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Shaw Nightlife Guide
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
Craft cocktailsSpeakeasiesWine barsDate nights
Browse by type in Shaw:
8 venues in Shaw
1
Columbia Room
Featuredbar · $$$$ · Smart Casual
James Beard Award-winning cocktail bar with a tasting room, punch garden, and spirits library.
2
9:30 Club
Featuredjazz · $$ · Casual
Voted America's best live music club — iconic venue that's hosted everyone from Prince to Radiohead.
3
The Howard Theatre
Featuredjazz · $$ · Casual
Historic 1,200-seat venue that launched careers of Ella Fitzgerald and Marvin Gaye — fully restored.
4
Nellie's Sports Bar
Featuredbar · $$ · Casual
DC's favorite LGBTQ+ sports bar with drag brunch, trivia nights, and a massive roof deck.
5
The Passenger
bar · $$ · Casual
Classic Shaw cocktail bar known for perfect drinks, no-frills atmosphere, and welcoming staff.
6
Right Proper Brewing
bar · $$ · Casual
DC's beloved neighborhood brewery in a converted historic building with exceptional house beers.
7
Doubles
bars · $ ·
Doubles is a popular spot in Shaw with 220 reviews and a 4.5 star rating.
8
Bar Betsie
bar · $$ ·
Bar Betsie is a popular spot in Shaw with 61 reviews and a 4.3 star rating.