Best place to go in DC on a weeknight. Live music every day. This is a really cool bar. Split the big meat platter with a friend. They include tip sometimes, so make sure you check your bill.
During the 1968 riots following MLK's murder, Ben's stayed open to feed police and activists alike. It was untouched by violence and is still home to the best chili dog (half smoke) you'll ever have.
A necessary contrast to the uber-professional DC bar scene. They'll usually be playing Flogging Molly or something similar. They carry a mix of craft beer and the cheap stuff. You can have fun here.
This bar has good beer and a collection of carnie/sideshow oddities to hold your attention. There is a nice patio outback and a friendly barcat who may join your party.
$1 nigiri sushi during happy hour. $2 bottled beers. M-F 5-8pm. Best deal in town and close to the metro. This restaurant is in the house that the Lincoln assassination conspirators plotted in.
Giant delicious pizza. Best when eaten at 3am after a night at the Madame's Organ.
Bring a blanket and some booze. Get a pulled pork sandwich from the vendor. Relax and enjoy the show.
Great theater. They serve alcohol with a one drink limit but they'll pour two drinks into a single cup. Make sure you consider how badly you don't want to miss parts of your movie for bathroom breaks.
This place is fun. The food isn't great but I don't mind if it's being served with a bottle of wine or a beer while I'm watching a movie. They play second run films and fan favorites.
Great sandwiches. Don't miss out on the sugar cane fountain soda while you're here.
There is ALWAYS a wait here but you can have a drink at The Pug while you wait. They share a license so you can bring your drinks upstairs. Get the Hakata Classic (kae dama!) and pan fried dumplings.
It may look like a hoarder’s attic, bu you’ll find one of the city’ best win selections here as well as some of the most helpful staff on the planet.
It's an IMAX theater in the National Air and Space Museum. Go see space.. in 3D!! Hubble 3D specifically if it's still playing.
Great Japanese market in DC. It's filled with imported food that you can't get elsewhere. They carry sushi-grade tuna.
The bar and restaurant is past the grocery in the front. Have a few liters and buy some delicious mustard or other German treat on the way out.
Make your own Bloody Mary. You might have to drink a few extra ones so you can experiment and get it just right. (Eggs Benedict is on point too)
It's popular with locals & tourists alike, but visitors may not know about the great happy hour @ Old Ebbitt. Go there b4 6 or after 11pm to enjoy half price oysters, steps away from the White House.
If it's your first time here, make sure you try all of the different dipping sauce.
There's some kind of magic in the cheese croquettes.. and in everything else. Amazing restaurant.
Come in December! They have a special holiday exhibit featuring models of famous buildings made entirely out of plant materials w/ an extensive model train running through it.
