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Best Dive Bars in Shaw, DC
The 5 best dive bars in Shaw, Washington DC — ranked by locals and updated weekly.
5 venues · Updated weekly
1
Columbia Room
Featured✓ VerifiedShaw · $$$$ · Smart Casual
James Beard Award-winning cocktail bar with a tasting room, punch garden, and spirits library.
2
Nellie's Sports Bar
Featured✓ VerifiedShaw · $$ · Casual
DC's favorite LGBTQ+ sports bar with drag brunch, trivia nights, and a massive roof deck.
3
The Passenger
Shaw · $$ · Casual
Classic Shaw cocktail bar known for perfect drinks, no-frills atmosphere, and welcoming staff.
4
Right Proper Brewing
✓ VerifiedShaw · $$ · Casual
DC's beloved neighborhood brewery in a converted historic building with exceptional house beers.
5
Bar Betsie
Shaw · $$ ·
Bar Betsie is a popular spot in Shaw with 61 reviews and a 4.3 star rating.
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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