Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Brookland Pint
716 Monroe St NEGreat beer menu, and a killer brunch menu.
This is a great place to grab a coffee, or lunch and you can walk to the noma/gallaudet metro. Unique food options warehouse kiosk style. Its a must go to!
906 locals recommend
Union Market
1309 5th St NEThis is a great place to grab a coffee, or lunch and you can walk to the noma/gallaudet metro. Unique food options warehouse kiosk style. Its a must go to!
An amazing diner style sandwich place that allow you to "build your own" sandwich or salad.
13 locals recommend
MGM Roast Beef & Catering Washington
905 Brentwood Rd NEAn amazing diner style sandwich place that allow you to "build your own" sandwich or salad.
This area of town is new but a great spot to grab some good pics on the dock, some great tacos at Mi Vida, and a drink
158 locals recommend
Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf
1100 Maine Ave SWThis area of town is new but a great spot to grab some good pics on the dock, some great tacos at Mi Vida, and a drink
La Puerta Verde
2001 Fenwick St NESala Thai
2300 Washington Pl NEGood Thai food within walking distance of our house
San Francisco based coffee shop that is to die for if you are a coffee snob
25 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
1046 Potomac St NWSan Francisco based coffee shop that is to die for if you are a coffee snob
Daikaya The Izakaya
705 6th Street NorthwestHands down best ramen in the city!!
Unique little deli is more than what it seems... Its worth a visit If you're out and about in this part of the city at night... Look sharp, if you notice a little red light you're in luck. :)
17 locals recommend
Capo Italian Deli
715A Florida Ave NWUnique little deli is more than what it seems... Its worth a visit If you're out and about in this part of the city at night... Look sharp, if you notice a little red light you're in luck. :)
Drinks & Nightlife
Echostage
2135 Queens Chapel Rd NEsmall intimate music venue less than a mile away!
Fun indoor put put golf, ski ball, and beer!
Pro tip: Check out the roof top if the weather is nice
196 locals recommend
H Street Country Club
1335 H Street NortheastFun indoor put put golf, ski ball, and beer!
Pro tip: Check out the roof top if the weather is nice
City Winery DC
1350 Okie Street Northeastgreat vibes and good wine
For the best views of the White House go to the roof top bar of The W Hotel. Its called POV. Drinks are pricy but you cant beat the view!
73 locals recommend
POV Rooftop
515 15th St NWFor the best views of the White House go to the roof top bar of The W Hotel. Its called POV. Drinks are pricy but you cant beat the view!
This is definitely a neighborhood spot. Be prepared if venturing to Jimmy's; affectionitely rough on the outside, but usually occupied by a variety of chummy NE locals. If the hanging arrow light is flashing expect some budget-friendly drinks, music, and some dancing.
25 locals recommend
Jimmy Valentine's Lonely Hearts Club
1103 Bladensburg Rd NEThis is definitely a neighborhood spot. Be prepared if venturing to Jimmy's; affectionitely rough on the outside, but usually occupied by a variety of chummy NE locals. If the hanging arrow light is flashing expect some budget-friendly drinks, music, and some dancing.
100% solar-powered craft beer! This is a great spot to check out if you're in a group, plenty of room in a warehouse setting. With outdoor seating, a food truck or two outside, brewery tours, and a distillery nextdoor, theres plenty to imbibe in while on West Virginia Ave.
79 locals recommend
Atlas Brew Works
2052 West Virginia Ave NE100% solar-powered craft beer! This is a great spot to check out if you're in a group, plenty of room in a warehouse setting. With outdoor seating, a food truck or two outside, brewery tours, and a distillery nextdoor, theres plenty to imbibe in while on West Virginia Ave.
Arts & Culture
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWdont miss the hope diamond here!
A look into a part of the past and inspiration to be kind to each other
192 locals recommend
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SWA look into a part of the past and inspiration to be kind to each other
A newer museum on the mall but a must see!
451 locals recommend
National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NWA newer museum on the mall but a must see!
They usually have super fun interactive style installations
159 locals recommend
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NWThey usually have super fun interactive style installations
Parks & Nature
Arboretum
Great place for a picnic or some time with a good book and a blanket.
Essentials
Giant Pharmacy
1345 Park Rd NWGiant is located near the Rhode Island Ave Metro stop
MOM's Organic Market
1501 New York Ave NEOrganic market
Entertainment & Activities
DC Improv Comedy Club
1140 Connecticut Ave NWlooking for some laughs?? Check out this comedy spot!
Nationals Park
1500 S Capitol St SECatch a Nats baseball game
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWSightseeing
Blagden Alley Northwest
Blagden Alley NorthwestGreat hidden alley for a quick coffee and some great selfie scenes!