1789 Restaurant

1789 Restaurant is a place to go not only for their food but for the experience! A beautiful dining room with an American antique style provides the perfect atmosphere for the guests. The restaurant also provides a welcoming lounge for private events.

• Web:

  www.1789restaurant.com

• E-mail:

  info@1789restaurant.com

• Address:

  1226 36th Street NW, Washington, D.C.

• Phone:

  +1 202 965 1789

• Opening hours:

  Wed–Sun 5:30pm–9pm

Bistrot Lepic

Known for its restaurant and wine bar, Bistrot Lepic is a firm favorite in Georgetown. Choose between the cozy, intimate first floor and a downstairs restaurant for either appetite-whetting ’Appeteasers’ or a fish and seafood-dominated main menu. Catch the Happy Hour every Wednesday to Monday 5:30pm–7pm.

• Web:

  www.bistrotlepic.com

• E-mail:

  mail@bistrotlepic.com

• Address:

  1736 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C.

• Phone:

  +1 202 333 0111

• Opening hours:

  Wine Bar: Tue–Sun 5pm–9:30pm. Brunch: Sat & Sun 11am–2:30pm. Lunch: Tue–Fri 11:30am–2:30pm. Dinner: Tue–Sun 5pm–9:30pm

Blue Duck Tavern

Blue Duck Tavern is a simple and elegant restaurant in the capital of the United States. The meals are elegantly displayed and served in a cozy atmosphere by an excellent staff. The restaurant uses locally sourced ingredients and modern technology.

• Web:

  www.blueducktavern.com

• E-mail:

  blueduck.tavern@hyatt.com

• Address:

  1201 24th Street NW, Washington, D.C.

• Phone:

  +1 202 419 6755

• Opening hours:

  Breakfast: Mon–Sun 6:30am–10am. Brunch: Sat & Sun 11:30am–2pm. Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30am–2pm. Dinner Daily 5:30pm–10pm

• More info:

  Located in Park Hyatt Washington D.C.

• Subway:

  Nearest metro stations are Foggy Bottom and Dupont Circle.

Cafe Lombardy

Cafe Lombardy is the Cafe of the Hotel Lombardy - it is located right inside the building. This historic place offers excellent service, and it is a great scene of a quiet and lovely time while having some delicious food, an evening cocktail or drinking a cup of coffee!

• Web:

  www.hotellombardy.com/dining

• E-mail:

  info@hotellombardy.com

• Address:

  2019 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.

• Phone:

  +1 202 828 2600

Café Milano

Cafe Milano has built its reputation on serving top-notch Italian dishes. Pillars of society such as diplomats, politicians, celebrities, and everyone who loves Italian cuisine head here to relish chef's delights. The interiors (inspired by a stylish Milan boutique) and the sidewalk patio just add an extra touch of Italy.

• Web:

  www.cafemilano.com

• Address:

  3251 Prospect Street NW, Washington, D.C.

• Phone:

  +1 202 333 6183

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Wed 11:30am–10:30pm, Thu–Sat 11:30am–11:30pm

Call Your Mother Deli

If you're not convinced by the standard bagel options offered on the menu, Call Your Mother allows you to create your own to fit any taste, with fillings like pastrami, smoked salmon, seasonal jam and hummus. You also have a wider selection for lunch that includes fried turkey, burger meat and tuna salad that can be coupled with either hot or iced drinks.

• Web:

  www.callyourmotherdeli.com

• E-mail:

  andrew@callyourmotherdeli.com

• Address:

  3301 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8am–2pm

9:30 Club

9:30 Club is a masterpiece of indie-rock music in Washington, D.C., and not just for regulars, but also for Rolling Stone Magazine which named the club one of the 10 best live music venues. Fun fact: Bob Dylan, Radiohead, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are just some music moguls that have held a live performance at this D.C. gem.

• Web:

  www.930.com

• E-mail:

  human@930.com

• Address:

  815 V Street NW, Washington, D.C.

• Phone:

  +1 202 265 0930

All Souls Bar

If you are up for some chill out with great music, some snacks and drinks for a reasonable price, then All Souls Bar is the place you are looking for. It is a small, intimate space where you can have a great talk, even with the friendly bartenders, or just chill out.

• Web:

  www.allsoulsbar.com

• E-mail:

  meet@allsoulsbar.com

• Address:

  725 T Street NW, Washington, D.C.

• Phone:

  +1 202 733 5929

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Thu 5pm–10pm, Fri 5pm–midnight, Sat 3pm–midnight, Sun 3pm–10pm

Barcode

Barcode provides comfort built on a high-end backdrop of marble, open-air, and illumination. The venue boasts a 45 ft. bar, HDTV's, massive booths, a lounge area with a projector, dining area/dance floor and sliding glass-door-panels in the spring/summer to create an indoor/outdoor ambiance. A no cover/no dress code policy promotes a relaxing vibe in a modern setting. The music format is the top 40/pop-house/popular hip-hop.

• Web:

  www.barcodedc.com

• E-mail:

  info@barcodedc.com

• Address:

  1101 17th Street NW, Washington, D.C.

• Phone:

  +1 202 955 9001

• Opening hours:

  Thu–Fri 4pm–midnight, Sat & Sun noon–midnight

Barrel

Barrel is a great place if you want to have a Sunday brunch but even if you want to go out and have a few cocktails! Stop by even after a long day to have a late-night burger and beer.

• Web:

  www.barreldc.com

• E-mail:

  info@barreldc.com

• Address:

  613 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, D.C.

• Phone:

  +1 202 543 3622

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Fri from 4pm, Sat from 11am, Sun 11am–4:30pm, Mon closed

Blues Alley

From the outside, this jazz bar doesn’t look so appealing but worth the visit if you like to listen to jazz music in an "old-time" feeling ambience. At this small and cozy venue, you can enjoy live music while sipping on a mouth-watering drink. The bar has been serving the jazz population of the US capital for over half a century.

• Web:

  www.bluesalley.com

• Address:

  1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.

• Phone:

  +1 202 337 4141

• Opening hours:

  Daily 6pm–12:30am

• Tickets:

  You can buy your ticket online or at the door

Clyde's of Georgetown

Georgetown regulars have been frequenting this Washington institution for almost 40 years. Once a student watering hole, it now boasts more sophisticated decor to match its upscale clientele.

• Web:

  www.clydes.com

• E-mail:

  comments@clydes.com

• Address:

  3236 M Street NW, Washington, D.C.

• Phone:

  +1 202 333 9180

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 11am–midnight, Sun 10am–midnight

Baked & Wired

This cafe is the favorite haunt for university students and cyclists that come here mainly for the house-baked granola. Cakes, coffee, espresso drinks are also on offer.

• Web:

  bakedandwired.com

• E-mail:

  info@bakedandwired.com

• Address:

  1052 Thomas Jefferson Street NW, Washington, D.C.

• Phone:

  +1 703 663 8727

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8am–4pm

Ben’s Chili Bowl

It's hot dogs and chili-cheese fries galore at this local neighborhood haunt. With the likes of Duke Ellington eating here over the years, this colorful diner is a favorite for simple tastes and a great atmosphere.

• Web:

  www.benschilibowl.com

• Address:

  1213 U Street NW, Washington, D.C.

• Phone:

  +1 202 667 0058

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri & Sat 11am–1am

Bread Furst

Once you enter Bread Furst, it's easy to linger. It specializes in artisan bread, hand-shaped by the best bakers in town. Gourmet bread along with cakes, coffee, and light fare continue to draw people in since its opening in 1990.

• Web:

  www.breadfurst.com

• E-mail:

  Jon@breadfurst.com

• Address:

  4434 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.

• Phone:

  +1 202 765 1200

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8am–6pm

Compass Café

Adjacent to the Gallery PI Way, the industrial-style café offers quality brews made from the finest beans sourced from Guatemala, Ethiopia, and Brazil. Fun fact: The name of the coffee displayed reveals the origin of the coffee beans while the colors show the taste, whether it's light, medium or dark.

• Web:

  www.compasscoffee.com

• Address:

  1535 7th Street NW, Washington, DC

• Phone:

  +1 202 838 3139

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 7am–3pm, Sat & Sun 7am–5pm

Filter Coffee House & Espresso Bar

Filter is second to none. This bi-level coffee shop serves hand-poured coffee, French press, and espresso drinks made with locally roasted, single-origin beans. Though the coffee is the real star here, heavenly pastries and teas are close seconds.

• Web:

  www.filtercoffeehouse.com

• Address:

  1916 I Street NW, Washington, D.C.

• Phone:

  +1 202 223 0100

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 8am–3pm

Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe

Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe is the perfect place for fans of good books and coffee. The famous Bookstore/Cafe is one of Washington's most lovable after-work places. You can stop by for breakfast, lunch, dinner or late supper; and during the weekends, you are even welcome to pop in for brunch! Visit Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe and enjoy different wines, draft beers, and some live music.

• Web:

  www.kramers.com

• Address:

  1517 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.

• Phone:

  +1 202 387 1400

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 9am–9pm, Sun 9am–8pm

• More info:

  Live music Wednesday to Saturday