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Best Bars in Washington DC
Discover the best bars in Washington DC — from rooftop bars and speakeasies to dive bars and cocktail dens. Updated weekly with real local picks.
60 venues · Updated weekly
1
Columbia Room
Featured✓ VerifiedShaw · $$$$ · Smart Casual
James Beard Award-winning cocktail bar with a tasting room, punch garden, and spirits library.
2
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
Featured✓ VerifiedAdams Morgan · $$$ · Smart Casual
Renowned whiskey bar with 2,500+ bottles, farm-to-table food, and a rooftop terrace.
3
Bar Deco
Featured✓ VerifiedDowntown · $$$ · Smart Casual
Sophisticated art deco lounge with handcrafted cocktails and live jazz on weekends.
4
Nellie's Sports Bar
Featured✓ VerifiedShaw · $$ · Casual
DC's favorite LGBTQ+ sports bar with drag brunch, trivia nights, and a massive roof deck.
5
Compass Rose
Featured✓ VerifiedLogan Circle · $$$ · Smart Casual
Global street food restaurant with rooftop and Georgian wine specialty. Khachapuri and wine under the stars.
6
Supra DC
Featured✓ VerifiedCapitol Hill · $$$ · Smart Casual
Georgian restaurant that transforms into a late-night bar. Georgian wines, khinkali dumplings, and live music.
7
Number Nine
Featured✓ VerifiedLogan Circle · $$ · Casual
Intimate LGBTQ+ lounge with strong cocktails, low lighting, and a welcoming vibe.
8
The Gibson
Featured✓ VerifiedU Street · $$$ · Smart Casual
Inconspicuous cocktail den at 14th & U; one of DC's best hidden cocktail bars.
9
Flight Club DC
Featured✓ VerifiedDowntown · $$ · Casual
Social darts experience with cocktails, food, and competitive oche-style darts bays.
10
Mackenzie's Tunes & Tonics
Adams Morgan · $$ ·
Mackenzie's Tunes & Tonics is a popular spot in Adams Morgan with 6 reviews and a 5 star rating.
11
Ahso Cellars
Adams Morgan · $$ ·
Ahso Cellars is a popular spot in Adams Morgan with 7 reviews and a 5 star rating.
12
Heroic Axe
Adams Morgan · $$ ·
Heroic Axe is a popular spot in Adams Morgan with 6 reviews and a 5 star rating.
13
Hysteria Brewing Company
Adams Morgan · $$ ·
Hysteria Brewing Company is a popular spot in Adams Morgan with 5 reviews and a 5 star rating.
14
Crafted Ashburn
Adams Morgan · $$ ·
Crafted Ashburn is a popular spot in Adams Morgan with 6 reviews and a 5 star rating.
15
Bubbles & Brews
Adams Morgan · $$ ·
Bubbles & Brews is a popular spot in Adams Morgan with 3 reviews and a 5 star rating.
16
Mobile Event Bars
Adams Morgan · $$ ·
Mobile Event Bars is a popular spot in Adams Morgan with 3 reviews and a 5 star rating.
17
Mountain Bros Exterior Cleaning
Navy Yard · $$ ·
Mountain Bros Exterior Cleaning is a popular spot in Navy Yard with 3 reviews and a 5 star rating.
18
Red Lantern
Anacostia · $$ ·
Red Lantern is a popular spot in Anacostia with 2 reviews and a 5 star rating.
19
1710 Tavern
Southwest Waterfront · $$ ·
1710 Tavern is a popular spot in Southwest Waterfront with 21 reviews and a 5 star rating.
20
Good to Great
Chinatown · $$ ·
Good to Great is a popular spot in Chinatown with 13 reviews and a 5 star rating.
21
Cheekys
Chinatown · $$ ·
Cheekys is a popular spot in Chinatown with 15 reviews and a 5 star rating.
22
Alpine Plant Bar
Chinatown · $$ ·
Alpine Plant Bar is a popular spot in Chinatown with 8 reviews and a 5 star rating.
23
La Bonne Vie
Chinatown · $$ ·
La Bonne Vie is a popular spot in Chinatown with 28 reviews and a 5 star rating.
24
El Oasis Grill and Bar
Chinatown · $$ ·
El Oasis Grill and Bar is a popular spot in Chinatown with 4 reviews and a 5 star rating.
25
Peninsulas Brewing
Washington DC · $$ ·
Peninsulas Brewing is a popular bar in Washington DC with 2 reviews and a 5 star rating.
26
Chacho
Washington DC · $$ ·
Chacho is a popular bar in Washington DC with 16 reviews and a 5 star rating.
27
Mika’s Neapolitan Pizza
Glover Park · $$ ·
Mika’s Neapolitan Pizza is a popular bar in Glover Park with 2 reviews and a 5 star rating.
28
Tavern 18
Glover Park · $$ ·
Tavern 18 is a popular bar in Glover Park with 1 reviews and a 5 star rating.
29
Tilty Mcflipperz Pinball Pub
Fort Totten · $$ ·
Tilty Mcflipperz Pinball Pub is a popular bar in Fort Totten with 11 reviews and a 5 star rating.
30
Smoke & Mirrors Cigar Lounge
Fort Totten · $$ ·
Smoke & Mirrors Cigar Lounge is a popular bar in Fort Totten with 6 reviews and a 5 star rating.
31
Historic Smoke
Fort Totten · $$ ·
Historic Smoke is a popular bar in Fort Totten with 6 reviews and a 5 star rating.
32
Vesuvius Italian and wine bar
Fort Totten · $$ ·
Vesuvius Italian and wine bar is a popular bar in Fort Totten with 7 reviews and a 5 star rating.
33
AJ's Diner & Bar
Fort Totten · $$ ·
AJ's Diner & Bar is a popular bar in Fort Totten with 8 reviews and a 5 star rating.
34
The Vine On Main
Fort Totten · $$ ·
The Vine On Main is a popular bar in Fort Totten with 6 reviews and a 5 star rating.
35
Nanjemoy Country Store & Bar
Fort Totten · $$ ·
Nanjemoy Country Store & Bar is a popular bar in Fort Totten with 5 reviews and a 5 star rating.
36
Play The Par Social Club
Fort Totten · $$ ·
Play The Par Social Club is a popular bar in Fort Totten with 6 reviews and a 5 star rating.
37
Mike's Tavern
Fort Totten · $ ·
Mike's Tavern is a popular bar in Fort Totten with 9 reviews and a 5 star rating.
38
Maggie's
Fort Totten · $$ ·
Maggie's is a popular bar in Fort Totten with 6 reviews and a 5 star rating.
39
The Boathouse
Fort Totten · $$ ·
The Boathouse is a popular bar in Fort Totten with 6 reviews and a 5 star rating.
40
Bodega and Vino
Fort Totten · $$ ·
Bodega and Vino is a popular bar in Fort Totten with 7 reviews and a 5 star rating.
41
Irv's Basement Bar
Fort Totten · $$ ·
Irv's Basement Bar is a popular bar in Fort Totten with 22 reviews and a 5 star rating.
42
The Back Yard
Chinatown · $$ ·
The Back Yard is a popular spot in Chinatown with 36 reviews and a 4.9 star rating.
43
Rehanas
Chinatown · $$ ·
Rehanas is a popular spot in Chinatown with 7 reviews and a 4.9 star rating.
44
Mieza Blendery
Washington DC · $$ ·
Mieza Blendery is a popular bar in Washington DC with 18 reviews and a 4.9 star rating.
45
sangfroid distilling
Washington DC · $$ ·
sangfroid distilling is a popular bar in Washington DC with 12 reviews and a 4.9 star rating.
46
Shmidt Spirits
Washington DC · $$ ·
Shmidt Spirits is a popular bar in Washington DC with 16 reviews and a 4.9 star rating.
47
Don Ciccio & Figli
Washington DC · $$ ·
Don Ciccio & Figli is a popular bar in Washington DC with 38 reviews and a 4.9 star rating.
48
Main Street Cigar & Pipe and Social Club
Fort Totten · $$ ·
Main Street Cigar & Pipe and Social Club is a popular bar in Fort Totten with 19 reviews and a 4.9 star rating.
49
Houndstooth Restaurant
Fort Totten · $$ ·
Houndstooth Restaurant is a popular bar in Fort Totten with 17 reviews and a 4.9 star rating.
50
Eagle 5 Golf - Indoor Golf
Fort Totten · $$ ·
Eagle 5 Golf - Indoor Golf is a popular bar in Fort Totten with 15 reviews and a 4.9 star rating.
51
Sisu Bar & Bottles
Fort Totten · $$ ·
Sisu Bar & Bottles is a popular bar in Fort Totten with 14 reviews and a 4.9 star rating.
52
Taste of Old Country
Fort Totten · $$ ·
Taste of Old Country is a popular bar in Fort Totten with 136 reviews and a 4.9 star rating.
53
The Catamount Lounge
Fort Totten · $$ ·
The Catamount Lounge is a popular bar in Fort Totten with 12 reviews and a 4.9 star rating.
54
Long Ridge Cigars
Fort Totten · $ ·
Long Ridge Cigars is a popular bar in Fort Totten with 18 reviews and a 4.9 star rating.
55
The Shisha Barn
Fort Totten · $$ ·
The Shisha Barn is a popular bar in Fort Totten with 71 reviews and a 4.9 star rating.
56
Jakki's Station Grill
Fort Totten · $$ ·
Jakki's Station Grill is a popular bar in Fort Totten with 7 reviews and a 4.9 star rating.
57
City Park Gaming and Brew Room
Adams Morgan · $$ ·
City Park Gaming and Brew Room is a popular spot in Adams Morgan with 6 reviews and a 4.8 star rating.
58
Christopher's Corner
Adams Morgan · $$ ·
Christopher's Corner is a popular spot in Adams Morgan with 10 reviews and a 4.8 star rating.
59
The Starting Lineup
Adams Morgan · $$ ·
The Starting Lineup is a popular spot in Adams Morgan with 19 reviews and a 4.8 star rating.
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The HappyJack Tavern
Adams Morgan · $$ ·
The HappyJack Tavern is a popular spot in Adams Morgan with 4 reviews and a 4.8 star rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do bars close in DC?
Most DC bars close at 2 AM on weekdays and 3 AM on Friday and Saturday nights. Some venues with special licenses serve until 4 AM on select holiday weekends.
Which neighborhood has the best bars in DC?
U Street and Adams Morgan have the highest concentration of bars. Georgetown is great for upscale cocktail bars. H Street NE has the best dive bars.
Are there any free entry bars in DC?
Most DC bars have no cover charge. Clubs typically charge $10–$30 cover, but bars are usually free.
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