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Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

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I remember first walking past the dilapidated garage door on 14th Street NW in a black button up—what we jokingly called the magician’s uniform at the time.

Red Booths, Maypole Dances, and Cyndi Lauper: Saying Goodbye To The Gibson

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The first night we closed Columbia Room for regular service, I sat there for a while.

What Bars Look Like When They Can’t Be Gathering Places

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Like many things in Washington DC, what is and isn’t a dive bar is a matter of great debate.

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Red Booths, Maypole Dances, and Cyndi Lauper: Saying Goodbye To The Gibson

And why this is a wakeup call for more government aid.

What Bars Look Like When They Can’t Be Gathering Places

“In the past, we were able to be together when tragedy struck.”

The 11 Best Dive Bars in DC

Like many things in Washington DC, what is and isn’t a dive bar is a matter of great debate.