Avoid the door fee. These DC bars and clubs have no cover charge — free entry every night or most nights of the week.
Cover charges in DC range from $5 to $40+. Here's where to walk in free.
Jack Rose Dining Saloon — 2,700+ whiskeys. No cover, ever. Bar Charley — Low-key cocktail bar on 18th Street. No cover, excellent drinks.
Dacha Beer Garden — 50+ draft beers outdoor. No cover. The Brixton — British pub with rooftop. Free most nights. Nellie's Sports Bar — LGBTQ+ friendly. No cover most nights.
Bier Baron Tavern — 500+ beers. Never a cover. JR.'s Bar — DC's classic LGBTQ+ bar. Free most nights.
The Tombs — Georgetown institution since 1962. No cover, ever. The Sovereign — Belgian beer specialist. Free entry.
Biergarten Haus — Massive German beer hall. Free to walk in. The Pug — Legendary tiny dive bar. No cover, cash only.
Bluejacket Brewery — DC's best craft brewery. No cover.
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