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Bars in Washington, D.C.
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4.8· 3.4kBar · Navy Yard1. Tom's Watch Bar
Sports bar near Navy Yard with a large central stadium screen, hundreds of displays, watch parties and American food.
4.8· 1.1kBar · Navy Yard2. TAKODA Navy Yard
Rooftop bar a block from Nationals Park, second location of the Shaw original, with neighborhood views and game-watching.
4.9· 423Pub · Bellair3. The Harp
Neighborhood Irish pub in Brookland serving pub food and brunch, with live music and a happy hour.
4.7· 2.0kBrewery · Southwest Waterfront4. Makers Union
Gastropub at The Wharf with local DC breweries on draft, whiskey list, cocktails and a lobster tail seafood board; weekend brunch.
4.9· 414Cocktail bar · Shaw5. Segreto DC Speakeasy Bar
Intimate speakeasy-style cocktail bar on 9th St NW, open Tuesday to Sunday evenings.
4.8· 650Cocktail bar · Chinatown6. barmini
Intimate six-seat-style craft cocktail bar by José Andrés above Minibar, with a technology-driven menu and cocktail flights.
4.7· 896Bar · Chinatown7. Bulldog
Sports bar and restaurant on H Street NW in Chinatown with wings, sliders, happy hour and comedy shows.
4.7· 746Bar · Lyon Village8. Galaxy Hut
Arlington dive bar with craft beer, vegetarian food, live music, karaoke, arcade games and a VHS selection.
4.7· 717Wine bar · Courthouse9. Verre Wine Bar
Arlington wine bar and restaurant with a wine list, bruschettas, flatbreads and charcuterie boards, plus brunch.
4.6· 2.6kBrewery · Shaw10. Dacha Beer Garden (Shaw)
Shaw beer garden with picnic tables open year-round, serving German beers, pretzels and burgers, plus wine and cocktails.
4.6· 2.5kCocktail bar · Adams Morgan11. Jack Rose Dining Saloon
Adams Morgan whiskey bar with a huge scotch selection, American menu, cigar-friendly spaces and an open-air terrace.
4.7· 541Games · Crestwood12. Lyman's Tavern
Wood-clad Columbia Heights-area dive bar with pinball machines, jukeboxes, a piano and draft, can and bottle beer.
4.7· 538Cocktail bar · Chinatown13. Silver Lyan
Cocktail bar in the former bank vault beneath the Riggs hotel downtown, from the Mr Lyan team, with inventive drinks.
4.6· 1.2kCocktail bar · Atlas District14. Copycat Co.
Two-level H Street NE bar serving Chinese street food such as skewers, bao and potstickers, with craft cocktails and a patio.
4.6· 1.2kBar · Golden Triangle15. Off the Record
Basement cocktail bar in the Hay-Adams Hotel, known for political caricatures and personalized coasters on the walls.
4.6· 1.1kPub · Atlas District16. The Queen Vic
Dark-wood British pub on H St NE with traditional menu, soccer broadcasts and a tuck shop of imported UK goods.
4.6· 920Bar · Crestwood17. Red Derby
Columbia Heights dive bar with canned beer, burgers, board games and a roof deck, open evenings Tuesday to Saturday.
4.6· 888Cocktail bar · Shaw18. Service Bar DC
U Street cocktail bar with fried chicken, a bar-within-bar and outdoor seating; open late, closed Mondays.
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