Washington DC - Nightlife - Pub

1620 I St. NW, Washington DC 20036
202-429-4350

BlackFinn American Saloon

Washington finally gets a slice of a national trend, brings legitimacy to a chain that's part Applebees/part old-timey saloon. Like a Denver airport bar except bigger and with more tourists. Girl f... read more

2427 18th St. NW, Washington DC 20009
202-232-1011

The Black Squirrel

Atypical Adams Morgan den of delights for brew snobs, honoring Washington’s imported native mammal. New bar smell is kryptonite for the sunburned weekend masses who trudge past the well... read more

2408 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington DC 20007
202-337-1313

Gin & Tonic Tavern

So bad it's good. Freshly-shaven face of gritty Hoya drinking haunt from Bill Clinton days. Yes, you too can carry on your worst college behavior long after you've left college. Alpha Kappa Psi mea... read more

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

1353 H St. NE, Washington DC 20002
202-388-ROCK

Rock & Roll Hotel

Go figure, the capital's got a wild west saloon in Northeast. Main floor music stage a church for Myspace addicts, toe-tapping waifs who maybe cut their own hair. Upstairs bar the quintessence o... read more

1833 14th St. NW, Washington DC 20009
202-265-1751

Bar Pilar

Coupled jet set and younger K street crowd almost make it to U Street but give in to the cute. Remember that great little place in Bruges/Belfast/Barcelona? Euro soccer on TV gives everyone a blu... read more

1602 U St. NW, Washington DC 20009
202-265-2828

Local 16

In the summer, there’s no hotter roof deck in town (expect lines around the block). In the winter, the young and flirty tryst in candlelit alcoves draped in heavy brocades. All year ’ro... 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

1847 14th St. NW, Washington DC 20009
202-265-7839

Café Saint Ex

They’re not suggesting your ex is a saint, so put down the phone already. Urbane, funky, and French – this spot is the gem of 14th Street. Named for Antoine Saint-Exupery, the Fren... 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

1205 U St. NW, Washington DC 20009
202-462-2640

The Saloon

Underground U Street hideaway smaller and darker than a U-boat. Brick columns, communal wood tables keeps friends tight, strangers delight. Camaraderie through obscure beer knowledge, mutual beer f... 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