Washington DC - Nightlife - Dive

3718 14th St. NW, Washington DC 20010
202-291-5000

The Red Derby

The biggest nerds grow up to be dapper philosophers. Dive or no dive? Signless shopfront in hair-raising barrio points to yes, alas clean living, positive vibe and conscientious staff all fail to ... read more

1101 Kenyon St. NW, Washington DC 20010
202-232-5263

Wonderland Ballroom

Your favorite college bar evolves. Same concept but fewer Neanderthals. Better beer, bands, and babes (sometimes). The guy with the hat went to the bathroom to check the tilt of his hat. Foot lo... read more

2435 18th St. NW, Washington DC 20009
202-986-5416

Toledo Lounge

In four words: Yuengling for two bucks. In more words: ripped-jeans hole in the wall refuses to comb hair or join the lineup of awful Adams Morgan addresses. You'd never guess how many locals come ... 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

1725 Columbia Ave., Washington DC 20009
202-332-2211

Chief Ike's Mambo Room

DC dive for rebellious politicos: kids who read The Economist but wanna slum it old school, drink Pabst in sweat pants. In-your-face murals by Gauguin, carnival-esque dancing skeletons. Cheap, stro... read more

915 U St Northwest, Washington DC 20001
202-462-3213

The Velvet Lounge

The ultimate in hipsterness. Dive bar that seems as if it may be falling apart, loft spot sways during local band acts, but the loyal clientele keep it together. New comers wonder why the place has... read more

655 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington DC 20003
202-543-5526

Lil Pub

Legendary DC dive is such a legend that Jacques Cousteau can't even compete. Store front looks quarantined, billiards trophies clutter barred windows. All regulars. Half these guys have emphyse... read more

2461 18th St. NW, Washington DC 20009
202-667-5370

Madam's Organ

Iconic boobs are the Eiffel tower of Adams Morgan. Everyone has to see it, the intrepid step inside. Kitchen strives to be the Missouri truck stop counter that union leaders pine for. Chicken fri... read more