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Quill

Quill

lounge

Georgetown · $$$$

Elegant lounge inside the Jefferson Hotel with curated spirits, rare wines, and old-world charm.

POV Rooftop Lounge

POV Rooftop Lounge

lounge

Downtown · $$$$

Iconic rooftop lounge at the W Hotel with direct views of the White House and Washington Monument.

The Continent DC

The Continent DC

lounge

Downtown · $$$

Upscale Afrocentric lounge and restaurant dubbed "The Oasis of Africa" — authentic African cuisine (Nigerian jollof, West and East African dishes), Afrobeats DJs, live music on weekends, and stunning cultural decor. One of DC's most vibrant dining and nightlife experiences for the African diaspora and beyond.

Bar Deco Lounge

Bar Deco Lounge

lounge

Downtown · $$$

Sophisticated art deco lounge with handcrafted cocktails and live jazz on weekends.

Off the Record

Off the Record

lounge

Downtown · $$$$

Underground political lounge at the Hay-Adams Hotel — spot politicians and power brokers over cocktails.

Degrees Bistro

Degrees Bistro

lounge

Georgetown · $$$

Sophisticated Georgetown lounge with a fireplace, premium spirits, and classic cocktails.

Eighteenth Street Lounge

Eighteenth Street Lounge

lounge

Dupont Circle · $$

Legendary ESL — intimate multi-room lounge in a historic townhouse with world music and vinyl DJs.