Eli’s guidebook to Eckington and Bloomingdale, DC
Food scene
Great place for coffee, lunch, or dinner with a shady streetside patio -- 10 minute walk from property
354 locals recommend
Big Bear Cafe
1700 R St NWGreat place for coffee, lunch, or dinner with a shady streetside patio -- 10 minute walk from property
Delicious low-key Ethiopian restaurant in the heart of Shaw -- 25 minute walk from property
10 locals recommend
Habesha Market And Carry-out
1919 9th St NWDelicious low-key Ethiopian restaurant in the heart of Shaw -- 25 minute walk from property
Food hall with something for everyone -- 30 minute walk from property
906 locals recommend
Union Market
1309 5th St NEFood hall with something for everyone -- 30 minute walk from property
Friendly LGBTQI+ bar with rooftop in the heart of Shaw -- 20 minute walk from property
11 locals recommend
Uproar Lounge & Restaurant
639 Florida Ave NWFriendly LGBTQI+ bar with rooftop in the heart of Shaw -- 20 minute walk from property
Showtime Lounge
113 Rhode Island Ave NWLocal dive bar -- 5 minute walk from property
Etabli
84 T Street NorthwestNewest fine-dining option in the neighborhood - 5 minute walk away
Long-time upscale neighborhood favorite -- 7 minute walk from property
359 locals recommend
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWLong-time upscale neighborhood favorite -- 7 minute walk from property
Neighborhood corner store with made-to-order sandwiches and grocery essentials -- 3 minute walk from property
15 locals recommend
Yang Market
138 U St NENeighborhood corner store with made-to-order sandwiches and grocery essentials -- 3 minute walk from property
Newest neighborhood bar featuring drinks from a DC Metro Car -- 10 minute walk from property
10 locals recommend
metrobar DC
640 Rhode Island Avenue NortheastNewest neighborhood bar featuring drinks from a DC Metro Car -- 10 minute walk from property
Beau Thai
1550 7th St NWNeighborhood favorite Thai restaurant -- 25 minute walk from property
Pub and bar on N Capitol St with outdoor seating -- 10 minute walk from property
252 locals recommend
The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street NorthwestPub and bar on N Capitol St with outdoor seating -- 10 minute walk from property
Local favorite for beers and burgers with outdoor seating -- 7 minute walk from property
262 locals recommend
Boundary Stone
116 Rhode Island Ave NWLocal favorite for beers and burgers with outdoor seating -- 7 minute walk from property
Chain of local coffee roasters at 8th and U NW -- 25 minute walk from property. 7th and Q location has more seating and is a 30 minute walk
174 locals recommend
Compass Coffee
1535 7th St NWChain of local coffee roasters at 8th and U NW -- 25 minute walk from property. 7th and Q location has more seating and is a 30 minute walk
Sightseeing
Walking and biking path with murals that leads to one of DC's newest parks and NoMA neighborhood. Catch the trail at V and 4th NE -- 5 minute walk from the property
41 locals recommend
Metropolitan Branch Trail
Metropolitan Branch TrailWalking and biking path with murals that leads to one of DC's newest parks and NoMA neighborhood. Catch the trail at V and 4th NE -- 5 minute walk from the property
DC-run public swimming pool, open every day except Tuesday. Five minute walk from the property. Out of town guests can purchase $7 one-time pass here: https://web1.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/dcwashingtonwt.wsc/search.html?module=PM&type=Aquatics&keyword=punch
15 locals recommend
Harry Thomas Recreation Center
1743 Lincoln Rd NEDC-run public swimming pool, open every day except Tuesday. Five minute walk from the property. Out of town guests can purchase $7 one-time pass here: https://web1.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/dcwashingtonwt.wsc/search.html?module=PM&type=Aquatics&keyword=punch
Hidden park in the neighborhood, perfect for a picnic or a stroll -- 5 minute walk away
76 locals recommend
Crispus Attucks Park
23 U St NWHidden park in the neighborhood, perfect for a picnic or a stroll -- 5 minute walk away
Art gallery in converted stable in the neighborhood -- 5 minute walk from property. Check schedule for exhibitions, opening hours
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336 Randolph Pl NEArt gallery in converted stable in the neighborhood -- 5 minute walk from property. Check schedule for exhibitions, opening hours
Entertainment
New movie theater with cocktails and table service
7 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema DC Bryant Street
630 Rhode Island Avenue NortheastNew movie theater with cocktails and table service