Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Compass Coffee
1535 7th St NWGreat ambiance, service and food. Get the chicken liver pate to start and any of the pastas.
359 locals recommend
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWGreat ambiance, service and food. Get the chicken liver pate to start and any of the pastas.
The Royal
501 Florida Ave NWLocal Neighborhood spot.
Rito Loco
606 Florida Ave NWIntimate Roof deck and great drinks
This hip coffee shop is tucked away in Blagden Alley, one of DC's best kept secrets.
163 locals recommend
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
924 Blagden Alley NWThis hip coffee shop is tucked away in Blagden Alley, one of DC's best kept secrets.
Arts & Culture
Newly constructed and well worth a visit.
451 locals recommend
National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NWNewly constructed and well worth a visit.
Beautiful architecture and amazing collection. Check out the newly added roof deck at the East Wing.
385 locals recommend
National Gallery of Art
Constitution Avenue NorthwestBeautiful architecture and amazing collection. Check out the newly added roof deck at the East Wing.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1914 14th St NWLeDroit Park Market
1901 4th St NWLimited selection, but very convenient.
Entertainment & Activities
Bring your cocktail or beer into the theater with you!
104 locals recommend
Landmark's Atlantic Plumbing Cinema
807 V Street NorthwestBring your cocktail or beer into the theater with you!
Getting Around
Shaw-Howard Univ Station
1701 8th St NWClosest metro station
Shopping
GoodWood
1428 U St NWHome goods store with great vintage finds.
Parks & Nature
Dumbarton Oaks Park
R Street NorthwestGorgeous gardens on an old estate.