The 8 best dive bars in Capitol Hill, Washington DC — ranked by locals and updated weekly.
8 venues · Updated weekly
Capitol Hill · $$$ · Smart Casual
Georgian restaurant that transforms into a late-night bar. Georgian wines, khinkali dumplings, and live music.
Capitol Hill · $$$ · Smart Casual
Speakeasy-style cocktail bar hidden in Capitol Hill with inventive seasonal drinks and intimate vibe.
Capitol Hill · $ · Casual
Divey Capitol Hill institution with cheap beer, free popcorn, and a beloved jukebox.
Capitol Hill · $ · Casual
Classic Capitol Hill dive beloved by Hill staffers and locals. Strong pours, low prices, no pretension.

Capitol Hill · $$ ·
Cheesetique is a popular bar in Capitol Hill with 876 reviews and a 4.2 star rating.
Capitol Hill · $ · Casual
Classic Capitol Hill dive bar and neighborhood staple since 1985 with cheap drinks and karaoke.
Capitol Hill · $ · Casual
Classic neighborhood sports bar with 40+ TVs, cold beer, and great wings near Capitol Hill.

Capitol Hill · $$ ·
Syd's Liquor is a popular spot in Capitol Hill with 2 reviews and a 3 star rating.
Jimmy Valentine's Lonely Hearts Club in Bloomingdale and Little Miss Whiskey's on H Street are beloved locals. DC9 on U Street has great cheap drinks and live music.
H Street NE, Bloomingdale, and U Street have the highest concentration of great dive bars. Adams Morgan also has several classic dives.
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