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Best Dive Bars in Downtown, DC
The 6 best dive bars in Downtown, Washington DC — ranked by locals and updated weekly.
6 venues · Updated weekly
1
Bar Deco
Featured✓ VerifiedDowntown · $$$ · Smart Casual
Sophisticated art deco lounge with handcrafted cocktails and live jazz on weekends.
2
Flight Club DC
Featured✓ VerifiedDowntown · $$ · Casual
Social darts experience with cocktails, food, and competitive oche-style darts bays.
3
Serenata
Downtown · $$$ · Smart Casual
Latin-inspired cocktail bar inside La Cosecha Market; from the team behind Michelin-starred Bresca.
4
The Mirror DC
Downtown · $$$ · Smart Casual
Hidden behind a full-length mirror on K Street NW; top-5 DC speakeasy per USA Today.
5
THROW Social DC
Downtown · $$ · Casual
Axe throwing and cocktail bar; top pick for groups.
6
Howl at the Moon
Downtown · $$ · Casual
Dueling piano bar with high-energy performance and crowd participation. Great for birthdays and groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best dive bars in DC?
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.
What neighborhoods have the best dive bars in DC?
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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