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Georgetown Bars
& Restaurants
Georgetown
is a few miles from downtown DC. It is well known for its
restaurants and shopping. There are also plenty of bars,
just show up and walk around and you'll find them.
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J
Paul's
American
3218
M Street
 J
Paul's has a good happy hour and food. There is also a
raw bar if you're into seafood.
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Blues
Alley
Blues/Live
Music
1073
Wisconsin Ave
If
you want to hear some live music, Blues Alley has featured
some great blues and jazz musicians over the years.
They serve food, but it is a little pricey (as are the
drinks), and there is also a cover charge.
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Champions
of Georgetown
American
1206
Wisconsin Ave
Champions
is a college bar with many TVs. The food is good, and
the place is usually packed.
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Georgetown
Station
American
3125
M Street
 Georgetown
Station is a restaurant during the day
that quickly transforms into a dance club at night. It
is always packed, and has a "VIP" lounge upstairs.
There is no cover.
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DuPont
Circle Bars &
Restaurants
There
are plenty of good bars in DuPont Circle...just don't wander into
an "alternative" bar if that's not your thing.
DuPont Circle is a couple of miles northwest of the Monument.
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Rumor's
American
1900
M Street
Rumor's
is located near DuPont Circle, and actually has two bars,
one with a dj and one a little more relaxed. There are
many bottled beers, and Thursdays feature $1.50 Bud
longnecks.
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Sign
of the Whale
American
1825
M Street
Sign
of the Whale is a popular spot near DuPont Circle. There
are TVs to catch the game, about 20 beers on tap, and dollar
beers from 6-10 on weekends.
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Front
Page
American
 1333
New Hampshire Ave
Front
Page is a pretty big place with a large bar and a dance
floor. The food is good, and the drinks might be a tad
pricey (but this is DC).
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The
Big Hunt
American
1345
Connecticut Ave
The
Big Hunt has happy hour every day from 4-7. The food
is ordinary, but there is Guinness Ice Cream, and there are
25+ beers on tap.
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Downtown
Washington Bars & Restaurants
There
are a lot of bars scattered throughout the downtown DC area.
The ones listed are close to the Verizon Center.
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The
Dubliner
Irish
520
N Capitol St NW
The
Dubliner is a great Irish bar with good food ranging from
$8-14. A Metro station is right outside.
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Kelly's
Irish Times
Irish
14
F Street NW
The
Irish Times features live music and no cover charge.
They serve good food as well.
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Adams
Morgan Bars &
Restaurants
Adams
Morgan is a neighborhood packed with bars of all types. It
is located a mile or two north of the Washington Monument.
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Bedrock
Billiards
American/Pool
1841
Columbia Rd NW
A
great place to drink beer and shoot pool, although there are
only six tables. The beer is relatively cheap for DC,
and the food is good. Happy Hour is M-F from 4-8.
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Bohemian
Caverns
Theme
bars/Live Music/Dance
1100
U Street NW
Bohemian
Caverns is a huge complex with theme bars, dance clubs, and
live music. The main floor houses a restaurant, where
the food is not cheap. There is also a cover charge.
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College
Park, MD Bars &
Restaurants
College
Park is located north of the city, just inside the beltway. The
University of Maryland is located here, so if you are headed to a
Terps game, grab a bite and a drink in one of the local
establishments.
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Santa
Fe
Southwest/Sports
4410
Knox Rd.
A
large bar with lots of tables, but its tough to get one when
the Terps are playing if you aren't there early. The
food is very good, and the prices are reasonable.
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Cornerstone Grill & Loft
Sports
7325
Baltimore Ave.
A great sports bar featuring two levels, 20+
beers on tap, and four big-screen TV's, the Cornerstone is
the perfect pre- or post-game spot. The prices are
great, and the kitchen is open until half an hour before
closing.
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Alexandria,
VA Bars &
Restaurants
Old
Town Alexandria, located across the Potomac and a few miles South
from downtown, is a nice area with lots of bars and restaurants.
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Bugsy's
American/Sports
111
King Street
Known
for its pizza, Bugsy's a great place to catch a game.
There are plenty of micro brews on tap.
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King
Street Blues
Blues/Live
Music
112
N. Asaph St.
King
Street Blues features live music and great barbecue; in
fact, the food overall is excellent.
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