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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 directory by neighborhood, category, or featured events. 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

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Saturday, May 2nd

🎉 The 30+ Party - Back to Da Clurb Night!

Rescheduled date. All tickets valid. Doors open at 6 PM.

@ 9:30 Club

Monday, April 27th

🎹 Oklou US Tour 2026

Doors open at 7 PM. (Sold Out)

@ 9:30 Club

Tuesday, April 28th

🎸 The Afghan Whigs 40th Anniversary Tour

With Mercury Rev. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

@ 9:30 Club

Wednesday, April 29th

🎸 NewDad

With Freak Slug. Doors open at 7 PM.

@ 9:30 Club

Friday, May 1st

🎧 ŁASZEWO

Doors open at 8 PM. (Sold Out)

@ 9:30 Club

Saturday, May 2nd

🎧 ŁASZEWO (Late Show)

Second show added! Doors open at 10 PM. (Sold Out)

@ 9:30 Club

Gold Clover Bar

Neighborhood Bars, Cocktail Bars, Dive Bars

Yard House

Sports Bars, Gastropubs, Happy Hour Spots

H Street NE Bars

Boardwalk Bar & Arcade

Arcade Bars, Waterfront, Happy Hour Spots

Bistro Du Jour

French, Brunch Spots, Waterfront

DuPont Italian Kitchen

Happy Hour Spots, Italian, Romantic

The Park at 14th

Nightclub, Lounges, Brunch Spots

Penn Quarter Bars

The Artemis

Sports Bars, Live Music Venues, Happy Hour Spots

🎉 Happy Hour

Press Club Cocktail Bar

Cocktail Bars, Lounges, Upscale

Abuare Bar and Restaurant

Ethiopian, Cocktail Bars, Romantic

Pilar

Cocktail Bars, Brunch Spots, Happy Hour Spots

Saturday, May 9th

🎸 The Lemon Twigs

@ 9:30 Club

MK ON U

Rooftop Bars, Cocktail Bars, Happy Hour Spots

ART DC - Arlo Rooftop Bar

Rooftop Bars, Cocktail Bars, Happy Hour Spots

Kbird DC

Cocktail Bars, Lounges, Happy Hour Spots

Georgetown Bars

Thursday, May 7th

🐍 COBRAH - TORN TOUR

@ 9:30 Club

L'Annexe

Cocktail Bars, Lounges, Happy Hour Spots

Amélie DC Bistro & Wine Bar

Wine Bars, French, Romantic

🎉 Happy Hour

District Still & Supply

Cocktail Bars, Speakeasies, Basements

Barracks Row Bars

Saloon

Neighborhood Bars, Piano Bars, Live Music Venues

Show of Hands

Cocktail Bars, Whiskey Bars, Happy Hour Spots

On The Rocks

Rooftop Bars, Lounges, Hookah Lounges

🎉 Happy Hour

Haven

Lounges, Cocktail Bars, Event Spaces

The Betsy

Cocktail Bars, Speakeasies, Gin Bars

Lucha Lounge Rooftop

Rooftop Bars, Lounges, Event Spaces

Olive & Arrow

Speakeasies, Cocktail Bars, Basements

The Smith

American, Brunch Spots, Happy Hour Spots

🎉 Happy Hour

Sunday, May 10th

🥂 Mother’s Day Sparkling Brunch

@ Cafe Milano

Riff Raff DC

Cocktail Bars, Speakeasies, Neighborhood Bars

Blackfinn Ameripub

Sports Bars, American, Happy Hour Spots

🎉 Happy Hour

Bar Sirenis

🎉 Happy Hour

Thursday, May 14th

🎸 Iron & Wine

@ 9:30 Club

Merry Christmas Bar

Cocktail Bars, Themed, Rooftop Bars

Entice Bar & Lounge

Lounges, Cocktail Bars, Happy Hour Spots

Paste & Rind

Wine Bars, Romantic, Happy Hour Spots

Wednesday, May 6th

🎸 The Paper Kites

@ 9:30 Club

Adams Morgan Bars

Echostage

Nightclub, Live Music Venues, Event Spaces

Tuesday, May 5th

🎤 Searows

@ 9:30 Club

Friday, May 8th

🎹 Chuwi - Primavera Tour 2026

@ 9:30 Club

Live Music Venues

Friday, May 15th

📟 No Scrubs: 90s Dance Party

@ 9:30 Club