Nightlife in Washington D.C.
Washington has a vibrant performing arts scene. The city's finest venues are in Penn Quarter and Foggy Bottom, including the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Ford's Theatre and Blues Alley. You'll find trendy urban clubs in Adams Morgan and U Street districts. On Capitol Hill there are several bars that are popular with visitors and locals alike, including Capital City Brewing Co. and the Dubliner.
Bars
Expand all1. Capitol City Brewing Co. - Oldest microbrewery
Show moreThe city's first brewpub since Prohibition in 1933, Capitol City Brewing Co. serves its most popular beer, Prohibition Porter, to regular local customers. Housed in a 1911 post office in Capitol Hill, it also serves burgers, sandwiches and Mexican food.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
2 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Washington D.C. 20212
Telephone
+1 202 842 2337
2. Buffalo Billiards - Sports bar
Show moreBufffalo Billiards in Washington's Dupont Circle is a great place to grab a beer and shoot some pool. A young, fun-loving crowd enjoys the live sport screened on numerous flat-screen TVs, and the all-American menu of burgers and Buffalo wings.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1330 19th Street , Washington D.C. 20036
Telephone
+1 202 331 7665
3. Pour House - Pittsburgh in Washington
Show moreLocated on the ground floor of a three-level establishment near to the Capitol, Pour House is one of Washington's best sports bars - bizarrely affiliated with the Pittburgh Steelers! Two 60-inch plasma TVs and a seven-screen TV wall make the action easy to see.E-mail this item
Address
319, Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington D.C. 20003
Telephone
+1 202 546 0779
4. Dubliner - Live Irish music
Show moreLocated near Capitol Hill, award-winning Dubliner is known for its authentic Irish music and selection of beers. With an outdoor patio and rich, polished wood panelling inside, every evening live music accompanies a menu of typical Irish and local dishes.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
4 F Street, Washington D.C. 20001
Telephone
+1 202 737 3773
Clubs
Expand all5. Rock and Roll Hotel - Rock 'n' roll club
Show moreThe beating heart of H Street's live music revival, the Rock and Roll Hotel pulsates to the sound of Washington's hottest rising bands. DJs play in the over-21s lounge upstairs, and there are lavish rock-themed rooms to chill out in.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1353, H Street, Washington D.C. 20003
Telephone
+1 202 388 7625
6. 18th Street Lounge - DC's most trendy hangout
Show moreGlamorous 18th Street Lounge, better known as ESL, in U Street, is so famous it doesn't even have a sign outside. Past the strict door policy, three storeys fill up with Washington's most beautiful dancing to the city's best DJs.E-mail this item
Address
1212, 18th Street NW, Washington D.C. 20210
Telephone
+1 202 466 3922
Entertainment
Expand all7. John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - An evening of culture
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Pick up tickets for a ballet, opera or concert held in the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, finished in 1971. Located in Foggy Bottom, it houses the Eisenhower Theater, Concert Hall and Opera House.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
2700, F Street NW, Washington D.C. 20566
Telephone
+1 800 444 1324
8. Madam's Organ - Boho-chic meets blues
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Chosen by Playboy as one of the best bars in America, Madam's Organ in Adams Morgan attracts a young, boho-chic crowd. Southern Soul Food is served up and accompanied by live music every night, including blues, soul, salsa and bluegrass.E-mail this item
Address
2461, 18th Street NW, Washington D.C. 20009
Telephone
+1 202 667 5370
9. Blues Alley - Dinner and jazz
Show moreFounded in 1965 in Georgetown, Blues Alley is the oldest operating jazz supper club in America. Located in a red brick 18th-century carriage house, it has hosted such famous names as Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughn and Charlie Byrd.E-mail this item
Address
1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington D.C. 20007
Telephone
+1 202 337 4141
10. Shakespeare Theatre Company - Classic English theatre
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In 2007, the award-winning Shakespeare Theatre Company opened their Sidney Harman Hall. Located in the Penn Quarter and with 776 seats, it boasts a contemporary design. Enjoy an evening of theatre at this premier Washington location for classic Shakespeare plays.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F Street NW, Washington D.C. 20004
Telephone
+1 202 547 1122
11. Ford's Theatre - America's most famous
Show moreIn 1865 Abraham Lincoln visited a production at Ford's Theatre, only to be shot dead by an assassin. In 1968 the historic Penn Quarter theatre reopened and continues its role as a classic theatre with evening performances. Tours are available.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
511 10th Street NW, Washington D.C. 20004
Telephone
+1 202 547 1122
12. Washington Ballet - Classical and contemporary
Show moreWashington's premier ballet troupe is the Washington Ballet. Founded in 1976, the company performs classical and contemporary ballets primarily in Cleveland Park, but also at the Warner Theatre and Sidney Harman Hall, both in the Penn Quarter district.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
3515 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington D.C. 20016
Telephone
+1 202 362 3606
13. Wolf Trap - Outdoor performing arts
Show more Musical performances, including pop, classical, opera, country, dance, jazz and blues are especially popular in the summer in Wolf Trap's beautiful park setting in Vienna. But both indoor and outdoor performance spaces are available, allowing for concerts all year round.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Trap Road, Vienna VA, Washington D.C. 22182
Telephone
+1 877 965 3872
14. Capitol Steps - Political satire shows
Show moreThe Capitol Steps are government employees turned comedians, poking fun at American and international world leaders and government policy through songs, sketches and parodies. Shows are held every weekend in a plush theatre setting in Alexandria. Photo ID is required.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C. 20004
Telephone
+1 202 312 1555
15. Black Cat - Musical mishmash
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Opened in September 1993 by a group of musicians wanting to revive the DC music scene, Black Cat in Washington's U Street district has come to represent "the" place to be. It attracts local, national and international underground and semi-underground acts.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1811, 14th St NW, Washington D.C. 20009
Telephone
+1 202 667 4490
