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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

🎙️ HANNAH BERNER: NONE OF MY BUSINESS TOUR

Saturday, February 14th

Seated show. Doors: 6:00PM

Logo @ The Anthem

🌀 Subtronics: Fibonacci Tour 2026 - Night 1

Thursday, February 19th

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

Logo @ Echostage

🎶 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 2

Friday, February 20th

Special Guest: Whethan. Support: Blossom, Capshun, Evan riley.

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...

Recessions

Dive Bars, Karaoke Bars, Pool Halls

🎉 HH

Thursday, April 2nd

Dogs In A Pile Natalie Brooke

@ 9:30 Club

Pure Lounge

Lounges, Hookah Lounges, Live Music Venues

Tiki On 18th

Tiki Bars, Cocktail Bars

🎉 HH

Saturday, February 21st

😂 Young, Black, and Funny (Late Show)

@ Union Stage

Thursday, February 26th

Jeris Johnson 🚨🔥

@ DC9

Nomad

Hookah Lounges, Cocktail Bars, Patios

Gemini — Wine Shop + Dinner

Wine Bars, Italian, Supper Clubs
French

la Betty

Wine Bars, Live Music Venues, Brunch Spots

Saturday, February 21st

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

@ Black Cat

Diosa DC

Dance Clubs, Nightclub, Latin

🎉 HH

Pitchers DC

LGBTQ+ Bars, Sports Bars, Game Bars

Saturday, February 21st

😂 Young, Black, and Funny (Early Show)

@ Union Stage

Merry Christmas Bar

Cocktail Bars, Themed, Rooftop Bars
H Street NE Bars

Rooftop at the Thompson

Rooftop Bars, Cocktail Bars, Happy Hour Spots

Sunday, February 22nd

🎹 Elise Trouw: The Diary of Elon Lust Tour

@ Union Stage

Adams Morgan Bars

Red Bear Brewing Co.

Breweries, LGBTQ+ Bars, Game Bars

Takoda

Rooftop Bars, Happy Hour Spots, American

🎉 HH

Olive & Arrow

Speakeasies, Cocktail Bars, Basements

Town Tavern DC

Neighborhood Bars, Sports Bars, Karaoke Bars

🎉 HH

Haven

Lounges, Cocktail Bars, Event Spaces

Paste & Rind

Wine Bars, Romantic, Happy Hour Spots
Breweries
Barracks Row Bars

Kbird DC

Cocktail Bars, Lounges, Happy Hour Spots

District Champagne

Wine Bars, Bottle Shops

Riff Raff DC

Cocktail Bars, Speakeasies, Neighborhood Bars

The Lounge at BOURBON STEAK

Hotel Bars, Lounges, Steakhouse Bars

Sunday, February 22nd

💿 Cash Money Millionaires 30th Anniversary

@ The Anthem

The Golden Age

Cocktail Bars, Speakeasies, Live Music Venues

Bar Sirenis

🎉 HH
Georgetown Bars

Show of Hands

Cocktail Bars, Whiskey Bars, Happy Hour Spots
Capitol Hill Bars

H Street Pub

Neighborhood Bars, Dive Bars, Taproom

MK ON U

Rooftop Bars, Cocktail Bars, Happy Hour Spots
Live Music Venues

Lyle's

Cocktail Bars, Lounges, Brunch Spots

Public Bar Live

Nightclub, Live Music Venues, Rooftop Bars

Cafe Saint-Ex

Nightclub, Comedy Clubs, Happy Hour Spots

Gold Clover Bar

Neighborhood Bars, Cocktail Bars, Dive Bars

Lucha Lounge Rooftop

Rooftop Bars, Lounges, Event Spaces
Taproom

Irish Channel

Irish Pubs, Sports Bars, Gastropubs

Proper 21

Sports Bars, Cocktail Bars, American

Cafe 8

Hookah Lounges, Lounges, Late Night

OKPB

Speakeasies, Cocktail Bars, Romantic

🎉 HH
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