Guidebook for Washington
Drinks & Nightlife
The best bar near the house - just a block away and a fun place to start a night out!
42 locals recommend
Lost & Found DC
1240 9th St NWThe best bar near the house - just a block away and a fun place to start a night out!
Dacha Cafe
1600 7th St NWGreat for outdoor drinking and amazing German food!
The Passenger
1539 7th St NWEl Rey
919 U St NWGreat Tacos and Margaritas
Fun spot for drinks and dancing, open until 3am. Used to be ranked as the best gay in the country, but has become a mixed crowed over the years.
107 locals recommend
Nellie's Sports Bar
900 U St NWFun spot for drinks and dancing, open until 3am. Used to be ranked as the best gay in the country, but has become a mixed crowed over the years.
High-end cocktail bar, tucked away in the nearby famous Blagden Ally.
62 locals recommend
Columbia Room
124 Blagden Alley NWHigh-end cocktail bar, tucked away in the nearby famous Blagden Ally.
Large 3 story bar, with a great roof deck that offers views of the city. Go early to beat the lines!
101 locals recommend
Brixton
901 U St NWLarge 3 story bar, with a great roof deck that offers views of the city. Go early to beat the lines!
Arts & Culture
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mt Vernon Pl NWInternational Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza SW Kids love this place!
National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWA must see of any groups bringing kids to D.C.
Essentials
CVS
3642 Georgia Ave NWGiant Food
1345 Park Rd NWLargest grocery store in the area!
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWTrader Joe's
1914 14th St NWUnion Kitchen Grocery
538 3rd St NENew local grocery store
Entertainment & Activities
Landmark's E Street Cinema
555 11th St NWCapital One Arena
601 F St NWGetting Around
Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center Station
700 M St NWUnion Station
Trains out of DC
Closest airport to the house - 15min drive.
216 locals recommend
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
2401 Smith BlvdClosest airport to the house - 15min drive.
Shopping
CityCenterDC
825 10th St NWStroll down M street and visit local boutique shops and national retail stores tucked into buildings from 1850+
664 locals recommend
Georgetown
Stroll down M street and visit local boutique shops and national retail stores tucked into buildings from 1850+
Food Scene
The Dabney is a Michelin Star restaurant that is loved by DC. Great for special occasions.
109 locals recommend
The Dabney
122 Blagden Alley NWThe Dabney is a Michelin Star restaurant that is loved by DC. Great for special occasions.
Frenchy's Naturel
1337 11th St NW New local restaurant near the house!
DC has a large Ethiopian population and some of the best Ethiopian food in the country! Dukem is a great place to try authentic meat and vegetable dishes. You eat with your hands and it's a fun experience for groups! Check this place out.
61 locals recommend
Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant
1114-1118 U St NWDC has a large Ethiopian population and some of the best Ethiopian food in the country! Dukem is a great place to try authentic meat and vegetable dishes. You eat with your hands and it's a fun experience for groups! Check this place out.
Iconic DC restaurant (President Obama's favorite). You'll feel like you've landed in Paris and enjoy great wine and common French dishes. The outdoor patio is unbeatable in the spring/summer!
513 locals recommend
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWIconic DC restaurant (President Obama's favorite). You'll feel like you've landed in Paris and enjoy great wine and common French dishes. The outdoor patio is unbeatable in the spring/summer!
Starbucks
3100 14th St NWA neighborhood gem! This is a block from the house and tucked into a unique Ally that the locals love. It's a half indoor/outdoor coffee shop with the best Espresso around.
163 locals recommend
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
924 Blagden Alley NW A neighborhood gem! This is a block from the house and tucked into a unique Ally that the locals love. It's a half indoor/outdoor coffee shop with the best Espresso around.
Fun spacious restaurant and bar down 9th street. A perfect spot to grab food and drinks after events at the Convention Center.
21 locals recommend
Baby Wale
1124 9th St NWFun spacious restaurant and bar down 9th street. A perfect spot to grab food and drinks after events at the Convention Center.
One of our favorites! Best Tapas in DC and many traditional spanish and portuguese local dishes, with fun cocktails and a unique wine selection.
117 locals recommend
Estadio
1520 14th St NW One of our favorites! Best Tapas in DC and many traditional spanish and portuguese local dishes, with fun cocktails and a unique wine selection.
Thally
1316 9th Street Northwest Homey Restaurant and Bar right on the same block as the house!
Clyde's
707 7th St NWGreat for large groups! Popular old-style DC local favorite restaurant.
Enjoy great wine, fun atmosphere, and delicious tapas. They don't take reservations, so arrive early and enjoy the bar. Also, an amazing brunch with endless Bloody Mary bar.
322 locals recommend
Barcelona Wine Bar
1622 14th St NW Enjoy great wine, fun atmosphere, and delicious tapas. They don't take reservations, so arrive early and enjoy the bar. Also, an amazing brunch with endless Bloody Mary bar.
Bistro Bohem
600 Florida Ave NWBavarian hot spot with a fun vibe!
Sally's Middle Name
1320 H St NEGreat brunch spot with a lot of outdoor seating!
3 story restaurant in the heart of the nightlife with a sizable rooftop bar!
11 locals recommend
801 Restaurant & Bar
801 Florida Ave NW3 story restaurant in the heart of the nightlife with a sizable rooftop bar!
TAKODA
715 Florida Avenue NorthwestLooking for a good rooftop near the house? Check this place out.
Farmers & Distillers
600 Massachusetts Ave NWLarge menu and great for large groups!
If you're heading the monuments or White House, this is a great spot for brunch or dinner. This restaurant is where the term "lobbying" first got its name. You're also likely to see politicians popping in and out.
152 locals recommend
Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th St NWIf you're heading the monuments or White House, this is a great spot for brunch or dinner. This restaurant is where the term "lobbying" first got its name. You're also likely to see politicians popping in and out.
Great spot for lunch just steps from the house! Unique (and large!) sandwiches and salads.
104 locals recommend
SUNdeVICH
1314 9th St NWGreat spot for lunch just steps from the house! Unique (and large!) sandwiches and salads.
All-Purpose Shaw
1250 9th St NWGreat popular Italian fusion resturant
Great cocktails and traditional dishes! Good for groups and Happy Hour.
41 locals recommend
Espita Mezcaleria
1250 9th St NWGreat cocktails and traditional dishes! Good for groups and Happy Hour.