Shaw neighborhood nightlife — craft cocktail bars, speakeasies, and the epicenter of DC's coolest up-and-coming bar scene.
Vibe: Hip, creative, upscale-casual, foodie-bar hybrid
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32 venues in Shaw
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Industrial-chic store offering a wide variety of Latin American wines as well as classes.
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The New American menu changes with the seasons at this gastropub with exposed-brick decor & patio.
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Wine guru Brent Kroll showcases classic & surprising bottles & bar bites in his classy, modern lair.
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Upmarket store carrying a large selection of imported cigars & pipe tobaccos, plus accessories.
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Chef Jeremiah Langhorne serves Mid-Atlantic cuisine at this rustic spot set in a former row house.
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Star chef's intimate, brick-walled, basement wine nook with raw bar fare, cheeses, hams & snacks.
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Laid-back alfresco venue with rotating food trucks & picnic tables serving funky frozen drinks.
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Neighborhood pub serving bar food & whiskey in a vintage setting with exposed brick & tin ceilings.
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Italian-American destination for artisanal pizzas, antipasti & wine in a buzzy, rustic-modern space.
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Snug, cash-only bar with murals of musicians & record logos, plus a jukebox for funk & soul tunes.
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Gastropub fare, whiskey & more are served at this handsome American tavern with a patio.
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Outdoor beer garden serving German brews at picnic tables year-round, plus wine & cocktails.
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Charlie Chaplin/1920s–themed eatery for Japanese fare & cocktails named after the actor's films.
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Converted townhouse serves up cocktails amid antique sofas & candlelight or on the outdoor patio.
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Craft beers are served by the can or on draft at this funky venue serving grilled cheese & wings.
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Sushi & grilled Japanese fare with sake & cocktails in a dramatic, contemporary space with karaoke.
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The atmosphere here is laid-back, with a mix of locals and casual visitors. It can get a bit loud, especially when the crowd gathers around the bar, chatting over drinks. Shaw's eclectic vibe spills into the room, creating an easygoing spot for unwinding after a long day or gearing up for a night out.
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Funky bar decorated with ephemera like vinyl records, offering craft beers, whiskeys & a patio.
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Modern restaurant & lounge serving jerk-spiced pasta, burgers & other comfort food, plus cocktails, wine & beer.
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