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- 1223 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC 20036
- 1 202.427.9610
Dirty Bar
Burlesque dancers on swings, waitresses in corsets and fishnets, and- we swear- a feather-adorned bar, grace the Dirty Bar, the third floor of cocktail-hound magnet Dirty Martini. Cocktails make li... read more
- 515 15th St. NW, Washington DC 20004
- 202-661-2400
P.O.V. Terrace & Lounge
The giddy ‘W' takeover makes the Washington monument look like a Vegas imitation. P.O.V. means "Point-of-View" in shamelessly elite dialect, although OTT is the more apt acronym. Impossible ... read more
- 1214 18th St. NW, Washington DC 20036
- 1-240-293-0557
Public Bar
Freshly unwrapped sports bar wants to be the everyday, after-work after party for ballin' guys with a taste for fine shoes—alas, "urban" concept and brick wall of topsy-turvy TVs is the post-... read more
- 1219 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC 20036
- 202-466-7529
Midtown Loft
Dream of owning your own loft in the upper 800K's? The kind with bare brick walls, high ceilings, multiple plasma screens and a sound system that plays your very own infinite playlist that jumps f... read more
- 1500 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington DC 20036
- 202-483-6000
Bar Dupont
DC bids farewell to Biddy Mulligan's feisty Irish pub and coldly welcomes the too-late trendiness of floor-to-ceiling makeover: freckly, buck-toothed, redheaded best friend comes back from college ... read more
- 1215 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC 20036
- 202-955-5525
Current
The night is not young and you're still wearing all your clothes. If white pleather and sushi seems the logical next step, raise your hand and jump the line. "Cutting edge design" feels about elect... read more
- 2031 Florida Ave. NW, Washington DC 20009
- 202-265-6270
Veritas Wine Bar
Bacchanalian speakeasy makes alcohol respectable again. Intimate cellar sits at street level of local stone mansion; inside, there's more candlelight than a vigil. BS-free staff guide wide-eyed co... read more
- 1802 Jefferson Pl. NW, Washington DC 20036
- 202-828-4433
Fly Lounge
Space age mirrored-metal walls offer a highly-stylized homage to that long-ago time when air travel meant smokes, drinks and tarty stewardesses. Don’t bother boarding unless you plan on going... read more
- 1136 19th St. NW, Washington DC 20036
- 202-775-0747
Science Club
The name is no gimmick. Before they learned how to dress, ice-cube-sucking patrons all used to be card-carrying members of high school science clubs across America. Grand staircase hints at Mayf... read more
- 1214 18th St. NW, Washington DC 20036
- 202-785-2922
Andalu
Enter one of three doors. The two others lead to mild hangovers, this one takes you underground. Exotic east murmured in wood panels, velvet curtains, and goliath silk couches. Drinkable bar dis... read more
- 1223 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC 20036
- 202-822-1800
Spank At MCCXXIII
All those Roman numerals spell the street address, 1223, where Spank tops a velvety swank multi-level lounge. The underlit dance floor and beds give the club a South Beach feel, but the dress is de... read more
- 1343 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC 20036
- 202-530-8844
Cafe Citron
Glaring, lemon meringue-hued brick shop front leads to bawdy, freakish dance hall: one part Toulouse-Lautrec, one part Rio carnival; muddled bartenders with a twist of lime. Greasy walls and lollip... read more
- 1330 19th St. NW, Washington DC 20036
- 202-331-7665
Buffalo Billiards
Underground eighties rec-room for people who grew up with them but with better beer, table service and way better nachos. Stained glass overhead lanterns imply pool hall; casino-sized floor clinche... read more
- 1345 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC 20036
- 202-785-2333
The Big Hunt
The godfather of Dupont dive bars since first Clinton dynasty. Happy hour is a rite of passage for springtime intern/grad influx. African safari theme lost under decades of beer and body fluid... read more
- 1823 M St. NW, Washington DC 20036
- 202-887-5966
Camelot
Obligatory strip club scene cut from some 1970s police thriller. Booze and girls made classy by legacy of high-roller politicos , big-time hockey stars and semi-celebs who shed twenties into the cu... read more
- 1219 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC
- 202-466-7529
Play Lounge
Nothing says debauchery like a stripper pole, and Play has no shortage of sassy party girls ready (or tipsy enough) to give it a go. But why bother with such a prop when every surface in the club i... read more
- 1615 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Washington DC 20036
- 202-872-1126
Beacon Bar & Grill
Hotel dining at its finest. Spiffy decor strikes the balance between business bland and over-the-top party den. Chef Steven Hunter's upscale American menu does the classics well: Maple marinated ch... read more
- 1615 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Washington DC 20036
- 202-872-1126
Beacon Sky Bar
Recently revamped rooftop lounge offers sweeping views of the city. Cocktail menu has some serious offerings, including punch made with black cherry and coconut rum, watermelon margaritas, and the ... read more
- 2401 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington DC 20037
- 202-292-4067
McFadden's
Make your way past the grumpy doorman and find yourself in an Animal House haven. Three dollar Miller Lites add fuel to the fire. Eye of the Tiger blaring on the juke helps too. Plan on having mult... read more
- 1212 18th St. NW, Washington DC 20036
- 202-466-3922
Eighteenth Street Lounge
Washington music parlor attains cool creds on par with Paris, London, New York. Plush velvet, varnished wood, roaring fireplaces, and effortless style mean you've arrived without even trying. Exc... read more
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