Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
It's one block from the apartment and consistently ranks as one of the best coffee shops in DC.
354 locals recommend
Big Bear Cafe
1700 R St NWIt's one block from the apartment and consistently ranks as one of the best coffee shops in DC.
Union Market
1309 5th St NEThe food hall here is amazing.
People from all over the city flock to this place. It's a bit pricey, but the food is great.
359 locals recommend
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWPeople from all over the city flock to this place. It's a bit pricey, but the food is great.
Drinks & Nightlife
Thus pub has a relaxed vibe and also serves decent fare. It's located about a block away.
252 locals recommend
The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street NorthwestThus pub has a relaxed vibe and also serves decent fare. It's located about a block away.
This spot is a five minute walk and has a great scotch/bourbon/whiskey selection. If you're vegetarian, be sure to try the seitan wings.
262 locals recommend
Boundary Stone
116 Rhode Island Ave NWThis spot is a five minute walk and has a great scotch/bourbon/whiskey selection. If you're vegetarian, be sure to try the seitan wings.
It's a great old fashioned cocktail bar located about three blocks away. They tend to stay open late night as well.
33 locals recommend
Truxton Inn
251 Florida Ave NWIt's a great old fashioned cocktail bar located about three blocks away. They tend to stay open late night as well.
A few years ago, Esquire magazine listed this as one of the best dive bars in America. Be sure to take cash because they don't accept credit cards.
145 locals recommend
Showtime Lounge
113 Rhode Island Ave NWA few years ago, Esquire magazine listed this as one of the best dive bars in America. Be sure to take cash because they don't accept credit cards.
El Techo
606 Florida Ave NWFunky rooftop.
Essentials
Harris Teeter Pharmacy
1350 Potomac Ave SEParks & Nature
You won't find much nature here, but it's a great place to go for a run or bike ride.
41 locals recommend
Metropolitan Branch Trail
Metropolitan Branch TrailYou won't find much nature here, but it's a great place to go for a run or bike ride.
Getting Around
NoMa-Gallaudet U New York Ave Station
200 Florida Ave NEShaw-Howard Univ Station
1701 8th St NWGreen and Yellow Metrorail
Entertainment & Activities
Great, reasonably priced yoga studio. Drop in classes including mat rental is around $15.00.
56 locals recommend
Yoga District - Bloomingdale
1830 1st St NWGreat, reasonably priced yoga studio. Drop in classes including mat rental is around $15.00.