Washington

Nightlife

18th Street Lounge

Unless you're a regular on the society page, it may be a tad difficult to get into the exclusive 18th Street Lounge ... they don't let in just anyone. ... (more) ...

Apex

Formerly known as Badlands, this club caters to a gay crowd. It's a large club with a new wooden dance floor and a generously-sized projection screen. ... (more) ...

Artmosphere Cafe

Offering a thoughtful lineup of weekly events, this coffee house aims to promote awareness of the arts in a casual, inviting environment. Salads, quic ... (more) ...

Austin Grill

Located in a stylish, modern building, this restaurant brings a taste of the Southwest to the suburbs. Fun and casual, it's a good place to meet frien ... (more) ...

Avenue

A little bit of everything at chic, four-level nightspot.

Bangkok Blues

Excellent Thai cuisine and nightly jazz and/or blues performances draw patrons day and night to this delightful restaurant. Aiming to please a variety ... (more) ...

Bar Rouge

Spectacular scenery, first-class cocktails complement sinful small plate menu.

Biddy Mulligans Bar

You'll feel like you've been transported to Ireland in this welcoming pub, the ideal place to enjoy a perfectly poured Guinness. You'll feel right at ... (more) ...

Billy Martin's Tavern

This old-time tavern celebrates its heritage with wall-hung memorabilia and photographs. Begun in 1933, it's popular with locals and is run by the fou ... (more) ...

Birchmere

Birchmere is an interesting mix between a bar and a concert hall. You will always find great live music, including names like Jimmie Dale Gilmore and ... (more) ...

Black Cat

Live alternative rock, pool tables and one very hip juke box.

Blue Gin

A modern bar with evocative design elements and a rep for potent elixirs made with fresh fruit purees, Blue Gin is one of those hotspots only the beau ... (more) ...

Blue Iguana

Don't let the name fool you; this place has more to offer than just a lively bar scene. Cool colors, abstract artwork, and outdoor dining set the scen ... (more) ...

Blues Alley

Although this club may be a little pricey for some, it presents top-name jazz artists in an intimate setting. A roster of past performers includes Diz ... (more) ...

Bohemian Caverns

A classy dining room, accented with dark wood, elegant chandeliers, a piano and a fireplace, greets guests at Bohemian caverns. Menu items include the ... (more) ...

Bourbon

No-frills Glover Park bar a welcome departure from froufrou lounges.

Bravo! Bravo!

Bravo! Bravo! is well known as a hot Latin dance club. The place is usually packed by midnight, and dancers of all ages and races show off their talen ... (more) ...

Brickskeller Saloon

Brickskeller's beer list numbers over 1000 ... enough said!

Buffalo Billiards

Upscale Dupont Circle pool hall attracts young, hip professionals.

Bullfeathers

Bullfeathers gets its name from Teddy Roosevelt's favorite expression and is a polite version of that other "bull" expletive. During the day, you'll f ... (more) ...

Café Deluxe

Frequented by a crowd of 20- and 30-somethings, this stylish bar has a classic feel with polished woods and leather seating. It's a favorite place for ... (more) ...

Café Saint-Ex & Gate 54

Everybody's welcome at this cozy 14th Street bistro-bar, where folks gather at the close of the work day to enjoy each other's company, the European-s ... (more) ...

Cafe Salsa

This two-story establishment boasts a lively atmosphere, authentic Latin American cuisine, and a wide selection of drinks. While you're there, choose ... (more) ...

Capitol City Brewing Company

Casual Capitol Hill microbrewery always busy, right across from Union Station.

Carpool

This popular bar offers something for everyone, including pool,darts, great food (especially the barbecue), and, of course, plenty of drinks. A youngi ... (more) ...