Guidebook for Washington
Drinks & Nightlife
Little Miss Whiskey's is a funky, neon-infused bar that's great for dancing Friday and Saturday nights! Don't forget to try their alcoholic slushies, and prepare for the floor to bounce from the bass.
119 locals recommend
Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar
1104 H St NELittle Miss Whiskey's is a funky, neon-infused bar that's great for dancing Friday and Saturday nights! Don't forget to try their alcoholic slushies, and prepare for the floor to bounce from the bass.
A relaxed, three story bar where you can get season themed drinks and play putt-putt on the roof!
196 locals recommend
H Street Country Club
1335 H Street NortheastA relaxed, three story bar where you can get season themed drinks and play putt-putt on the roof!
If you're looking for live music and dancing then Rock N Roll Hotel on H Street is the place to be! For a good band it tends to be crowded, so get their early. The faux Tiffany lights are my favorite!
188 locals recommend
Rock & Roll Hotel
1353 H St NEIf you're looking for live music and dancing then Rock N Roll Hotel on H Street is the place to be! For a good band it tends to be crowded, so get their early. The faux Tiffany lights are my favorite!
My favorite bar on H street! It has a eclectic collection of old Washington posters and a down-to-earth dive bar feel. It's small and often packed, but you can squeeze into a table at the back.
61 locals recommend
The Pug
1234 H St NEMy favorite bar on H street! It has a eclectic collection of old Washington posters and a down-to-earth dive bar feel. It's small and often packed, but you can squeeze into a table at the back.
Everything Else
If you're looking to unwind, this quaint one room yoga studio offers a variety of yoga classes to meet all levels of practice.
Capitol Hill Yoga
641 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastIf you're looking to unwind, this quaint one room yoga studio offers a variety of yoga classes to meet all levels of practice.
If you're missing the glory days of Arcade games, look no further! Bring back memories with Sonic, Mario, Tetris with the grown-up twist of craft beers!
1236 H St NE
1236 H Street NortheastIf you're missing the glory days of Arcade games, look no further! Bring back memories with Sonic, Mario, Tetris with the grown-up twist of craft beers!
Yoga District
500 H St NEA great yoga studio within walking distance of the apartment.
A good urgent care provider, just in case!
7 locals recommend
Metro Immediate and Primary Care: Capitol Hill
220 L Street NortheastA good urgent care provider, just in case!
One of my favorite tourist spots in DC! The architecture is amazing (ask about the reno in the 50s). Wander the exhibits and see hardworking interns in the viewing gallery. I highly recommend this!
314 locals recommend
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave SEOne of my favorite tourist spots in DC! The architecture is amazing (ask about the reno in the 50s). Wander the exhibits and see hardworking interns in the viewing gallery. I highly recommend this!
This entire stretch in the historic Barracks Row is a lovely space to find local restaurants and bars (plus Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks). It is vibrant on the weekends. Visit it and Eastern Market!
133 locals recommend
Barracks Row Main Street
731 8th St SEThis entire stretch in the historic Barracks Row is a lovely space to find local restaurants and bars (plus Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks). It is vibrant on the weekends. Visit it and Eastern Market!
Food Scene
From alcoholic milkshakes to homemade pop-tarts, this 20s themed restaurant is great for boozy brunches on the weekend! Call in advance and be prepared for at least a 45-minute wait.
425 locals recommend
Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SEFrom alcoholic milkshakes to homemade pop-tarts, this 20s themed restaurant is great for boozy brunches on the weekend! Call in advance and be prepared for at least a 45-minute wait.
This old school bar offers delicious food and an amazing drink selection! This is a unique bar - from the buffalo heads when you walk in to the unique 20s inspired floor - and you are sure to love it!
56 locals recommend
Beuchert’s Saloon
623 Pennsylvania Ave. SEThis old school bar offers delicious food and an amazing drink selection! This is a unique bar - from the buffalo heads when you walk in to the unique 20s inspired floor - and you are sure to love it!
A hole-in-the-wall dive bar you will come back to! The mussels are divine, and they recently started offering a great brunch menu. Their beer list offers options from around the country.
169 locals recommend
Granville Moore's
1238 H St NEA hole-in-the-wall dive bar you will come back to! The mussels are divine, and they recently started offering a great brunch menu. Their beer list offers options from around the country.
If you like sushi, this is the place! It's jam-packed with hipsters, so be prepared to make reservations on the weekends and sip your PBR while you wait. Try the goat cheese and salmon roll!
118 locals recommend
Sticky Rice
1224 H St NEIf you like sushi, this is the place! It's jam-packed with hipsters, so be prepared to make reservations on the weekends and sip your PBR while you wait. Try the goat cheese and salmon roll!
Hands-down the best Pho in town! This Japanese/Taiwanese infused restaurant is amazing for drinks and food alike. But they are small and fill up quickly, so be sure to make reservations in advance!
256 locals recommend
Toki Underground
1234 H St NEHands-down the best Pho in town! This Japanese/Taiwanese infused restaurant is amazing for drinks and food alike. But they are small and fill up quickly, so be sure to make reservations in advance!
If you're into sharing massive servings of vegetarian and/or meat wat with ample servings of sourdough flat-bread, look no further! A friendly atmosphere with excellent service you will enjoy.
147 locals recommend
Ethiopic Restaurant
401 H St NEIf you're into sharing massive servings of vegetarian and/or meat wat with ample servings of sourdough flat-bread, look no further! A friendly atmosphere with excellent service you will enjoy.
Likely the most authentic Indian food you will have in DC, Indigo has generous portions and a home-cooked taste. Like most restaurants in DC, seating space is limited so get there early or call ahead.
148 locals recommend
Indigo
243 K St NELikely the most authentic Indian food you will have in DC, Indigo has generous portions and a home-cooked taste. Like most restaurants in DC, seating space is limited so get there early or call ahead.
Authentic and delicious Italian food, this restaurant frequently hosts members of congress -- so don't be surprised if you see Nancy Pelosi while dining on spaghetti!
84 locals recommend
Acqua Al 2
Authentic and delicious Italian food, this restaurant frequently hosts members of congress -- so don't be surprised if you see Nancy Pelosi while dining on spaghetti!
Not only do they have the best seafood in DC, but their drink selection is phenomenal! Ask for their weekly specials -- often themed based on current events. Tell Mike I sent you.
68 locals recommend
Hank's Oyster Bar
633 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastNot only do they have the best seafood in DC, but their drink selection is phenomenal! Ask for their weekly specials -- often themed based on current events. Tell Mike I sent you.
Great Mediterranean food with a romantic and cozy atmosphere. Ask for the flaming cheese!
104 locals recommend
Cava Mezze
527 8th St SEGreat Mediterranean food with a romantic and cozy atmosphere. Ask for the flaming cheese!
Sightseeing
Eastern Market metro is on the blue/orange line. A couple of stops will take you to Metro Center (red line) and/or L'Enfant Plaza (green/yellow).
216 locals recommend
Eastern Market station
701 Pennsylvania Ave. SEEastern Market metro is on the blue/orange line. A couple of stops will take you to Metro Center (red line) and/or L'Enfant Plaza (green/yellow).
A 15-minute walk from the apartment and you're at Union Station. It has beautiful Beaux-Arts architecture, shops, food (Sushi-go-go anyone?) and serves the red line.
629 locals recommend
Union Station
A 15-minute walk from the apartment and you're at Union Station. It has beautiful Beaux-Arts architecture, shops, food (Sushi-go-go anyone?) and serves the red line.
On the weekends Eastern Market lights up with flea market finds, fresh produce from around the DMV area and an inside market with fish, meat, cheese, bread and even dance lessons!
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SEOn the weekends Eastern Market lights up with flea market finds, fresh produce from around the DMV area and an inside market with fish, meat, cheese, bread and even dance lessons!
A great spot to stop and read a book while watching kids play and dogs run. The park is large and a nice route to take on your way to Eastern Market.
106 locals recommend
Lincoln Park
A great spot to stop and read a book while watching kids play and dogs run. The park is large and a nice route to take on your way to Eastern Market.
A great view is available all along Penn. Ave. The gardens and waterfalls provide a nice walk. Ask your congressperson before stopping by to arrange a tour without the long lines!
670 locals recommend
United States Capitol
First Street SoutheastA great view is available all along Penn. Ave. The gardens and waterfalls provide a nice walk. Ask your congressperson before stopping by to arrange a tour without the long lines!
Shopping
If you brought your furry friend along, stop by Metro Mutts for scrumptious snacks and anything you may have forgotten for your travel buddy. They also offer boarding, walking and grooming.
Metro Mutts Pet Services
If you brought your furry friend along, stop by Metro Mutts for scrumptious snacks and anything you may have forgotten for your travel buddy. They also offer boarding, walking and grooming.
Arts & Culture
If you're looking for a live show (theater, dance or comedy) visit Atlas Performing Arts Center. Check the website for free shows, and enjoy a hipster-ific dinner before at Granville Moore's.
111 locals recommend
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H St NEIf you're looking for a live show (theater, dance or comedy) visit Atlas Performing Arts Center. Check the website for free shows, and enjoy a hipster-ific dinner before at Granville Moore's.
Essentials
Adams Market is a corner store with the essentials you might need during your stay. They have a great variety of goods and the owners are very friendly.
9 locals recommend
Adams Market
609 7th St NEAdams Market is a corner store with the essentials you might need during your stay. They have a great variety of goods and the owners are very friendly.
A great market on the weekends to get fresh dairy, bread, meat, and veggies from local vendors.
625 H St NE
625 H Street NortheastA great market on the weekends to get fresh dairy, bread, meat, and veggies from local vendors.