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HAPPY HOUR
: Open late
: Great place for wine.
: Check out their happy hour!
: Full bar.
: Menu other than bar food.
: Open for brunch.
: They have live music. *
* Call ahead for line-up or event details.
: The Best Bet.
: Outdoor Dining.
: Great Romantic Evening Date Spot.
In the following pages you will find tips on the hottest clubs, bars & restaurants, separated by neighborhood, in the Washington DC area. At any of these places you can be gauranteed a good time and find a
possible hot date for an afternoon brunch in the near future.
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ADAMS MORGAN
This culturally diverse neighborhood is now one of the hippest areas of DC. With dozens of small, ethnic restaurants, art galleries, clubs and
bars its a laid back and artsy neighborhood where you will always see a diverse crowd.
The Reef2446 18th St NWWashington, DC 20009
Madamʼs Organ2461 18th St NWWashington, DC 20009
Rumba Cafe 2443 18th St NWWashington, DC 20009
Mintwood Place 1813 Columbia Rd NWWashington, DC 20009
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THE REEF
: Vegan dishes and a great viewBest N ights : Wed, Fr i , Sun
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RUMBA CAFE(202) 588-5501
BB : Mojitos, Fried Plantains, Happy Hour
HAPPY HOUR
Best N ights : Thur, Fr i , Sat
MINTWOOD PLACE
** Best “neighborhood” bar around. Hospitality Veterans.
(202) 234-6732
BB : Escargot Hushpuppies and great cocktails
HAPPY HOUR
Best N ights : Thur, Fr i , Sat
MADAMʼS ORGAN(202) 319-9353
BB : Live jazz music, fun crowd and kitschy decor
** Weekday happy hour from 5-8pm. All beer and wine is 1/2 o�!
Best N ights : Tue, Fr i , Sun
HAPPY HOUR
HAPPY HOUR(202) 518-3800
** People go for the rooftop bar and great vegan food.
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** Best mojitos and latin food in the area. Live music on Saturdays.
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** Rustic and chic with an adventurous menu, a must stop in Adams Morgan.
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** Weekday happy hour from 5-8pm. All beer and wine is 1/2 o�!
GEORGETOWN
Georgetown is one of the most frequented neighborhoods for abun-dant late-night nightlife. Streets are �lled with bars, clubs, some of DC’s
most popular restaurants & upscale shopping. The only downside is with this much activity the tourists are bound to be present.
The Grill Room @ Capella1050 31st St NW Washington, DC 20007
Thunder Burger & Bar3056 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007
The Graham Rooftop 1075 Thomas Je�erson Street NW Washington, DC 20007
Bourbon Steak (Four Seasons) 2800 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington, DC 20007
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(202) 333-6122
** The Capella hotel just opened and is sure to be a hip hot spot
THE GRILL ROOM
: Rawbar platters, bone in meats Best N ights : Any
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THE GRAHAM ROOFTOP
** Just opened, has a beautiful decor and outstanding views
(202) 337-0900
BB : Lobster roll & specialty cocktails
Best N ights : Af ter work , Sunday
BOURBON STEAK @ THE FOUR SEASONS
** It’s in the Four Seasons and has a sophisticated menu complete w/ outdoor patio .
(202) 944-2026
BB : Duck fat fries & the lobster pot pie
Best N ights : Thur, Fr i , Sat
THUNDER BURGER & BAR(202) 333-2888
BB : Venison burgers & sweet potato fries
** 20 beers on tap. Their Thunder Fries are loaded with garlic.
Best N ights : ALL
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DUPONT CIRCLE
DuPont Circle is a lively yet casually cosmopolitan neighborhood that comes o� as a bit trendier and upscale than the nearby Adams
Morgan. This area is great for a weekend date as there are many pre-dinner attractions, Embassy Row walks, museums and art galleries
Russia House1800 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
Bistrot Du Coin1738 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20009
Cafe Citron 1343 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
18th Street Lounge 1212 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
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(202) 234-9433
** So authentic you’ll feel like you’re in Russia.
RUSSIA HOUSE
: Vodka, Vodka, Vodka or a wild game sampler Best N ights : Thur, Fr i , Sat
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CAFE CITRON
** The real dancers come out to this club so people watching is a plus.
(202) 530-8844
BB : Mojito pitchers & latin dancing
HAPPY HOUR
Best N ights : Thur, Fr i , Sat
18TH STREET LOUNGE
** Sunday happy hour from 9 - 11:30pm.
(202) 466-3922
BB : Live Jazz on Friday & Saturday nights
HAPPY HOUR
Best N ights : Fr i , Sat , Sun
BISTROT DU COIN(202) 234-6969
BB : Pommes Frites, French Onion Soup
** Lively French Bistro with the best French Onion Soup in town.
Best N ights : Any
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CAPITOL HILL
Whether you’re looking for a late night bar or for a local happy hour after work, you will be sure to �nd them here. This is where politicians
enjoy a drink after a day in the o�ce. Many places in the neighborhood are more geared towards tourism, but, you’ll �nd these gems are hip
and you’ll get the perks of being able to walk from the o�ce.
Sonoma223 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Capitol Lounge229 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Match Box 521 8th St SE Washington, DC 20003
Hawk & Dove 329 Pennsylvania Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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(202) 544-8088
** Italian Happy Hour 4:30 - 7:30 - Seasonal bar bites & �ve drinks for $5.
SONOMA
: Atmosphere, wine selection, charcuterieBest N ights : Thur, Fr i , Sat
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MATCHBOX
** Every Thursday night is charcuterie night, features local meats & cheeses.
(202) 289-4441
BB : Fire & Smoke Pizza and Sunday Brunch
HAPPY HOUR
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HAWK & DOVE
** Recently re-opened after closing it’s doors in 2011.. Worth the wait.
(202) 547-0030
BB : Great beer selection and modern menu.
HAPPY HOUR
Best N ights : Mon, Tue, Any
CAPITOL LOUNGE(202) 547-2098
BB : Sweet potato fries, great beer selection
** 1/2 Price pizza Monday, 25 cent Wing Tuesday, $1 Taco Wednesday.
Best N ights : Fr i , Sat , Sun
HAPPY HOUR
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PENN QUARTER / CHINATOWN
The compact and urban Penn Quarter is a little less “business” than down-town but still has enough suit & tie to be considered sexy. Regardless what
time of day, the area always seems to draw a crowd. The Regal Gallery Place movie theater is right in the middle of the neighborhood, as are the
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company and the Shakespeare Theater.
Lima1401 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Proof 775 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001
701507 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
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Chop House509 7th St NWWashington, DC 20004
(202) 789-2800
** $35 Brunch special w/ bottomless mimosa’s until 4pm, stay for the afterparty @ 5.
LIMA
: Chillean sea bass dinner, house music after
Best N ights : Mon, Thur, Fr i , Sat
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PROOF(202) 737-7663
BB : Classy decor, great desserts & wine selection
Best N ights : Thur, Fr i , Sat
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** They o�er an inventive approach to modern American cuisine.
(202) 347-7665
BB : Live Jazz & any �sh dish.
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HAPPY HOUR
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** Gallery walls - they rotate images from the National Portrait Gallery & Smithsonian
BB : Cornbread w/ Honey Butter & Craft Beer.
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** Great stop for after a game or a show at the Verison center. Intimate setting.
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H STREET CORRIDOR
The length of H Street is budding into an arts and entertainment district, it's a neighborhood to keep an eye on! Young singles enjoy bar hopping at all the new hip bars and clubs on the street. Prices for drinks are really cheap and there always seems to be some Happy Hour or drink and dinner special for young singles with a limited budget.
Smith Commons1245 H Street, NE Washington, DC 20002
Star & Shamrock Tavern 1341 H. St., NE Washington, DC 20002
Biergarten Haus1355 H. St., NE Washington, DC 20002
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Granville Mooreʼs Gastropub1238 H. St., NEWashington, DC 20002 Granville Moores
Biergarten HausSmith CommonsStar & Shamrock
(202) 399-2546
** Featured on “Throwdown w/ Bobby Flay”, chef Teddy Folkman won!
GRANVILLE MOOREʼS
: Moulles & frites, mussel happy Hr. from 5-7pm Best N ights : Tue, Sat , Sun
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STAR & SHAMROCK
** St. Patricks day every month on the 17th, complete with green beer & irish music!
(202) 388-3833
BB : Classic NY Jewish Deli Fare & Irish musicians
HAPPY HOUR
Best N ights : Thur, Fr i , Sat
BIERGARTEN HAUS
** Best German fare in the city with enough �at screens to watch EVERY game.
(202) 388-4053
BB : Beer Selection, Schnitzel & outdoor patio
HAPPY HOUR
Best N ights : Thur, Fr i , Sat
SMITH COMMONS(202) 396-0038
BB : The Mac & Cheese, outstanding cocktails
** President Obama made a recent stop. Come by for “Common Mondays” specials.
Best N ights : Tue, Wed, Thur
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U STREET CORRIDORU Street has long been a center of Washington's music scene, with the
Lincoln Theatre, Howard Theatre, and historic jazz venues. The birthplace of Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong were regulars. After the 1968 riots, the corridor sat mostly vacant for far too
long. But it is now �nally, fully revived, jangling with sound and motion after dark.
Read more: http://www.time.com/time/travel/cityguide/article/0,31489,1852610_18
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Matchbox
Masa 14 1825 14th Street NW Washington, DC 20009
Standard1801 14th St NWWashington, DC 20009
1901 14th St NWWashington, DC
JoJo Restaurant & Bar1518 U St NwWashington, DC 20009
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STANDARD
** St. Patricks day every month on the 17th, complete with green beer & irish music!
(202) 388-3833
BB : Hushpuppies and the Pulled Pork Sandwich.
HAPPY HOUR
Best N ights : Al l
(202) 328-1414
BB : Crunchy Shr imp, Happy Hour & Tapas.
** Can’t beat their $35 bottomless food and drink brunch. Masa Mimosa’s are the best.
Best N ights : Tue, Wed, Thur
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(202) 328-0369
** On Wednesday’s get 10 mini burgers for $10.
MATCHBOX
: Pork Belly Risotto & The Dessert Sampler.
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** Get a taste of history on U Street w/ live jazz, funk & soul every night.
: Lump crab cakes & a great happy hourBest N ights : Al lBB
(202) 319-9350JO JO RESTAURANT & BAR
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