washington · 7 tips and reviews

Tom J.Tom Jennings: Love Dito the bartender. Best bartender in DC!

El Techo is one of DC: Drink.

49. El Techo

6.9
606 Florida Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Bar · U-Street · 10 tips and reviews