Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Great, cozy spot – good for breakfast, lunch, coffee – neighborhood spot
299 locals recommend
The Coupe
3415 11th St NW Great, cozy spot – good for breakfast, lunch, coffee – neighborhood spot
Relaxed bar/restaurant scene around the corner - good for burgers and beer and unwinding - neighborhood spot
199 locals recommend
Meridian Pint
6035 Wilson Blvd Relaxed bar/restaurant scene around the corner - good for burgers and beer and unwinding - neighborhood spot
Room 11
3234 11th St NWSmall, cozy – good for cocktails/date night – neighborhood spot
Baked & Wired
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NWBakery & coffee shop in Georgetown
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
924 Blagden Alley NWCoffeeshop in a hidden alley
Thai X-ing
515 9th St NWIf you like Thai food, this is your place. Call to make a reservation
Best date spot in the city – cozy, classy, hidden gem. Charming venue in the heat of Dupont. If you don't want to stay for dinner (their menu is on the pricy end), come and get a drink by their fireplace in the main lounge
47 locals recommend
Tabard Inn
1739 N St NWBest date spot in the city – cozy, classy, hidden gem. Charming venue in the heat of Dupont. If you don't want to stay for dinner (their menu is on the pricy end), come and get a drink by their fireplace in the main lounge
Fast casual salad chain in DC – great healthy fast meals if you're looking for a lunch spot
24 locals recommend
sweetgreen 14th W
1325 W Street NorthwestFast casual salad chain in DC – great healthy fast meals if you're looking for a lunch spot
Drinks & Nightlife
Local neighborhood bar – interesting decor, good drink selections, relaxed neighborhood favorite
252 locals recommend
The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street NorthwestLocal neighborhood bar – interesting decor, good drink selections, relaxed neighborhood favorite
Speakeasy-style bar at the corner of U & 14th - go early and put your name on the list
103 locals recommend
the Gibson
2009 14th St NWSpeakeasy-style bar at the corner of U & 14th - go early and put your name on the list
Classic whiskey-focused bar in the Adam's Morgan neighborhood
123 locals recommend
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
2007 18th St NWClassic whiskey-focused bar in the Adam's Morgan neighborhood
Fun, easygoing and relatively hip bar in the Adam's Morgan neighborhood
60 locals recommend
Roofers Union
2446 18th St NWFun, easygoing and relatively hip bar in the Adam's Morgan neighborhood
Great bar just off of the popular U St NW – easygoing vibes, good place to start or end your night
57 locals recommend
All Souls Bar
725 T St NWGreat bar just off of the popular U St NW – easygoing vibes, good place to start or end your night
Bar Charley
1825 18th St NWClassic late night bar and dance DC spot on DC's eclectic H St NE – New Orleans themed
119 locals recommend
Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar
1104 H St NEClassic late night bar and dance DC spot on DC's eclectic H St NE – New Orleans themed
Arts & Culture
National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NWKogod Courtyard in the National Portrait Gallery is one of the best gems in DC
365 locals recommend
National Portrait Gallery
Kogod Courtyard in the National Portrait Gallery is one of the best gems in DC
Parks & Nature
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NW Good place to go for a run
Arboretum
400+ acres - "known for its Asian, azalea and conifer collections"
Shopping
Meeps Vintage
2104 18th St NW Cute vintage shop in the Adam's Morgan neighborhood
Politics and Prose at The Wharf
610 District Square SWOne of DC's gems – popular and cozy bookstore/restaurant/coffee shop/bar in Dupont Circle
151 locals recommend
Kramers
1517 Connecticut Ave NWOne of DC's gems – popular and cozy bookstore/restaurant/coffee shop/bar in Dupont Circle
Union Market
1309 5th St NEGreat indoor food market – a place where DC foodies congregate
Classic DC farmer's market – go to Market Lunch and get blueberry buckwheat pancakes. Eastern Market has plenty of farm and craft stands on the weekend
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SEClassic DC farmer's market – go to Market Lunch and get blueberry buckwheat pancakes. Eastern Market has plenty of farm and craft stands on the weekend
Coffeehouse/restaurant that sells records and coffee – good live music on weekends
22 locals recommend
Songbyrd Record Cafe and Music House
540 Penn Street NortheastCoffeehouse/restaurant that sells records and coffee – good live music on weekends
Essentials
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWSightseeing
DC's newest neighborhood – go check out a show at The Anthem and the restaurants: https://www.wharfdc.com/restaurants/
158 locals recommend
Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf
1100 Maine Ave SWDC's newest neighborhood – go check out a show at The Anthem and the restaurants: https://www.wharfdc.com/restaurants/
Old Town Alexandria is a short drive or Metro ride from DC and it's a must-see – take the free King Street trolley from the King Street Metro station down to the waterfront – plenty of shopping, good eats – a nice way to spend an afternoon or evening
393 locals recommend
Old Town
Old Town Alexandria is a short drive or Metro ride from DC and it's a must-see – take the free King Street trolley from the King Street Metro station down to the waterfront – plenty of shopping, good eats – a nice way to spend an afternoon or evening
Get off at the Eastern Market metro station and walk up to Eastern Market – make sure you check out Capitol Hill Books, a legendary used bookstore
190 locals recommend
Capitol Hill
Get off at the Eastern Market metro station and walk up to Eastern Market – make sure you check out Capitol Hill Books, a legendary used bookstore
Get out to Georgetown and walk up and down M Street for some great food and shopping – make sure you stop by Dean & Deluca
664 locals recommend
Georgetown
Get out to Georgetown and walk up and down M Street for some great food and shopping – make sure you stop by Dean & Deluca