Guidebook for Washington

John
Guidebook for Washington

Drinks & Nightlife

The neighborhood is full of fun and interesting places to drink and eat. Explore Georgia Avenue or take a short walk to Columbia Heights or Upshur Street to expand your options
Best neighborhood bar
252 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street Northwest
252 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Best neighborhood bar
Great place to hang out. drink beer, meet people and dance
216 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Wonderland Ballroom
1101 Kenyon St NW
216 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Great place to hang out. drink beer, meet people and dance
Excellent food and cocktails, though a bit pricier than the rest of 11th Street. The terrace is especially nice in the summer or when a fire is lit in the winter.
211 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Room 11
3234 11th St NW
211 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Excellent food and cocktails, though a bit pricier than the rest of 11th Street. The terrace is especially nice in the summer or when a fire is lit in the winter.
A neighborhood bar on 14th Street: check out the rooftop bar.
127 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Red Derby
3718 14th St NW
127 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
A neighborhood bar on 14th Street: check out the rooftop bar.
St. Vincent’s is an awesome wine bar. It sells wine by the bottle and has great appetizers, can get quite expensive.
27 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
St. Vincent Wine
3212 Georgia Ave NW
27 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
St. Vincent’s is an awesome wine bar. It sells wine by the bottle and has great appetizers, can get quite expensive.
86 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Midlands Beer Garden
3333 Georgia Ave NW
86 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
46 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Hook Hall
3400 Georgia Ave NW
46 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Raven is DC’s oldest bar. The prices are reasonable but it’s become fairly hipster. It’s cash only, so fill your wallet before visiting.
53 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Raven Grill
3125 Mt Pleasant St NW
53 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Raven is DC’s oldest bar. The prices are reasonable but it’s become fairly hipster. It’s cash only, so fill your wallet before visiting.

Food Scene

A taquería that a lot of folks love, though for me the drinks need to be stronger and the tacos need to be cheaper to make a good Mexican taquería.
192 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
El Chucho - Cocina Superior
3313 11th St NW
192 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
A taquería that a lot of folks love, though for me the drinks need to be stronger and the tacos need to be cheaper to make a good Mexican taquería.
There are better local options -- such as The Coupe and Qualia Cafe -- but if you must have a Starbuck's, you'll find one here.
466 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Starbucks
3100 14th St NW
466 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
There are better local options -- such as The Coupe and Qualia Cafe -- but if you must have a Starbuck's, you'll find one here.
Ellē is a local favorite- you can enjoy Ellē for breakfast, brunch, dinner or cocktails – it’s flexible enough to serve whatever culinary needs you may have.
56 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Ellē
3221 Mt Pleasant St NW
56 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Ellē is a local favorite- you can enjoy Ellē for breakfast, brunch, dinner or cocktails – it’s flexible enough to serve whatever culinary needs you may have.
Bad Saint is DC’s highest regarded Filipino restaurant but it’s very small, so be prepared to wait in a long line starting around 5 PM in order to get a seat.
120 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Bad Saint
3226 11th St NW
120 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Bad Saint is DC’s highest regarded Filipino restaurant but it’s very small, so be prepared to wait in a long line starting around 5 PM in order to get a seat.
Dos Gringos is a longtime community fixture in Mount Pleasant and, unlike most of DC, it has maintained reasonable prices. Say hi to Alex, the owner.
18 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Dos Gringos
3116 Mt Pleasant St NW
18 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Dos Gringos is a longtime community fixture in Mount Pleasant and, unlike most of DC, it has maintained reasonable prices. Say hi to Alex, the owner.
33 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Bombay Street Food
1413 Park Rd NW
33 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
119 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Pho 14
1436 Park Rd NW
119 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
127 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Thip Khao Restaurant
3462 14th St NW
127 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
DC is well known for its Ethiopian community and the fantastic restaurants they create. Dukes, on U Street, is one of the best known.
61 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant
1114-1118 U St NW
61 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
DC is well known for its Ethiopian community and the fantastic restaurants they create. Dukes, on U Street, is one of the best known.
Le Diplómate is expensive but that’s because of its amazing food and service. You’ll find the best steak in the area there.
513 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NW
513 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Le Diplómate is expensive but that’s because of its amazing food and service. You’ll find the best steak in the area there.
Not far away in Adams Morgan, you’ll find the best felafel in DC.
125 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Amsterdam Falafelshop
2425 18th St NW
125 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Not far away in Adams Morgan, you’ll find the best felafel in DC.
The line gets long but only because Federalist Pig serves the best barbecue in DC.
28 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Federalist Pig
1654 Columbia Rd NW
28 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The line gets long but only because Federalist Pig serves the best barbecue in DC.
There are very few traditional diners in Washington. The Diner is our best approximation - a great place for breakfast or brunch.
96 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
the DINER
2453 18th St NW
96 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
There are very few traditional diners in Washington. The Diner is our best approximation - a great place for breakfast or brunch.
The shake shack isn’t fine diner but has a devoted following in DC.
86 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Shake Shack
1216 18th St NW
86 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The shake shack isn’t fine diner but has a devoted following in DC.
Slash Run is a short walk from the house and I consider its burgers to be the best in DC.
54 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Slash Run
201 Upshur St NW
54 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Slash Run is a short walk from the house and I consider its burgers to be the best in DC.
93 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Taqueria Habanero
3710 14th St NW
93 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
44 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Mezcalero Cocina Mexicana
3714 14th St NW
44 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu

Essentials

855 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NW
855 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
342 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
CVS
3642 Georgia Ave NW
342 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
161 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Yes! Organic Market Petworth
4100 Georgia Ave NW
161 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu

Everything Else

The closest metro stop and also a place to pick up a Capitol Bike Share bicycle for $7 per day.
148 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Georgia Ave-Petworth Station
3700 Georgia Ave NW
148 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The closest metro stop and also a place to pick up a Capitol Bike Share bicycle for $7 per day.
Get off here and walk back to the house to tour the area -- or vice-versa.
259 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Columbia Heights Station
3030 14th St NW
259 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Get off here and walk back to the house to tour the area -- or vice-versa.

Shopping

Target is the anchor store for this shopping mall in Columbia Heights.
364 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Target
3100 14th St NW
364 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Target is the anchor store for this shopping mall in Columbia Heights.

Sweets and Desserts

Not only does Sticky Fingers make the best cupcakes in DC, they are vegan!
90 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats
314 Park Rd NW
90 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Not only does Sticky Fingers make the best cupcakes in DC, they are vegan!
Late night cookies delivered to your door. What more can we say?
6 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Insomnia Cookies
1309 H St NE
6 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Late night cookies delivered to your door. What more can we say?

Cafés

Fresh coffee beans roasted on premises
149 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Qualia Coffee
3917 Georgia Ave NW
149 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Fresh coffee beans roasted on premises
This place defies categorization: it's a Cafe, Bar and Diner. My favorite place to drink espresso and take advantage of the wi-fi. The staff is excellent and it's open 24 HOURS.
299 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Coupe
3415 11th St NW
299 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
This place defies categorization: it's a Cafe, Bar and Diner. My favorite place to drink espresso and take advantage of the wi-fi. The staff is excellent and it's open 24 HOURS.
61 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Le Caprice DC Café Bakery
3456 14th St NW
61 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
A large, great cafe and restaurant as well as the best place to work remotely in DC.
252 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Tryst
2459 18th St NW
252 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
A large, great cafe and restaurant as well as the best place to work remotely in DC.
29 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Java House
1645 Q St NW
29 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
An excellent café and great place to work.
60 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Slipstream
1333 14th St NW
60 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
An excellent café and great place to work.