The 12 best dive bars in Petworth, Washington DC — ranked by locals and updated weekly.
12 venues · Updated weekly
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Neighborhood gem in Petworth with local craft beers, comfort food, and a welcoming vibe.

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Carter Barron Amphitheatre is a popular spot in Petworth with 26 reviews and a 4.4 star rating.
Petworth · $ · Casual
Petworth neighborhood bar with cheap drinks, great jukebox, and a loyal local following.

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Shellfish Market is a popular spot in Petworth with 47 reviews and a 4.2 star rating.

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St Vincent Wine is a popular spot in Petworth with 187 reviews and a 3.9 star rating.

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Uno Mas DC is a popular spot in Petworth with 58 reviews and a 3.7 star rating.

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RedRocks Columbia Heights is a popular spot in Petworth with 594 reviews and a 3.7 star rating.

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El Chucho is a popular spot in Petworth with 745 reviews and a 3.6 star rating.

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Deset Ethiopian Restaurant is a popular spot in Petworth with 12 reviews and a 3.2 star rating.

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Trinity Grill & Social Marketplace is a popular spot in Petworth with 15 reviews and a 3.1 star rating.

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Crab Plug is a popular spot in Petworth with 64 reviews and a 2.5 star rating.
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Mary Margaret’s is a popular spot in Petworth with 0 reviews and a 0 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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