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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: DJ Seinfeld 🎹

Friday, February 6th

Nü Androids hosting a performance by DJ Seinfeld.

Logo @ Culture

🤠 Sam Barber – The American Route Tour

Friday, February 6th

AEG Presents... with Waylon Wyatt, Wild Horses. Doors: 5:30PM

Logo @ The Anthem

🟩 CLUB XCX: EVERYTHING IS ROMANTIC

Friday, February 6th

Union Stage, 18+, Doors 10PM | Show 10PM

Logo @ Union Stage

🎙️ Honest 2 Betsy: Live and Uncensored

Friday, February 6th

Union Stage, All Ages, Doors 6PM | Show 7PM

Logo @ Union Stage

⚽ NDVST presents PERREO BOWL

Saturday, February 7th

Union Stage, 18+, Doors 10PM | Show 10PM

Logo @ Union Stage

Twice Night K-Pop Dance Party 🇰🇷🕺

Thursday, February 12th

A dedicated K-Pop dance event. Doors at 8:00 PM.

Logo @ Black Cat

📰 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...

Bar Pendry

Hotel Bars, Cocktail Bars, Upscale

🎉 HH

Little Blackbird

Wine Bars, Romantic, Happy Hour Spots

Blue Duck Tavern

Taverns, Brunch Spots, Hotel Bars

Riff Raff DC

Cocktail Bars, Speakeasies, Neighborhood Bars

Atomic Billiards

Pool Halls, Dive Bars, Game Bars

🎉 HH

Friday, February 20th

💃 Freya Skye – Stars Align Tour

@ The Anthem

Entice Bar & Lounge

Lounges, Cocktail Bars, Happy Hour Spots

Sauf Haus Bier Hall & Garten

Beer Gardens, Rooftop Bars, Taproom

🎉 HH

Sunday, February 15th

🎤 Miguel: CAOS Tour

@ The Anthem

Friday, February 20th

🌀 Subtronics: Fibonacci Tour 2026 - Night 2

@ Echostage

MK ON U

Rooftop Bars, Cocktail Bars, Happy Hour Spots

H Street Pub

Neighborhood Bars, Dive Bars, Taproom
Dance Clubs

Nido Wine Shop + Market

Wine Bars, Bottle Shops, Spanish

Paste & Rind

Wine Bars, Romantic, Happy Hour Spots
The Wharf Bars

Sunday, February 15th

🎶 diffuse: Rossi.

@ Culture

Brunch Spots
Dupont Circle Bars

Jojo Restaurant and Bar

Jazz Clubs, Live Music Venues

Lucha Lounge Rooftop

Rooftop Bars, Lounges, Event Spaces

Haven

Lounges, Cocktail Bars, Event Spaces
Hookah Lounges
Ivy City Bars

Olive & Arrow

Speakeasies, Cocktail Bars, Basements

The Anthem

Live Music Venues, Concert Halls, Event Spaces

Penn Social

Sports Bars, Game Bars, Event Spaces
Penn Quarter Bars

Eatopia Eatery

Ethiopian, Romantic, Happy Hour Spots

Housebar Navy Yard

Whiskey Bars, Neighborhood Bars, Dog Friendly
Adams Morgan Bars

Merry Christmas Bar

Cocktail Bars, Themed, Rooftop Bars

Kbird DC

Cocktail Bars, Lounges, Happy Hour Spots

The Lounge at BOURBON STEAK

Hotel Bars, Lounges, Steakhouse Bars

Lulu's Winegarden

Wine Bars, Happy Hour Spots, Patios

🎉 HH

Looking Glass Lounge

Lounges, Neighborhood Bars, Live Music Venues

Saloon

Neighborhood Bars, Piano Bars, Live Music Venues

Gold Clover Bar

Neighborhood Bars, Cocktail Bars, Dive Bars
Dive Bars
Game Bars

Vin Sur Vingt Wine Bar - DC

Wine Bars, Happy Hour Spots, French

Kitchen + Kocktails

Supper Clubs, Cocktail Bars, Soul Food

Thursday, February 12th

The Black Heart Procession 🖤

@ DC9

On The Rocks

Rooftop Bars, Lounges, Hookah Lounges

🎉 HH

Saturday, February 21st

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

@ Black Cat

Saturday, February 14th

⚡ Nü Androids presents: What So Not

@ Culture

Friday, February 13th

🍷 l'amour à la Française

@ Vin Sur Vingt Wine Bar - DC

Show of Hands

Cocktail Bars, Whiskey Bars, Happy Hour Spots

Residents Cafe & Bar

Cocktail Bars, Brunch Spots, Patios

🎉 HH

Thursday, February 19th

🌀 Subtronics: Fibonacci Tour 2026 - Night 1

@ Echostage

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