Washington DC Event Planner Guide - Do NOT DELETE
Entertainment & Nightlife
2017-03-30 08:12:32
Check out bars, lounges, music venues, theater and more.
BARS
a. lounge
AKA White House has completed an exciting renovation and unveiled a completely re-envisioned facade, lobby area and the a.lounge.
1710 H St. NW AKA White House
stayaka.com/locations/white_house/lounge.aspx
Downtown
Farragut North
Ambar
A delight for all senses, with a desire to introduce DC to the Balkans' unique yet familiar cuisine.
6E 523 8th St. SE
Eastern Market
Eastern Market
Art and Soul
Acclaimed Capitol Hill "power spot." Enjoy food for the soul with regional and seasonal flavors.
415 New Jersey Ave. NW
The Liaison Capitol Hill
(202) 393-7777, (866) 944-4278
Capitol Hill
Union Station
Article One - American Grill & Lounge
Indulge in seasonal flavors and signature cocktails on Capitol Hill. Open daily for power breakfast, energizing lunch and relaxing dinner.
400 New Jersey Ave. NW
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill
Union Station
Bar Dupont
Intimate, unexpected and unashamedly chic, the cocktail bar redefines lounge style. Enjoy lunch, dinner, a glass of wine or a cocktail with friends.
1500 New Hampshire Ave. NW The Dupont Circle Hotel
(202) 483-6000, (866) 534-6835
doylecollection.com/hotels/the-dupont-circle-hotel/dining
Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle
Bar Rouge
Signature cocktails and innovative cuisine bring glam to DC, prompting Travel & Leisure to dub it "one of America's best new hotel bars."
1315 16th St. NW, Hotel Rouge
rougehotel.com/dupont-circle-bars
Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle
Birch & Barley / ChurchKey
This fine-dining restaurant features Chef Kyle Bailey's seasonal menus, a stellar wine list and the innovative beer program hosted by ChurchKey.
1337 14th St. NW
Logan Circle
McPherson Square
Blue Duck Tavern
A neighborhood tavern showcasing the best ingredients of the season with an open kitchen, staff pantry and semi-private Chef's table seating 18.
1201 24th St. NW Park Hyatt Washington
Foggy Bottom
Foggy Bottom-GWU
Boundary Stone Public House
Scratch pub fare, extensive whiskey and dynamic craft beer selections in a cozy and comfortable American pub setting in historic Bloomingdale.
116 Rhode Island Ave. NW
Shaw
Shaw-Howard U
Capitol City Brewing Company - Downtown
A homegrown restaurant, and Washington's first brewery since Prohibition. Try one of the award-winning signature beers.
1100 New York Ave. NW
Downtown
Metro Center
Circle Bistro
Soothing pastel decor and eclectic cuisine by critically acclaimed chef. Open daily.
1 Washington Cir. NW
One Washington Circle Hotel
Foggy Bottom
Foggy Bottom-GWU
Cure Bar & Bistro
Follows the age-old tradition of curing foods to preserve and enhance flavors, perfectly pairing food and beverages to create taste profiles.
1000 H St. NW
Grand Hyatt Washington
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro Center
District ChopHouse & Brewery
A warm, intimate gathering place serving DC's finest steaks, chops and seafood. Featuring handcrafted beers from the on-site brewery.
509 7th St. NW
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Gallery Pl-Chinatown
Espita Mezcaleria
DC's premier Mexican restaurant and Mezcal bar, the dishes and drinks begin with respect for the past before being made special and innovative.
1250 9th St. NW
Shaw Mt Vernon Sq
7th St-Convention Center
The Gibson
Speakeasy bar serving high-end cocktails featuring two floors and an outdoor patio. Three private rooms perfect for hosting your next event.
2009 14th St. NW
U Street
U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo
The Gryphon
A meat and raw bar social house featuring large cuts of meat and social bites meant for sharing.
1337 Connecticutt Ave. NW
Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle
The Hamilton
A gathering place in DC at all times of the day: lunch, dinner, late-night dining and weekend brunch. American fare by Chef Anthony Lombardo.
600 14th St. NW
Downtown
Metro Center
Ivy City Smokehouse
Ivy City's first neighborhood restaurant. Seafood smoked onsite and served with the freshest local ingredients.
1356 Okie St. NE
H St. NE
NoMa-Gallaudet U
Lucky Strike Lanes
Showcasing a fun night on the town with boutique bowling, billiards, mouthwatering American cuisine and innovative cocktails in an upscale venue.
701 7th St. NW, 2nd Floor
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Gallery Pl-Chinatown
Masa 14
Featuring a menu of Latin-Asian small plates and sushi designed for sharing and sampling with indoor and rooftop dining options.
1825 14th St. NW
U Street
U Street/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo
miXX Lounge
Featuring a sleek bar and ample seating. Enjoy a quick drink or bites to share. Located in the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel.
999th St. NW, Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Gallery Pl-Chinatown
Pinstripes
Celebrate sophisticated fun in our distinctive dining and entertainment venue featuring Italian-American dishes, bowling, bocce and events spaces.
1064 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Georgetown
Foggy Bottom-GWU
Policy
Helmed by Executive Chef Lonnie Zoeller, the restaurant highlights globally inspired dishes with Latin-American flair using seasonal ingredients.
1904 14th St. NW
U Street
U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo
Rooam
A nightlife payment app that integrates with existing POS systems, allowing customers to pay for drinks at bars, clubs and restaurants.
DC Metro Area
Roofers Union
Celebrating laid-back dining in the heart of Adams Morgan with a contemporary American menu as envisioned by Chef Marjorie Meek-Bradley.
2446 18th St. NW
Adams Morgan
Woodley Park-Zoo/ Adams Morgan
The Tavern at Henley Park
Truly elegant dining room featuring seasonally inspired cuisine. Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch and holiday dinners.
926 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Henley Park Hotel
(202) 638-5200, (202) 414-0500
Downtown
Metro Center, Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center
Topaz Bar
Features creative cocktails and Asian-influenced specialty plates served in an intimate setting.
1733 N St. NW, Topaz Hotel
topazhotel.com/dining/dupont-circle-bar.html
Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle
CASINOS
Maryland Live! Casino
Over 200 table games, 4,000 slots, a variety of dining options and nightly live entertainment. Free parking.
7002 Arundel Mills Cir.
Hanover, MD 21076
Maryland
CIGAR LOUNGES
Civil Cigar Lounge
DC's premium cigar lounge with full service retail emporium. Plush chairs, state-of-the-art ventilation system, full bar, small plates and private lockers.
5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Upper Northwest
Friendship Heights
Masseria
A celebration of big, harmonious Italian flavors by Nicholas Stefanelli, located in the Union Market neighborhood.
1340 4th St. NE
NoMa
NoMa-Gallaudet U
Shelly's Back Room
DC's premier cigar tavern for groups of 20-200 (cocktail receptions to sit-down dinners). Classic American fare and your favorite libations.
1331 F St. NW
Downtown
Metro Center
COMEDY CLUBS
DC Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant
The nation's No. 1 comedy venue. Features national touring headliners and the best from the local scene. See you at the show!
1140 Connecticut Ave. NW
Downtown
Farragut North
DINNER THEATERS
The Hamilton Live
DC's newest listening room for music and entertainment celebrates the talent of America's best artists.
600 14th St. NW
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro Center
Medieval Times
Experience the feasting, pageantry, romance, horsemanship and lance-shattering action. Call for reservations.
7000 Arundel Mills Cir.
Hanover, MD 21076
(888) WE-JOUST, (410) 904-7013
Maryland
Toby's Dinner Theatre
Located 25 miles from DC and convenient to Baltimore and Annapolis. Buffet with seven main entrées, salad bar, assorted cakes and ice cream sundae bar.
5900 Symphony Woods Rd. Columbia, MD 21012
(410) 730-8311, (800) 88-TOBYS
Maryland
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
9:30 Club
Concert venue located a few blocks from the U Street Metro, bringing national acts to perform every day of the week.
815 V St. NW
U Street
U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo
Blues Alley Jazz
Founded in 1965, the nation's oldest continuing jazz supper club. Located in the heart of historic Georgetown.
1073 (Rear) Wisconsin Ave. NW
Georgetown
Foggy Bottom-GWU
DAR Constitution Hall
Newly renovated 3,746-seat facility capable of hosting a variety of events, including symphony concerts, ballet, meetings, plays and award shows.
1776 D St. NW
Downtown
Farragut North, Farragut West
Dubliner Pub
Good food, nightly entertainment and Guinness on tap. Open daily.
520 N. Capitol St. NW Phoenix Park Hotel
(202) 737-3773, (800) 824-5419
Capitol Hill
Union Station
Echostage
The largest concert venue in the DMV area, ranked 13th in the world, second in the country and first on the east coast. Visit our website to find out more.
2135 Queens Chapel Rd. NE
NoMa
Rhode Island Avenue- Brentwood
The Fillmore Silver Spring
The newest edition to downtown Silver Spring's historical arts community just minutes from DC. State-of-the-art sound and lighting system.
8656 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20910
Maryland
Silver Spring
The Hamilton Live
DC's newest listening room for music and entertainment celebrates the talent of America's best artists.
600 14th St. NW
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro Center
Howard Theatre
Recently updated with state-ofthe- art renovations and full service kitchen, this historic building is the perfect venue for any of your party needs!
620 T St. NW
Shaw
Shaw-Howard U
Jiffy Lube Live
A destination to see the hottest stars in a world-class, open-air amphitheater. The VIP Premium Seats program ensures the best seats.
7800 Cellar Door Dr. Bristow, VA 20136
livenation.com/venues/14407/jiffy-lube-live
Virginia Lincoln
Theatre The historic theater where Duke, Ella and Billie played is a revitalized gem, home to today's emerging artists and music legends.
1215 U St. NW
U Street
U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo
Maryland Live! Casino
Over 200 table games, 4,000 slots, a variety of dining options and nightly live entertainment. Free parking.
7002 Arundel Mills Cir.
Hanover, MD 21076
Maryland Mastro's Steakhouse
Recognized for world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere.
600 13th St. NW
Downtown
Metro Center
Merriweather Post Pavilion
Concert venue located in Columbia, MD north of Silver Spring. Top headlining national acts. Concert tickets are available through ticketmaster.com.
10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy. Columbia, MD 21044
Maryland
Roofers Union
Celebrating laid-back dining in the heart of Adams Morgan with a contemporary American menu as envisioned by Chef Marjorie Meek-Bradley.
2446 18th St. NW
Adams Morgan
Woodley Park-Zoo/ Adams Morgan
NIGHTCLUBS
Malmaison A coffee shop, lunch and brunch space, as well as one of the most unique and soughtafter event spaces in DC.
3401 K St. NW
Georgetown
Foggy Bottom-GWU
The Park at 14th
An upscale contemporary restaurant and lounge serving classic food in a warm, vibrant atmosphere. Private meetings and receptions are welcome.
920 14th St. NW
Downtown
McPherson Square
POV Rooftop Lounge and Terrace
W hotel's rooftop bar and lounge offers extraordinary views of the nation's capital. Take it in while sipping cocktails and enjoying small plates.
515 15th St. NW W Hotel - Washington DC
Downtown
Metro Center
SPORTS BARS
Bar Louie
Bar and eatery with a casual, social atmosphere. Featuring an exceptional selection of appetizers, salads, burgers and sandwiches.
701 7th St. NW
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Gallery Pl-Chinatown
The Billy Goat Tavern
Based in Chicago and founded in 1935, the satellite location in DC has been a Capitol Hill staple for all things Cheezborger, Cubs and Bears.
500 New Jersey Ave. NW, #1
Capitol Hill
Union Station
City Tap House
Offering craft brews from around the world, authentic brick-oven pizza and gourmet American fare for an updated gastropub experience.
9th St. NW
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Gallery Pl-Chinatown
Dave & Buster's
42,000 sq. ft. Entertainment complex with over 150 arcade games, full-service restaurant and bar.
1851 Ritchie Station Ct. Capitol Heights, MD 20743
daveandbusters.com/capitol-heights
Maryland
Addison Road-Seat Pleasant
High Velocity
Experience a high-tech DC sports bar and restaurant with delicious sliders, wings, sandwiches and an amazing beer selection.
901 Massachusetts Ave. NW Marriott Marquis Washington, DC
Downtown
Mt Vernon Sq 7th St- Convention Center
Penn Social
Located in Penn Quarter with so much to offer over two floors, three bars, patio seating, 40+ draught beers, 7+ HD projections and tons of games.
801 E St. NW
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Gallery Pl-Chinatown
President's Sports Bar
Upscale sports bar serving sandwiches, salads and premium beverages. Nine HDTVs and four plasma screens. Open 11:30 am–2 am.
999 9th St. NW, Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel
Downtown
Gallery Pl-Chinatown
RFD
Code for beer, and no place in town has a beer list quite like it. The food is great and the tap lineup is the "Best Draft Beer Selection" in DC!
810 7th St. NW
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Gallery Pl-Chinatown
Sixth Engine
Situated in DC's oldest firehouse, this neighborhood gem serves refined American fare along with signature cocktails and over 40 craft beers.
438 Massachussets Ave. NW
Downtown
Gallery Pl-Chinatown
THEATER & STAGE
AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
Hosts board meetings and video production by day and elegant receptions and private screenings by night.
8633 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20910
Maryland
Silver Spring
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
Tony Award-winning national theater center dedicated to the production, presentation, development and study of American theater.
1101 6th St. SW
Southwest Waterfront
Waterfront
Capitol Steps
Provides a unique blend of musical and political comedy. A DC institution for more than 30 years.
1300 Pennsylvania Ave.
(202) 312-1555, (703) 683-8330
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Federal Triangle
Carter Barron Amphitheatre
A 3,700-seat outdoor theater in Rock Creek Park, a unit of the National Park Service. For information on programs, call or visit their website.
4850 Colorado Ave. NW Rock Creek Park
Upper Northwest
Discovery Theater
Offers more than 400 performances of 25 different programs representing varied topics and forms designed to educate and entertain young audiences.
1100 Jefferson Dr. SW, 3rd sublevel, S. Dillon Ripley Center
National Mall
Smithsonian
Folger Shakespeare Library
Home to the world's largest Shakespeare collection, a major international center for research and a lively venue for exhibitions.
201 E. Capitol St. SE
Capitol Hill
Capitol South, Union Station
Ford's Theatre
The site of Abraham Lincoln's assassination features museum exhibits, live theater performances and walking tours.
Ad page 60
511 10th St. NW
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Archives-Navy Memorial- Penn Quarter, Metro Center
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Presenting the best music, dance, theater, international and children's programs in six theaters. Free performances at 6 pm daily. Free tours.
Ad page 83
2700 F St. NW
Foggy Bottom
Foggy Bottom-GWU
Lincoln Theatre
The historic theater where Duke, Ella and Billie played is a revitalized gem, home to today's emerging artists and music legends.
1215 U St. NW
U Street
U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo
National Theatre
One of America's oldest continually operating theaters features national tours of Broadway favorites, pre-Broadway shows and American premieres.
1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro Center
Shakespeare Theatre Company
The nation's foremost classical theater company and a 2012 Regional Theatre Tony Award winner.
610 F St. NW
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Gallery Pl-Chinatown
Shear Madness
Outwit the suspects and catch the killer at this wildly popular interactive comedy whodunit. A must see in DC, this is Washington at its funniest.
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2700 F St. NW
Kennedy Center Theater Lab
kennedy-center.org/shearmadness
Foggy Bottom
Foggy Bottom-GWU
Signature Theatre
This Tony Award-winning theater is DC's "Musical Theater Powerhouse" (The Washington Post) and home to contemporary plays and musicals.
H 4200 Campbell Ave.
Arlington, VA 22206
Virginia
Pentagon City
Strathmore Hosts
world-class performances, art exhibitions, afternoon tea and the area's best gift shop just off the Beltway and on Metro's Red line.
5301 Tuckerman Ln. North Bethesda, MD 20852
Maryland
Grosvenor-Strathmore
Buy discount tickets to theater and the performing arts. All tickets sold online. Inventory changes daily.
923 F St. NW, Ste. 303
(202) 393-2161 ext. 10
Downtown
Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, Gallery Pl-Chinatown
TodayTix
The first and only free mobile app that provides access to the best prices on last minute theater tickets booked same-day or within a week's time.
DC Metro Area
U. S. Military District of Washington Public Affairs
The Twilight Tattoo is a free chance to see the Army's elite ceremonial units in action, Wednesdays starting May 4–Aug. 3.
103 3rd Ave., Bldg. #32 Ft. McNair
Southwest Waterfront
Waterfront
Warner Theatre
Opened in 1924, this theater is host to a variety of Broadway productions, comedy, dance, film and music concerts. Call for upcoming show info.
1299 Pennsylvania Ave. NW 13th St. NW between E & F St.
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Federal Triangle, Metro Center
The Washington Ballet
One of the pre-eminent ballet organizations in the U.S. demonstrating excellence in performance and programming.
3515 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Upper Northwest
Tenleytown-AU
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
Known as America's only National Park for the Performing Arts, three unique venues provide year-round, world-class performances across all genres. Ad page 79
1645 Trap Rd. Vienna, VA 22182
Virginia
West Falls Church-VT/UVA
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
Develops, produces and promotes challenging new plays. The venue is also available for rent. Inquire for pricing.
641 D St. NW
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, Gallery Pl-Chinatown
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