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Strange and amazing, unlikely and enviable, the life of Alexander Hamilton could be a blueprint for the evolution of Washington, DC. This is a man who started off an orphan and ended up a lawyer, banker and founding father before dying famously in a duel with the Vice President of the United States. First built to house the federal government, DC is now a city where polish and sophistication have been charmed by a bohemian spirit yielding a new, thriving, artistic underground. Located just two blocks from the White House, the District’s newest destination for envelope-pushing, visionary music and talent defies convention, much like Hamilton himself.
Beer lovers all over the District are relishing over ChurchKey, the newest addition to the trendy 14th Street lounge scene. As the more casual, chic counterpart to its equally anticipated other half, Birch & Barley, ChurchKey …
Sometimes there’s nothing more fun than hanging in someone’s pimped out basement, playing games, and hanging with friends. But when you’re in the city, basements are few and far between. That’s why many young Washingtonians head …
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Marvin is a classic bistro located in Washington, DC’s historical Shaw neighborhood which combined the soul of the neighborhood and the café society of Belgium. Here, you can find an interesting mix of classic Belgian moulles-frites served along side southern-style shrimp and grits.
Two of the other attractions at Marvin is the rooftop beer garden boasting over 30 Belgian ales and a luxurious lounge with an extensive bar menu.
Biergarten Haus is the only beer garden in the city! Come year round and enjoy a shaded courtyard in the summer and a heated outdoor winter wonderland in the winter! With thirty-five hundred square feet of …
Feeling trapped in this busy city during the sultry, unbearable summer? Don’t fret; go to New York Avenue for a breath of fresh air and some sandy beachy fun!
Originally, the location was an empty parking lot …
With a Day of the Dead motif, Bandolero is one of the newest Mexican restaurants in town. The two-story high restaurant is decked out with animal skulls and beautiful mosaic. Most importantly, it proudly displays a menu with classic Mexican dishes with untraditional flavors.
A feast here includes wrapping octopus, lobsters, suckling pig, and even house-made chicharones paired with nine different varieties of margaritas (eight by the glass, one as cake and ice cream) and a list of cocktails that is heavy on tequila and mescal.
Nellie’s Sports Bar is Washington, DC’s first gay sports bar featuring an expansive rooftop deck which is as much of an attraction as the flat-screen TVs. Nellie’s is considered THE go-to place for LGBTQ sports fans.
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Nestled in amidst the new National Harbor development, Bobby McKey’s is the first and only dueling piano bar in the greater DC area. Every night, two to four piano players in teams of two appear on …
With over 70,000 songs in English, Korean, Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish, and much more, Muzette is DC’s first private-roomed karaoke joint. Located in the hustling and bustling Adams Morgan, this underground restaurant has a small dining area …
This popular neighborhood saloon since 1967 offers a sense of ease and genuineness for its loyal patrons. Unlike other restaurant chains, Chadwick’s allure lies in its ability to provide the same high quality food and sincere …
As one of the most unique bars in DC, Tattoo Bar is small, but intimately claustrophobic and extremely edgy.
With a hip, rock-n-roll theme, the Tattoo Bar is an interesting amalgamation of a bar and …
Looking for a cozy, intimate club to find your newest love? Sweet Spot is a youthful club located in Foggy Bottom that is worth a try.
Sweet Spot is the newest brainchild of the renowned …
You a fan of Kaskade? Tiesto? Deadmau5? Or even the renowned Pauly D from Jersey Shore? If so, Fur nightclub is the spot to watch out for.
Not only hosting special artists all over the …
51st State Tavern is a cozy, homey place for a diverse crowd of local residents, working professionals, and college students. With an outdoor patio and two floors equipped with two antique wooden bars, classic Guinness posters, …
At the young and upbeat Midtown, you have the choices of dancing and grinding at the first level, enjoying the bar and the pool table at the relaxed second level Loft, or basking in sophistication at …
Looking for some of the best live music in the District? Head to the 9:30 Club, DC’s premiere live music venue featuring a variety of acts throughout the year. With a bit of a divey vibe, …
Hipsters and serious dance aficionados beware – there’s a new party in town. Hidden along trendy 14th Street in the heart of the U Street Corridor, lies Café Saint-Ex, a European aviation-inspired restaurant/bar with a few …
Looking for a sophisticated night out? Head to Cady’s Alley in Georgetown where L2 Lounge, hidden discreetly in the Alley’s central courtyard, mixes an international flair with premier club status.
Catering to DC’s young elite, L2 is …
Kings of Leon. Death Cab. The Strokes. The Black Cat’s mission is to bring D.C. locals and visitors the best in live independent music and it’s been succeeding since its opening in 1993. Located in the …
What happens when you open a hip, Euro-infused lounge in the former home of Teddy Roosevelt? You end up with the ultra chic, super unique hotspot known as Eighteenth Street Lounge. Situated just south of trendy …
