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D.C.

1. Marvin

2007 14th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · U-Street · 144 tips and reviews

Nushy S.Nushy SC: Several floors with great food downstairs, dancing, mingling and a great rooftop deck with a nice selection of beers. Interesting mix of people.

2. P.O.V. Rooftop Lounge and Terrace

515 15th St NW (at W Hotel), Washington, D.C.
Lounge · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 168 tips and reviews

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: A rooftop pool AND bar... with a view of The White House. Need we go on?

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3. Nellie's Sports Bar

7.9
900 U St NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Gay Bar · U-Street · 176 tips and reviews

4. Jack Rose Dining Saloon

8.8
2007 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Adams Morgan · 142 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: An enormous whiskey-focused bar and restaurant from the owners of Bourbon, Jack Rose features an expansive rooftop deck and a dining room/bar offering more than 700 kinds of Scotch and bourbon. Read more.

5. Red Derby

8.2
3718 14th St NW (at Quincy St NW), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Petworth · 93 tips and reviews

Ben R.Ben R: Good cheap beer and a roof deck, what's not to like? Cans only, cash only.

Dacha Beer Garden is one of D.C..

6. Dacha Beer Garden

9.1
1600 7th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Beer Garden · Logan Circle - Shaw · 75 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Cox: Yas - highly varied selection of beers and great mix of people. Try the grapefruit brew on draught.

Bub and Pop's is one of D.C..

7. Bub and Pop's

8.5
1815 M St NW (btwn 18th & 19th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 59 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: This small family-run joint is known for its Italian hoagie. That being said, anything on the menu, from the beef brisket to the chicken Parm, will blow you away…and then will make you take a nap. Read more.

Thomas Sweet Ice Cream Co. is one of D.C..

8. Thomas Sweet Ice Cream Co.

8.6
3214 P St NW (at Wisconsin Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Georgetown · 74 tips and reviews
Ice Cream Jubilee is one of D.C..

9. Ice Cream Jubilee

8.8
301 Water St SE (4th Street, SE), Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Navy Yard · 47 tips and reviews

10. barmini by José Andrés

8.9
501 9th St NW (9th St NW between E and F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Penn Quarter · 74 tips and reviews

Angie H.Angie Harmon: What's not to like? Get your crazy cocktails with liquid nitrogen. You're worth it.

Le Caprice DC is one of D.C..

11. Le Caprice DC

7.8
3460 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Columbia Heights · 40 tips and reviews
Pleasant Pops Farmhouse Market & Cafe is one of D.C..

12. Pleasant Pops Farmhouse Market & Cafe

1781 Florida Ave NW (at California St NW), Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Adams Morgan · 56 tips and reviews
La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of D.C..

13. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

9.2
924 Blagden Alley NW (btwn M, N, 9th & 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Logan Circle - Shaw · 131 tips and reviews
Un Je Ne Sais Quoi is one of D.C..

14. Un Je Ne Sais Quoi

8.7
1361 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 25 tips and reviews
La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of D.C..

15. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

9.1
900 6th Street NW, Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Chinatown · 56 tips and reviews
Peregrine Espresso is one of D.C..

16. Peregrine Espresso

8.2
660 Pennsylvania Ave SE (at 7th St SE), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Capitol Hill · 106 tips and reviews
Kafe Leopold is one of D.C..

17. Kafe Leopold

8.4
3315 Cadys Aly NW (btwn N 33rd St & N Bank St), Washington, D.C.
Austrian Restaurant · Georgetown · 176 tips and reviews
Dupont Circle FRESHFARM Market is one of D.C..

18. Dupont Circle FRESHFARM Market

9.1
1500 20th St NW (at Massachusetts Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Farmers Market · Northwest Washington · 54 tips and reviews
Amsterdam Falafelshop is one of D.C..

19. Amsterdam Falafelshop

2425 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Falafel Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 119 tips and reviews
Good Stuff Eatery is one of D.C..

20. Good Stuff Eatery

8.3
303 Pennsylvania Ave SE (at 3rd St. SE), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Capitol Hill · 279 tips and reviews
Granville Moore's is one of D.C..

21. Granville Moore's

8.6
1238 H St NE (btwn 12th & 13th Sts. NE), Washington, D.C.
Gastropub · Capitol Hill · 106 tips and reviews
Bourbon Steak is one of D.C..

22. Bourbon Steak

8.6
2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Georgetown · 94 tips and reviews

23. Old Ebbitt Grill

9.1
675 15th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 690 tips and reviews

Adam H.Adam Hickey: One of the oldest bars in DC. Get the full platter of oysters during happy hour.

24. Hank's Oyster Bar

8.6
1624 Q St NW (at 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 160 tips and reviews

Brant M.Brant McQuitty: Oysters and Sancerre are always a safe combo. And they start you with a bowl of goldfish crackers and end with a few chunks of dark chocolate!

Chinatown Express is one of D.C..

25. Chinatown Express

6.2
746 6th St NW (at H St), Washington, D.C.
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 126 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "The dumplings here are made fresh on the spot. The ginger-scallion sauce served on the side is bangin' with the pork dumplings." - Chef Jacob Hunter Read more.

26. The Red Hen

9.2
1822 1st St NW (at Seaton Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 85 tips and reviews

Karen E.Karen Elizabeth: There's an off menu pasta, ask your server! Don't get scared by the wine list. It is weird, but in the best way and the staff is super knowledgeable.

Fare Well is one of D.C..

27. Fare Well

406 H St NE, Washington, D.C.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Near Northeast · 20 tips and reviews

28. Boqueria

8.9
1837 M St NW (at 19th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Spanish Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 128 tips and reviews

JenniferJennifer: Get the nutella stuffed churros. You won't regret it.