Guidebook for Washington

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Guidebook for Washington

Drinks & Nightlife

Great neighborhood place for affordable cocktails and punch. Cool vibe. Also, don't ignore the food -- they make tasty new American eats too.
121 locals recommend
Petworth Citizen & Reading Room
829 Upshur St NW
121 locals recommend
Great neighborhood place for affordable cocktails and punch. Cool vibe. Also, don't ignore the food -- they make tasty new American eats too.
Great place to stop in for a beer and some garlic fries.
252 locals recommend
The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street Northwest
252 locals recommend
Great place to stop in for a beer and some garlic fries.
Neighborhood spot for some a beer, a game of pinball, and weird decor
59 locals recommend
Lyman's Tavern
3720 14th Street Northwest
59 locals recommend
Neighborhood spot for some a beer, a game of pinball, and weird decor
New cocktail bar (as of January 2016) with creative drinks, cheese/charcuterie, and cool unicorn decor.
34 locals recommend
Hank's Cocktail Bar
1624 Q Street Northwest
34 locals recommend
New cocktail bar (as of January 2016) with creative drinks, cheese/charcuterie, and cool unicorn decor.
Amazing beer selection and good food. Great place to try local beers or catch a sports game on TV.
199 locals recommend
Meridian Pint
6035 Wilson Blvd
199 locals recommend
Amazing beer selection and good food. Great place to try local beers or catch a sports game on TV.

Food Scene

Neighborhood gem for lunch, especially on a sunny day. Great sandwiches!
61 locals recommend
The Highlands
4706 14th Street Northwest
61 locals recommend
Neighborhood gem for lunch, especially on a sunny day. Great sandwiches!
The best tacos in DC. They make their tortillas in-house. Also, try the "huarache" and an agua fresca.
93 locals recommend
Taqueria Habanero
3710 14th St NW
93 locals recommend
The best tacos in DC. They make their tortillas in-house. Also, try the "huarache" and an agua fresca.
The best coffee shop in town.
149 locals recommend
Qualia Coffee
3917 Georgia Ave NW
149 locals recommend
The best coffee shop in town.
Well-composed small plates along with excellent wine and cocktails. Now serving breakfast.
211 locals recommend
Room 11
3234 11th St NW
211 locals recommend
Well-composed small plates along with excellent wine and cocktails. Now serving breakfast.

Essentials

Organic grocery with good beer/wine selection. Can be a bit expensive for food but the folks are friendly and the lines are never long.
161 locals recommend
Yes! Organic Market Petworth
4100 Georgia Ave NW
161 locals recommend
Organic grocery with good beer/wine selection. Can be a bit expensive for food but the folks are friendly and the lines are never long.

Shopping

Small but mighty local bookstore. The President stopped by the other month -- and so should you.
31 locals recommend
Upshur Street Books
843 Upshur St NW
31 locals recommend
Small but mighty local bookstore. The President stopped by the other month -- and so should you.
The best in antiques and junk.
Ruff & Ready Furnishings
4722 14th Street Northwest
The best in antiques and junk.
Surprisingly good thrift store for the middle of DC.
Thrifty's Georgia Avenue Thrift Store
6101 Georgia Ave NW
Surprisingly good thrift store for the middle of DC.

Arts & Culture

Art gallery around the corner!
G Fine Art
4718 14th St NW
Art gallery around the corner!

Entertainment & Activities

Great place for a swim.
7 locals recommend
Upshur Outdoor Pool
4300 Arkansas Ave NW
7 locals recommend
Great place for a swim.
Playground for the kids.
11 locals recommend
Upshur Park
4300 Arkansas Ave NW
11 locals recommend
Playground for the kids.

Everything Else

Local yoga studio at which our neighbor teaches.
13 locals recommend
Lighthouse Yoga Center
502 Kennedy St NW
13 locals recommend
Local yoga studio at which our neighbor teaches.