Washington, DC Nightlife

Good Drinks

1. Nightclub 9:30

for quite some time now is bigger and it doesn't have a huge column in the middle of the floor but it is just not the same. The drinks are good, the bartenders are ok, They get great acts, they still have...

2. Degrees Bar & Lounge…

Neighborhood: Georgetown

even when I've stayed for hours without ordering drink after drink.  Four stars, instead of five, because the drinks here are pricey.  $12.50 for a martini, even a good one, causes some sticker shock...

3. Palace of Wonders

Neighborhood: H Street Corridor/Atlas District/Near Northeast

Great drink prices, great atmosphere, good service, the DJ was interactive with the crowd.  The crowd was really diverse, which was great.  hang out downstairs or go up and go on the patio...

4. Black Cat

The space is small but not cramped. The two bars on either side of the room make for easy access to drinks. The drinks are too badly priced.... $3.50 for PBR draft, $5.50 rails (strong and good sized).   I...

5. Russia House

were really good, though the only specialty drink I got to try the Russian Mule martini.  Oddly enough, they were out of Russian Standard vodka, which my Russian friend couldn't believe.  It'd be like...

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Nice Bartenders

1. The Pug

Neighborhood: H Street Corridor/Atlas District/Near Northeast

laughing at some premium raunch comedy from Dave Attell at the Improv. Upon overhearing that I was celebrating another year, the bartenders at the Pug whipped up a nice little shot on the house. If you...

2. Palace of Wonders

Neighborhood: H Street Corridor/Atlas District/Near Northeast

: bartenders knowing Zach G.'s name and the drink he prefers.  It's really nice to know that there is someplace in the city that has bartenders like that.  The second best part of the night: $3.00 24 oz...

3. Galaxy Hut

The bartender was really nice, and they have a good beer selection.  It's a fairly small bar, though we only stayed in the front part, but it's a cozy area of the bar.  Best of all, they have three of those...

4. Madam's Organ

Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

menus. (She was a nice gal.) My husband was nervous about eating here because a binful of dirty dishes was right next to his feet while the bartender was texting away on the other side. We ordered...

5. Round Robin Bar

them DC is safe, clean, and nice d) are wearing pleated trousers e) are a young attractive girl looking for client 9.  Otherwise, save your money, it's just an expensive hotel bar that is rather "meh"....

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