Guidebook for Washington
Drinks & Nightlife
A nearby bar with really good food (not just bar fare- try the salmon with couscous and the brussels sprouts) and lots of events including concerts and Tuesday night trivia. Outdoor seating.
262 locals recommend
Boundary Stone
116 Rhode Island Ave NWA nearby bar with really good food (not just bar fare- try the salmon with couscous and the brussels sprouts) and lots of events including concerts and Tuesday night trivia. Outdoor seating.
The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street NorthwestA popular restaurant and bar down North Capital.
See the Granny Band play on Sunday nights. Cash only. Featured in NYTimes' "36 hours in DC" .
145 locals recommend
Showtime Lounge
113 Rhode Island Ave NWSee the Granny Band play on Sunday nights. Cash only. Featured in NYTimes' "36 hours in DC" .
Bourbon, gin and vodka distillery with a rotating drink theme. Nicole Miller is an award winning DC bartender- say hello to her.
14 locals recommend
Jos. A. Magnus Distillery & Co.
2052 West Virginia Avenue NortheastBourbon, gin and vodka distillery with a rotating drink theme. Nicole Miller is an award winning DC bartender- say hello to her.
Atlas Brew Works
2052 West Virginia Ave NEOff the beaten path. Great beer. Lots of events.
Great salsa place with occasional live music. Check out their website for lessons on several weeknights.
14 locals recommend
Habana Village
1834 Columbia Rd NWGreat salsa place with occasional live music. Check out their website for lessons on several weeknights.
Truxton Inn
251 Florida Ave NWGreat cocktails
Food Scene
Fancy American-style restaurant. Reservations are not easy to come by but you may be able to get in without one on weekends around 5pm.
359 locals recommend
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWFancy American-style restaurant. Reservations are not easy to come by but you may be able to get in without one on weekends around 5pm.
Aroi
1832 1st St NWThai-Japanese fusion. Sushi and such.
Really good pizza and gelato. Take out or eat in. Outdoor seating.
187 locals recommend
Bacio Pizzeria
81 Seaton Pl NWReally good pizza and gelato. Take out or eat in. Outdoor seating.
Sylvan Cafe
104 Rhode Island Ave NWCoffee shop + bakery
No menu authentic Thai restaurant. If you hate to choose, the 6 course meal comes right at you.
106 locals recommend
Thai X-ing
515 9th St NWNo menu authentic Thai restaurant. If you hate to choose, the 6 course meal comes right at you.
Falafel bowls and sandwiches and a DIY array of pickled things, slaws and sauces.
125 locals recommend
Amsterdam Falafelshop
2425 18th St NWFalafel bowls and sandwiches and a DIY array of pickled things, slaws and sauces.
Union Market
1309 5th St NEShops, restaurants, so good. Check out the oyster place.
Le Grenier
502 H St NEDelish French prix fixe menu or a la carte.
Parks & Nature
Crispus Attucks Park
23 U St NWA hidden gem
See the swamp DC was before it became inhabited. The blooming water lilies are stunning.
97 locals recommend
Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
1550 Anacostia Avenue NortheastSee the swamp DC was before it became inhabited. The blooming water lilies are stunning.
Great views of the city especially for 4 of July fireworks. Sunday night drum circle.
445 locals recommend
Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestGreat views of the city especially for 4 of July fireworks. Sunday night drum circle.
Arts & Culture
Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage has daily FREE performances.
498 locals recommend
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWKennedy Center's Millennium Stage has daily FREE performances.
Essentials
Yang Market
138 U St NEGourmet sandwiches and a little bit of everything essential.
Harris Teeter
1201 First Street NortheastTHE grocery store.
Windows Cafe & Market
101 Rhode Island Ave NWNot a large selection but they have fresh produce.
Getting Around
From the house: NoMA Gallaudet Univ/New York Ave Station (Red line)- 0.8 mile- 15 min walk
182 locals recommend
NoMa-Gallaudet U New York Ave Station
200 Florida Ave NEFrom the house: NoMA Gallaudet Univ/New York Ave Station (Red line)- 0.8 mile- 15 min walk
From the house: Shaw-Howard Univ. Station (Green and Yellow line)- 0.9 mile- 18 min walk
148 locals recommend
Shaw-Howard Univ Station
1701 8th St NWFrom the house: Shaw-Howard Univ. Station (Green and Yellow line)- 0.9 mile- 18 min walk
Entertainment & Activities
Boating In DC at Ballpark Boathouse
Potomac Avenue SoutheastRent a kayak on the Anacostia by the Ballpark.
My favorite secret place to rent kayaks. A short row away from Georgetown on the Potomac will take you to a secret waterfall.
28 locals recommend
Fletchers Cove Boathouse
4940 Canal Rd NWMy favorite secret place to rent kayaks. A short row away from Georgetown on the Potomac will take you to a secret waterfall.
Bad Axe Throwing
2419 Evarts St NEThrow an axe why not? Call ahead.
Lots of famous comedians in this real live underground comedy club.
39 locals recommend
DC Improv Comedy Club
1140 Connecticut Ave NWLots of famous comedians in this real live underground comedy club.