Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Great local coffee shop. They have several locations in DC, but this one is sizable, has free Wi-Fi, and, most importantly, good coffee!
Great place if you're looking to people watch.
174 locals recommend
Compass Coffee
1535 7th St NWGreat local coffee shop. They have several locations in DC, but this one is sizable, has free Wi-Fi, and, most importantly, good coffee!
Great place if you're looking to people watch.
An old-timey themed ramen bar. The ramen is incredible and the steam buns are absolutely incredible. This is an awesome date place for younger couples.
113 locals recommend
Chaplin's Restaurant
1501 9th Street NorthwestAn old-timey themed ramen bar. The ramen is incredible and the steam buns are absolutely incredible. This is an awesome date place for younger couples.
This place has the best butter chicken I've eaten in my life. It's kind of a hole-in-the-wall, but don't let that discourage you. It's a 10-minute walk from the apartment, but they also deliver if you're feeling lazy.
23 locals recommend
Red Toque Kebob
1701 6th St NWThis place has the best butter chicken I've eaten in my life. It's kind of a hole-in-the-wall, but don't let that discourage you. It's a 10-minute walk from the apartment, but they also deliver if you're feeling lazy.
Local muffin place. If you go on the earlier side (7-8am), you can snag one of their world renowned bacon egg and cheese muffins. A popular local spot.
22 locals recommend
Uprising Muffin Company
Local muffin place. If you go on the earlier side (7-8am), you can snag one of their world renowned bacon egg and cheese muffins. A popular local spot.
Upscale nouveau french cuisine restaurant. Excellent for dates or small groups of friends.
68 locals recommend
Convivial
801 O St NWUpscale nouveau french cuisine restaurant. Excellent for dates or small groups of friends.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing brewpub. They brew 10+ different type of beer and rotate out their varieties every couple of days. If you're into craft beer, definitely worth checking out.
124 locals recommend
Right Proper Brewing Company
920 Girard St NEAmazing brewpub. They brew 10+ different type of beer and rotate out their varieties every couple of days. If you're into craft beer, definitely worth checking out.
Local beer garden. It can get busy at night, but the beer selection they have is diverse and relatively cheap.
205 locals recommend
Dacha Cafe
1600 7th St NWLocal beer garden. It can get busy at night, but the beer selection they have is diverse and relatively cheap.
Excellent shows, often on the cheap. Generally alternative or electronic shows. Plan on a late night.
129 locals recommend
U Street Music Hall
Excellent shows, often on the cheap. Generally alternative or electronic shows. Plan on a late night.
Truly a dive bar, but also a locals (and Detroit transplants) hangout. Cash only!
37 locals recommend
Ivy and Coney
1537 7th St NWTruly a dive bar, but also a locals (and Detroit transplants) hangout. Cash only!
Essentials
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWArts & Culture
One of the more underrated and rewarding museums. Stick to portrait gallery unless you're an American art enthusiast. Ask the front desk for a flyer about the buildings Civil War history (for example, there is suspected Cival War era graffiti on an upper floor).
365 locals recommend
National Portrait Gallery
One of the more underrated and rewarding museums. Stick to portrait gallery unless you're an American art enthusiast. Ask the front desk for a flyer about the buildings Civil War history (for example, there is suspected Cival War era graffiti on an upper floor).
Getting Around
Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center Station
700 M St NWGreen/Yellow Line.
Gallery Pl-Chinatown Station
630 H St NWRed line