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<\/h2>\n<\/h2>\nWashington D.C. is not as formal as you think\u2014the grey buildings and conservative dress are just for daytime work hours. Turns out, D.C. has a very vibrant nightlife, spun across all different neighborhoods that cater to just about anyone: hipsters, conservatives, tourists and college students. There’s a lot to explore in this great city with your new interns buddies.<\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re new to D.C. or want to find alternative places to go out, here is a comprehensive guide to the best nightlife in 5 major neighborhoods in our nation\u2019s capitol.<\/p>\n
This evolving neighborhood where Martin Luther King Jr spoke at a local High School, and All Souls Church where Angela Davis spoke. The neighborhood is transforming from gritty to inviting, and has a wide array of dive bars, family-run bakeries and mural-covered side streets.<\/p>\n
Find it at: 16th Street to the west; Spring Road to the north; Sherman Ave to the east; and Florida Avenue to the south. Metro stop is Colombia Heights.<\/p>\n
Check out:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Wonderland Ballroom \u2013 Live music venue, comedy shop and dive bar<\/p>\n The Raven \u2013 Dive bar with a killer jukebox<\/p>\n Lou\u2019s City Bar \u2013 Washington Post<\/em> named this the Best NFL & College Football Bar<\/p>\n Room 11 \u2013 Quaint wine bar<\/p>\n Perfectly manicured streets, home to Embassy Row, with more locals than tourists and a thriving daytime outdoor scene and farmer’s Market can be found here. Be sure to come back for Sunday brunch.<\/p>\n Find it at Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire Avenues, at P and 19th Streets. Dupont Circle Metro station.<\/p>\n Check out:<\/strong><\/p>\n Eighteenth Street Lounge \u2013 Charming old row house with a living-room feel that you can dance in<\/p>\n Circa \u2013 Great for happy hour or dinner<\/p>\n Science Club \u2013 hipster vegetarian hangout<\/p>\n The Front Page \u2013 great for happy hour<\/p>\n The Big Hunt \u2013 subterranean dive bar<\/p>\n Dirty Martini \u2013 if you want a classic cocktail<\/p>\n Lucky Bar \u2013 where to watch sports<\/p>\n Caf\u00e9 Citron \u2013 dancing<\/p>\n Madhatter \u2013 Alice in Wonderland themed bar<\/p>\n Sign of the Whale \u2013 D.C.\u2019s famous dive bar from the \u201870s<\/p>\n Public Bar \u2013 sports bar<\/p>\n Historic row houses, fraternities and cobblestoned streets can be found here. Older than D.C. itself, this neighborhood keeps its old-world charm while staying fresh and young. Georgetown University is here and many high end shops and restaurants.<\/p>\n Find it at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and M streets. Metro stop is Foggy Bottom-GWU.<\/p>\n Check out:<\/strong><\/p>\n Blue\u2019s Alley \u2013 blue and jazz music venue<\/p>\n Daily Grill \u2013 starting point for great drinks<\/p>\n Bourbon \u2013 pub<\/p>\n Breadsoda \u2013 pool hall<\/p>\n The Tomb\u2019s \u2013 Great for Halloween<\/p>\n It wasn\u2019t until the \u201890s that this area grew out of its shady post-MLK riot phase. Now, this creative area has plenty of live music: including jazz, alternative rock and hip-hop. Amongst the row houses, you\u2019ll find some of the city\u2019s best Caribbean and soul food joints.<\/p>\n Find it from 9th Street on the east to 18th Street and Florida Avenue on the west. Metro stop is U Street corridor.<\/p>\n Check out:<\/strong><\/p>\n The 9:30 Club \u2013 the best bands visiting D.C. go through here<\/p>\n Bar Pilar – gastro pub<\/p>\n Caf\u00e9 St. Ex \u2013 check out the bar in the basement<\/p>\n The Gibson \u2013 speakeasy<\/p>\n Dickson Wine Bar \u2013 to take a date<\/p>\n New Vegas Lounge \u2013 dance to funk all night<\/p>\n Churchkey \u2013 good for beer lovers<\/p>\n Nellie\u2019s \u2013 gay sports bar<\/p>\n Blackcat \u2013 music venue for smaller\/indie bands<\/p>\n The Saloon \u2013 Great beer selection<\/p>\n Marvin \u2013 great for outdoor drinking when weather is nice<\/p>\n Vinoteca \u2013 wine bar \/ patio area<\/p>\n Solly\u2019s Tavern – dive bar<\/p>\n Local 16 \u2013 great deck outside<\/p>\n Dodge City \u2013 biker dive bar<\/p>\n Chi-Cha Lounge \u2013 hookah bar<\/p>\n DC9 \u2013 indie music venue<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for a rowdy, fun night out, look no further than Adam\u2019s Morgan. Barhop and then enjoy one of the many late-night pizza shops throughout the neighborhood. Leave the suit or heels at home.<\/p>\n Find it at the intersection of 18th Street and Columbia Road. Metro stop is Woodley Park\u2013Zoo \/ Adams Morgan.<\/p>\n Check out:<\/strong><\/p>\n Dan\u2019s Caf\u00e9 \u2013 dive bar<\/p>\n Madam\u2019s Organ \u2013 multi-level jazz and dance club<\/p>\n Habana\u2019s Village \u2013 3-level Cuban dance club<\/p>\n Rendezvous Lounge \u2013 Hole-in-the-wall favorite with locals<\/p>\n Bourbon – Pub<\/p>\n This neighborhood features cool little bars and restaurants, and has certainly become a local favorite with its eclectic vibe.<\/p>\n Find it at Maryland Avenue and 13th Street NE. Closest Metro stop is Union Station.<\/p>\n Check out:<\/strong><\/p>\n Biergarten Haus \u2013 Authentic German biergarden<\/p>\n Little Miss Whiskey\u2019s Golden Dollar \u2013 New Orleans flair<\/p>\n Church and State \u2013 speak easy<\/p>\n Star & Shamrock \u2013 Jewish deli and tavern<\/p>\n Rock & Roll Hotel \u2013 music venue \/ bar<\/p>\n The Pug \u2013 dive bar<\/p>\n Granville Moore\u2019s \u2013 Belgian gastropub<\/p>\n DCs Best Neighborhoods for Nightlife Washington D.C. is not as formal as you think\u2014the grey buildings and conservative dress are just for daytime work hours. Turns out, D.C. has a very vibrant nightlife, spun across all different neighborhoods that cater to just about anyone: hipsters, conservatives, tourists and college students. 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<\/h3>\nDupont Circle<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\nGeorgetown<\/h3>\n
U Street Corridor<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\nAdam\u2019s Morgan<\/h3>\n
H-Street Corridor<\/h3>\n
Your stay in DC certainly includes your internship by day, but enjoy a little nightlife fun at night in DC’s hottest neighborhoods.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"