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Washington DC Bar Guide

198 bars across 10 neighbourhoods, organised by occasion. From Shaw's internationally recognised cocktail rooms to the historic taverns of Georgetown and Capitol Hill's late-night political watering holes.

The Top 50 in Washington DC 50 bars

How this guide was made

Bars are chosen from public information: the bar's own menus and listings, press coverage and reader reviews. Hours, prices and door policies change, so confirm them with the bar before you go. Read our full methodology and editorial standards, or meet the editors behind the reviews.

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