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A photo of Dirty Habit | The Glass House restaurant
1. Dirty Habit | The Glass House
4.3
Awesome(2350)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Penn Quarter
Booked 18 times today
Dirty Habit DC is a globally inspired New American restaurant & bar in a hip, edgy hotel space with private courtyard space. Just a perfect location for happy hour cocktails, events and private bookings. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and late night bites.
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2. Crimson Whiskey Bar
4.5
Awesome(29)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Mount Vernon Square
Booked 1 time today
Washington, D.C. — Attention food lovers, whiskey aficionados, and nightlife seekers: the eagerly awaited reopening of Crimson Whiskey Bar has arrived!Nestled in the vibrant heart of Chinatown D.C., just across the street from the Capital One Arena, Crimson Whiskey Bar delivers a lively, upscale twist on classic taproom cuisine, paired with an exceptional atmosphere and one of the largest whiskey collections in the city.The bar's diverse menu, focused on small plates, is crafted to perfectly enhance your cocktail experience. Featuring inventive interpretations of American favorites alongside bold international tastes, each dish promises a delightful culinary journey.With an impressive selection of over 300 whiskey varieties, the bar is a must-visit for whiskey lovers. Whether you're an experienced expert or a curious first-timer, Crimson Whiskey Bar guarantees an unforgettable outing.
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3. Summit Rooftop Bar
4.6
Exceptional(104)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Downtown
Summit, the Rooftop at Conrad, is open to the public for walk-ins and reservations for parties of 10 or more. Menu includes lite bites, wine, beer, cocktails, mocktails and frozé. Unparalleled views of Downtown DC, the US Capitol, the Washington Monument combined with a relaxed atmosphere provide the ideal setting for a casual afternoon drink, or a lively night of celebration.Our refreshing cocktail list features spirits from some of DC's finest distillers alongside beers from the region's most notable breweries, while our wine list offers selections from wineries that practice sustainable farming and wine making methods.For groups of 20 or more, we encourage you to consider a private event at Summit! To discuss a buy-out, please reach out to wasci.events.and.catering@conradhotels.com.
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4. City Tap House - Penn Quarter
4.2
Awesome(1255)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 6 times today
City Tap House boasts one of the area's most extensive local, national and international microbrew line ups, including over 40 drafts and an extensive bottle collection, with seasonal and rotating options, as well as a house made specialty cocktail menu. Complimented by our American regional cuisine and gourmet brick oven pizza menu; City Tap House offers guests a rustic, comfortable dining and bar setting adjacent to our spacious open kitchen. Currently open for lunch and nightly dinner service as well as for weekend brunch, City Tap House looks forward to having you join us for any occasion! Enjoy happy hour in our bar area Monday - Friday from 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Seasonal patio dining available. Please inquire about large group accommodations and catering menus for happy hours, cocktail receptions and seated functions as well as full-venue buy outs. We offer both semi-private and fully private event space.
A photo of Hard Rock Cafe - Washington, DC restaurant
5. Hard Rock Cafe - Washington, DC
3.8
Excellent(1194)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 7 times today
Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.
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6. Capitol City Brewing Company - Downtown
4.0
Excellent(775)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 4 times today
Located on the corner of 11th and H street NW, Capitol City Brewing Co. opened its doors in 1992 as the first brew pub in our nation's capitol since prohibition, thus giving its citizens and its many visitors the freedom to enjoy some of the finest hand-crafted beer in the country. On the front of our menu is the symbol of freedom, the Lady Liberty, a statue found atop our namesake, the United States Capitol.Nestled in the heart of Washington's rejuvenated downtown, this location has become a local landmark for celebrating great beer and food with family and friends. We have always taken great pride in our beer so come in and enjoy a cold pint of our very best and match it to one of the many menu selections tailored to the brews we serve.
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7. Spotted Zebra
3.9
Excellent(15)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
WE ARE THE SPOTTED ZEBRAMany ask about our name, well it is whimsical, and one might say esoteric, and derives from a misquote by a prominent former US Senator from Tennessee, who confidently proclaimed, "A zebra does not change its spots". In this new DC hot-SPOT, we shine a tongue-in-cheek SPOT-light on the contradictory, and often irreverent and humorous words from politics. They are weaved into the names of dishes and cocktails and found on the top of tables, the bar, and people's minds.
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8. Sax
4.3
Awesome(1237)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Penn Quarter
SAX is the only East Coast modern Supper Club, serving up reinvented New American cuisine with a variety of seafood, steak entrees and unique craft cocktails alongside continuous live entertainment including choreographed dance sets, aerialists, pole ballet and contortionists. SAX also transforms late night into DC's hottest nightclub/lounge with live DJs, entertainment and VIP bottle service.Reservation cancellation or decrease in party size less than 24 hours before your event is subject to a fee of $15 per person and will be charged to the provided credit card. SAX can only hold your reservation for 15 minutes after it has passed, if no guests have checked in, it is considered a no-show with the $15 per person fee.SAX is your perfect special occasion celebration destination whether a birthday or bachelorette party, holiday or corporate party, or private event space.Valentines Day the minimum spending requirement per couple is $200, anything over 2 people will be $75 per person
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9. Bar Chinois - DC
4.6
Exceptional(677)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Shaw
Booked 59 times today
Bar Chinois is recognized for its constantly-evolving Chinese menu and French-inspired cocktail and wine program. Recent accolades include being listed in the Michelin Dining Guide USA, the Washington Post Fall Dining Guide, Modern Luxury DC Best of the City and 2024 RAMMY Award Winner for Best Bar in DC.Located in Mount Vernon Triangle, Bar Chinois is a short walk from the Washington Convention Center, Capital One Arena, National Mall and Union Station. We offer happy hour specials Tuesday-Sunday from 5 pm-7 pm and a bottomless brunch on weekends.If you are looking for an energetic Washington, DC dining experience with great food, drink and service, we would love to host you!
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10. The Park at 14th
4.8
Exceptional(3115)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 72 times today
The Park at 14th is a restaurant, lounge, and event venue on four floors overlooking Franklin Square in Downtown D.C. Offering a sense of timeless elegance, beautiful views, and a warm and welcoming interior, The Park at 14th is the perfect place dining, socializing, and hosting your next event. We invite you to join us. For reservations over 10 people, please TEXT (202) 550-0300

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