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Showtime Bar

Washington DC
Dive Bar
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This Bloomingdale spot is one of DC's most beloved dives, thanks to its funk & soul jukebox, weekly live music, and dirt-cheap beer. Painstakingly curated by owner & DJ Paul Vivari, the jukebox contains more than 2,000 tracks of soul, R&B, jazz, and ‘60s pop. As for the booze, the selection isn't quite as extensive: the converted barbershop offers just four draft lines and a compact liquor selection, and fuses them with its $5 shot-and-beer combos, which are ideal if you’re looking to loosen up before getting down to some funk music.

Monday
3:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Tuesday
3:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Wednesday
3:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Thursday
3:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Sunday
3:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Friday
3:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Saturday
3:00 PM - 3:00 AM

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Continuing the theme on this list of quirky, dive-y bars, at Showtime Lounge be sure to bring cash if you want to spend the night sipping Natty Boh and cheap bourbon. After getting your first round, head over to the jukebox where you can queue up a few of your favorites while surveying the scene to see who shares the same taste in music as you. Didn’t make it over here on a Friday or Saturday? Don’t despair, come on Sunday night when the bar hosts a weekly show by Granny & The Boys, Showtime’s famous funky house band helmed by an amazing 86-year-old grandmother.

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Monday
3:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Tuesday
3:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Wednesday
3:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Thursday
3:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Sunday
3:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Friday
3:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Saturday
3:00 PM - 3:00 AM

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