Guidebook for Washington
Drinks & Nightlife
The neighborhood is full of fun and interesting places to drink and eat. Explore Georgia Avenue or take a short walk to Columbia Heights or Upshur Street to expand your options
The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street NorthwestBest neighborhood bar
Great place to hang out. drink beer, meet people and dance
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The Wonderland Ballroom
1101 Kenyon St NWGreat place to hang out. drink beer, meet people and dance
Excellent food and cocktails, though a bit pricier than the rest of 11th Street. The terrace is especially nice in the summer or when a fire is lit in the winter.
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Room 11
3234 11th St NWExcellent food and cocktails, though a bit pricier than the rest of 11th Street. The terrace is especially nice in the summer or when a fire is lit in the winter.
A neighborhood bar on 14th Street: check out the rooftop bar.
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Red Derby
3718 14th St NWA neighborhood bar on 14th Street: check out the rooftop bar.
St. Vincent’s is an awesome wine bar. It sells wine by the bottle and has great appetizers, can get quite expensive.
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St. Vincent Wine
3212 Georgia Ave NWSt. Vincent’s is an awesome wine bar. It sells wine by the bottle and has great appetizers, can get quite expensive.
The Midlands Beer Garden
3333 Georgia Ave NWHook Hall
3400 Georgia Ave NWThe Raven is DC’s oldest bar. The prices are reasonable but it’s become fairly hipster. It’s cash only, so fill your wallet before visiting.
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Raven Grill
3125 Mt Pleasant St NWThe Raven is DC’s oldest bar. The prices are reasonable but it’s become fairly hipster. It’s cash only, so fill your wallet before visiting.
Food Scene
A taquería that a lot of folks love, though for me the drinks need to be stronger and the tacos need to be cheaper to make a good Mexican taquería.
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El Chucho - Cocina Superior
3313 11th St NWA taquería that a lot of folks love, though for me the drinks need to be stronger and the tacos need to be cheaper to make a good Mexican taquería.
There are better local options -- such as The Coupe and Qualia Cafe -- but if you must have a Starbuck's, you'll find one here.
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Starbucks
3100 14th St NWThere are better local options -- such as The Coupe and Qualia Cafe -- but if you must have a Starbuck's, you'll find one here.
Ellē is a local favorite- you can enjoy Ellē for breakfast, brunch, dinner or cocktails – it’s flexible enough to serve whatever culinary needs you may have.
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Ellē
3221 Mt Pleasant St NWEllē is a local favorite- you can enjoy Ellē for breakfast, brunch, dinner or cocktails – it’s flexible enough to serve whatever culinary needs you may have.
Bad Saint is DC’s highest regarded Filipino restaurant but it’s very small, so be prepared to wait in a long line starting around 5 PM in order to get a seat.
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Bad Saint
3226 11th St NWBad Saint is DC’s highest regarded Filipino restaurant but it’s very small, so be prepared to wait in a long line starting around 5 PM in order to get a seat.
Dos Gringos is a longtime community fixture in Mount Pleasant and, unlike most of DC, it has maintained reasonable prices. Say hi to Alex, the owner.
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Dos Gringos
3116 Mt Pleasant St NWDos Gringos is a longtime community fixture in Mount Pleasant and, unlike most of DC, it has maintained reasonable prices. Say hi to Alex, the owner.
Bombay Street Food
1413 Park Rd NWPho 14
1436 Park Rd NW
Thip Khao Restaurant
3462 14th St NWDC is well known for its Ethiopian community and the fantastic restaurants they create. Dukes, on U Street, is one of the best known.
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Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant
1114-1118 U St NWDC is well known for its Ethiopian community and the fantastic restaurants they create. Dukes, on U Street, is one of the best known.
Le Diplómate is expensive but that’s because of its amazing food and service. You’ll find the best steak in the area there.
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Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWLe Diplómate is expensive but that’s because of its amazing food and service. You’ll find the best steak in the area there.
Not far away in Adams Morgan, you’ll find the best felafel in DC.
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Amsterdam Falafelshop
2425 18th St NWNot far away in Adams Morgan, you’ll find the best felafel in DC.
The line gets long but only because Federalist Pig serves the best barbecue in DC.
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Federalist Pig
1654 Columbia Rd NWThe line gets long but only because Federalist Pig serves the best barbecue in DC.
There are very few traditional diners in Washington. The Diner is our best approximation - a great place for breakfast or brunch.
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the DINER
2453 18th St NWThere are very few traditional diners in Washington. The Diner is our best approximation - a great place for breakfast or brunch.
The shake shack isn’t fine diner but has a devoted following in DC.
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Shake Shack
1216 18th St NWThe shake shack isn’t fine diner but has a devoted following in DC.
Slash Run is a short walk from the house and I consider its burgers to be the best in DC.
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Slash Run
201 Upshur St NWSlash Run is a short walk from the house and I consider its burgers to be the best in DC.
Taqueria Habanero
3710 14th St NWMezcalero Cocina Mexicana
3714 14th St NWEssentials
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWCVS
3642 Georgia Ave NWYes! Organic Market Petworth
4100 Georgia Ave NWEverything Else
The closest metro stop and also a place to pick up a Capitol Bike Share bicycle for $7 per day.
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Georgia Ave-Petworth Station
3700 Georgia Ave NWThe closest metro stop and also a place to pick up a Capitol Bike Share bicycle for $7 per day.
Get off here and walk back to the house to tour the area -- or vice-versa.
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Columbia Heights Station
3030 14th St NWGet off here and walk back to the house to tour the area -- or vice-versa.
Shopping
Target is the anchor store for this shopping mall in Columbia Heights.
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Target
3100 14th St NWTarget is the anchor store for this shopping mall in Columbia Heights.
Sweets and Desserts
Not only does Sticky Fingers make the best cupcakes in DC, they are vegan!
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Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats
314 Park Rd NWNot only does Sticky Fingers make the best cupcakes in DC, they are vegan!
Late night cookies delivered to your door. What more can we say?
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Insomnia Cookies
1309 H St NELate night cookies delivered to your door. What more can we say?
Cafés
Qualia Coffee
3917 Georgia Ave NWFresh coffee beans roasted on premises
This place defies categorization: it's a Cafe, Bar and Diner. My favorite place to drink espresso and take advantage of the wi-fi. The staff is excellent and it's open 24 HOURS.
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The Coupe
3415 11th St NWThis place defies categorization: it's a Cafe, Bar and Diner. My favorite place to drink espresso and take advantage of the wi-fi. The staff is excellent and it's open 24 HOURS.
Le Caprice DC Café Bakery
3456 14th St NWA large, great cafe and restaurant as well as the best place to work remotely in DC.
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Tryst
2459 18th St NWA large, great cafe and restaurant as well as the best place to work remotely in DC.
Java House
1645 Q St NWSlipstream
1333 14th St NWAn excellent café and great place to work.