ENTERTAINMENT & NIGHTLIFE The Rooftop at The Ven Virginia Ave. NW thewatergatehotel.com/ dine-and-drink/top-of-the-gate w Foggy Bottom " Foggy Bottom-GWU The only rooftop bar in Dupont Circle. It boasts stunning city views, refreshing cocktails, delicious food and a relaxing summer vibe. 8 2015 Massachusetts Ave. NW (202) 265-1600 thevenembassyrow.com/ the-rooftop?reqsrc=clientlogin w Dupont Circle " Dupont Circle 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. 8 6 Ad page 5 101 MGM National Ave. Oxon Hill, MD 20745 (844) 646-6847 mgmnationalharbor.com w Maryland E Vue Round Robin Bar Nicknamed the “Oval Office of Bars,” the historic bar has been a lively meeting place for DC’s political and social elite since 1847. 8 6 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (202) 628-9100 washington.intercontinental. com/food-drink/ round-robin-bar w Downtown " Metro Center A subterranean cocktail bar by internationally-acclaimed bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana (Mr Lyan). 900 F St. NW (202) 788-2799 silverlyan.com w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Metro Center 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. 8 6 515 15th St. NW (202) 661-2437 thehotelwashington.com w Downtown " Metro Center H E CIGAR LOUNGES The Next Whisky Bar The Wells Silver Lyan An upscale intimate gin bar, for conversation and connection, ideal for a drink before or after dinner. 727 C St. SE thewellsdc.com w Eastern Market " Eastern Market Wild Days @ Eaton Hotel Follow the curved wall of illumi-nated whisky bottles to a sophis-ticated bar and lounge. Curated selection of whiskies, handcrafted cocktails and more. 8 2650 Virginia Ave. NW (202) 827-1600 thewatergatehotel.com/ the-next-whisky-bar w Foggy Bottom " Foggy Bottom-GWU Silver Social VISIT ORS 21+ terrace lounge, located next to Washington Nationals baseball stadium, serves contemporary American small plates and craft cocktails 8 1250 Half St. SE, 2nd Fl (202) 250-2000 silversocialdc.com w Capitol Riverfront " Navy Yard-Ballpark A friendly neighborhood bar with affordable food and drinks. 1239 9th St. NW (202) 465-4822 tallboybar.com w Shaw " Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Shaw-Howard U Mostly enclosed rooftop music venue that features live music and DJ sessions in addition to tasty cocktails and street food by Chef Tim Ma. 8 1201 K St. NW (202) 900-8425 wild-days-dc.com w Downtown " Farragut North, McPherson Square 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. 8 6 Ad page 73 1331 F St. NW (202) 737-3003 shellysbackroom.com w Downtown " Metro Center H Wunder Garten TallBoy Bar Inspired by the beer gardens of Germany that became a cornerstone of NoMa and a community gathering place for friends and family. 8 1101 1st St. NE (202) 480-9217 wundergartendc.com w NoMa " NoMa-Gallaudet U GUIDE COMEDY CLUBS DC Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant H OFFICIAL Top of Gate 80 Award-winning rooftop bar and lounge at The Watergate Hotel. Views of Potomac River Monu-ment and city. Cocktails, small plates and more. 8 6 The Watergate Hotel, 2650 Premier gaming, entertainment and dining destination with a AAA Four Diamond-rated luxury hotel. Open 24/7 with free parking. 8 6 7002 Arundel Mills Cir. Hanover, MD 21076 (443) 842-7000 livecasinohotel.com w Maryland CASINOS Live! Casino & Hotel The nation’s No. 1 comedy venue. Features national touring headliners and the best from the local scene. See you at the show. 8 6 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW (202) 296-7008 dcimprov.com w Downtown " Farragut North The Magic Duel Comedy Show E 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 w Dupont Circle " Dupont Circle, Farragut North