Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Lauriol Plaza
1835 18th St NWPopular, moderately priced Mexican food.
Mandu
1805 18th Street NorthwestGood Korean food, with a good happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m.
Drinks & Nightlife
McClellan's Retreat
2031 Florida Ave NWGreat nearby cocktail bar.
Whiskey bar and restaurant. The main level is more upscale than the upstairs. There's a speakeasy cocktail bar in the basement, but you'll have to ask the hostess if there's space available, or maker reservations in advance.
123 locals recommend
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
2007 18th St NWWhiskey bar and restaurant. The main level is more upscale than the upstairs. There's a speakeasy cocktail bar in the basement, but you'll have to ask the hostess if there's space available, or maker reservations in advance.
Rebellion
1836 18th St NWNeighborhood sports bar.
Shopping
Market and cafe showcasing locally grown produce and prepared foods.
81 locals recommend
Glen's Garden Market
2001 S St NWMarket and cafe showcasing locally grown produce and prepared foods.
The Chocolate House
1904 18th St NWChocolate boutique.
Arts & Culture
The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St NW Private art gallery with a very good collection.
Essentials
Small selection of essentials, beer, and wine.
The deli at Dupont Market has great sandwiches. My favorites are #4 and #5.
I'm not a coffee-drinker, but have heard they also have good coffee, though Filter is supposed to be better and is also nearby.
26 locals recommend
Dupont Market
1807 18th St NWSmall selection of essentials, beer, and wine.
The deli at Dupont Market has great sandwiches. My favorites are #4 and #5.
I'm not a coffee-drinker, but have heard they also have good coffee, though Filter is supposed to be better and is also nearby.
Getting Around
Red line Metro station. The north entrance (at 20th St. and Q St.) is closest.
160 locals recommend
Dupont Circle Station
1525 20th St NWRed line Metro station. The north entrance (at 20th St. and Q St.) is closest.
Parks & Nature
National Mall