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Welcome to Bar DC

Welcome to Bar DC, your ultimate guide to the vibrant nightlife of the nation's capital. Whether you're looking for a cozy speakeasy, a high-energy nightclub, or a laid-back neighborhood pub, you'll find the best spots in the city for your perfect night out.

Explore our comprehensive directory by neighborhood, category, or browse our featured events to stay ahead of the curve. From the historic streets of Georgetown to the bustling corridors of U Street, discover the hidden gems and local favorites that make DC’s bar scene truly unique.

Adams Morgan Barracks Row Capitol Hill Columbia Heights Downtown Dupont Circle Foggy Bottom Gallery Place / Chinatown Georgetown H Street NE Ivy City Logan Circle Navy Yard NoMa Penn Quarter Petworth Shaw The Wharf U Street

🌟 Top Events This Week

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⚡ Nü Androids presents: What So Not

Saturday, February 14th

Nü Androids presents a high-energy performance by What So Not.

Logo @ Culture

🍷 l'amour à la Française

Friday, February 13th

A special romantic event held at the Logan Circle location. $150 per person.

Logo @ Vin Sur Vingt Wine Bar - DC

🎙️ HANNAH BERNER: NONE OF MY BUSINESS TOUR

Saturday, February 14th

Seated show. Doors: 6:00PM

Logo @ The Anthem

🎶 diffuse: Rossi.

Sunday, February 15th

A daytime Sunday session with Rossi., presented by diffuse.

Logo @ Culture

🎤 Miguel: CAOS Tour

Sunday, February 15th

Live Nation Presents... with Jean Dawson. Doors: 7:00PM

Logo @ The Anthem

🌀 Subtronics: Fibonacci Tour 2026 - Night 1

Thursday, February 19th

Special Guest: Juelz. Support: Avello, St. Mary CØSTA.

Logo @ Echostage

📰 Latest News

Craft Beer & Brewing
Jan 29, 2026

Recipe: Bluejacket Common People

Bluejacket collaborated with DC Beer to create 'Common People,' a modern take on the Kentucky common style that balances...

The Washington Post
Jan 26, 2026

Next up for actor Wilmer Valderrama? Opening a D.C. cocktail bar.

Colada Shop founder Daniella Senior is partnering with actor Wilmer Valderrama to open Elegancia, an upscale Latin...

Technical.ly
Jan 22, 2026

A $100 mug drink and a High Life ‘pleb’: My night at DC’s new Bitcoin bar

Pubkey is a sprawling 12,000-square-foot Bitcoin-themed bar in DC’s Penn Quarter featuring themed cocktails, a podcast...

WJLA
Jan 21, 2026

Boundary Stone Celebrates 15 Years of Neighborhood Charm and Crowd Favorite Classics

Boundary Stone celebrates 15 years in Bloomingdale, offering classic American comfort food like honey hot chicken...

PoPville
Jan 19, 2026

Shrewd Awakening

Barrel House Cafe & Bar hosts "Shrewd Awakening," an immersive bar-theater experience that reimagines Shakespeare’s The...

Eater DC
Jan 14, 2026

Award-Winning Burgers Over Beer — and More D.C. Restaurant Openings to Know in January

Atlas Brew Works has launched its new flagship Bridge District Brewery & Tap Room in Southeast D.C.’s Anacostia...

PoPville
Jan 14, 2026

NOW a Done Deal – GM from Across The Pond opening Dupont Public House in the old Sign of the Whale space!!

Across the Pond's general manager is opening Dupont Public House in the former Sign of the Whale space at 1825 M Street,...

Axios
Jan 13, 2026

Taste Test: Penn Quarter's new "not a MAGA" Bitcoin bar

PubKey is a Bitcoin-themed tavern in Penn Quarter that offers a "nerd bar" atmosphere with an Americana-inspired menu...

Eater DC
Jan 12, 2026

A Petite Cork Wine Bar Cracks Open in Cleveland Park

Cork Wine Bar and Market has opened a new, petite standalone location in D.C.’s Cleveland Park featuring a street-level...

Washingtonian
Jan 9, 2026

Cork Wine Bar and Market Expands to Cleveland Park

Cork Wine Bar and Market has expanded with a new location in Cleveland Park, offering a counter-service model with over...

Thursday, April 2nd

Dogs In A Pile Natalie Brooke

@ 9:30 Club

Beer Gardens

Bliss Nightclub

Nightclub, Dance Clubs, Late Night

Vin Sur Vingt Wine Bar - DC

Wine Bars, Happy Hour Spots, French

Friday, February 20th

💃 Freya Skye – Stars Align Tour

@ The Anthem

Gold Clover Bar

Neighborhood Bars, Cocktail Bars, Dive Bars

Filomena Ristorante

Italian, Romantic, Groups

Saturday, February 21st

Cryfest: The Cure vs. The Smiths Dance Party 😭🖤

@ Black Cat

Olive & Arrow

Speakeasies, Cocktail Bars, Basements
H Street NE Bars

Sachi

Nightclub, Themed, Late Night
Dive Bars

Sunday, February 22nd

🎹 Elise Trouw: The Diary of Elon Lust Tour

@ Union Stage

Abigail

Nightclub, Hip Hop, Lounges

Crooked Run Fermentation

Breweries, Neighborhood Bars, Taproom

🎉 HH

21st Amendment Bar & Grill

Hotel Bars, American, Gastropubs
Brunch Spots

1831 bar & lounge

Lounges, Hookah Lounges, Nightclub

Saturday, February 21st

🎤 Mariah the Scientist: HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY TOUR

@ The Anthem

Osteria Morini

Italian, Waterfront, Happy Hour Spots

🎉 HH

Riff Raff DC

Cocktail Bars, Speakeasies, Neighborhood Bars

Lobby Bar

Cocktail Bars, Hotel Bars, Happy Hour Spots

Saturday, February 21st

😂 Young, Black, and Funny (Early Show)

@ Union Stage

Lucha Lounge Rooftop

Rooftop Bars, Lounges, Event Spaces
Petworth Bars
Columbia Heights Bars

Diosa DC

Dance Clubs, Nightclub, Latin

🎉 HH

Paste & Rind

Wine Bars, Romantic, Happy Hour Spots

Thursday, February 26th

Jeris Johnson 🚨🔥

@ DC9

Taverns

Officina

Italian, Cocktail Bars, Upscale

🎉 HH

MK ON U

Rooftop Bars, Cocktail Bars, Happy Hour Spots

Bar Sirenis

🎉 HH

Friday, February 20th

🌀 Subtronics: Fibonacci Tour 2026 - Night 2

@ Echostage

Show of Hands

Cocktail Bars, Whiskey Bars, Happy Hour Spots

Bravo Bravo

Dance Clubs, Nightclub, Latin
Cocktail Bars

Saturday, February 21st

😂 Young, Black, and Funny (Late Show)

@ Union Stage

Capitol Hill Bars

Ellipse Rooftop Bar

Rooftop Bars, Cocktail Bars, Hotel Bars

🎉 HH
Shaw Bars

DAIKAYA

Japanese, Late Night

🎉 HH

Haven

Lounges, Cocktail Bars, Event Spaces

Bar Chinois

Cocktail Bars, Asian Fusion, Happy Hour Spots

🎉 HH
Italian

Kbird DC

Cocktail Bars, Lounges, Happy Hour Spots

District Champagne

Wine Bars, Bottle Shops

Dirty Water

Sports Bars, Comedy Clubs, Dive Bars

Rocket Bar

Dive Bars, Game Bars, Pool Halls

🎉 HH

Sunday, February 22nd

💿 Cash Money Millionaires 30th Anniversary

@ The Anthem

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