Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Maketto is known for its take on Cambodian and Taiwanese food, but on the second level, it's a great place to grab a coffee and fresh pastry!
284 locals recommend
Maketto
1351 H St NEMaketto is known for its take on Cambodian and Taiwanese food, but on the second level, it's a great place to grab a coffee and fresh pastry!
All local farm to table, this restaurant has some fantastic food and a great brunch!
47 locals recommend
DC Harvest
517 H St NEAll local farm to table, this restaurant has some fantastic food and a great brunch!
With a large Ethiopian population, DC has a multitude of Ethiopian restaurants. Ethiopic is one of the staples!
147 locals recommend
Ethiopic Restaurant
401 H St NEWith a large Ethiopian population, DC has a multitude of Ethiopian restaurants. Ethiopic is one of the staples!
Fresh pressed juice and smoothies! Try their spinach pattie - it's my favorite!
32 locals recommend
Turning Natural
1380 H St NEFresh pressed juice and smoothies! Try their spinach pattie - it's my favorite!
Mediterranean restaurant that also has a great cafe in the morning. Try their rice pudding in the morning and their moussaka in the evening.
36 locals recommend
Sospeso
1344 H St NEMediterranean restaurant that also has a great cafe in the morning. Try their rice pudding in the morning and their moussaka in the evening.
When you walk into Sol, it looks like a fast casual Mexican place, but if you go upstairs it's full service, with an extended menu and bar.
37 locals recommend
Sol Mexican Grill
1251 H Street NortheastWhen you walk into Sol, it looks like a fast casual Mexican place, but if you go upstairs it's full service, with an extended menu and bar.
One of the earliest ramen bars in DC, and still one of the best.
256 locals recommend
Toki Underground
1234 H St NEOne of the earliest ramen bars in DC, and still one of the best.
Belgian beer and mussels and fries. Pick anything and you won't be disappointed.
169 locals recommend
Granville Moore's
1238 H St NEBelgian beer and mussels and fries. Pick anything and you won't be disappointed.
We like Dangerously Delicious Pies so much we had their pies at our wedding in lieu of cake! They not only have sweet pies, but they also have quiche and savories. Go for the SMOG - Steak Mushrooms Onion Gruyere, it's the best!
102 locals recommend
Pie Shop
1339 H St NEWe like Dangerously Delicious Pies so much we had their pies at our wedding in lieu of cake! They not only have sweet pies, but they also have quiche and savories. Go for the SMOG - Steak Mushrooms Onion Gruyere, it's the best!
Irish - Jewish deli food and bar. Trust us, it's good.
29 locals recommend
Star & Shamrock Tavern & Deli
1341 H St NEIrish - Jewish deli food and bar. Trust us, it's good.
The best bagels (and closest to NY) that you'll find in DC. (Located inside Star & Shamrock)
47 locals recommend
Bullfrog Bagels on H Street
1341 H St NEThe best bagels (and closest to NY) that you'll find in DC. (Located inside Star & Shamrock)
Drinks & Nightlife
You can grab a great glass of wine (or explore more in a flight!) along with a gourmet grilled cheese. This is one of our favorites in our neighborhood.
54 locals recommend
The Pursuit Wine Bar
1025 H Street NortheastYou can grab a great glass of wine (or explore more in a flight!) along with a gourmet grilled cheese. This is one of our favorites in our neighborhood.
The Queen Vic is that bar where they know your name. Come to this British gastropub for some good food and a pint!
100 locals recommend
The Queen Vic
1206 H St NEThe Queen Vic is that bar where they know your name. Come to this British gastropub for some good food and a pint!
This local brewery offers tours and has a great new tap room! The District Common, Rowdy and Ponzi are their signature beers, but try their Kalinkin and Silent Neighbor if you get the chance!
79 locals recommend
Atlas Brew Works
2052 West Virginia Ave NEThis local brewery offers tours and has a great new tap room! The District Common, Rowdy and Ponzi are their signature beers, but try their Kalinkin and Silent Neighbor if you get the chance!
This local distillery gets its name from an early DC Distiller. Take a free tour of the facility and then go to the back bar for a cocktail concocted by Nicole Hassoun, one of the best mixologists in the District!
14 locals recommend
Jos. A. Magnus Distillery & Co.
2052 West Virginia Avenue NortheastThis local distillery gets its name from an early DC Distiller. Take a free tour of the facility and then go to the back bar for a cocktail concocted by Nicole Hassoun, one of the best mixologists in the District!
Like beer and soccer? With a ton of beers on their menu and a ton of TVs, you're set here, no matter if you like Major League Soccer or the Champions League.
Dock FC
1400 Okie St NELike beer and soccer? With a ton of beers on their menu and a ton of TVs, you're set here, no matter if you like Major League Soccer or the Champions League.
Biergarten Haus
1355 H St NEGerman beer. Schnitzel. Sports. Das boot.
Parks & Nature
This is one of the largest green spaces in DC and has a great bonsai tree exhibit! Lots of walking/biking paths too.
252 locals recommend
Arboretum
This is one of the largest green spaces in DC and has a great bonsai tree exhibit! Lots of walking/biking paths too.
Arts & Culture
One of the older landmarks in the H Street neighborhood, The Atlas Performing Arts Center is a multi-performance art space. Live music, dance, plays, films - there's always something!
111 locals recommend
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H St NEOne of the older landmarks in the H Street neighborhood, The Atlas Performing Arts Center is a multi-performance art space. Live music, dance, plays, films - there's always something!
Entertainment & Activities
This microcinema shows big budget films, independents, foreign films, simulcasts of the opera/ballet/theatre, and everything in between. You can grab a wine or craft beer here too!
Go before noon and you can watch a movie and get a coffee, all for the low cost of $6!
89 locals recommend
Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market
550 Penn St NEThis microcinema shows big budget films, independents, foreign films, simulcasts of the opera/ballet/theatre, and everything in between. You can grab a wine or craft beer here too!
Go before noon and you can watch a movie and get a coffee, all for the low cost of $6!
Shopping
With a ton of artisan pop ups, Union Market offers food, shopping, fresh produce, and wine. Definitely stop in here and check it out!
906 locals recommend
Union Market
1309 5th St NEWith a ton of artisan pop ups, Union Market offers food, shopping, fresh produce, and wine. Definitely stop in here and check it out!
Only open on Thursday through Sunday, you can grab everything from a coffee to a shirt to a full meal, depending on their pop up calendar!
8 locals recommend
Shopkeepers
1231 Florida Ave NEOnly open on Thursday through Sunday, you can grab everything from a coffee to a shirt to a full meal, depending on their pop up calendar!
Getting Around
Pick up a bikeshare here - the first 30 minutes of every rental is free and you can drop it off at one of hundreds of docks throughout the DC metro area!
211 locals recommend
Capital Bikeshare
Pick up a bikeshare here - the first 30 minutes of every rental is free and you can drop it off at one of hundreds of docks throughout the DC metro area!