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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

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Takuya Nakamura [LiVE] 🎷

Takuya Nakamura [LiVE] 🎷

Thursday, February 5th

Flash & Cadence presents a live performance by Takuya Nakamura.

Logo @ Flash

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

Flash & Cadence: Takuya Nakamura [LiVE] 🎺

Thursday, February 5th

A unique live electronic performance featuring Takuya Nakamura on the Club Level.

Logo @ Flash

🎙️ Honest 2 Betsy: Live and Uncensored

Friday, February 6th

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

Logo @ Union Stage

📰 Latest News

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...

El Tiempo Latino
Jan 2, 2026

Welcome 2026: eventos y planes imperdibles para empezar el año en el DMV

Diosa DC teamed up with MXDC and MagicFest to kick off 2026 with a celebration featuring global beats and a vibrant...

the brig

Beer Gardens, Sports Bars, Dog Friendly

Haven

Lounges, Cocktail Bars, Event Spaces

Tiki TNT

Tiki Bars, Rum Bars, Distilleries

🎉 HH

Bluejacket

Breweries, Gastropubs, Sports Bars

🎉 HH

Show of Hands

Cocktail Bars, Whiskey Bars, Happy Hour Spots

Hawk 'n' Dove

Irish Pubs, Sports Bars, Karaoke Bars

Free State

Neighborhood Bars, Taproom, Basements

🎉 HH

Tune Inn

Dive Bars, Neighborhood Bars, American

The Bottom Line

Dive Bars, Sports Bars, Neighborhood Bars

🎉 HH

Sunday, February 15th

🎤 Miguel: CAOS Tour

@ The Anthem

Duke's Grocery

Gastropubs, Burger Bars, Happy Hour Spots

🎉 HH

Kbird DC

Cocktail Bars, Lounges, Happy Hour Spots

Friday, February 13th

🍷 l'amour à la Française

@ Vin Sur Vingt Wine Bar - DC

Birreria Paradiso

Pizza Bars, Game Bars, Taproom

Sunday, February 15th

🎶 diffuse: Rossi.

@ Culture

Karaoke Bars
Wine Bars

Martin's Tavern

Taverns, American, Historic
Georgetown Bars

Diosa DC

Dance Clubs, Nightclub, Latin

🎉 HH

Saturday, February 14th

⚡ Nü Androids presents: What So Not

@ Culture

Friday, February 20th

🌀 Subtronics: Fibonacci Tour 2026 - Night 2

@ Echostage

H Street Pub

Neighborhood Bars, Dive Bars, Taproom

Thursday, February 12th

Twice Night K-Pop Dance Party 🇰🇷🕺

@ Black Cat

MK ON U

Rooftop Bars, Cocktail Bars, Happy Hour Spots
Petworth Bars
Dance Clubs

Madhatter

Sports Bars, Happy Hour Spots, Themed

🎉 HH

Solly's

Dive Bars, Karaoke Bars, Neighborhood Bars

🎉 HH
Navy Yard Bars

Olive & Arrow

Speakeasies, Cocktail Bars, Basements

Saturday, February 14th

🎙️ HANNAH BERNER: NONE OF MY BUSINESS TOUR

@ The Anthem

Merry Christmas Bar

Cocktail Bars, Themed, Rooftop Bars

Tipsy

Hookah Lounges, Lounges, Nightclub

Wonderland Ballroom

Dance Clubs, Live Music Venues, Dive Bars

🎉 HH

Ama

Italian, Brunch Spots, Romantic

Riff Raff DC

Cocktail Bars, Speakeasies, Neighborhood Bars

Saturday, February 7th

⚽ NDVST presents PERREO BOWL

@ Union Stage

The Wharf Bars

Trusty's

Dive Bars, Neighborhood Bars, Rooftop Bars

🎉 HH

Black Jack

Cocktail Bars, Oyster Bars, Happy Hour Spots

🎉 HH

Bar Sirenis

🎉 HH
Latin

Summit the Rooftop at Conrad

Rooftop Bars, Cocktail Bars, Lounges

Hive Bar

Rooftop Bars, Pizza Bars, Casual
Adams Morgan Bars

Blue Moon DC Lounge

Lounges, Taco Bars, Latin

Paste & Rind

Wine Bars, Romantic, Happy Hour Spots
Speakeasies

Entice Bar & Lounge

Lounges, Cocktail Bars, Happy Hour Spots
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