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Happy Hour

Searching for the very best in bars and happy hours? Look no further. If a bar or lounge is designated with an editor's pick badge, it means that it's one of our very favorite spots to sip a drink or a hit a happy hour. So go check it out, and drink away.

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One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
Bistro d'Oc
518 Tenth St., NW
Washington, DC
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
T: 202.393.5444
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: French
Price Range: Moderate
Party Space Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
A pre-theater favorite that feels like a Paris bistro.
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
Cafe Saint-Ex
1847 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC
U Street/Shaw
T: 202-265-7839
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: No
Cuisines: American, Modern
Price Range: Moderate
Late Night Party Space Weekend Brunch
An aviation-themed hipster favorite.
Latest Reviews:
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
Chef Geoff's - Downtown
1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202.464.4461
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Fusion/Eclectic, Pizza, American, Modern
Price Range: Moderate
Late Night Party Space Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
This casual, creative American spot is the epitome of a neighborhood restaurant.
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
Chef Geoff's - Upper Northwest
3201 New Mexico Ave., NW
Washington, DC
Upper Northwest
T: 202.237.7800
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Fusion/Eclectic, Pizza, American, Modern
Price Range: Moderate
Late Night Party Space Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
Happy hour and brunch are the busiest times at these casual neighborhood restaurants.
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
Clyde's - Georgetown
3236 M St., NW, Washington, DC
Washington, DC
Georgetown
T: 202-333-9180
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: American
Price Range: Moderate
Late Night Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
The original Clyde’s is a neighborhood fixture.
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
Creme Cafe and Lounge
1322 U St. NW
Washington, DC
U Street/Shaw
T: 202.234.1884
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: No
Cuisines: American, Southern, Modern
Price Range: Moderate
Late Night Weekend Brunch
A spare, comfortable restaurant/lounge with a Southern-accented menu.
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
Eleventh Street
1041 N. Highland Street
Arlington, VA
Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse
T: 703-351-1311
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Fusion/Eclectic, Greek/Mediterranean, American, Modern
Price Range: Inexpensive
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour. 100 Best Restaurants 2008
Circle Bistro
1 Washington Circle, NW
Washington, DC
Foggy Bottom/West End
T: 202-293-5390
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: American, Modern, Breakfast
Price Range: Moderate
Party Space Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
A sleek but warm hotel dining room and lounge near GW University.
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
Logan Tavern
1423 P St., NW
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202-332-3710
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: American, Modern
Price Range: Moderate
Late Night Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
A contemporary, cozy neighborhood spot.
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
McCormick & Schmick's - Downtown
1652 K St., NW
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202-861-2233
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Seafood, American, Modern
Price Range: Moderate
Party Space Kid Friendly
Fresh seafood in an intimate setting is a draw for the downtown crowd.
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
McCormick & Schmick's - Bethesda
7401 Woodmont Ave.
Bethesda/Glen Echo, MD
Bethesda/Glen Echo
T: 301-961-2626
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Seafood, American, Modern
Price Range: Moderate
Party Space Kid Friendly
This upscale chain specializes in fresh catches.
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
McCormick & Schmick's - Tysons Corner
8484 Westpark Dr.
McLean, VA
McLean/Tysons Corner
T: 703-848-8000
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Seafood, American, Modern
Price Range: Moderate
Party Space Kid Friendly
An ever-changing roster of fresh seafood in a power-lunch setting.
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
Daniel O'Connell's
112 King St.
Alexandria, VA
Alexandria
T:
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: No
Cuisines: English/Irish/Scottish
Price Range: Moderate
Party Space Weekend Brunch
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
McCormick & Schmick's - Reston
11920 Democracy Dr.
Reston, VA
Reston/Herndon
T: 703-481-6600
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Seafood, American, Modern
Price Range: Moderate
Party Space Kid Friendly
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
McCormick & Schmick's - Crystal City
2010 Crystal Dr.
Arlington, VA
Arlington, Crystal City/Pentagon City
T: 703-413-6400
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Seafood, American, Modern
Price Range: Moderate
Party Space Kid Friendly
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
O'Donnell's
311 Kentlands Blvd.
Gaithersburg, MD
Gaithersburg
T: 301-519-1650
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Seafood, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Party Space Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th St., NW
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202-347-4801
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Seafood, American, Modern
Price Range: Moderate
Late Night Party Space Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
Sake Club
2635 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC
Woodley Park
T: 202-332-3711
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: No
Cuisines: Seafood, Japanese, Pan-Asian, Sushi
Price Range: Moderate
Late Night Party Space
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour. 100 Best Restaurants 2008
Oyamel
401 Seventh St., NW
Washington, DC
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
T: 202-628-1005
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Mexican, South American, Tapas/Small Plates
Price Range: Moderate
Late Night Party Space Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
Now in downtown DC and in a snug new space, the second incarnation of Oyamel shimmers with bigger, bolder flavors. Plus—the Majestic gets a smart makeover in Old Town.
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
Olazzo - Silver Spring
8235 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring/Takoma Park, MD
Silver Spring/Takoma Park
T: 301.588.2540
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Italian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Kid Friendly
A red sauce joint that recalls Little Italy.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics. One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour. 100 Best Restaurants 2008
Zaytinya
701 9th Street NW
Washington, DC
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
T: 202-638-0800
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Greek/Mediterranean, Spanish/Portuguese, Lebanese, Turkish, Tapas/Small Plates
Price Range: Moderate
Late Night Party Space Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
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