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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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Twice Night K-Pop Dance Party 🇰🇷🕺

Thursday, February 12th

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

Logo @ Black Cat

The Black Heart Procession 🖤

Thursday, February 12th

Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm.

Logo @ DC9

🍷 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

⚡ 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

🎶 diffuse: Rossi.

Sunday, February 15th

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

Logo @ Culture

📰 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...

Players Club

Rooftop Bars, Game Bars, Lounges

The Artemis

Sports Bars, Live Music Venues, Happy Hour Spots

🎉 HH
Navy Yard Bars

Saturday, February 21st

🎤 Mariah the Scientist: HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY TOUR

@ The Anthem

Merry Christmas Bar

Cocktail Bars, Themed, Rooftop Bars

Sunday, February 22nd

💿 Cash Money Millionaires 30th Anniversary

@ The Anthem

Wine Bars

Rocket Bar

Dive Bars, Game Bars, Pool Halls

🎉 HH

Friday, February 20th

💃 Freya Skye – Stars Align Tour

@ The Anthem

Bar Sirenis

🎉 HH

Show of Hands

Cocktail Bars, Whiskey Bars, Happy Hour Spots
Waterfront

MK ON U

Rooftop Bars, Cocktail Bars, Happy Hour Spots
Taverns
Columbia Heights Bars

H Street Pub

Neighborhood Bars, Dive Bars, Taproom

Death Punch

The Lounge at BOURBON STEAK

Hotel Bars, Lounges, Steakhouse Bars

Wok and Roll Karaoke

Karaoke Bars, Happy Hour Spots, Asian Fusion
Cocktail Bars
Karaoke Bars

Diosa DC

Dance Clubs, Nightclub, Latin

🎉 HH

Gold Clover Bar

Neighborhood Bars, Cocktail Bars, Dive Bars

Olive & Arrow

Speakeasies, Cocktail Bars, Basements

Shenanigan’s Irish Pub

Irish Pubs, Comedy Clubs, Dive Bars
Foggy Bottom Bars

21st Amendment Bar & Grill

Hotel Bars, American, Gastropubs

Sunday, February 15th

🎤 Miguel: CAOS Tour

@ The Anthem

Bar Dupont

Hotel Bars, Cocktail Bars, Lounges

🎉 HH

Haven

Lounges, Cocktail Bars, Event Spaces
Ivy City Bars

Lucha Lounge Rooftop

Rooftop Bars, Lounges, Event Spaces

Saturday, February 21st

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

@ Black Cat

Sports Bars

District Champagne

Wine Bars, Bottle Shops

Boardwalk Bar & Arcade

Arcade Bars, Waterfront, Happy Hour Spots

Saturday, February 21st

😂 Young, Black, and Funny (Early Show)

@ Union Stage

Union Pub

Sports Bars, Neighborhood Bars, Gastropubs
Penn Quarter Bars

Saturday, February 21st

😂 Young, Black, and Funny (Late Show)

@ Union Stage

El Rey

Taco Bars, Beer Gardens, Happy Hour Spots

Officina

Italian, Cocktail Bars, Upscale

🎉 HH

Riff Raff DC

Cocktail Bars, Speakeasies, Neighborhood Bars

Thunder Burger & Bar

Burger Bars, Gastropubs, Patios

Sunday, February 22nd

🎹 Elise Trouw: The Diary of Elon Lust Tour

@ Union Stage

The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille

Sports Bars, American, Happy Hour Spots

🎉 HH

The Park at 14th

Nightclub, Lounges, Brunch Spots

Capo Speakeasy

Speakeasies, Cocktail Bars, Late Night

Froggy Bottom Pub

Neighborhood Bars, Dive Bars

🎉 HH

Bossa Bistro + Lounge

Lounges, Live Music Venues, Latin
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