Source Visitor Guide • DNU - Washington DC Official Visitor Guide Spring/Summer 2024 • Entertainment & Nightlife

a.lounge
An open-flow, modern lounge area with a stunning bar, fireplace and contemporary, comfortable seating. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 5-10 PM.
1710 H St. NW
(202) 904-2500
stayaka.com/aka-white-house
Downtown
Farragut North

Allegory @ Eaton Hotel
Inspired by timeless salons and press clubs, this moody speak-easy offers clever cocktails.
1201 K St. NW
(202) 900-8416
allegory-dc.com
Downtown
Farragut North, Metro Center

Astro Beer Hall
Space-age fun featuring beer, doughnuts and fried chicken. Featuring three bars, private rooms, arcade games. 32 TV’s for all your favorite sports.
1306 G St. NW
(202) 737-1797
astrobeerhall.com
Downtown
Metro Center

Barkhaus
DC Metro's first-ever dog-friendly bar and restaurant featuring an off-leash indoor and outdoor park.
529 E Howell Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 419-3947
brewskisbarkhaus.com
Virginia
Braddock Road, King St-Old Town

Clubhouse: Coffee & Cocktails
A two-story, neighborhood gathering spot made comfortable with communal seating, fireplaces and 17 TVs. This is the perfect pub grub for large groups.
1070 Wisconsin Ave. NW
(202) 847-0953
churchhalldc.com
Georgetown
Foggy Bottom-GWU

Cure Bar & Bistro
Enjoy locally inspired dishes and unique beverage pairings crafted for you by the culinary team. Available for lunch, happy hour, dinner, late night.
Grand Hyatt Washington,
1000 H St. NW
(202) 637-4906
curebarandbistro.com
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro Center

Doyle
Intimate, unexpected and unashamedly chic, the cocktail bar redefines lounge style. Enjoy lunch, dinner, a glass of wine or a cocktail with friends.
The Dupont Circle Hotel
1500 New Hampshire Ave. NW
(202) 448-4301, (866) 534-6835
doyle.bar
Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle

Dubliner Pub
Good food, nightly entertainment and Guinness on tap. Open daily.
Phoenix Park Hotel
520 N. Capitol St. NW
(202) 737-3773, (800) 824-5419
dublinerdc.com
Capitol Hill
Union Station

Eighteenth Street Lounge
Enjoy draft cocktails, light bites and live entertainment at our intimate lounge featuring two floors and a rooftop bar.
1230 9th St. NW
18thstlounge.com
Shaw
Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center

Highline RxR
A sprawling bar with 40 drafts, beer hall tables, bar games, TVs and a second-floor patio overlooking Crystal City.
2130 Crystal Dr.
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 413-2337
highlinerxr.com
Virginia
Crystal City

Hook Hall
DC’s premier event venue, cafe and beer garden. Check out our outdoor space offering themed cabanas that transition with the seasons.
3400 Georgia Ave. NW
(202) 629-4339
hookhall.com
Petworth
Columbia Heights, Georgia Avenue-Petworth

Lobby Bar
Meet, greet, sip and savor in a modern playground with the spirit of a literary salon.
515 15th St. NW
(202) 661-2400
thehotelwashington.com
Downtown
Metro Center

The Mayflower Club
A multi-level restaurant, bar and lounge, just south of Dupont Circle. 8 6
1223 Connecticut Ave.
(202) 507-8754
mayflowerclubdc.com

Metrobar
Connecting DC’s 8 Wards, we’re an 11,000 sq. ft . outdoor bar featuring a re-purposed Metro car showcasing District-made cocktails, beer and wine.
640 Rhode Island Ave. NE
metrobardc.com
NoMa
Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood

Morris American Bar
Artisan cocktails in a Wes Anderson inspired boutique bar setting.
1020 7th St. NW
(833) 366-7747
morrisbardc.com
Mount Vernon Square
Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center

Never Looked Better DC
A secret bar that mixes 90s-2000s sound and cocktails, plenty of neon lights and friendly smiles. Stop in for a throwback cocktail Tuesday-Sunday.
130 Blagden Alley NW
neverlookedbetterdc.com
Mount Vernon Square
Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center

Over/Under Sportsbook Rooftop Lounge
Catch all the action and bet on your favorite teams at our amazing new rooftop lounge sportsbook. 22 TVs, betting kiosks and a huge cocktail bar.
476 K St. NW, Rooftop Level
(202) 669-0001
overunderdc.com
Mount Vernon Square
Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center

The Rooftop At The Graham
Offers the best view in all of Georgetown. Enjoy one of our handcrafted cocktails and a lite bite.
1075 Thomas Jefferson St. NW
(202) 337-0900
thegrahamgeorgetown.com/graham-rooftop
Georgetown
Foggy Bottom-GWU

The Rooftop at The Ven
The only rooftop bar in Dupont Circle. It boasts stunning city views, refreshing cocktails, delicious food and a relaxing summer vibe.
2015 Massachusetts Ave. NW
(202) 265-1600
thevenembassyrow.com/the-rooftop?reqsrc=clientlogin
Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle

Silver Lyan
A subterranean cocktail bar by internationally-acclaimed bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana (Mr Lyan).
900 F St. NW
(202) 788-2799
silverlyan.com
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Metro Center

Silver Social
21+ terrace lounge, located next to Washington Nationals baseball stadium, serves contemporary American small plates and craft cocktails
1250 Half St. SE, 2nd Fl
(202) 250-2000 silversocialdc.com
Capitol Riverfront
Navy Yard-Ballpark

TallBoy Bar
A friendly neighborhood bar with affordable food and drinks.
1239 9th St. NW
(202) 465-4822
tallboybar.com
Shaw
Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Shaw-Howard U

Vue
Once you’re ready to see and be seen, head to DC’s iconic rooftop bar with views of the White House normally reserved for those elected to office.
515 15th St. NW
(202) 661-2437
thehotelwashington.com
Downtown
Metro Center

The Wells
An upscale intimate gin bar, for conversation and connection, ideal for a drink before or after dinner.
727 C St. SE
thewellsdc.com
Eastern Market
Eastern Market

Wild Days @ Eaton Hotel
Mostly enclosed rooftop music venue that features live music and DJ sessions in addition to tasty cocktails and street food by Chef Tim Ma.
1201 K St. NW
(202) 900-8425
wild-days-dc.com
Downtown
Farragut North, McPherson Square

**Wunder Garten
** Inspired by the beer gardens of Germany that became a cornerstone of NoMa and a community gathering place for friends and family.
**1101 1st St. NE
** (202) 480-9217

CASINOS

Live! Casino & Hotel
Premier gaming, entertainment and dining destination with a AAA Four Diamond-rated luxury hotel. Open 24/7 with free parking.
7002 Arundel Mills Cir.,
Hanover, MD 21076
(443) 842-7000
livecasinohotel.com
Maryland

MGM National Harbor
Minutes from our nation’s capital, enjoy world-class entertainment, flavors from around the world and over 160,000 sq. ft. of gaming space.
101 MGM National Ave.
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(844) 646-6847
mgmnationalharbor.com
Maryland

CIGAR LOUNGES

The Next Whisky Bar
Follow the curved wall of illuminated whisky bottles to a sophisticated bar and lounge. Curated selection of whiskies, handcrafted cocktails and more.
2650 Virginia Ave. NW
(202) 827-1600
thewatergatehotel.com/the-next-whisky-bar
Foggy Bottom
Foggy Bottom-GWU

Shelly's Back Room
DC’s premier cigar tavern for groups of 20-200, for cocktail receptions to sit-down dinners. Classic American fare and your favorite libations.
Ad page 73
1331 F St. NW
(202) 737-3003
shellysbackroom.com
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
(202) 296-7008
dcimprov.com
Downtown
Farragut North

The Magic Duel Comedy Show
Two seriously funny magicians compete live, to become DC’s Best Magician. Comedy, magic audience involvement. 5 Stars on Yelp and TripAdvisor.
1127 Connecticut Ave. NW
(202) 262-3617
themagicduel.com
Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle, Farragut North

DINNER THEATERS

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
medievaltimes.com
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
(202) 265-0930
930.com
U Street
U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo

The Anthem
A music venue and auditorium in the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood of Washington, DC hosting the hottest concerts in the DMV.
901 Wharf St. SW
(202) 888-0020
theanthemdc.com
Southwest & The Wharf
L'Enfant Plaza, Waterfront

Capital One Arena
The 20,000-seat arena hosts more than 220 events a year. See the Wizards, Capitals, Hoyas, concerts and family shows.
601 F St. NW
(202) 628-3200
capitalonearena.com
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Gallery Pl-Chinatown

The Capital Pride Alliance
A nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the DMV LGBTQ+ community.
(202) 719-5304
capitalpride.org
DC Metro Area
U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo

Cathedral Choral Society
Presenting masterworks of choral-orchestral repertoire in the majestic glow of Washington National Cathedral.
3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW
(202) 537-2228
cathedralchoralsociety.org
Woodley Park
Tenleytown-AU

DAR Constitution Hall
A 3,702-seat facility capable of hosting a variety of events, including concerts, television, meetings, commencements and award shows.
1776 D St. NW
(202) 628-4780
dar.org/conthall
Downtown
Farragut North, Farragut West

The Fillmore Silver Spring
The newest addition 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
(301) 960-9999
fillmoresilverspring.com
Maryland
Silver Spring

GoGo Symphony
Fuses DC’s own music genre “go-go” with an orchestra. For critically acclaimed dope symphonies you can dance and party to.
(202) 997-1118
gogosymphony.com
DC Metro Area

The Hamilton Live
DC’s newest listening room for music and entertainment. Celebrates the talent of America’s best artists.
600 14th St. NW
(202) 787-1000
thehamiltondc.com/live
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro Center

Howard Theatre
Whether it’s a live show or private event, this historic theater provides an intimate feel while delivering a legendary experience.
620 T St. NW
(202) 803-2899
thehowardtheatre.com
Shaw
Shaw-Howard U

Howl at the Moon
Part bar, part concert. They create a non-stop party with live music performed in a high-energy setting. It’s the best nightlife DC has to offer
900 7th St. NW
howlatthemoon.com/washington-dc
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Metro Center

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
(202) 888-0050
thelincolndc.com
U Street
U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo

Mentalist and Magician Brian Curry: The Good Liar
Magician Mentalist Brian Curry will read your thoughts, predict your future and blow your mind. Simple.
1001 16th St. NW
(703) 725-2100
agoodliar.com
Downtown
Farragut North

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
(410) 715-5550
merriweathermusic.com
Maryland

NIGHTCLUBS

Cloakroom
Welcome to DC’s No. 1 rated multi-story premier adult entertainment venue featuring a variety of performances in an upscale luxurious setting.
476 K St. NW
(202) 909-5600
cloakroomdc.com
Mount Vernon Square
Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center

Good Guys Club
Voted Best Adult Entertainment Venue! With three performance stages and no cover charge, we’re DC’s top pick to unwind and have fun.
2311 Wisconsin Ave. NW #7
(202) 733-1281
goodguysclub.com
Glover Park

SPORTS BARS

BeerLab DC
Experience a high-tech DC sports bar and restaurant with delicious sliders, wings, sandwiches and an amazing beer selection.
Marriott Marquis Washington, DC, 901 Massachusetts Ave. NW
(202) 824-9389
thebeerlabdc.com
Downtown
Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center

Penn Social
Penn Quarter spot with tons to offer: three bars, patio seating, 30+ draught beers, 10+ HD projection screens, 15+ arcade games, board games and more!
801 E St. NW
pennsocialdc.com
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Gallery Pl-Chinatown,
Metro Center

Sports & Social
DC’s premier sports bar and event venue.
1314 U St. NW
(202) 449-5583
sportsandsocial.com
U Street
U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo

Tom's Watch Bar Navy Yard
Bar that defines the ultimate sports-watching entertainment experience. Promising “All the Sports, all the Time”.
1250 Half St. SE
(202) 350-0124
tomswatchbar.com/coming-soon/#sign-up
Capitol Riverfront

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
(301) 495-6700
afi.com/silver
Maryland
Silver Spring

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Our goal is to deliver the best cinema experience in the world, transforming a standard trip to the movies into a lifelong memory.
630 Rhode Island Ave. NE
(202) 558-4341
drafthouse.com/dc-metro-area
Brookland
Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood

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
(202) 554-9066
arenastage.org
Southwest & The Wharf
Waterfront

Atlas Performing Arts Center
A performing arts facility and cafe housed in a refurbished Art Deco movie theater located on H Street. See dance, film, music and theater.
1333 H St. NE
(202) 399-7993
atlasarts.org
H St. NE Union Station

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The nation’s cultural center and “living” memorial to President Kennedy presents the world’s best-performing arts.
Ad page 19 2700 F St. NW
(202) 467-4600, (800) 444-1324
kennedy-center.org
Foggy Bottom
Foggy Bottom-GWU

The Keegan Theatre
Presents award-winning plays and musicals in a unique and intimate 120–seat theater space just steps away from Dupont Circle.
1742 Church St. NW
(202) 265-3767
keegantheatre.com
Dupont Circle

The National Theatre
One of America’s oldest, continually operating theaters. National tours of Broadway favorites, pre-Broadway premieres, concerts and special events.
Ad page 79
1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
(202) 628-6161
thenationaldc.com
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro Center

Rorschach Theatre
Named DC’s leading fantasists by the Washington Post. Acclaimed for immersive shows using DC’s best-kept secret sites as backdrops for intricate stories.
1333 H St. NE
(202) 399-7993
rorschachtheatre.com
H St. NE

Shakespeare Theatre Company
Downtown and Metro accessible, they present dynamic productions of Shakespeare and other classics, musicals and innovative new literary adaptations.
610 F St. NW
(202) 547-3230, (877) 487-8849
shakespearetheatre.org
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.
Ad page 83
Kennedy Center Theater Lab
2700 F St. NW
(202) 467-4600, (800) 444-1324
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.
4200 Campbell Ave.
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 820-9771
sigtheatre.org
Virginia
Pentagon City

Strathmore
Hosts world-class performances, art exhibitions, afternoon tea and the area’s best gift shop just off the Beltway and Metro’s Red Line.
5301 Tuckerman Ln., North Bethesda, MD 20852
(301) 581-5100
strathmore.org
Maryland
Grosvenor-Strathmore

Theatre Washington
Add “going to a play” on your to-do list when you are discovering the home of the best theaters in the country.
641 D St. NW
(202) 337-4572
theatrewashington.org
Embassy Row
Dupont Circle

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–Aug.
103 3rd Ave. SW, Bldg. #32
(202) 685-2900
mdwhome.mdw.army.mil
Southwest & The Wharf
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 and F St.
(202) 783-4000
warnertheatredc.com
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Federal Triangle, Metro Center

The Washington Ballet
The ballet company of the nation’s capital offers the highest level of excellence in its performance company, school and training programs.
3515 Wisconsin Ave. NW
(202) 362-3606
washingtonballet.org
Upper Northwest
Tenleytown-AU

Wolf Trap
Three unique venues at America’s only National Park for the performing arts provide year-round, world-class live performances across all genres.
1645 Trap Rd.
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 255-1900
wolftrap.org
Virginia
West Falls Church-VT/UVA

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
An innovator in the development of new plays earning a reputation for staying plugged in to the mad temper of the times (New York Times).
641 D St. NW
(202) 393-3939
woollymammoth.net
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, Gallery Pl-Chinatown

Source Visitor Guide - DNU - Washington DC Official Visitor Guide Spring/Summer 2024

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