Guidebook for Washington
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food and a cozy, neighborhood vibe at this bar/restaurant. Small back patio is open in summer.
39 locals recommend
Smith Public Trust
3514 12th St NEGreat food and a cozy, neighborhood vibe at this bar/restaurant. Small back patio is open in summer.
Another nice neighborhood bar/restaurant. The deck is lovely in summer.
45 locals recommend
Steel Plate
3523 12th St NEAnother nice neighborhood bar/restaurant. The deck is lovely in summer.
Brookland Pint
716 Monroe St NELively bar close to the Metro. Try the soft pretzels!
Food Scene
Menomale
2711 12th St NEQuite possibly the best pizza in DC. Certified Neapolitan.
Come for the brunch, stay for the bar culture.
169 locals recommend
Brookland's Finest Bar and Kitchen
3126 12th Street NortheastCome for the brunch, stay for the bar culture.
Beloved local chain of restaurant/cafés with regular community events.
250 locals recommend
Busboys and Poets
235 Carroll St NWBeloved local chain of restaurant/cafés with regular community events.
Askale Cafe
3629 12th St NECoffee, breakfast, and Ethiopian food.
Indoor market with restaurants, local food producers, a produce stand, a butcher, and other pop-up shops.
906 locals recommend
Union Market
1309 5th St NEIndoor market with restaurants, local food producers, a produce stand, a butcher, and other pop-up shops.
Murry & Paul's Restaurant
3513 12th St NEClassic, divey greasy spoon diner.
Authentic Italian salumeria/deli. Visit for charcuterie, cheese, imported foods, and fresh-made pasta.
7 locals recommend
Salumeria 2703
2703 12th St NEAuthentic Italian salumeria/deli. Visit for charcuterie, cheese, imported foods, and fresh-made pasta.
French-inspired wine bar and delicious upscale but relaxed restaurant. Features a fashionable interior and lovely patio. Baby-friendly.
41 locals recommend
Primrose
3000 12th St NEFrench-inspired wine bar and delicious upscale but relaxed restaurant. Features a fashionable interior and lovely patio. Baby-friendly.
Our tasty local Indian restaurant, carryout style with seating indoors and out.
21 locals recommend
Masala Story
3301 12th St NEOur tasty local Indian restaurant, carryout style with seating indoors and out.
Essentials
Just steps away is our local organic grocery market.
90 locals recommend
Yes! Organic Market Brookland
3809 12th St NEJust steps away is our local organic grocery market.
Excel Pilates DC
3407 8th St NELocal spot for pilates and yoga.
Yoga District - Bloomingdale
1830 1st St NWOne of DC's best and most affordable yoga studios.
Forgot your toothbrush or need a prescription filled? Find any essentials you need here.
347 locals recommend
CVS
645 H St NEForgot your toothbrush or need a prescription filled? Find any essentials you need here.
Bluebird Sky Yoga
3101 12th St NENeighborhood yoga spot specializes in Ashtanga.
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWLarge grocery chain a quick car ride away.
Whelan's Liquors
3903 12th St NEYour standard liquor store.
Upscale wine and liquor store with a nice section of gifts and tastings Saturday afternoons. They carry items from local DC distilleries.
9 locals recommend
Wardman Wines
625 Monroe St NEUpscale wine and liquor store with a nice section of gifts and tastings Saturday afternoons. They carry items from local DC distilleries.
Sightseeing
Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land
1400 Quincy St NEBeautiful gardens open to the public.
Beautiful mosaic dome, with shrines and catacombs inside and gardens outside.
134 locals recommend
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
400 Michigan Avenue NortheastBeautiful mosaic dome, with shrines and catacombs inside and gardens outside.
Parks & Nature
Large playground and splashpark, plus tennis and basketball courts, an outdoor track for running, and an indoor swimming pool.
8 locals recommend
Turkey Thicket Playground
1100 Michigan Ave NELarge playground and splashpark, plus tennis and basketball courts, an outdoor track for running, and an indoor swimming pool.
Fort Bunker Hill
Small wooded park with walking trails.
412 acres of public gardens, including the Bonsai Museum and the iconic view of the Capitol Columns. Great for biking, walking, and flower-seeking. Get there by car in 12 minutes.
350 locals recommend
United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NE412 acres of public gardens, including the Bonsai Museum and the iconic view of the Capitol Columns. Great for biking, walking, and flower-seeking. Get there by car in 12 minutes.
Arts & Culture
Dance performance space and attached dance studio with drop-in classes for adults and kids.
16 locals recommend
Dance Place
3225 8th St NEDance performance space and attached dance studio with drop-in classes for adults and kids.
President Lincoln's summer home. People love the tour!
126 locals recommend
President Lincoln's Cottage
140 Rock Creek Church Rd NWPresident Lincoln's summer home. People love the tour!
Neighborhood hangout for DC's jazz musicians. Shows Wednesdays and Sundays from 6pm-9pm.
10 locals recommend
Alice's Jazz & Cultural Society
2813 12th St NENeighborhood hangout for DC's jazz musicians. Shows Wednesdays and Sundays from 6pm-9pm.
Local printmaking center offers classes, a gallery, and a fun gift shop.
6 locals recommend
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center
4318 Gallatin StLocal printmaking center offers classes, a gallery, and a fun gift shop.
Entertainment & Activities
This biking and walking trail (picked up from 8th St.) leads downtown as far as NoMa, where you can take a protected bike lane all the way to Union Station.
41 locals recommend
Metropolitan Branch Trail
Metropolitan Branch TrailThis biking and walking trail (picked up from 8th St.) leads downtown as far as NoMa, where you can take a protected bike lane all the way to Union Station.
Foreign and independent movie theatre just a few stops away on the Metro.
110 locals recommend
Landmark's E Street Cinema
555 11th St NWForeign and independent movie theatre just a few stops away on the Metro.
Foreign and independent movies and a "Crybaby Matinée" every Wednesday at noon for infants and their caretakers.
89 locals recommend
Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market
550 Penn St NEForeign and independent movies and a "Crybaby Matinée" every Wednesday at noon for infants and their caretakers.
Regal Gallery Place & 4DX
701 7th St NWLooking for a blockbuster? You'll find it here.
The American Film Institute's historic Silver Theatre offers repertory and contemporary film a few metro stops away. Make it dinner and a movie--Silver Spring is full of interesting restaurants.
149 locals recommend
AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
8633 Colesville RoadThe American Film Institute's historic Silver Theatre offers repertory and contemporary film a few metro stops away. Make it dinner and a movie--Silver Spring is full of interesting restaurants.