Guidebook for Washington
Drinks & Nightlife
Delicious food (sometimes a bit pricey, but there are lower end options too) and a great bar. A very neighborhood pub atmosphere.
169 locals recommend
Brookland's Finest Bar and Kitchen
3126 12th Street NortheastDelicious food (sometimes a bit pricey, but there are lower end options too) and a great bar. A very neighborhood pub atmosphere.
More of a bar vibe, but offers a decent variety of food and has a lot of vegetarian options.
39 locals recommend
Smith Public Trust
3514 12th St NEMore of a bar vibe, but offers a decent variety of food and has a lot of vegetarian options.
Brookland Pint
716 Monroe St NEAlways crowded, has outdoor seating, large selection of beers.
Food Scene
&pizza
1118 H St NEGreat pizza and reasonably priced.
Get the nutella pizza bites. Trust me. Also, for the actual pizza, they import all of their flour from Italy and have a custom oven. It's the real thing.
131 locals recommend
Menomale
2711 12th St NEGet the nutella pizza bites. Trust me. Also, for the actual pizza, they import all of their flour from Italy and have a custom oven. It's the real thing.
Ok, it's not special, but it will scratch the itch if you want Thai and it's walkable.
27 locals recommend
Sala Thai
2300 Washington Pl NEOk, it's not special, but it will scratch the itch if you want Thai and it's walkable.
Everything Else
The Catholic University of America
620 Michigan Ave NEHas a lovely campus, good for runs.
Trinity Washington University
125 Michigan Ave NEAnother good spot to add to a run.
Sightseeing
They let anyone walk through their gardens, which are lovely. There are also guided tours at 11am.
74 locals recommend
Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land
1400 Quincy St NEThey let anyone walk through their gardens, which are lovely. There are also guided tours at 11am.
National Mall
The #1 reason you've come to DC.