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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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Washington, DC is a city with many sides.

The Absolute Best Bars in Washington, DC Right Now

Elegant raw bars chock-full of fresh oysters are ubiquitous in this town; the city’s proximity to the Chesapeake Bay provides us with some of the richest, most buttery oysters on the East Coast.

The Best Oyster Happy Hour Deals in DC

Baseball season is in full swing, and the home team Nationals will be making plenty of appearances in Navy Yard over the next several months.

 Where to Eat and Drink Near Nationals Park

Washington, DC is an unexpected sports city.

12 of DC’s Top Sports Bars for Watching the Big Game

For whatever reason, cocktail bars love referring to themselves as "speakeasies."

How to Get Into DC’s Best Speakeasies and Hidden Bars

The District’s introduction to proper ramen (not the cheap, boil-at-home packets) started about a decade ago, when Toki Underground began offering Taiwanese-style ramen and drawing hour-long lines to its small H St. NE loft.

Where to Find DC’s Best Ramen This Winter

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Events

After a year off, the Snallygaster beer festival returns to Pennsylvania Avenue this Saturday.

All the Best Brews to Sample at DC’s Biggest Beer Festival This Weekend

Unlike in decades past, breweries are no longer a novelty in DC.

The Most Essential Craft Breweries Around Washington DC

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Washington, DC’s office buildings may still be quiet, but happy hour remains an essential part of the city’s culture.

The Best Happy Hours in Your DC Neighborhood

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We are entering multiple months of DC doing its part to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Where to Order Takeout and Delivery in DC Right Now

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After years on the upswing, Washington DC has become a cocktail powerhouse rivaling cities like New York, London, and New Orleans.

The Best Cocktail Bars in DC

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Lifestyle

DC is a paradise for museum-goers, to the point where most visitors here already know or recognize the Smithsonian Institution and its many free museums.

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The Absolute Best Bars in Washington, DC Right Now

From casual wine bars to opulent cocktail bars, here are the best places to grab a drink in DC.

The Best Oyster Happy Hour Deals in DC

Get discounted drinks and local bivalves at these spots around DC.

Where to Eat and Drink Near Nationals Park

From lauded Middle Eatern dishes to casual beer and bar snacks, these are the best spots to go before or after a game at the ballpark.

12 of DC’s Top Sports Bars for Watching the Big Game

Where to post up for game days all year long.

How to Get Into DC’s Best Speakeasies and Hidden Bars

From candle-lit underground bars to a literary-themed bar tucked behind a bookshelf.

Where to Find DC’s Best Ramen This Winter

From bowls of rich tonkotsu broth to vegetarian options.

All the Best Brews to Sample at DC’s Biggest Beer Festival This Weekend

Snallygaster is back and better than ever.

The Most Essential Craft Breweries Around Washington DC

Incredibles pours are brewed in your backyard.

The Best Happy Hours in Your DC Neighborhood

From half-price pitchers to a deal that spans seven hours.

Where to Order Takeout and Delivery in DC Right Now

New Middle Eastern spot, weekend brunch, and beer to-go.

The Best Cocktail Bars in DC

After years on the upswing, Washington DC has become a cocktail powerhouse rivaling cities like New York, London, and New Orleans.

The All-Time Best Museums Worth Visiting in DC

DC is a paradise for museum-goers, to the point where most visitors here already know or recognize the Smithsonian Institution and its many free museums.