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.
Vidalia
1990 M St., NW
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202-659-1990
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: No
Cuisines: American, Southern, Modern
Price Range: Very Expensive
Party Space
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
Marcel's
2401 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC
Foggy Bottom/West End
T: 202-296-1166
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: No
Cuisines: Belgian, French
Price Range: Very Expensive
Party Space
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
Rasika
633 D St., NW
Washington, DC
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
T: 202.637.1222
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: No
Cuisines: Indian, Vegetarian/Vegan
Price Range: Expensive
Late Night Party Space
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
Corduroy
1122 Ninth St., NW
Washington, DC
U Street/Shaw
T: 202-589-0699
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Kid Friendly: No
Cuisines: American, Modern
Price Range: Expensive
Corduroy moves to DC's Shaw area.
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
Ristorante Tosca
1112 F St., NW
Washington, DC
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
T: 202-367-1990
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: No
Cuisines: Italian
Price Range: Very Expensive
Party Space
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
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.
Pete's New Haven Style Apizza
1400 Irving St., NW
Washington, DC
Mt. Pleasant/Columbia Heights
T: 202-332-7383
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Pizza, Italian, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Kid Friendly
A heavenly slice of pizza.
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
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.
Founding Farmers
1924 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202-822-8783
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: American, Southern, Modern, Breakfast
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.
Surfside
2444 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, DC
Glover Park
T: 202-337-0004
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Tex-Mex, Mexican, American, South 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.
15 Ria
1515 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202-742-0015
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: American, Modern
Price Range: Moderate
Party Space Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
The firelit modern American dining room at the Washington Terrace Hotel.
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One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
Bistro d'Oc
518 Tenth Street, NW
Washington, DC
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
T: 202-393-5444
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
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.
Chef Geoff's - Downtown
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, 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 Avenue, 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.
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 - 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 - Bethesda
7401 Woodmont Ave.
Bethesda, 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.
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: American, Modern, Tapas/Small Plates
Price Range: Inexpensive
Late Night Party Space
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
Clyde's - Georgetown
3236 M Street, NW
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.
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.
Agraria Farmers & Fishers
3000 K St., NW
Washington, DC
Georgetown
T: 202-298-0003
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: American, Modern
Price Range: Expensive
Party Space Weekend Brunch
A dining room near the waterfront that champions local farms.
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One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
Granville Moore’s
1238 H St., NE
Washington, DC
H Street NE
T: 202-399-2546
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Belgian
Price Range: Inexpensive
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.
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.
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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.
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
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
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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.
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.
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.
Clyde's - Chevy Chase
5441 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Chevy Chase, MD
Chevy Chase
T: 301-951-9600
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: American
Price Range: Moderate
Late Night Party Space Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
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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.
Cafe Pizzaiolo
507 S. 23rd Street
Arlington, VA
Arlington
T: 703-894-2250
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Pizza
Price Range: Inexpensive
Kid Friendly
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
Asia Nine
915 E St., NW
Washington, DC
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
T: 202-629-4355
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: No
Cuisines: Japanese, Pan-Asian, Sushi
Price Range: Moderate
Late Night Party Space
Latest Reviews:
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
Peacock Grand Cafe
2020 K St., NW
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202-530-2020
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: No
Cuisines: Pizza, American, Modern
Price Range: Moderate
Party Space
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One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
Spice Xing
100 Gibbs St.
Rockville, MD
Rockville
T: 301-610-0303
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Indian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Kid Friendly
Great food, low prices, lots of fun.
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