Washington, DC Bars

Good Drinks

1. Degrees Bar & Lounge…

Neighborhood: Georgetown

even when I've stayed for hours without ordering drink after drink.  Four stars, instead of five, because the drinks here are pricey.  $12.50 for a martini, even a good one, causes some sticker shock...

2. Russia House

were really good, though the only specialty drink I got to try the Russian Mule martini.  Oddly enough, they were out of Russian Standard vodka, which my Russian friend couldn't believe.  It'd be like...

3. Zola

Neighborhood: Penn Quarter

Great decor, good food and drink- we went for our anniversary and found it the perfect place for a dressed up night....

4. Palace of Wonders

Neighborhood: H Street Corridor/Atlas District/Near Northeast

Great drink prices, great atmosphere, good service, the DJ was interactive with the crowd.  The crowd was really diverse, which was great.  hang out downstairs or go up and go on the patio...

5. DC9

for a dc "hipster" bar, it's pretty good. i normally go the last saturday of every month for its nouveau riche dance party. to sum it up: dance dance drink drink dance. the bartenders are nice...

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Nice Bartenders

1. The Pug

Neighborhood: H Street Corridor/Atlas District/Near Northeast

laughing at some premium raunch comedy from Dave Attell at the Improv. Upon overhearing that I was celebrating another year, the bartenders at the Pug whipped up a nice little shot on the house. If you...

2. Palace of Wonders

Neighborhood: H Street Corridor/Atlas District/Near Northeast

: bartenders knowing Zach G.'s name and the drink he prefers.  It's really nice to know that there is someplace in the city that has bartenders like that.  The second best part of the night: $3.00 24 oz...

3. Round Robin Bar

them DC is safe, clean, and nice d) are wearing pleated trousers e) are a young attractive girl looking for client 9.  Otherwise, save your money, it's just an expensive hotel bar that is rather "meh"....

4. Science Club

off. 1 star for good wine.  And 2 stars for the nice vibe.  It wasn't an unnecessarily "beautiful people" vibe....just good music, nice/unpretentious people (wth the exception of the bartender...

5. The 51st State…

Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom

a place to kick it with friends.  The bartender here was very nice and attentive, I ordered the chicken tenders and a coke and I have to say that the chicken tenders tasted more like kabob than fast...

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