Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Qualia Coffee
3917 Georgia Ave NWA micro-roaster with the best coffee in the District!
Upshur Street Northwest
Upshur Street NorthwestGreat food (especially the steak frites!) and regularly occurring trivia nights.
39 locals recommend
Moreland's Tavern
5501 14th St NWGreat food (especially the steak frites!) and regularly occurring trivia nights.
Award-winning Japanese fusion in an intimate setting. Great for date night. Doesn't take reservations but you can put your name in and grab a cocktail at one of the many neighborhood spots on the block.
82 locals recommend
Himitsu
828 Upshur Street NorthwestAward-winning Japanese fusion in an intimate setting. Great for date night. Doesn't take reservations but you can put your name in and grab a cocktail at one of the many neighborhood spots on the block.
Ruta del Vino
800 Upshur Street NorthwestAmazing happy hour. Great bar and outdoor seating.
Slim's Diner
4201 Georgia Ave NWA very traditional diner. Often has a wait for weekend brunch.
Timber Pizza Company
809 Upshur St NWVoted best pizza in the US by Pizza Magazine for a reason.
Arts & Culture
Petworth Neighborhood Library
4200 Kansas Ave NWParks & Nature
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWShopping
Cute boutique with reasonable prices and great selection of jewelry and Petworth paraphernalia
34 locals recommend
Willow
4203 Upshur St NWCute boutique with reasonable prices and great selection of jewelry and Petworth paraphernalia
Upshur Street Books
843 Upshur St NWGreat local bookstore
Essentials
Yes! Organic Market Petworth
4100 Georgia Ave NWLocal organic grocer.
Entertainment & Activities
Yoga Heights
3506 Georgia Ave NWMy favorite yoga studio, with half-price "happy hour" classes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great happy hour, and on the first Friday of each month they host a new rotating local artist.
34 locals recommend
Hank's Cocktail Bar
1624 Q Street NorthwestGreat happy hour, and on the first Friday of each month they host a new rotating local artist.
Reliable Tavern
3655 Georgia Ave NWOften hosts live events like comedy and trivia.
Great local brews and live music every Friday night at 9:30.
86 locals recommend
The Midlands Beer Garden
3333 Georgia Ave NWGreat local brews and live music every Friday night at 9:30.
A quirky bar and restaurant with an intimate library in the back hosting events.
121 locals recommend
Petworth Citizen & Reading Room
829 Upshur St NWA quirky bar and restaurant with an intimate library in the back hosting events.