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Food + Drink Scene
Local bars + restaurants within a mile! I'll note if they're more upscale or dive-ish. :-)
Black-owned. Great cocktails and food. Outdoor and indoor seating. Offers brunch on the weekends!
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Mr. Braxton Bar & Kitchen
3632 Georgia Ave NWBlack-owned. Great cocktails and food. Outdoor and indoor seating. Offers brunch on the weekends!
Timber Pizza Company
809 Upshur St NWBest pizza in the neighborhood! Casual.
Amazing Mexican food + cocktails. They also have a great spin on pizza that's amazing. The area has other bars you can walk to, also.
Anafre DC
3704 14th Street NorthwestAmazing Mexican food + cocktails. They also have a great spin on pizza that's amazing. The area has other bars you can walk to, also.
Black-owned. Delicious southern food. Very old-school vibe inside. Always playing classic soul and R&B music.
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Hitching Post Restaurant
200 Upshur St NWBlack-owned. Delicious southern food. Very old-school vibe inside. Always playing classic soul and R&B music.
Cool beer garden with food and a ton of beer options. They sell hard liquor, too. Outdoor and indoor seating.
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The Midlands Beer Garden
3333 Georgia Ave NWCool beer garden with food and a ton of beer options. They sell hard liquor, too. Outdoor and indoor seating.
Dive bar that all the locals love! Cheap drinks + food. Bottomless brunch on the weekends.
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The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street NorthwestDive bar that all the locals love! Cheap drinks + food. Bottomless brunch on the weekends.
1401 R St NW
1401 R Street NorthwestFriday's are super fun here. Best Detroit style pizza in the city. Hands down!
Black owned. Amazing cocktails. The food is great. It's also right on U Street so plenty of other options for things to do after having a few drinks! :-)
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Service Bar DC
926-928 U St NWBlack owned. Amazing cocktails. The food is great. It's also right on U Street so plenty of other options for things to do after having a few drinks! :-)
Well known for breakfast. Always a line so order from their website for pick up.
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Call Your Mother
3301 Georgia Ave NWWell known for breakfast. Always a line so order from their website for pick up.
Hook Hall
3400 Georgia Ave NWIndoor and outdoor seating. Great beer selection!
NuVegan Café
2928 Georgia Ave NWDelicious vegan food!
El Chucho - Cocina Superior
3313 11th St NWWho doesn't love Mexican food?
Neighborhoods
Visiting U Street is a must! Great area to bar hop, party, people watch, and eat. So many options!
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U Street Northwest
U Street NorthwestVisiting U Street is a must! Great area to bar hop, party, people watch, and eat. So many options!
Adams Morgan is another staple neighborhood. Eclectic food options from many cultures and plenty of bars.
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Adams Morgan
Adams Morgan is another staple neighborhood. Eclectic food options from many cultures and plenty of bars.